Uzoma Ogbonnah
Bear
Summary
Enthusiastic pharmacist with recently completed PharmD degree eager to secure entry level pharmacist position. Hardworking and passionate with strong organizational skills, ready to help team achieve company goals
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Intern Pharmacist
Walgreens Pharmacy
03.2023 - Current
- Medication Therapy Management (MTM)
- Assisted with various administrative tasks within the pharmacy, such as data entry, billing, and appointment scheduling for vaccines
- Administered immunization and met with patients for consultation on new medications and OTC products
- Improved patient outcomes by accurately dispensing medications and providing thorough medication counseling.
- Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions.
- Increased patient satisfaction by addressing concerns or questions related to medications, insurance coverage, or prescription refills.
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
PerformRx
03.2013 - Current
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with entering prior authorization/updating prior authorization, early refills requests, next refill date verification, co-payment inquiry, resolve rejected pharmacy claims, eligibility inquiry, formulary status of medication
- Communicated directly with doctors offices and pharmacies via telephone for DUR, step-therapy, quantity-limit, duplicate therapy, formulary status and claim denial
Volunteer
American Red Cross Blood Donation Center
01.2023 - Current
- Provided exceptional support for event management tasks, resulting in smoothly executed functions that exceeded expectations.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician
OptumRx
09.2018 - 01.2019
- Communicated with prescribers and other healthcare providers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations, prior authorizations entry/status and patient information.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from Medicare/Medicaid/Commercial Plan members
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by delivering exceptional customer service in a fast-paced, high-volume pharmacy setting.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Temple University School of Pharmacy
Philadelphia, PA05.2024
Pre-Pharmacy (Non-degree) - Science
Delaware Technical And Community College
Newark, DE07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of Benin, Nigeria
Benin City06.1998
Skills
- Immunization Administration
- Active Listening
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Multitasking
Professional References
Professional reference is upon request
Timeline
Graduate Intern Pharmacist
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 - Pharmacy
Temple University School of Pharmacy
Pre-Pharmacy (Non-degree) - Science
Delaware Technical And Community College
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of Benin, Nigeria
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