Experience

University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Pharmacist

  • May 2019 - Present

  • Extend Comprehensive Medication Management (CMM) services to include tobacco cessation, diabetes prevention and pre-travel health consultations • Create new marketing materials and partnerships with existing Pitt programs to increase awareness of CMM benefit • Provide comprehensive, in-person and telephonic medication reviews for University employees and their dependents to assess safety and efficacy of drug regimens for chronic disease states • Develop comprehensive patient care… Show more • Extend Comprehensive Medication Management (CMM) services to include tobacco cessation, diabetes prevention and pre-travel health consultations • Create new marketing materials and partnerships with existing Pitt programs to increase awareness of CMM benefit • Provide comprehensive, in-person and telephonic medication reviews for University employees and their dependents to assess safety and efficacy of drug regimens for chronic disease states • Develop comprehensive patient care plans • Utilize evidence-based medicine and clinical guidelines to convince physicians to reduce medication burden, correct drug interactions, streamline medication regimens and further treat and prevent illness • Act as project manager for Meningitis B research study, working closely to mobilize multimedia with the health care solutions company, Premier and GlaxoSmithKline • Precept students on ambulatory care rotations • Coordinate annual Pitt and UPMC employee flu shot clinics • Work with students and faculty to develop and implement Pittwire Live stream videos to educate University and community members about frequently asked medication and health related questions Show less • Extend Comprehensive Medication Management (CMM) services to include tobacco cessation, diabetes prevention and pre-travel health consultations • Create new marketing materials and partnerships with existing Pitt programs to increase awareness of CMM benefit • Provide comprehensive, in-person and telephonic medication reviews for University employees and their dependents to assess safety and efficacy of drug regimens for chronic disease states • Develop comprehensive patient care… Show more • Extend Comprehensive Medication Management (CMM) services to include tobacco cessation, diabetes prevention and pre-travel health consultations • Create new marketing materials and partnerships with existing Pitt programs to increase awareness of CMM benefit • Provide comprehensive, in-person and telephonic medication reviews for University employees and their dependents to assess safety and efficacy of drug regimens for chronic disease states • Develop comprehensive patient care plans • Utilize evidence-based medicine and clinical guidelines to convince physicians to reduce medication burden, correct drug interactions, streamline medication regimens and further treat and prevent illness • Act as project manager for Meningitis B research study, working closely to mobilize multimedia with the health care solutions company, Premier and GlaxoSmithKline • Precept students on ambulatory care rotations • Coordinate annual Pitt and UPMC employee flu shot clinics • Work with students and faculty to develop and implement Pittwire Live stream videos to educate University and community members about frequently asked medication and health related questions Show less



Delta9 PA by Keystone Integrated Care

• Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

• Lead Pharmacist

  • Nov 2018 - Present

  • Educate patients and caregivers regarding safe and effective use of medical marijuana • Review patient health history and symptoms to create comprehensive treatment plans focusing on safety and condition improvement • Screen for drug interactions, contraindications, and/or adverse effects throughout the course of patient treatment • Determine appropriate method of administration/consumption of medical marijuana depending on patient health status • Set appropriate limits for… Show more • Educate patients and caregivers regarding safe and effective use of medical marijuana • Review patient health history and symptoms to create comprehensive treatment plans focusing on safety and condition improvement • Screen for drug interactions, contraindications, and/or adverse effects throughout the course of patient treatment • Determine appropriate method of administration/consumption of medical marijuana depending on patient health status • Set appropriate limits for medical marijuana consumption based on individual patient profiles to ensure symptom relief • with no to minimal impairment • Conduct follow up appointments to track patient status • Hold educational in-services for Delta9PA staff regarding qualifying disease states, treatment success stories and more • Work with certified physicians within the region to provide the highest level of care to medical marijuana patients • Hire, train and schedule all pharmacy team members Show less • Educate patients and caregivers regarding safe and effective use of medical marijuana • Review patient health history and symptoms to create comprehensive treatment plans focusing on safety and condition improvement • Screen for drug interactions, contraindications, and/or adverse effects throughout the course of patient treatment • Determine appropriate method of administration/consumption of medical marijuana depending on patient health status • Set appropriate limits for… Show more • Educate patients and caregivers regarding safe and effective use of medical marijuana • Review patient health history and symptoms to create comprehensive treatment plans focusing on safety and condition improvement • Screen for drug interactions, contraindications, and/or adverse effects throughout the course of patient treatment • Determine appropriate method of administration/consumption of medical marijuana depending on patient health status • Set appropriate limits for medical marijuana consumption based on individual patient profiles to ensure symptom relief • with no to minimal impairment • Conduct follow up appointments to track patient status • Hold educational in-services for Delta9PA staff regarding qualifying disease states, treatment success stories and more • Work with certified physicians within the region to provide the highest level of care to medical marijuana patients • Hire, train and schedule all pharmacy team members Show less



