Albert Mei, Pharmd, Rph Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois

Madison, Wisconsin Area

In this position, I operate as part of the sales and account management implementation team servicing new Medicare Part D health plans. As senior clinical pharmacist, I lead the clinical implementation team at Express Scripts to successfully implement all Medicare clients in a manner consistent with CMS guidelines and expectations.

Franklin Lakes, New Jersey

As clinical pharmacist, I operated as part of the sales and account management implementation team servicing new Medicare Part D clients. My role included working with clients to implement and manage all clinical benefits in a manner consistent with CMS guidelines and expectations. I worked with clients to implement formulary, utilization management, drug coverage, coverage criteria, along with health and safety edits.

Madison, Wisconsin

In this PGY1 managed care residency, I had the opportunity to rotate through various functional areas and gain dynamic experience allowing me to explore the different options available to me within a pharmacy benefit manager. My main focus through this residency was to improve patient outcomes while managing pharmaceutical costs. With a focus on clinical, economic, and humanistic outcomes, I had the opportunity to review new drugs and present formulary recommendations to the P&T committee. In addition, I was responsible for:- Delivering direct patient-centric care with a focus on affordability and quality of medication options- Driving decision-making based on my knowledge of the payer perspective- Contributing to meetings regarding drug price changes, prior authorization appeals/exception criteria, and formulary changes- Providing drug education, counseling, and clinical assessments to patients- Precepting pharmacy students to educate on a pharmacist’s role in managed careRotations Included: Specialty Pharmacy, Special Projects, Pharmacotherapy Lab Instruction, Utilization Management, Data Analysis, Drug Information, Clinical Operations, Formulary Management, Clinical Programs, Client Management, Pharmacy Networks/Provider Services, Industry Relations, Government Programs, and Executive Leadership

Evanston, Illinois

As a Pharmacy Student Intern, I delivered direct patient-centric care and provided thorough education on Marketplace and Medicaid changes related to the Affordable Care Act (ACA). In addition, I was responsible for:- Engaging BCBS HMO members to support CMS Stars quality measures- Communicating closely with patients to understand pharmaceutical concerns and deliver effective solutions- Developing professional practice skills such as administering immunizations, compounding, performing medication therapy management, and patient counseling

Downer'S Grove

During my time as an Aetna Medicare Stars Intern, I participated in cost savings projects by targeting overutilization of denosumab and teriparatide. I improved overall CMS Stars quality measures and successfully identified gaps in care for special needs populations. I also conducted research on real world high risk medication prescribing frequencies based on claims data.

Doctor Of Pharmacy (Pharmd), Pharmacy, First Year Professional

Activities and Societies: Asian Pharmacists Association Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy American Society of Consultant Pharmacists Kappa.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Chemistry

Activities and Societies: Team Lion, Pre-Pharmacy Club