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Temecula, Ca

Redlands, Ca

Created new team consisting of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians which managed front end clinical functions of all Biotech therapies including Autoimmune, Multiple Sclerosis, Oncology, Growth Hormone, Hepatitis and Synagis. Ensured that prescription refills were requested and processed proactively by pharmacy techs. Verified that RPH's approved prescriptions and worked system DUR's in a timely manner. Ensured that RPH completed all mandatory and patient requested clinical consults. Actively assisted both RPH and pharmacy tech functions as needed due to staffing variations. Promoted teamwork within team and between other pharmacy teams. Hired, trained, mentored and completed performance evaluations for direct reports. Made key contributions to performance improvement including chart audits, adverse event and medication error reporting, PI projects and quarterly meetings. Provided sales support including monthly meetings with sales team and interacting with physician offices

Redlands, Ca

Oversaw five therapy teams. Each team was responsible for patient customer service (scheduling orders/shipments), prescription management and reimbursement functions for all patients on therapy. Grew team from four employees to three supervisors and 30 employees. Verified that patients were contacted proactively to schedule shipments. Ensured that prescriptions were obtained and worked promptly and that all clinical issues were handled appropriately by RPH's. Verified that prior authorizations and eligibility were worked timely to prevent shipment delays. Provided hiring, training, mentoring and performance evaluations for direct reports. Collaborated on performance improvements including chart audits, adverse event and medication error reporting, PI projects and quarterly meetings. Provided Sales support including meeting monthly with sales team and interacting with physician's offices.

Doctor Of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.), Doctor Of Pharmacy

Associate'S Degree, Associate Of Arts In Liberal Arts