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Stephanie Andersson

Las Vegas,Nevada

Summary

Skilled Pharmacist with strong background in specialty medications, pharmacological knowledge and patient care. Expert in processing and reviewing prior authorizations per pharmacy benefit requirements. Advanced communicator with all levels of staff and healthcare administrators. Detailed-oriented professional goes extra mile to deliver service to patrons and support to pharmacy team.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PHARMACIST, WALGREENS SPECIALTY

Walgreens
11.2021 - 05.2024
  • Experience in specialty pharmacy in regard to HIV, oncology, organ transplant, infectious disease, neurology and dermatology
  • Dispense and verify patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews with strong working knowledge of applicable state and federal controlled substance laws and legal HIPAA compliance
  • Conducts hospital outpatient dispensing and bedside consultations for proper intake of medications
  • Communicates proficiently to answer inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use
  • Review and process prior authorizations, analyzing tried and failed treatments per plan requirements and pharmacy benefits
  • Review prescriber notes and patient labs to determine appropriateness of treatment plan
  • Extensive knowledge of Asembia, performs counseling documentation to meet URAC compliance standards
  • Managed over 100 calls per day providing counseling and support to patients
  • Hand count controlled medications, measure liquids and reconstitute antibiotics
  • Vaccinate patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases
  • Effectively prioritize tasks and organize workflow to increase efficiency
  • Supervise and coach team of pharmacy technicians and interns
  • Achieve and maintain top customer satisfaction and retention by cultivating productive relationships with patients
  • Complete accurate cycle counts, inventory management and will-calls for customers

PHARMACIST INTERN

Walgreens
10.2020 - 01.2021
  • Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration
  • Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases
  • Performed prescription transfers and communicated with medical staff for prescription verification
  • Teamed with technicians and staff to complete prescription filling, insurance billing, and pharmacy duties
  • Used pharmacy software to enter prescription and insurance information
  • Shadowed senior pharmacy staff to learn proper procedures

SERVER

Wynn Hotel & Casino
04.2005 - 05.2018
  • Offered five star hospitality services to hotel and casino guests in demanding environment
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular guest
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
  • Learned and followed state alcohol laws to keep compliant with regulations
  • Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing business

SALES AND MANAGEMENT

The Pearl Factory
01.2001 - 01.2005
  • Conducted sales and marketing of fine jewelry
  • Managed customer expectations and helped navigate sales processes
  • Participated in corporate sales meetings and presentations to gain knowledge and insight
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships
  • Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base
  • Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy -

ROSEMAN UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES, COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
Utah
05.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS
Nevada
01.2010

Skills

  • Medication dispensing and immunizing
  • Patient education and counseling documentation
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Prior Authorization
  • Medicare Pharmacy Benefits
  • Non-sterile compounding
  • Medication Therapy Management
  • Monitoring therapeutic effectiveness and reporting adverse event

Certification

  • Nevada Pharmacist License, #21357
  • URAC accredited pharmacist
  • Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers
  • Pharmacy Based Immunization Delivery Certification

Timeline

PHARMACIST, WALGREENS SPECIALTY

Walgreens
11.2021 - 05.2024

PHARMACIST INTERN

Walgreens
10.2020 - 01.2021

SERVER

Wynn Hotel & Casino
04.2005 - 05.2018

SALES AND MANAGEMENT

The Pearl Factory
01.2001 - 01.2005

Doctor of Pharmacy -

ROSEMAN UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES, COLLEGE OF PHARMACY

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS

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