Manage and optimize patient medication therapy based on labs, assessments, and patients outcomes Aid in the deployment and transition of new gravimetric-based IV workflow, BD Pyxis IV PrepAdjust medication doses based on hospital policies, such as Renal Dose Adjustments, Heparin Anti-Xa ProtocolProvide pharmacokinetic dosing recommendations to other medical providers Perform pharmaceutical interventions and clarify orders to ensure safe and appropriate use of medicationsSimultaneously work as telepharmacy for other hospitals within the countyVerify the accuracy of items to be stocked in Omnicells, cartfills, and other preparations by pharmacy staffCounsel patients and caregivers regarding the indication and proper use of medicationsInterview patients and caregivers in order to gather a comprehensive medication history and other medication related issues, utilizing the information for the patient care planCompound medications such as sterile preparations and hazardous medications

Participated in multidisciplinary clinical rounds, optimizing patient care and transition of care Developed a “Meds to Beds” program, streamlining prescription processes for high readmission risk patientsProvided antibiotic stewardship services, collaborating with infectious disease specialists to optimize antibioticsMonitored and managed patient therapies, such as anticoagulation and vancomycinCounseled discharging patients, educating about any changes, the goals, and expected effects of their medicationsIncreased patient medication understanding, with over 90% of discharging patients reporting satisfactory understanding of their medications Piloted and tested various pharmacokinetics programs, aiding in the development of a system-wide protocol for better optimizing Vancomycin outcomes based on AUCAudited and investigated reports of controlled substance transactions, identifying potential sources of diversionParticipated as an active member of the code team during medical emergenciesProcessed, entered, verified, and distributed medication orders throughout the hospital Managed daily drug utilization reports to identify possible areas of medication improvements

· Participated in antibiotic stewardship activities, monitoring patients’ clinical status and lab values to determine antibiotic efficacy and safety and suggesting alternative antibiotics and de-escalation of therapy· Monitored patient clinical status, adjusting therapies such as warfarin and vancomycin· Monitored patient drug safety, monitoring lab values and possible adverse events, such as valproic acid or insulin therapy· Increased adherence to flu vaccinations by encouraging nurses and patients to have their annual flu vaccine

· Attended daily rounds with multidisciplinary care team, consulting for patients and their pharmacy concerns · Wrote professional progress notes during patient stays, documenting disease progression, efficacy of treatment, and monitoring safety and toxicity of treatment· Presented patient cases to pharmacy preceptor, reviewing disease progression and possible pharmacological interventions, such alternative courses of therapy· Monitored and adjusted antibiotic and anticoagulant therapy, such as vancomycin and warfarin· Educated patients about their disease states and any new medications

· Shadowed various pharmacists of different departments, learning their roles within the OptumRx system· Answered client questions regarding formulary options/alternatives, pipeline products, and medical devices· Researched and analyzed the role of copyright protections in primary literature and how they can affect pharmacy workflow · Presented to the Formulary Management team regarding the recently FDA-approved drug, Nerlynx (neratinib)· Shadowed the pharmacy resident, learning of the different facets of managed care

· Enhanced member adherence to medications such as RAS antagonists, Statins, and Diabetes oral medication· Participated in Formulary department, offering formulary alternatives to negative changes in formulary for upcoming contract year· Presented to Disease Management team regarding current practice and guidelines in the management of Hyperlipidemia and Hypertension· Analyzed results of Clinical Programs department, including performance of 5-Star measures in adherence to hypertension, cholesterol, and oral diabetic medications

· Aided in the management of patient in several clinics, such as Anticoagulation, Endocrine/Diabetes, Lipids, and Smoking Cessation· Formulated treatment plans and adjustments with supervising practitioners to better optimize patient care· Presented to Smoking Cessation Group Clinic, teaching veterans the medications that can supplement their process · Documented professional progress notes of patient visits, noting patient interaction, assessment, and treatment plan· Educated and consulted patients on their medications· Collaborated with other VA pharmacy clinics in the development of Population-based methodology for proper Statin use within the VA healthcare system

· Complied with Inspector of the Board of Pharmacy· Ensured compliance with new Board of Pharmacy regulations, such as Patient Centered Labeling· Aided in the management of flu clinics· Educated and consulted patients on their medications and OTC products· Attended weekly managerial meetings with other departments, reporting the pharmacy’s sales· Presented to the department managers illustrating Costco’s Policy on Controlled Substances· Contacted healthcare providers regarding patients’ drug regimen, drug-drug interactions, issues with insurance, and clarifications of prescriptions· Properly filled and labeled patient prescription medications

Preparing and filling prescriptions with individualized bubble packs to deliver medication. Prepare paperwork for proper filing and deliver of medication. Filing and organizing paperwork for pharmacy records.