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Grand Rapids, MI, US

Westmont, New Jersey, US

Westmont, New Jersey, US

Brownsville, Pennsylvania, US

• Engage a dedicated audience of over 75,000 subscribers through podcast episodes and content.
• Educate pharmacy students and pharmacists about various unique and nontraditional career opportunities available to them, providing valuable insights and guidance.
• Showcase the diversity of career paths within the pharmacy profession, offering inspiration and knowledge to listeners seeking alternative options.
• Sell sponsorships for podcast advertising, establishing partnerships with relevant organizations and companies within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Collaborate with fellow co-hosts and industry experts to deliver informative and engaging podcast episodes, sharing valuable insights, trends, and advancements in the field of pharmacy.

Avon, Ohio, US

• https://www.thenontraditionalpharmacist.com/https://www.findyourpharmacycareer.com/
• Co-founded The Nontraditional Pharmacist, a comprehensive pharmacy platform with the mission of showcasing unique pharmacy roles, connecting pharmacists worldwide, and providing a professional pharmacy toolbox.
• Designed and constructed The Nontraditional Pharmacist website, creating a user-friendly and informative platform for pharmacists seeking alternative career paths.
• Generated leads for new interview candidates, connecting them with relevant opportunities in nontraditional pharmacy roles.
• Managed an email subscriber list of over 5,000 community members, actively growing and engaging the audience.
• Facilitated interactions between employers and potential employees through the Pharmacy Network Platform, fostering professional connections and career opportunities.

US

• Led a high-performing Clinical Consulting team of pharmacists that managed a diverse portfolio of 180+ self-funded employer groups, representing over 2 million lives and $2B+ in annual pharmacy spend. Key team.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop customized formulary solutions, enhance clinical product portfolio, and analyze quarterly trends to provide actionable insights.
• Designed and implemented the Clinical Advantage Service Model (CASM), a solution aimed at efficiently managing the smaller, less complex clients while freeing up Clinical Consultants to focus on larger, more complex.
• Led the creation and maintenance of the Clinical Consultant Playbook, optimizing efficiency in onboarding new members and facilitating knowledge sharing across the Clinical Consulting Department.
• Successfully led the redesign of the Quarterly Performance Reviews (QPR) to incorporate a comprehensive 4-page executive summary, enhancing the effectiveness of performance evaluations.
• Led a team of clinicians to deliver quarterly, company-wide presentations on hot/trending clinical topics to the account management and sales teams.

US

• Provided clinical consulting services for the HealthTrust Coalition by analyzing drug utilization patterns and trends, managing direct relationships with 25 key clients with an annual pharmacy spend of $500M+
• Developed the Emerging Trend Management Program in collaboration with a dedicated consulting group to identify, prioritize, and develop solutions for trend driver drugs and products in the marketplace.
• Created custom solutions to address unique clinical concerns, including developing custom prior authorization criteria and facilitating approval through the Formulary Strategy and Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) Committee.
• Drove revenue growth by successfully upselling clinical programs and products, achieving 498% of upsell quota in 2021. Examples of clinical programs included Chronic Disease Management, Formulary and Utilization.
• Developed and maintained a strategic relationship with the consultant and channel partner, Alliant Insurance Services.
• Provided clinical support throughout the RFP process and represented clinical expertise alongside the sales team at finalist meetings.

US

• Company-Wide Award: 2020 Commitment to Excellence
• Company-Wide Award: 2019 Rookie of the Year (intended for employees with less than 12 months at OptumRx)
• Provide clinical consulting services through analyzing drug utilization patterns and trends for the HealthTrust Coalition, managing 42 clients directly with $300M+ in annual pharmacy spend.
• Educate clients on OptumRx’s clinical programs and solutions to make recommendations for clinical implementation and adoption, achieving 482% of upsell quota in 2020.
• Leverage presentation skills by delivering quarterly, annual, and ad-hoc reporting, in partnership with the account executive, to clients (typically senior-level VP’s and C-Suite individuals) on the clinical aspect of.
• Implement solutions to effectively manage specialty drug spend (oncology, immunology, etc.)

Denver, CO, US

• Managed a team of 14 pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, overseeing their daily activities and ensuring the delivery of quality patient care.
• Collaborated with the sales and admissions teams to increase referral rates and facilitate the successful delivery of insurance-covered therapies to patients throughout the state of Michigan.
• Utilized metrics to measure performance and drive success, making necessary adjustments and providing guidance to the team to achieve metric goals.
• Implemented new clinical monitoring programs for high-risk medications, enhancing patient safety and optimizing therapeutic outcomes.
• Facilitated regular meetings to promote communication and collaboration between branch departments, addressing operational issues and enhancing productivity.
• Oversaw purchasing, inventory management, and patient care operations to ensure quality care while maintaining cost-effectiveness, stock availability, and low holding costs.

Woonsocket, Rhode Island, US

• Successfully improved and maintained the overall store ranking from the bottom 5 to the top 5 performing stores within the district in measurable metrics within a month.
• Played a key role in achieving the district's top ranking in the region and the company-wide ranking of #4.
• Demonstrated exceptional sales performance, surpassing the script count target by over 30% year-to-date, driving revenue growth for the pharmacy.
• Implemented effective inventory management strategies, resulting in a reduction of over 35% in inventory while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Actively administered immunizations, surpassing the annual flu shot goal by 125%. Organized and operated an outside flu clinic at an assisted living facility, catering to patients with Alzheimer's Disease and dementia.
• Assumed responsibility for onboarding and training new pharmacy managers, ensuring their successful integration into the organization.

Detroit, Michigan, US

• Administration Network Contracting: Participated in an ICD-9/ICD-10 billing project, updated the pharmacist manual training guide, collaborated with the IT department to update the website, conducted a field audit of a.
• Clinical: Received training in prior authorization/step therapy processes, conducted clinical research for formulary management and fraud/waste/abuse prevention, attended specialty workshop group meetings and Pharmacy.
• Managed Care Marketing Liaison: Attended client meetings, member meetings, and competitor consultant meetings. Stayed updated on new drug developments and pipeline updates.

• Inpatient: Gained experience with healthcare systems like Epic, Pyxis, and medication distribution processes. Assisted with medication and controlled substance inventory management, accompanied clinical pharmacists on.
• Community: Entered and filled prescriptions, counseled patients on medication use, managed inventory and procurement, and participated in the compounding of sterile eye drops for outpatient surgeries.