Pharmacy Advisor to a startup that is creating a science-backed, kid-friendly, and mom approved supplement to treat ADHD.

• Led Pharmacy Operations across multiple locations/states for a digital/Telehealth pharmacy. Responsibilities included creating and implementing end-to-end policies and procedures, DEA/Pharmacy Board licensing for new pharmacies, inventory management/planning, staffing, capital and operating plans, and driving software requirements.• Managed cross-functional teams in the successful planning, execution, and monitoring of pharmacy-related projects, including implementing new medication management systems, developing and implementing clinical protocols, and enhancing medication safety initiatives.• Created compliance and audit programs that appropriately balanced Pharmacy Board regulatory risks with the need for business innovations.• Helped grow the company from a single pharmacy to a high of 9 and management of 50+ team members.• Created customer-focused processes that led to the company receiving a 5-star Yelp reviews for every NowRx location. • Built-out and led a team of Prior Authorization specialists.• Developed strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with healthcare providers and drug companies.• Led and heavily contributed to the URAC accreditation process.• Stepped in for the Pharmacist-In-Charge as needed and assumed all PIC duties including: assuring prescription accuracy and appropriateness of dosage, developing patient care plans, counseling and working with other members of the healthcare team, and collaborating with the PA specialist to ensure prior authorizations are approved.• Expertise in medication therapy management, including medication reviews, drug utilization reviews, and patient counseling.

• Communicated accurate and appropriate medical and drug information to patients, peers, and other health professionals.• Worked as a team with other pharmacists and technicians to ensure the completeness, authenticity, and legality of a prescription.• Inputted prescriptions in the pharmacy database and accurately prepared the medication order to be appropriately dispensed.• Assessed a patient’s medical problem, discussed options for treatment, and recommended appropriate over the counter products if indicated.• Ensured that every patient received prompt, knowledgeable, and friendly service.• Adjudicated third-party insurance claims using the established billing system.

• Performed technical and basic compounding steps to produce oral solutions and topical products.• Demonstrated aseptic techniques during the preparation of parenteral medications (Chemotherapy/TPN/IV Drips).• Performed and documented the necessary calculations to correctly prepare the medications.• Delivered and loaded the Pyxis machines with accurate medications in a timely and efficient manner.

• Prepared, coordinated, and facilitated discussions in Ecology, Evolution, and Microbiology to seventy-five college students.• Clarified and expanded on curriculum concepts for students in classroom and one-on-one office hour settings and graded exams.