Experience

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  Trestle tree, inc

  Aug 2002 - Mar 2003

  Personal pharmacist coach

  • Grew/maintained managed care account base by establishing individual health goals, tracking performance, and designing customized programs to improve lifestyle behaviors, medication plans, and disease management.

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  Iu health formerly clarian health

  Mar 2003 - Jun 2005

  Staff pharmacist/cleanroom specialist

  • Educated/counseled customers on prescribed and OTC products/usage for improved outcomes.• Trained/coached technicians in aseptic handling of parenteral products to ensure quality compliance.• Prepared, evaluated, and dispensed medication according to federal and state laws and regulations• Maintained, processed, and recorded drug, device, storage, sale, and dispensation of medications• Served as liaison among physicians, nurses, and patients• Conducted drug/drug-related research Show less

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  M-plan

  Apr 2006 - Mar 2007

  Clinical pharmacist

  • Launched Prilosec OTC member outreach program by following up with members to make therapeutic substitutions, coordinated with physicians for appropriate documentation, recorded outcomes of interventions.• Created/designed "Alternative Medications Finder" tool for M-plan members, establishing members to receive more cost-effective medications to address individual health needs.• Completed escalated prior authorizations and grievances.

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  Indiana university health

  Apr 2007 - Sept 2010

  Clinical pharmacist/project coordinator

  • Staffed anti-coagulation and lipid clinic.• Showcased cross-functional leadership as primary pharmacy administrator for Methodist Medical group/Indiana University Medical Group network physicians and healthcare providers.• Formulated/established health plan policies, procedures, and drug utilization review criteria. Completed prior authorization reviews.• Authored detailed patient/physician handout literature.

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  Xerox services

  Sept 2010 - Jan 2015

  • Coordinated projects for multiple clients, including forecasting, invoicing/invoice management, and payment reconciliations.• Led weekly status meetings to provide key insights/recommendations on projects and claim issues.• Researched/provided expertise on new drugs in the marketplace, current drug utilization trends, and pricing to capitalize on key opportunities.• Streamlined process of work for Smart PA clients by implementing new rules/criteria.• Assisted in strategic business planning/proposals for Xerox, ad-hoc clinical projects, and article writing for retro-DUR interventions.• Handled/responded to inquiries from critical to clinical by using advanced customer service skills. Show less

  • Account Manager

    Jul 2013 - Jan 2015

  • Clinical Relations and Account Manager

    Jun 2011 - Jun 2013

  • Clinical Pharmacist

    Sept 2010 - Jun 2011
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  Evolent health

  Jan 2015 - Dec 2016

  Clinical pharmacist

  • Oversaw ad-hoc clinical projects for Clinical Pharmacy Services Department by spearheading population health clinical domain and serving as lead for the management team.• Organized/completed utilization reviews, including prior authorizations, appeals, and grievances.• Delivered/presented drug monographs for quarterly Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee Meetings.• Provided innovative population health management and medication therapy services for Medicare/commercial clients.

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  Recept pharmacy

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2019

  Staff pharmacist

  • Created/organized enhanced prior authorization process to implement at all Cordant Pharmacy store locations, including leading the technician hiring, discipline, and workflows.• Prepared, evaluated, dispensed medications to comply with federal/state laws and regulations.• Oversee/optimize technician workflows for scheduling, filling, and packing/shipping.• Assisted with inventory management of controlled substances/legend drugs.• Consulted with patients/providers on drug information to improve outcomes.• Coordinated/addressed customer deliveries and triage delivery issues. Show less

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  Walgreens

  Feb 2019 - Feb 2021

  Health outcomes pharmacist

  • Recommend and administer immunizations/vaccines to ensure compliance with CDC recommendations and state laws/regulations.• Execute patient adherence campaigns/pharmacy program strategies via client-focused outreach to UnitedHealth patients.• Deliver MTM services to United patients utilizing OutcomesMTM and other client interface skills.• Develop/manage clinical initiatives/strategic plans to support pharmacy/specialty goals.

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  Carelonrx

  Feb 2021 - now

  Pharmacist consultant