Experience

Grane Rx

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• PACE Consultant Pharmacist

  • May 2022 - Present

  • Conducted medication regimen reviews for PACE participants to ensure appropriate drug therapy and compliance with federal and state regulations. • Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop medication management protocols and provide education on drug interactions, adverse effects, and patient-specific considerations. • Monitored drug utilization trends and provided recommendations to optimize therapy, reduce costs, and improve patient outcomes. • Assisted in developing formulary guidelines and worked with pharmacy staff to ensure timely delivery of medications. • Maintained accurate records of medication therapy, consultations, and quality improvement initiatives to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and accreditation standards. Show less



Optum

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Clinical Pharmacist

  • Aug 2021 - Mar 2022

  • Reviewed medication requests to ensure that they meet clinical criteria, guidelines, and plan benefits for prior authorization requests. • Conducted clinical reviews of prescription requests and collaborated with healthcare providers to determine the most appropriate medication therapy for patients. • Communicated with healthcare providers and patients to obtain necessary clinical information to complete prior authorization requests. • Evaluated patient medical histories, medication histories, and laboratory values to determine the appropriateness of medication therapy and to identify potential drug interactions or contraindications. • Maintained accurate records of prior authorization requests, appeals, and clinical outcomes to facilitate reporting, quality assurance, and compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements. Show less



PARK PHARMACY INC

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Staff Pharmacist

  • Jan 2021 - Jul 2021

  • Prepared vaccine supplies and worksite at the beginning and end of each shift and maintained proper sanitization guidelines set by the CDC. • Consulted each patient prior to administration of vaccine, while collecting and recording information for MCIR data. • Counseled patients on basic questions regarding vaccination questions and concerns. • Facilitated multidisciplinary teams by maximizing colleagues’ strengths to safely and efficiently administer vaccines. • Prepared vaccine supplies and worksite at the beginning and end of each shift and maintained proper sanitization guidelines set by the CDC. • Consulted each patient prior to administration of vaccine, while collecting and recording information for MCIR data. • Counseled patients on basic questions regarding vaccination questions and concerns. • Facilitated multidisciplinary teams by maximizing colleagues’ strengths to safely and efficiently administer vaccines.



CAZMA

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Clinical Pharmacist

  • Oct 2020 - Jul 2021

  • Supported PBM clients specific to Medicare Part D, Medicaid, Exchange, and Commercial plans. • Researched and developed evidence-based medication strategies to improve clinical outcome of patients. • Provided educational outreach and clinical drug information to healthcare professionals. • Advised providers on appropriate therapy recommendations for high-risk patient populations. • Counseled patients on medication management and lifestyle to improve health outcomes. • Built and maintained a positive pharmacist-provider relationship with over 400 clinics in Michigan. • Assisted the STARS clinical outcome team with feedback on optimizing workflow and increasing provider response. Show less



Henry Ford Health System

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care

• Pharmacy Benefits Specialist

  • Apr 2019 - Aug 2020

  • Interpreted, evaluated, and communicated with nursing and physician staff any additional requirements or potential barriers with patient treatment plans. • Managed drug claim adjudication issues, prior authorization and pharmacy benefit inquiries from patients, pharmacies, and other internal and external individuals. • Relayed all communication to patients and providers regarding prescription outcomes. • Created and maintain patient information and profiles in McKesson Pharmacy software and EPIC EHR. • Provided coverage to multiple sites when team members called in absent or were on vacation. Show less



CVS Health

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Pharmacy Intern

  • Oct 2015 - Oct 2018

  • Provided retail and pharmacy customer service while managing a team of 3 technicians. • Performed final verification on medications orders from prescribers. • Counseled patients on various over-the-counter and prescription medications. • Analyzed monthly scorecards of store performance and implemented changes with team members to improve metrics. • Utilized clinical knowledge to make recommendations to prescribers regarding drug interactions, side effects and cost-effective medication alternatives. • Filled prescriptions accurately and efficiently. • Efficiently problem-solved patient/insurance/prescription issues. • Administered immunizations, reconstituted and compounded medications, and maintained inventory. • Maintained adequate supplies and inventory so medications were dispensed in a timely and efficient manner. Show less



University of Michigan Medical School

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lab Assistant/Specimen Room Manager

  • Jul 2013 - Jul 2014

  • Assisted in the maintenance, care, and drug administration of large zebrafish (Danio rerio) schools. • Performed daily health checks on 1,000+ zebrafish in three separate specimen rooms. • Maintained supplies and inventory in the lab. • Calibrated and kept maintenance of equipment. • Designed, updated and maintained detailed records containing information on lab specimens. • Familiar with OSHA standards and protocol for use and care of live animals in the laboratory setting. • Maintained hygienic environment by conducting routine examinations of instruments and cleaned them according to industry standards. • Ensured implementation of waste disposal policy by proper disposal of wastes such as biohazards and animal specimens in separate containers. • Trained and oversaw two new lab assistants. Show less



University of Michigan College of Pharmacy

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Volunteer Research Assistant

  • Nov 2012 - Jun 2013

  • Researched the effect of gemcitabine derivatives as a cancer cell growth inhibitor for esophageal cancer. • Grew and maintained tissue culture samples of Caco-2, Capan-2, and AsPC-1 cells. • Analyzed drug stability enzymatically, chemically, and in human plasma. • Studied uptake of gemcitabine derivatives in transport cells. • Compared gemcitabine derivatives drug effects to unmodified gemcitabine using XTT cell proliferation assays. • Utilized MS Excel to create data charts for drug analysis. Show less