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Provide regulatory consulting services to ambulatory surgery centers to ensure compliance with state, federal controlled substance regulations, narcotic diversion, and accreditation agency standards. Educate medical staff on topics relevant to surgery and anesthesia, including but not limited to: Malignant Hyperthermia (MH), Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST), USP <800> compliance, safe injection practices, and narcotics documentation.

o Provide Medication Regimen Review (MRR) recommendations for residents of long-term care facilities (skilled nursing, assisted living, group homes) to the medical director/primary care provider/nursing staff with the goal of reducing polypharmacy, simplifying medication regimens, ensuring evidence based, guideline driven treatment and proper geriatric medication use. o Attend Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) meetings to provide high level feedback on facility quality initiatives, statistical data on medication utilization and comparative psychotropic medication usage rates for the facility against state and national averages. o Attend interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings to discuss psychotropic medication regimens, make recommendations on medication changes in compliance with federal gradual dose reduction (GDR) regulations as well as the resident’s current psychosocial state. o Function as the medications expert for the facility and answered drug information questions for nursing staff on an as needed basis.o Perform audits to ensure proper medication storage practices and provide feedback to facility leadership regarding my observations of strengths and deficiencies. o Perform audits to ensure proper medication pass practices o Evaluate pharmacogenomic reports for residents of SNFs and make individualized recommendations to medical providers to optimize medication therapy based off of each resident’s genetic profile.

Provided telephonic outreach to patients to optimize medication use and promote improved health outcomes. Complete comprehensive medication reviews and other clinical/medication quality improvement interventions. Communicated with patients, providers, and health plans regarding medication therapies. Performed patient medication therapy monitoring and disease state management counselingPerformed comprehensive medication reviews and other health care quality improvement interventions Initiated prescriber communication regarding suggested changes for medication therapies Partnered with the patient to solve for non- adherence issues as well as work with the patient and the prescriber to assess the need for supplemental medications based on the unique needs of the patient and their disease state Proactively conducted analysis of care setting drug utilization data to identify trends, develop strategies, and implement comprehensive programs to improve patient outcomesAdvised patients about general health topics such as diet, exercise and managing stress or refers to appropriate professionalPromoted medication safety and compliance

Peoria, Illinois

o Managed the order entry and verification of prescription/OTC medications, and vaccines in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. o Educated patients regarding their prescriptions, and vaccinations as well as recommended over-the-counter medicationso Made recommendations to prescribers regarding affordable and appropriate pharmacotherapy utilizing compounded and conventionally manufactured medicationso Analyzed performance data metrics to address areas of potential improvement, and drive company initiatives. o Hired, trained, and developed new employeeso Launched the store CBD sales department, vetted potential vendors, and researched the science of cannabidiol in order to educate customers on appropriate use.o Implemented a new Interactive Voice Response (IVR) solution which included researching and vetting vendors, working with off-site tech support to prepare both store locations for their go-live dates, and providing ongoing troubleshooting and training for staff which provided increased efficiencies for staff and satisfaction for customers.o Launched the store Point of Care (POC) testing program which included developing new standard operating procedures (SOPs), evaluating and vetting test manufacturers, training staff, and establishing proper documentation and reporting procedures to the state Department of Public Health.o Completed regulatory paperwork with appropriate stakeholders in order to launch the store COVID-19 vaccination program.

Peoria, Illinois, United States

Peoria, Illinois Area

Serve the healthcare needs of patients by the safe and legal dispensation of prescription/OTC medications, immunizations, as well as fielding medical questions. Communicate with healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate patient outcomes. Communicate with third party payers to ensure appropriate reimbursement for services rendered.Direct the workflow of the pharmacy by properly managing pharmacy technicians.

United States

Developed and utilized a new SOP to guide the intake and cataloguing of documents obtained from product acquisitions. Updated and streamlined technical and safety documents to meet changing regulatory requirements in order to keep product registrations current with the FDA.Tracked the legislative progress of H.R. 3204 Drug Quality and Security Act (DQSA) through Congress, analyzed potential impact on the company in regards to supply chain security and product serialization. Researched global regulations regarding product serialization and synthesized potential impact on the company.Authored, and peer reviewed the submission of reports and technical documents to the Food and Drug Administration for the continued authorization of drug products.

• Intaking and interpreting new written prescriptions from physicians and other prescribers, receiving new prescriptions via phone, and transferring prescriptions to and from other pharmacies. •Processing insurance claims and determining patients' eligibility for prescription drug plans. • Dispensing medications at the pickup window and drive-thru window. • Counseling patients on the proper use of prescription and OTC medications. • Providing pharmacy customer service.

Norton Writing Center

Assisted students with writing assignments. Duties included: • Helping to formulate ideas.• Correcting grammar, punctuation, and syntax.

Answered phones, filed paperwork, general office work.