PSYN, INC. – Irmo, SC Jul 2017 - PresentA Pharmacy Benefits Management company supporting commercial businesses ranging from grocery store chains to tech companies to tire manufacturers; specialize in contract negotiation, medication compliance, quality ratings and clinical interventions. Founder & CEO PSyn (Pharmacy Synergistics) was founded on 30 years of contract negotiation, medication compliance, and clinical intervention experience. PSyn delivers the knowledge and expertise necessary to develop and implement full-service outreach initiatives to support Medicare plan sponsors with Star Ratings. Services include medical and pharmacy benefit design and contracting; Pharmacy Benefit Manager transitions; and consulting as Subject Matter Expert for commercial and government programs and compliance audits. Professional team under management includes pharmacists, technicians, interns, and software engineers.

CVS PHARMACY – Columbia, SC Jun 2002 - Oct 2018 A retail pharmacy chain; CVS Caremark, a pharmacy benefits manager; and Aetna, a health insurance provider, among many other brandsPharmacy Intern >> Pharmacy ManagerMaintained consistent engagement with front end retail dispensing for over 16 years (both full time or part time). Engaged in patient counseling; performed drug utilization reviews; verifying accuracy of prescriptions; scheduling and supervision of Pharmacy Technicians; communication with nurses and physicians; inventory management; third party billing and troubleshooting.

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF SOUTH CAROLINA – Columbia, SC Jan 2012 - Jan 2017 Medicare Advantage plan sponsor serving residents in the state of South Carolina. BCBSSC has Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance plans.Director of Medicare Pharmacy Services Reporting to the Senior Director of Pharmacy Services, was responsible for total oversight of Medicare Part D and ACA products, including the management of formulary administration and prior authorization process. Managed process improvements in the day-to-day functioning of the department for Star Ratings including encouraging synergistic inter-department relationships between Pharmacy, Operations, and Compliance. Consulted as SME for Medicare EGWP Part D implementation for retiree group. Served as preceptor for USC, South University, and Presbyterian Colleges of Pharmacy . Professional team under management included manager of pharmacy operations and clinical technicians.

UNITED PHARMACY SERVICES – Lexington, SC Dec 2005 - Jun 2007 Long Term Care dispensing pharmacy.Consultant PharmacistReporting to the Chief Consultant Pharmacist, was responsible for disease state management for 600 long term care patients across 5 facilities. Disease states included diabetes, hypertension, parkinson’s, alzheimer/dementia in compliance with State and Federal Laws regarding Long Term Care facilities. Provided Medicare audit expertise and guidance and ongoing in-services for licensed nurses. Collaboratively worked with physicians, nursing home administrators, nurses and support staff to decrease regulatory deficiencies from 20 to single digit findings.

RMJ PHARMACY SOLUTIONS – Irmo, SC Oct 2007 - Dec 2012 Staffing agency for pharmacists serving independent pharmacies in the state of South Carolina.Founder, Chief PharmacistFounded RMJ Pharmacy Solutions to solve the staffing needs of chain and independent pharmacies brought on by fluctuations of personnel and high cost for interim staffing. Provided full time support as pharmacist and recruited / placed team of 8 part time pharmacists within client portfolio.

Provide Clinical Pharmacy Services including Patient CounselingAccurately and Efficiently dispensed medicationsQuality Assurance Checks to ensure efficient and effective work processesDemonstrated leadership by providing feedback, coaching, and mentoring to Pharmacy Technicians and Customer Service Team MembersManaged Dispensing, Pricing, Licensing, Inventory, and Record Keeping of the Pharmacy DepartmentAbided by Federal, State, local laws and Company Policy and Procedures

Provided information to a Multi-disciplinary team to help patients achieve positive clinical outcomesInterpret Medication Orders, Compound, and Dispensed in compliance with legal and professional standards of PharmacyAssured that patient's medication regimen was integrated into their rehabilitative care

Process Controlled Substance PrescriptionsFinal quality assurance check of all prescriptionsControlled Substance Inventory Management

Engage in Patient CounselingPerform Drug Utilization ReviewVerifying Accuracy of PrescriptionsScheduling and Supervision of Pharmacy TechniciansCommunication with Nurses & PhysiciansInventory Management Third Party Billing and TroubleshootingCertifications and TrainingJuly 2010 Update of Legal and Regulatory Requirements for Compounding Sterile Preparations, USP 797July 2010 Update of Aseptic Technique and Handling of Hazardous MaterialsAugust 2008 Pharmacy Based Immunization Certificate

Deliver Influential and Persuasive Clinical Messages to Target Physicians concerning Proton Pump Inhibitors, HMG-COA Reductase Inhibitors, and Beta BlockersConsult with Nursing StaffClinical Discussions with Physicians, Nurses, and Pharmacists