Amica Simmons Yon, Pharmd, Phd Email & Phone Number

United States

United States

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Institutional Pharmacy Solutions(Pharmacy Director)

Burlington, NC

Conferred a PhD degree from the Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy within the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. The dissertation research focus involved examining the psychosocial and cultural factors that influence medication adherence and disparities in cardiovascular disease. This research will be used to aid future research in efforts to.

UNC Eshelman School Of Pharmacy, DPOP

• “Effects of a Medication Management Program on the Quality of Medication Use in Older Adults” Funded by NIA Grant No.: 09-3190 Principal Investigator: Mary Roth McClurg, PharmD, MHS Co- Investigators: Drs. Morris.
• Conducted literature reviews and selected appropriate outcome to be included and administered at the baseline appointment for all patients enrolled in the study
• Developed and refined a questionnaire assessing spirituality and adherence which was administered at the baseline appointment visit for all patients enrolled in study
• Completed and submitted IRB and Renewal/Modifications for research study
• Processed recruitment letters and assessment/plan notes; obtained appropriate signatures from physicians and then mailed to patients.
• Recruited participants and coordinated geriatric patients visit with intervention pharmacists

Cecil G. Sheps For Health Services Research, UNC-Chapel Hill

About: The Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, in partnership with several academic departments offers doctoral-level training in fields related to health care research and policy analysis. The program is supported by a National Research Service Award (NRSA) Institutional Training Grant.

Elizabeth City State University

• Developed protocols, managed personnel and the daily operation of the drug information center
• Provided information about prescription and non-prescription medications and alternative therapies used to treat different disease states to health care providers and to the general public to optimize patient care
• Coordinated and conducted free monthly seminars for health professionals and the community at large, which covered various aspects of wellness and personal health
• Performed Medication Therapy Management services to patients referred by local physicians

University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

• “Older Adults and Drug Decisions Collaboration Project: Physician & Patient” funded by NIH/NIA. Principal Investigators: Drs. Betsy Sleath & Betty Chewning
• Initiated the start-up process and data collection of an off-site, rheumatology clinic for participation in the study
• Responsible for enrolling, interviewing, and tracking patients enrolled in project at each research clinic
• Enrolled and interviewed patients, coded audiotapes, completed data entry and analysis
• Developed a patient preference survey for participants at research clinic sites
• Active participant in the UNC weekly research meetings and in the regularly scheduled conference calls with University of Wisconsin

RTP, NC

• Synthesized novel Cannabinols (resin components of marijuana) for research clients
• Received and shipped controlled substances for medicinal research

Wilson, NC

• Performed stability testing of finished products, documented results (including LIMS data entry and completed second person review
• Performed laboratory tasks and operations as per approved SOPs and current Merck quality policies
• Performed finished product and Advance Product Investigation transfers as needed
• Participated in regulatory audits and inspections, and inter- and intra-site quality and project teams

Albany, Georgia Area

• Reviewed identification forms of raw materials to ensure consistency of site qualifications
• Executed specific analysis of raw materials for pharmaceutical production
• Compiled, analyzed, and processed data of raw materials to determine quality assurance
• Performed routine instrumental calibrations and standardizations of volumetric solutions

RTP

• Synthesized novel Cannabinols (resin components of marijuana) for research clients
• Received and shipped controlled substances (Class 1,2,3) for research
• Synthesized selective amides for receptor site and medicinal research.
• Performed purification and identification methods: TLC, GLC, CC, HPLC, NMR

Chapel Hill, NC

• Collected, aliquoted and archived specimens of humans inoculated with Norwalk Virus
• Compiled, processed, and analyzed data for all test results using SAS, Access, Excel
• Performed IgA/IgG immunology testing on human specimens for Norwalk Virus

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Pharmacy, Health Outcomes & Policy

Pharmd, Pharmacy, With Distinction And Highest Honors

B.A., Chemistry, Honors Graduate

High School Diploma