Alisha Ortega

Supplemental Instruction Facilitator

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Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

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About me
Clinical Pharmacist
Education
- The University of New Mexico
  2005 - 2009
  Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Pharmacy
  Activities and Societies: Leadership Positions: 2008 - 2009 College of Pharmacy Admissions Committee Member, 2007 - 2008 Community Service Chair for American Society of Health-System Pharmacists student chapter, 2006 - 2008 College of Pharmacy Admissions Committee Guest Interviewer, 2005 - 2006 College of Pharmacy Admissions Committee Tour Guide As a student, I was trained in the pharmacy profession while developing as a leader by holding various leadership positions.Received training in areas such as Ambulatory Care, Compounding, Internal Medicine, Managed Care, Nephrology, Drug Information, Geriatrics, Pediatrics, and Drug Addiction during the required Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience.
- New Mexico State University
  2000 - 2005
  Bachelor of Science (BS) Chemistry
  Activities and Societies: Chemistry Club, Intramural sports such as tennis, volleyball, and softball Received the Gates Millennium Scholarship by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Received numerous academic achievements including Elizabeth Corbett Scholar from the Department of Chemistry, Crimson Scholar, Regents Scholar, and Dean's list.Studied spanish overseas in Malaga, Spain during the summer of 2002.
Experience
- New Mexico State Universiy
  Aug 2004 - Dec 2004
  Supplemental Instruction Facilitator
  Facilitated a 1 credit hour course to supplement Organic ChemistryPrepared lesson plans, supervised office hours, administered grades, and led study sessions.
- University of New Mexico
  May 2006 - Aug 2006
  Pfizer Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship
  Researched a lipophilic ET(A) selective antagonist (PD155080) in collaboration with my mentor Mary K. Walker, Ph.D. during a 10 week Pfizer Fellowship. Developed an oral dosage form containing PD155080.Performed stability tests on the oral dosage form.Orally dosed mice and detected the concentration of PD155080 in the animal plasma. Presented data to Pfizer representatives, faculty of the University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy, and pharmacy students.
- Lovelace Westside Hospital
  May 2008 - May 2009
  Pharmacy Intern
  Prepare and deliver IV's to all floors of the hospital.Refill Pyxis machines on patient floors, ICU, emergency room, and operating rooms. Inventory and stock medications within the pharmacy.
- Target
  Jun 2009 - Dec 2015
  Pharmacy Manager
  Ensure all pharmacy practices are followed in the receiving, filling, verifying, and dispensing of medications to Target guests.Counsel clientele on over-the-counter and prescription drug therapy.Administer age appropriate immunizations such as influenza, pertussis, and pneumococcal vaccines for guests age 4 and up. Schedule pharmacy technicians/interns and maintain financial accountability via payroll on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. Maintain pharmacy inventory by ensuring the team is accurately ordering medications daily and also returning excess inventory/waste products on a monthly basis. Drive pharmacy sales by promoting Target's loyalty programs to all guests. Accountable for the overall sales performance of the pharmacy.Promoted from Float Pharmacist to Staff Pharmacist to Pharmacy Manager. Show less
- CVS Health
  Dec 2015 - Mar 2022
  Pharmacy Manager
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
  Mar 2022 - now
  Clinical Pharmacist
Licenses & Certifications
- Registered Pharmacist
  New Mexico Board of Pharmacy
  Jul 2009
- Immunization Certified
  American Pharmacists Association
  May 2006
- Basic Life Support
  American Heart Association
  Aug 2005
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Alisha Ortega
  Community Pharmacy Clinical Achievement Award New Mexico Pharmacists Association May 2009
- Awarded to Alisha Ortega
  Rho Chi - The Academic Honor Society in Pharmacy UNM College of Pharmacy Apr 2008
- Awarded to Alisha Ortega
  Phi Lambda Sigma Pharmacy Leadership Society - Gamma Alpha Chapter UNM College of Pharmacy Apr 2007