Uzoma Ogbonnah
Clinical Pharmacist
721 Millcreek Lane, Bear
Summary
Enthusiastic pharmacist with recently completed PharmD degree, eager to learn different roles as a pharmacist professional and to gain more experience in the field. Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong dedication to accuracy and patient wellness. Targeting practical experience in a pharmacy oriented environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacist Intern
Walgreens Pharmacy
03.2023 - Current
- Assisted with managing the controlled substance inventory, maintaining compliance with federal regulations and record-keeping requirements.
- Medication Therapy Management (MTM)
- Identified safety hazards and unsafe practices and notified supervisor of problems.
- Displayed patient-oriented and comprehensive clinical pharmacy services and pharmaceutical care.
- Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions.
- Hand counted controlled medications, measured liquids and reconstituted antibiotics.
- Utilized strong communication skills to educate patients on proper medication usage, potential side effects, and drug interactions.
- Administered immunizations and met with patients for medication consultations, effectively improving awareness of pharmacy's health services.
- Counseled patients on new medications and OTC products.
- Reconstituted oral liquids.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
- Entered patient information into computer system.
- Provided friendly customer service at drop-off and pick-up counters.
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
PerformRX
03.2013 - Current
- Receive calls from Physicians and or Physician’s office, pharmacies to check pre-authorization status, initiate verbal pre-authorization request for medication, or triage to the pre-authorization department
- Resolve claim rejection / denial from pharmacies, DUR reject, duplicate therapy, step therapy, refill-too-soon, quantity limit, non-formulary medication
- Assist with members inquiries pertaining to refill date, eligibility, formulary status of medication, and Plan benefit information
- Check the formulary status of a medication for all callers; providers, pharmacies, members and member representatives
Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician
OptumRx
09.2018 - 01.2019
- Received and entered prior authorization requests from provider’s s office, third party provider’s representatives, members and member representatives via phone, fax and electronic method
- Process the cases in the system, follow clinical pharmacist direction in approving and or denying prior authorization request for medication
- Enter prior authorization request for Medicare members, and providing existing prior authorization status to all members
Volunteer
American Red Cross Blood Donation Center
01.2023 - Current
- Participated in volunteer orientations and training sessions to learn about organizational changes and mission updates.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Approached issues proactively to best meet current and future community needs.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) - Pharmacy
Temple University School of Pharmacy
Philadelphia, PA 05.2001 -
Non Degree Pre-pharmacy - Science
Delaware Technical And Community College
Newark, DE 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of Benin, Nigeria
Benin City, Nigeria 05.2001 -
Skills
- Quality Assurance Practices
- Active Listening
- Regulatory Compliance
- Interpreting orders
- Interpersonal Communication
- Medicare and Medicaid process
- Drug Interactions Analysis
- Multitasking Abilities
- Pharmacy Ethics Adherence
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Excellent Communication
Additional Information
Professional references upon request
Timeline
Pharmacist Intern
Walgreens Pharmacy
03.2023 - Current
Volunteer
American Red Cross Blood Donation Center
01.2023 - Current
Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician
OptumRx
09.2018 - 01.2019
Certified Pharmacy Technician
PerformRX
03.2013 - Current
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) - Pharmacy
Temple University School of Pharmacy
05.2001 -
Non Degree Pre-pharmacy - Science
Delaware Technical And Community College
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of Benin, Nigeria
05.2001 -
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