Preksha A.

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Pharmacy Manager at Walgreens

  • Education

    • Midwestern University

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      Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Pharmacy

      Activities and Societies: Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity, Community Pharmacy Club, American Pharmacist Association, Association of Indian Pharmacists in America, American Society of Consultant Pharmacists, Rho Chi Society Co-President of Community Pharmacy Club (2013-2014)Public Relations Chair of Association of Indian Pharmacists in America (2013-2014)Class Representative of Community Pharmacy Club (2012-2013),Social Chair of Association of Indian Pharmacists in America (2012-2013),Clinical Clerkship Experiences (APPE Rotations) General Medicine: Presence Holy Family Medical Center Clinical/Inpatient Services: Northwest Community HospitalHospital: Advocate Lutheran General… Show more Co-President of Community Pharmacy Club (2013-2014)Public Relations Chair of Association of Indian Pharmacists in America (2013-2014)Class Representative of Community Pharmacy Club (2012-2013),Social Chair of Association of Indian Pharmacists in America (2012-2013),Clinical Clerkship Experiences (APPE Rotations) General Medicine: Presence Holy Family Medical Center Clinical/Inpatient Services: Northwest Community HospitalHospital: Advocate Lutheran General HospitalAmbulatory Care: Advocate Medical Group- Nesset Pavilion Community: Meijer PharmacyElective: Walgreens District Office Show less

  • Experience

    • Walgreens

      Oct 2010 - now

      • Conduct DURs including drug-drug & allergy interactions to ensure patient safety• Communicate & develop relationships with health care providers to clarify interactions, recommend a preferred therapy, & assist with proper dosing to optimize medication therapy• Execute CMRs & TIPs via OutcomesMTM to help resolve gaps in therapy and review medication use• Address adherence issues by following up with those new to therapy & ate to refill using the PDC metric, EQuIPP, & refill history• Increase adherence rate by achieving or exceeding in the following metrics: delayed pick up sold, save-a-trip pick up, 90-day efficiency, and PDC goals for hypertension, diabetes, & hyperlipidemia• Implement holistic patient education including counseling, management of adverse reactions, and simplify medication regimens• Implement cost-effective alternatives approved on insurance providers’ formulary based off TPRs such as PA, step therapy, quantity limit, & formulary exception• Process & resolve 340B, commercial, & government aided insurance concerns including proper billing, prevention of chargebacks to the company, & participate in third-party audits for QA• Responsible for analyzing performance data & trends using KPI• Increase pharmacy volume & sales by developing a high performing team while identifying community opportunities via senior outreach & off-site immunization clinics• District COVID Testing Lead: point-of-contact for any questions related to ID NOW & PCR testing (Pilot store for COVID medical billing: providing feedback for improvement)• District COVID Vaccine Lead: spearhead LTCF clinics, vaccine hub, & vaccine operation protocols • Successfully converted 3 East Coast Rite Aid pharmacies to Walgreens: establishing workflow, metric goals, staff engagement, & transition the team to the system• Responsible for handling & resolving customer complaints in a timely manner• Ensure the pharmacy is operated in accordance with state regulations & company policies Show less

      • Pharmacy Manager

        May 2016 - now
      • Pharmacist

        Aug 2015 - May 2016
      • Pharmacy Technician

        Oct 2010 - Aug 2015
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Certificate

      American Pharmacists Association/ Midwestern University
      Mar 2014
    • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certified

      American Heart Association | American Stroke Association
      Mar 2014