Christopher Elkins Email & Phone Number

Portland, Oregon, Us

• Support the Pharmacy team in maintaining each of Moda’s 36 custom formularies (Commercial, ACA/Exchange, and Medicaid lines of business)• Responsible for the maintenance of online formulary data and communicating all formulary updatesto the pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) for programming into the claims adjudication system• Communicate all formulary and utilization management changes on a weekly, quarterly, and semi-annual basis• Represent Pharmacy Operations in meetings and on applicable committees as assigned• Take formulary information from various sources including the Formulary Advisory Committee, PBM account liaisons, and clinical team to coordinate the process of submitting formulary change requests to PBM and communicating changes to internal teams• Maintain up-to-date formulary documents available through multiple internal and external-facing sites• Review weekly Medispan Reports for new drugs and drug changes that impact the formulary• Troubleshoot various formulary / setup questions

Portland, Oregon, Us

• Liaison for customer service leadership, appeal/complaints, and pharmacy teams• Perform inbound and outbound call tasks for members and providers• Perform pharmacy claims investigation/verification through claims database for multiple PBMs (MedImpact & Navitus)• Verify member eligibility and benefits, including in-network pharmacy locations, price quoting, deductible & copayment inquiries for commercial lines of business• Educate members & providers on criteria for coverage of medications• Perform pharmacy overrides in compliance with company and State guidelines• Initiate prior authorization requests and perform status inquiries using CoverMyMeds• Document all customer service activities in an electronic call log (Facets)• Assist with training new representatives

Portland, Oregon, Us

• Liaison for customer service leadership, appeal/complaints, and pharmacy teams• Perform inbound and outbound call tasks for members and providers• Perform pharmacy claims investigation/verification through claims database for multiple PBMs (MedImpact & Navitus)• Enroll members in Oregon/Washington Prescription Drug Program (OPDP/WPDP) (Rx discount card)• Verify member eligibility and benefits, including in-network pharmacy locations, price quoting, deductible & copayment inquiries for commercial lines of business• Educate members & providers on criteria for coverage of medications (e.g. Step Therapy, PA criteria for initial authorization & reauthorization, etc.)• Perform pharmacy overrides in compliance with company and State guidelines (e.g., therapy changes, Refill-Too-Soon overrides, Medicare B vs. D overrides, etc.)• Initiate prior authorization requests and perform status inquiries using CoverMyMeds• Document all customer service activities in an electronic call log (Facets)

Forest Grove, Oregon, Us

Preceptor: Dr. Bridget Bradley, PharmD, BCPP• Participated in pharmacotherapy topic discussions for disease states including cardiovascular, neuropsychiatry, endocrinology, sexual health & reproduction, and pulmonary• Analyzed weekly patient cases for various disease states and provided care plan recommendations for mock patients• Answered weekly drug information questions for various disease states• Participated in weekly journal clubs• Attended CPNP's virtual sessions

Hillsboro, Oregon, Us

Preceptor: Amber Buhler, PhD• Student advisor for curriculum redesign• Assisted with TOSCE/OSCE case writing• Created pharmacology review content with other APPE student for P1 course• Pharmacy student representative in IPE course on Autism Spectrum Disorder• Assisted in Pharmacy Practice education stations and practice counseling sessions for P1s• Peer reviewer for journal publication

Salem, Or, Us

Preceptor: Cydreese Aebi, Ph.D., BCPP, RPh• Performed literature searches and provided evidence-based recommendations to other pharmacists• Wrote article synopses for pharmacy newsletter regarding current events in health & medicine• Assisted in the antibiotic stewardship program• Held informal topic discussions and journal club with pharmacy resident• Presented formal patient case and therapy recommendations to pharmacy staff• Completed a suspected drug adverse event report• Wrote medication review regarding a new antibiotic for P&T meeting• Presented literature review regarding the clinical impact of pharmacogenomic testing in patients with mental health conditions• Assisted in monitoring a patient’s warfarin drug therapy• Assisted in data collection and analysis regarding psychotropic medication burden• Assisted in literature collection and summary regarding current literature regarding medical uses of cannabis and related issues for patients with schizophrenia

Renton, Wa, Us

Preceptor: Sandra Nioso, PharmD• Coordinated medication packaging and deliveries• Counseled patients on medication changes• Assisted in the facility’s clozapine REMS program• Assisted in monthly CII inventory check• Presented a literature review on hospitalizations and all-cause discontinuations for clozapine versus other second-generation antipsychotics

Preceptor: Jennifer Rubinstein, PharmD• Assisted in the management of patients requiring specialty medications and follow-up clinical support• Assisted with prior authorization rejection appeals• Created a medication protocol for new medications used to treat cancer• Established reference charts for necessary data collection parameters to justify new start and continuation of specialty medications for patients• Participated in weekly clinical discussions on various disease states, including Hepatitis C, Inflammatory diseases, Multiple Sclerosis, Oncology, and Growth Hormone• Presented on the various indications for growth hormone use, with special emphasis on genetic conditions

Preceptor: Marlon Broussard, PharmD• Counseled patients on their discharge medications through hospital “Meds to Beds” transition program• Answered patient questions and counseled outpatient pharmacy• Communicated with other doctors and healthcare providers regarding patient medications• Assisted with medication reconciliation program

Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience - Community Setting

Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience - Health Systems

Plano, Tx, Us

• Demonstrate consultative behaviors in a retail environment to understand each customer’s individualized need• Take complex customer orders using order systems and provide accurate pricing information• Assemble parcels and prepare goods for shipping• Adhere to domestic and international laws and guidelines for all packages• Set up and operate print production equipment• Maintain a safe, clean and orderly retail center• Ensure confidentiality of customer data and careful handling of documents, media, and packages• Process financial transactions using a Point of Sale terminal (POS)• Take preemptive action to prevent errors and waste• Complete required financial paperwork• Perform multiple tasks at the same time

Framingham, Ma, Us

• Responsible for driving profitable sales growth through team development, quality production, and operational effectiveness• Manage multiple priorities and leading the execution of operational tasks• Partner with General Manager and Sales and Services Manager on Business Discount Program• Oversee print production to ensure customers receive quality jobs within the promised time frame with minimal waste• Ensure all operational policies and processes are followed (e.g., machine maintenance, supplies, click counts)• Provide training, coaching, feedback, and guidance to enhance individual and team behavior and skill development

Framingham, Ma, Us

• Provide knowledge, direction and other input as needed to customers and Copy Specialists• Operate production level digital printer/copier equipment, producing high volume of work• Operate a variety of finishing equipment including cutters, lamination machines, and bindery• Responsible for ensuring that all work produced is in accordance with the job ticket and customer’s quality expectations• Responsible for the reproduction of multiple orders requiring the ability to multi-task between numerous productions and finishing projects on a continuous basis as well as reprioritizing as needed to ensure deadlines are met• Properly use and care for all equipment in compliance with operating instructions• Consult with customers in order to have professional graphic designers create new custom documents for professional printing

Doctor Of Pharmacy (Pharmd), Pharmacy

Bachelor'S Degree, Biochemistry

Bachelor'S Degree, Applied Mathematics

High School Diploma