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Media, Pa, Us

Responsible for finding and implementing efficiencies in the pharmacy workflow and inventory management, such as streamlining prescription processing and reducing medication supply costsSupervise a staff of ten employees by overseeing the accuracy of the prescription processFacilitate prescription compounding, compliance packaging, and medication delivery to private residences as well as seven healthcare facilities in the surrounding areasCollaborate with various healthcare providers, nursing staff, and patients to ensure optimal medication use in Media, PACounsel patients on medications, disease state monitoring, and appropriate medical equipment utilization to enhance therapeutic carePerform comprehensive medication reviews to prevent medication-related issues

Responsible for direct profit and loss of the business, maintenance of a lean inventory, and evaluation of new programs; also maintained documentation of pharmacy and state lottery receipts and expenses for accounting purposeFacilitated hiring, training, conflict resolution, performance reviews, and professional development for a staff of five employeesInitiated and re-validated annual contracts with Medicare, Medicaid, and retail insurance providersEnsured compliance in response to state and private Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) prescription and invoice audits; also ensured pharmacy and employee compliance with Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA), HIPPA, and all state and federal regulations by conducting annual trainingDeveloped new advertising and marketing initiatives including Brown Bag events at local Senior Living Facilities which led to increased clienteleProvided medication home delivery as well as Medication Therapy Management (MTM) services via OutcomesMTM® and EQuIPP® programs to optimize patient care and elevate Star Ratings with Medicare D plansDeveloped strong relationships with healthcare providers and patients in the Greater Philadelphia region including collaboration with Lankenau Hospital Cardiology team, Overbrook Friedlander Program, and the Visiting Nurses Association (VNA) to provide medication compliance packaging for elderly patients and those with special needsEstablished immunization services including vaccine delivery, billing, administration, and education, for flu, COVID-19, and Shingles, as well as the oral COVID-19 treatment program for Paxlovid®; also implemented flu and COVID-19 vaccination clinics for approximately two hundred students and employees at Saint Joseph’s University

Served as lead preceptor for Temple University School of Pharmacy and Philadelphia College of Pharmacy Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE)Created intern projects and activities to promote diversity of training experiences and received consistently positive student evaluationsAssigned mentor and followed up with pharmacy interns and mentors regularly to ensure trainings were completed in a timely mannerUtilized institution-provided standardized rubrics and tools to evaluate student interns’ work

Established and strengthened professional connections with patients, local healthcare provider offices, hospitals, and colleagues in the Philadelphia area, including the Mazzoni Center and the VNACounseled patients on medications, disease state monitoring, and appropriate medical equipment utilization to optimize careConducted comprehensive medication reviews and collaborated with healthcare providers to resolve and prevent medication-related issuesPromoted medication adherence via an automatic refill program and direct communication with patients and providers Facilitated compliance packaging and arranged for medications to be mailed or delivered to patients to aid in medication adherence

Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers and patients in North PhiladelphiaIncreased prescription volume by 10% annually through advertising initiatives and community outreachResolved medication issues in full accordance with state and federal lawCounseled patients on medications, proper drug utilization, over the counter (OTC) medications, and navigating insurance issuesAssessed appropriate indication, efficacy, safety, and adherence of patients’ medications

Supported clients with personal investment and insurance needs based on risk tolerance and time horizon via motivational interviewing and financial calculation toolsAssisted in managing various companies’ retirement and insurance benefits

Performed tablet blinding and tablet belt inspection to ensure good manufacturing practices (GMP) for pharmaceutical companies involved in clinical research studiesCleaned and sterilized drug manufacturing equipment used to create unique dosage formulations for the pharmaceutical industry