Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Trang Le

Trang Le

Murphy,TX

Summary

Dedicated clinical pharmacist with extensive knowledge in Pharmacy Benefit Management and Prior Authorization. Proven ability to evaluate high-cost medications for clinical appropriateness and formulary compliance.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Pharmacist

Optum
Plano, TX
10.2025 - 02.2026
  • Reviewed and adjudicated Medicare Part D prior authorization and coverage determination requests in compliance with CMS guidelines and plan-specific criteria.
  • Evaluated high-cost and specialty medications including oncology, rheumatology, endocrinology, GLP-1 therapies, and medical devices (CGMs) for clinical appropriateness and formulary compliance.
  • Applied evidence-based clinical resources including Micromedex, NCCN Guidelines, Lexicomp, and biomedical literatures to support coverage determinations and off-label review.
  • Interpreted patient chart notes, medical profiles, laboratory values, and diagnostic imaging to determine clinical appropriateness and medical necessity of therapy and alignment with FDA-approved and compendia-supported uses.
  • Communicated coverage decisions and clinical rationale to providers' offices via electronic systems and outbound calls when necessary.
  • Participated actively in peer-to peer discussions, huddles, team meetings, and escalated complex cases to Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and managers.
  • Maintained productivity benchmarks while ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Documented case reviews clearly and concisely within electronic authorization platforms.

Retail Pharmacy Manager

Walgreens
Rowlett, TX
04.2023 - 09.2025

- Managed daily pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance with Federal and State regulations, insurance plans, and company policies.

- Provided clinical services including but not limited to immunizations, Point-of-Care testing, patient education on medications and medical devices' uses, Comprehensive and Targeted Medication Reviews (CMR and TMR) via OutcomesMTM platform, and patient outreach services to improve medication adherence.

- Ensured accurate, safe, and efficient prescription dispensing and made outbound calls to prescribers to address any potential treatments' discrepancies and/or therapeutic alternatives when necessary.
- Provided effectively structured feedback to staff, encouraged open communication and team engagement, and supported individual and team growth, enhancing team performance and customer service quality.
- Created a comprehensive list of daily, weekly, monthly tasks, prioritized based on urgency, and delegated with effective supervision.
- Analyzed performance metrics and company goals, identified areas of improvement, then created an effective action plan with clear priorities and expectations.
- Resolved any internal and external conflicts with empathy and active listening.

Retail Staff Pharmacist

AcuScript Pharmacy
Grand Prairie, TX
09.2020 - 04.2023
  • Provided personalized, high-touch care including medication synchronization, home delivery, and clinical services like immunizations, Medication Therapy Management (MTM), health screenings, and compounding.
  • Handled billing, insurances, and assisted in customer relations.
  • Optimized inventory, including but not limited to reducing waste (MatchRX, manufacturer return policies), and implementing first-in-first-out inventory rotation system, leveraging software (Liberty) to generate the daily ordering list.
  • Educated all staff to interact with customers respectfully and efficiently.

Education

Master of Science -

Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL
05-2016

No Degree - Biochemistry

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX
05-2012

Associate of Science - Pre-Pharmacy

Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TX
05-2011

Skills

  • Medical Terminology
  • Pharmacy Benefit Management
  • Prior Authorization
  • Medicare Part D
  • Formulary Management
  • Drug Utilization Review
  • Medical Chart Review
  • Interdisciplinary Problem-Solving
  • Microsoft Office

Certification

- Texas Registered Pharmacist (License Number: 59384)

- Texas Pharmacist Preceptor

- American Red Cross's Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider

- APhA's Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Certificate

- TSHP's Sterile Compounding (IV) Certificate

Languages

Vietnamese
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Clinical Pharmacist

Optum
10.2025 - 02.2026

Retail Pharmacy Manager

Walgreens
04.2023 - 09.2025

Retail Staff Pharmacist

AcuScript Pharmacy
09.2020 - 04.2023

Master of Science -

Nova Southeastern University

No Degree - Biochemistry

Texas Christian University

Associate of Science - Pre-Pharmacy

Tarrant County College