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Wollansa A. Weaver, PharmD, AAHIVP

Clinical Pharmacist
Atlanta,GA

Summary

Efficient Pharmacist recognized for effectively performing all pharmacist duties. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Organized, dependable, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Experienced Pharmacist-In-Charge with over 15 years of experience in pharmacy management. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Enthusiastic Pharmacist eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of improving clinical care and training in documentation. Motivated to learn, grow and excel within the company.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pharmacist Community Specialty

Walgreens Boots Alliance
Atlanta, GA
12.2021 - Current
  • Assist patients with over-the-counter medication recommendations and responded to questions concerning drug interactions.
  • Administer immunizations and meet with patients for medication consultations, effectively improving awareness of pharmacy's health services.
  • Properly filled and dispensed average of 400 prescriptions per day.
  • Closely monitored department performance metrics.
  • Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects and specified use.
  • Processed over 400 prescriptions per day in busy pharmacy achieving decreased customer wait times and maintaining excellent customer satisfaction.

Specialty Infusion Business-Prior Authorization

United Health Group, Optum
Atlanta, GA
11.2021 - 01.2022
  • Verified eligibility and compliance with authorization requirements for service providers.
  • Obtained and logged accurate patient insurance and demographic information for use by insurance providers and medical personnel.
  • Triaged unscheduled and emergency authorizations, directing submissions to appropriate personnel for rapid response.
  • Collected and processed patient liability statements prior to service.
  • Prepared and distributed denial letters, detailing reasons for denial and possible appeal measures.
  • Fielded telephone inquiries on authorization details from plan members and medical staff.
  • Received and routed laboratory results to correct clinical staff members.

Pharmacist-in-Charge

Benzer Pharmacy Downtown Pharmacy
Atlanta, GA
07.2021 - 12.2021
  • Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
  • Performed technical processes required to dispense medications to patients.
  • Implemented URAC guidelines that minimized administrative errors to less than 3%.
  • Provided patient counseling and advice on prescriptions as well as alternatives and over-the-counter medications.
  • Displayed patient-oriented and comprehensive clinical pharmacy services and pharmaceutical care.
  • Adhered to pharmacy laws and code of ethics.
  • Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
  • Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
  • Participated with HIV awareness events and screening

Pharmacist-in-Charge

Southside Specialty Pharmacy
Atlanta, GA
06.2019 - 07.2021
  • Trained, coordinated, and spearheaded initial URAC accreditation
  • Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
  • Maintained new prescription TAT to less than 4 days
  • Maintained prescription sales to over $1 million for first 2 years of pharmacy opening
  • Provided patient counseling and advice on prescriptions as well as alternatives and over-the-counter medications.
  • Exceeded goals TAT for Prior Authorization less than 7 days through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
  • Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
  • Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management and improved patient outcomes
  • Compared prescription details against safety standards and insurance requirements to support patients.
  • Successfully negotiated client contract to create increased revenue.
  • Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
  • Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
  • Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.

Clinical Pharmacist

Curant Health
Smyrna, GA
07.2018 - 05.2019

  • Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects and optimal methods of administration.
  • Interpreted prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products.
  • Protected drug inventories from damage or theft by enforcing clear pharmacy security policies.
  • Supervised dispensation of controlled substances using careful oversight and audit procedures.
  • Partnered with physicians and other members of healthcare team to optimize patient care through effective use of medications.
  • Advised physicians on how to properly dose medications.

Community Pharmacy Manager

Walmart
Atlanta, GA
09.2009 - 07.2018
  • Assisted patients with over-the-counter medication recommendations and responded to questions concerning drug interactions.
  • Administered wide range of immunization and contraception options in alignment with individual needs.
  • Completed accurate cycle counts, inventory management and will-calls for customers.
  • Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing and receiving.
  • Helped achieve pharmacy business objectives by increasing sales and gross margins by 5%.
  • Properly filled and dispensed average of 500 prescriptions per day.
  • Supervised and coached team of pharmacy technicians and trainees.
  • Trained pharmacy residents and interns on clinical care and medication dispensing.
  • Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
  • Processed over 500 prescriptions per day in busy pharmacy achieving decreased customer wait times and maintaining excellent customer satisfaction.
  • Administered immunizations and met with patients for medication consultations, effectively improving awareness of pharmacy's health services.
  • Helped patients overcome vaccine hesitancy by providing facts about efficacy and safety data.

Education

Doctorate of Pharmacy - Pharmaceutical Sciences

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2000

Skills

  • High Touch Customer Service
  • Medication dispensing and Immunizing
  • Inventory Control-Quality Review
  • Pharmacy Operations-Recruitment and Onboarding
  • Confidentiality and HIPAA
  • Prior Authorizations
  • MTM Management
  • Microsoft
  • Parata
  • Outcomes
  • Greenway
  • Citrix
  • Intercom Plus
  • RX30
  • Pioneer RX
  • Connexus
  • CuraPak
  • Asembia

Certification

  • Licensed Pharmacist- Georgia
  • Licensed Pharmacist- Louisiana
  • Licensed Pharmacist- Michigan
  • Licensed Pharmacist- Ohio
  • AAHIVP Certification
  • MTM Training PowerPak
  • NPI-1083713457

Timeline

Pharmacist Community Specialty

Walgreens Boots Alliance
12.2021 - Current

Specialty Infusion Business-Prior Authorization

United Health Group, Optum
11.2021 - 01.2022

Pharmacist-in-Charge

Benzer Pharmacy Downtown Pharmacy
07.2021 - 12.2021

Pharmacist-in-Charge

Southside Specialty Pharmacy
06.2019 - 07.2021

Clinical Pharmacist

Curant Health
07.2018 - 05.2019

Community Pharmacy Manager

Walmart
09.2009 - 07.2018

Doctorate of Pharmacy - Pharmaceutical Sciences

Duquesne University

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