Tony Dalesio

Experience

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  Giant Eagle, Inc.

  Apr 2017 - Aug 2019

  Pharmacy Technician

  • Filled and dispensed on average 800 prescription medications daily• Achieved pharmacy business objectives by increasing sales and customer satisfaction by 10 percent• Operated cash register and handled cash, checks, and charge transactions• Prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency• Resolved non-routine issues including third party billing, computer system and customer service issues• Compounded medications for a high-volume pharmacy (>3500 scripts/week)• Managed and order inventory of medications and non-pharmaceutical supplies• Assisted in completing inventory, out-dates, and send-backs for store and narcotic audits monthly• Worked 25 hours a week during the school semester and 40 hours a week during the summer Show less

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  University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy

  Mar 2018 - Dec 2020

  Medication Therapy Management Volunteer
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  Wesley Family Services

  Sept 2018 - Apr 2019

  Counselor

  • Served as a counselor to educate interested parties on the nuances of Medicare and Medicaid• Became proficient in motivational interviewing in person at various sites and over the phone• Learned about the application and qualification process for Medicare and Medicaid• Offered comprehensive healthcare insurance coverage options and assistance programs for underserved patients

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  THE@9TH STREET CLINIC

  May 2019 - May 2019

  Pharmacy Assistant

  • Assisted in dispensing medications to patients during walk-in clinic• Collect patient information to promote continuous care• Assisted the Pharmacist in making medication recommendations to the onsite physician

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  PANTHERx Rare Pharmacy

  Aug 2019 - Jun 2022

  Specialty Pharmacy Intern

  • Active participation in the fill process from sale to shipment of rare and specialty medications• Operate Eyecon pharmacy counting machinery• Prepare temperature-controlled medications for shipment across the country• An integral member of the workflow process• Design and write standard operating procedures for the fulfillment department• Prepare medical supply, transplant, welcome, and privacy practice kits for qualifying patient orders

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  CVS Pharmacy

  Dec 2019 - Mar 2020

  IPPE Pharmacy Intern

  • Learned to operate CVS’s pharmacy operating software• Properly filled and dispensed prescription medications average 300 per day• Counseled patients in person and over the phone about medication recommendations• Completed comprehensive medication reviews• Worked as a team with pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to provide quality care

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  Independence Health System - Butler/Clarion Area

  Nov 2020 - Dec 2020

  Clinical Pharmacy Assistant

  • Performed cost analysis and internal audit of missing medications and formulated plan for reduction in costs• Prepared and dispensed medication with pill packing machine• Ran medication orders to floors in need of refilled accumed machine• Prepared various injectable medication in IV lab including remdesivir• Rounded with the clinical care ICU pharmacist and collaborated on medication adjustments with the team• Performed chart reviews and developed SOAP notes for COVID and pneumonia patients Show less

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  Giant Eagle, Inc.

  Mar 2021 - Mar 2021

  Vaccine Administrator

  -Reviewed patient intake forms regarding the administration of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccination-Administered COVID-19 vaccinations -Played a pivotal role in the assistance of administering 2,000 vaccinations per day

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  Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation

  May 2021 - Jun 2021

  Ambulatory Care Pharmacy APPE Student

  -Performed diabetes self-management education with targeted medication review and nonpharmacologic suggestions for ~15 patients per week-Administered ~25 vaccines per week in outpatient pharmacy clinic-Executed monitoring for anticoagulation therapy and made medication adjustments based on acute INR

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  CassianRx

  Jun 2021 - Jul 2021

  Business Operations APPE Student

  • Led pharmaceutical software, specialty, and PBM market exploration for possible targeting• Assisted with patient facing market research• Analyzed contract negotiations between targeted companies and learned corporate pharmacy business negotiation tactics• Enhanced understanding of mobile enabled patient assessment software products with emphasis on adherence outcomes research

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  UPMC Jameson

  Jul 2021 - Aug 2021

  Acute Care APPE Student

  • Rounded with the clinical care pharmacist on the general medicine floor and ICU• Provided medication therapy adjustments for 30-40 patients daily• Practiced renal dose adjustments for antimicrobial, anticoagulant, and other medications daily• Analyzed appropriateness of antibiotics for indication, duration, and dosing for around 50 patients daily

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  Pharmacy Healthcare Solutions, LLC (PHSL)

  Aug 2021 - Sept 2021

  Consulting Pharmacy APPE Student

  • Performed MAC appeal audits using MediSpan drug database for PBM reimbursement analysis.• Researched pharmaceutical journals and presented information to staff at weekly meetings.• Learned about AWP, MAC, WAC, and other financial determinants of the flow of money and billing in pharmaceutical care.• Led market analysis for client projects including HIV blister packaging and generic drug competitor first to file research.

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  CVS Pharmacy

  Sept 2021 - Oct 2021

  Business Leadership APPE Student
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  Perigon Pharmacy 360

  Jun 2022 - now

  - Manage development of clinical automation and proprietary platform enhancement-Create clinical programs for clients with new drugs entering the market to help increase adherence- Develop and monitor clinical escalations through proprietary medication management platform- Build and maintain clinical protocols for autoimmune, oncology, infectious disease, neurology, and respiratory programs- Deliver outstanding clinical care consults to patients- Assist the Director of Pharmacy Operations with reporting KPI's to clients, partners and team members Show less

  • Clinical Technology Operations Manager

    Apr 2023 - now

  • Specialty Pharmacist

    Jun 2022 - Apr 2023