CVS Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Clinical Pharmacist – Medication Therapy Management

  • Jan 2017 - Aug 2018

  • Provided comprehensive, telephonic medication reviews for Medicare beneficiaries and other clients to assess safety and efficacy of drug regimens for chronic disease states • Developed comprehensive patient care plans • Utilized evidence-based medicine and clinical guidelines to convince physicians to reduce medication burden, correct drug interactions, streamline medication regimens and further treat and prevent illness

• Pharmacy Manager

  • Jan 2005 - Dec 2016

  • Transitioned from pharmacy technician to pharmacy manager over the course of 11 years • Drove sales in the pharmacy and front store resulting in highest pharmacy profit margin for 2014 • Prioritized and executed efficient pharmacy workflow by training, delegating and supervising work of other pharmacy associates • Managed all aspects of pharmacy operation including inventory and security, emphasizing customer relations • Ensured pharmacy practice compliance with federal and state… Show more • Transitioned from pharmacy technician to pharmacy manager over the course of 11 years • Drove sales in the pharmacy and front store resulting in highest pharmacy profit margin for 2014 • Prioritized and executed efficient pharmacy workflow by training, delegating and supervising work of other pharmacy associates • Managed all aspects of pharmacy operation including inventory and security, emphasizing customer relations • Ensured pharmacy practice compliance with federal and state laws (narcotic inventory, HIPAA, DEA) • Resolved customer needs and complaints • Coordinated and participated in off-site vaccination clinics • Provided comprehensive patient care including weekly pill box management • Created educational health displays on travel related health concerns • Recruited, trained, coached and motivated pharmacy technicians and staff pharmacists • Wrote and delivered performance appraisals • Prepared store schedule and participated in weekly operational meetings • Collaborated with pharmacy supervisor to create innovative solutions for district-wide challenges



Jewish Healthcare Foundation of Pittsburgh

• Pittsburgh, PA

• Jonas Salk Fellowship

  • Oct 2011 - Apr 2012

  Competitive program offered by the Jewish Healthcare Foundation of Pittsburgh • Collaborated with other health care professionals to confront current issues in healthcare • Focused on key inhibitors of quality and value in healthcare • Engaged in discussions with leading experts in the field • Formulated and carried out debate regarding health care policy Competitive program offered by the Jewish Healthcare Foundation of Pittsburgh • Collaborated with other health care professionals to confront current issues in healthcare • Focused on key inhibitors of quality and value in healthcare • Engaged in discussions with leading experts in the field • Formulated and carried out debate regarding health care policy



Jewish Healthcare Foundation and Pittsburgh Regional Health Initiative

• Greater Pittsburgh Area

• Patient Safety Fellowship

  • Jun 2011 - Jul 2011

  Competitive program offered by the Jewish Healthcare Foundation and Pittsburgh Regional Health Initiative • Collaborated with health care professionals and graduate students to develop skills in process improvement • Observed current conditions at an HIV/AIDS clinic • Identified inefficiencies in procedures involving the care of patients at clinic • Created an implementation plan suggesting reasonable solutions for inefficiencies at an HIV/AIDS clinic Competitive program offered by the Jewish Healthcare Foundation and Pittsburgh Regional Health Initiative • Collaborated with health care professionals and graduate students to develop skills in process improvement • Observed current conditions at an HIV/AIDS clinic • Identified inefficiencies in procedures involving the care of patients at clinic • Created an implementation plan suggesting reasonable solutions for inefficiencies at an HIV/AIDS clinic



UPMC School of Pharmacy

• Salvador Area, Brazil

• International Research and Observership Program

  • May 2011 - Jun 2011

  • Conducted 3 focus groups on behalf of the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy to determine the interest level in and applicability of DM Educate®, a continuing education program in diabetes for pharmacists and student pharmacists in Brazil • Participated in pharmacy practice at several public and private hospitals, clinics, universities and outpatient facilities • Worked in hospital laboratory to culture patient specimens and microscopy • Conducted 3 focus groups on behalf of the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy to determine the interest level in and applicability of DM Educate®, a continuing education program in diabetes for pharmacists and student pharmacists in Brazil • Participated in pharmacy practice at several public and private hospitals, clinics, universities and outpatient facilities • Worked in hospital laboratory to culture patient specimens and microscopy



UPMC

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Medication Safety Intern

  • Jan 2010 - Dec 2010

  • Completed monthly inspections of 10 hospital units for safety and compliance • Ensured integrity of medications in Accudose drug cabinets and crash carts • Educated nursing and pharmacy staff on medication safety via presentations • Completed monthly inspections of 10 hospital units for safety and compliance • Ensured integrity of medications in Accudose drug cabinets and crash carts • Educated nursing and pharmacy staff on medication safety via presentations