Vineeta Jagtiani
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dedicated Pharmacist offering 9+ years of experience in Hematology/Oncology overseeing a medically- integrated dispensing service at UCLA Health. Skilled in drug reimbursement, payer, regulatory, and compliance relative to retail/MID pharmacy. Advanced knowledge of the specialty pharmacy landscape.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Specialty Pharmacist
UCLA Division Of Hematology/Oncology
06.2014 - Current
- Oversee the preparation and dispensing of oral/injectable chemotherapy medication in a medically-integrated dispensing pharmacy setting
- Oversee all prior authorizations and patient assistance applications including appeals and peer-to-peer
- Investigate and resolve all barriers to medication access i.e affordability, non-formulary, quantity-limits, back-ordered medication, REMs requirements
- Specialized knowledge of REMs drugs such as Revlimid, Pomalyst and Thalomid including all necessary monitoring/prescribing requirements
- Demonstrated knowledge of third-party payor systems including both pharmacy and medical benefit
- Maintain compliance with California health plans including Medicare
- Strong emphasis on coordination of care and collaborating with specialty pharmacies, insurance plans, pharmaceutical companies and other health care providers ensuring timely, high-quality care
- Collaborate and work closely alongside other services such as research and infusion to provide multi-disciplinary, integrated healthcare
- Build and maintain relationships with top pharmaceutical companies to obtain new information on market additions, contracting, and patient assistance programs
- Analyze patient EMR's and manage all prescribed medication on behalf of oncology providers including refills, polypharmacy, lab monitoring
- Identify, resolve, and prevent potential and actual medication related problems including improper drug selection, subtherapeutic dosing, adverse drug reactions, and drug interactions within a medically-integrated dispensing practice setting
- Provide pharmacokinetic dosing, drug monitoring, and dosing recommendations on chemotherapy orders
- Serve as a drug information resource to all health care professionals in a multi-disciplinary care team across 19 hematology/oncology practices including infusion and research services
- Patient outreach and education on all chemotherapy orders
- Perform sterile compounding of chemotherapy for intrathecal administration
- Draft/create various clinic policies and protocols(e.g
- Rituxan rapid infusion, anti-emetic program protocol)
- Create and disseminate formulary updates via formulary 'write-ups' to all clinic staff
- Collaborate with outside vendors including Mckesson and Amerisource Bergen to manage inventory, back orders, and lynx system
- Proficient in Epic electronic health records, Lynx by McKesson, and QS1 Pharmacy Management System.
Clinical Specialty Pharmacist
UCLA Division Of Internal Medicine
06.2014 - Current
- Support the development and expansion of pharmacist-led program centralizing prescription renewals within a large health care system
- Perform comprehensive medication reviews for patients with chronic disease states including (but not limited to) diabetes, hypertension, asthma, HIV, and arthritis
- Develop and a medically-integrated dispensing program for oral/injectable Rheumatology medications
- Execute protocol based appropriate medication use for patients, including high-risk medication review to address polypharmacy and clinical appropriateness of prescribed medications
- Perform thorough EMR reviews and laboratory monitoring to ensure safe and effective use of all prescribed medications.
Community Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
05.2013 - 06.2014
- Accurately verified and clarified all new prescriptions
- Counseled patients on all new and over the counter medications
- Supported the oversight and operation of all aspects of pharmacy including patient safety, regulatory requirements, quality assurance, and workflow management
- Collaborated with physicians to address drug interactions, duplicate therapy, and non-formulary medication problems
- Promoted medication compliance through patient outreach and counseling
- Managed and maintained store inventory
- Performed non-sterile compounding including preparation of suspensions/solutions and topical medication.
Pharmacy Intern
Key Pharmacy
08.2010 - 03.2013
- Provided consultations to patients regarding medication therapy
- Filled and dispensed medication
- Coordinated with outside pharmacies regarding prescription transfers
- Responsible for medication re-stocking and inventory
- Packaged medications appropriately to be mailed out to patients.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Nevada Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV12.2008
Skills
- Disease state management
- Quality Control
- Medication Therapy Management
- Medication Dispensing
- Pharmacy operations management
- Process improvement strategies
- Claim research
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Insurance Coverage Verification
- Drug Inventory Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Specialized Pharmacy Services
- Operational Oversight
- Audit Support
Certifications & Licensure
- Registered Pharmacist #69703, expiration: 06/2025
- Certified Specialty Pharmacist, expiration: 04/2026
- American Heart Association BLS for the Healthcare Provider, expiration: 03/2026
- Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA), Oncology Core Competency Certificate Program
- American Pharmacist Association Immunization Certification
- Emergency Contraception Certified
- HIPAA Certification
Advanced Practice Experience
- Acute Care/Medicine, 07/2012-08/2012, Los Angeles, CA
- Long Term Care, 08/2012-10/2012, Los Angeles, CA
- Ambulatory Care, 10/2012-11/2012, Los Angeles, CA
- Community, 11/2012-01/2013, Pasadena, CA
- Antimicrobial Systems, 01/2013-02/2013, Tarzana, CA
- Inpatient Clinic Systems, 02/2013-03/2013, Los Angeles, CA
Leadership Experience
American Indian Foundation- Young Professionals, 07/2018-12/2019
Los Angeles, CA
- Promote networking among young South Asian professionals in the Los Angeles/Orange County areas
- Organized and lead charity events every month to raise money for various chapter causes
- Lead meetings to discuss, coordinate, and help execute various networking events around Southern California
Awards
USC School of Pharmacy Dean's Honor Role, 2010-2013, Distinguished as an outstanding student with a GPA above 3.5
Community Service
- Wags and Walks, 08/2019-Present, West Los Angeles, CA, Volunteer as a dog foster parent/dog walker on site
- Mend Clinic, 11/2012, Pacoima, CA, Dispensed and counseled on all medications, Implemented protocols at the facility to expand the role of the pharmacist in the areas of diabetes management and patient brown bag medication reviews
- Healing Hearts Across Borders, 05/2012, Tijuana, Mexico, Set up free clinics with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals including doctors, nurses, and dentists, Packaged and dispensed donated medication, Counseled over 1,200 patients on the proper use of medication related to diabetes, asthma, and hypertension
- Project Belize, 12/2011, Belize City, Belize, Raised money to supply orphanages with children's toys and facility supplies, Educated children on the importance of poison prevention, dental hygiene, nutrition, diet, and exercise at various orphanages in Belize City, Organized and ran a local health fair to screen for hypertension, diabetes, nutrition, and educate others on safe sexual practices in the village of Hattieville, Held an HIV/AIDS presentation and Q&A for a local juvenile orphanage facility
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Clinical Specialty Pharmacist
UCLA Division Of Internal Medicine
06.2014 - Current
Clinical Specialty Pharmacist
UCLA Division Of Hematology/Oncology
06.2014 - Current
Community Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
05.2013 - 06.2014
Pharmacy Intern
Key Pharmacy
08.2010 - 03.2013
Doctor of Pharmacy -
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Nevada Las Vegas
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