Darshana Baria, Pharmd, Rph Email & Phone Number

Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, US

Somerset, New Jersey, US

Philadelphia, PA, US

* Assists with handling the needs of hospice patients in the In-Patient Unit setting* Able to maintain IPU proficiency to meet the demands of current and potential client expectations* Builds and accurately maintains patient profiles on the IPU-MAR and other non-Pyxis profiles. Obtains verbal orders and processes e-prescriptions in order to maintain.

Louisville, Kentucky, US

Piscataway, New Jersey, US

• Trained on drug safety and risk management throughout the process of drug development and its life cycle in open market.
• Performed Case receipt, triage, data entry, and coding including narrative generation.
• Reviewed, ranked, verified, processed, and documented: event terms; case classifications (validity, seriousness); special scenarios; product complaint information; medical device adverse events; reported with due date.
• Researched and reviewed literature.
• Prepared initial and follow up case narratives.
• Performed appropriate case follow-up, generating follow-up letters.

Harrisburg, GB

• Contact physicians and benefits providers as necessary to process a prescription
• Responsible for investigating and resolving third-party payment issues
• Counsel and answer patient's questions regarding prescription and OTC medications
• Perform CMS required audits and ensures compliance with state and federal guidelines
• Supervise, train and manage pharmacy associates.
• Serve customers with a professional, caring demeanor for quality patient care experience.

Hartford, Connecticut, US

• Evaluated coverage determinations, including approval and denial of prior authorization coverage determinations for Medicare and Medicaid patients
• Provided approval and denial decisions for coverage determination and redetermination requests, including but not limited to prior authorization requests, quantity limit exceptions, non-formulary exception requests.
• Ensured all timeframes are met for coverage determinations and redeterminations
• Responded to escalated inquiries and correspondence regarding coverage determinations and redeterminations with members, providers, and pharmacies
• Ensured coverage determination criteria is being applied based on individual client requirements
• Ensured accurate configuration of client criteria and authorization records in the prior authorization automated system

• Verified the accuracy of prescription orders as keyed and filled by Specialty Pharmacy Technicians.
• Counseled patients on Specialty medications, including proper self-administration and home storage.
• Answered drug information inquiries from other health-care providers.
• Contacted provider offices to clarify incomplete or incorrect medication orders
• Met department productivity and accuracy standards.
• Oversaw product verification for outgoing prescription of a high volume.

• Oversaw daily operations and work flow of pharmacy to ensure quality standard, customer service and customer retention are exceeded. Filled all orders, checked all drug packaging and labeling for accuracy. Enforced.
• Spearheaded appropriate quality controls and initiates opportunities for performance improvement in pharmacy practice.
• Developed, implemented, and maintained policies and procedures in the Department of Pharmacy Services.
• Ensured safe procurement, distribution, storage, utilization and disposal of drugs and biological according to federal and state regulations.
• Administered accurate dispensing processes and timely delivery of medications, providing the highest possible quality pharmacy services and products.
• Continually examined quality assurance performance of pharmacy processes, developed and implemented system improvements to provide unparalleled pharmacy services.

• Interpreted physicians’ prescriptions and verified all patient information before filling a prescription. Prepared liquid medicines, ointments, powders, tablets and other medication and dispensed products as.
• Checked prescriptions for correct dosage and for drug interactions and incompatibilities.
• Compounded prescribed, packaged, and labeled medicines.
• Advised on the use and effects of medications as well as provided medicinal consultation to customers upon filling a prescription and on OTC medicines.
• Contacted physicians and benefits providers as necessary to process a prescription.
• Communicated in a professional and confidential environment for customers.

St. Louis, MO, US

• Verified and reviewed 600-800 prescriptions daily for clinical and non-clinical information accuracy. Tracked order status and outstanding issues. Confirmed validity of controlled substances.
• Aided phone technicians in clarifying prescriptions regarding problems with quantities, directions, interactions or any other clinical issues.
• Interpreted physicians’ prescriptions and contacted doctors or other prescribers and/or patients to verify information on prescriptions and expedited processing of order.
• Consulted patients regarding the proper use of medications and potential drug reactions.
• Reviewed interactions of high dose prescriptions and resolved each situation.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US

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

Diploma In Homeopathic Medicine And Surgery, Homeopathic Medicine/Homeopathy

Certification In Advanced Drug Safety & Pharmacovigilance, Pharmacovigilance