Symara Schmidt, Pharmd, Bcgp, Pmp Email & Phone Number

Scottsdale, Az, Us

- Launched of an innovative risk management tool, resulting in ops efficiency improvement and proactive monitoring capabilities for key audit targets. -Conducted comprehensive analysis of audit risk across multiple business lines. -Developed a dynamic matrix for prioritizing and executing risk mitigation strategies. -Played a pivotal role in informing senior leadership's strategic decisions through focus group participation and the creation of escalation documents. -Developed… Show more - Launched of an innovative risk management tool, resulting in ops efficiency improvement and proactive monitoring capabilities for key audit targets. -Conducted comprehensive analysis of audit risk across multiple business lines. -Developed a dynamic matrix for prioritizing and executing risk mitigation strategies. -Played a pivotal role in informing senior leadership's strategic decisions through focus group participation and the creation of escalation documents. -Developed and pitched an LLM product concept, entitled to enhance customer engagement and business growth. Show less

-Identified, interpreted, and shared key regulatory updates from the CMS and industry sources. -Owned audit escalations and risk mitigation efforts for CMS lines of business.

-Strategically operationalized multiple new program partnerships while effectively managing existing third-party collaborations. -Led senior team efforts in launching priority claims adjudication products, ensuring seamless implementation through thorough review and quality assurance testing. -Developed and applied performance metrics, dashboards, and analytical tools to identify optimization opportunities, resulting in significant labor efficiencies while maintaining operational… Show more -Strategically operationalized multiple new program partnerships while effectively managing existing third-party collaborations. -Led senior team efforts in launching priority claims adjudication products, ensuring seamless implementation through thorough review and quality assurance testing. -Developed and applied performance metrics, dashboards, and analytical tools to identify optimization opportunities, resulting in significant labor efficiencies while maintaining operational excellence. Show less

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

-Utilized clinical expertise to resolve claim rejections, and supported creation of comprehensive training guides and SOPs to optimize workflow standardization. -Developed engaging presentations on distinctive pharmacist roles and delivered them biweekly. -Spearheaded data analysis efforts, leading stakeholder reviews to improve systems and address issues-Oversaw comprehensive multi-source reviews for clinical catalog maintenance, encompassing drug pricing, procurement, and P&T… Show more -Utilized clinical expertise to resolve claim rejections, and supported creation of comprehensive training guides and SOPs to optimize workflow standardization. -Developed engaging presentations on distinctive pharmacist roles and delivered them biweekly. -Spearheaded data analysis efforts, leading stakeholder reviews to improve systems and address issues-Oversaw comprehensive multi-source reviews for clinical catalog maintenance, encompassing drug pricing, procurement, and P&T committee meeting assessments. Show less

Phoenix, Arizona Area

-Enhanced operational efficiency by formulating and executing SOPs, fostering streamlined processes. -Provided mentorship to new hires and rotating students, contributing to their professional growth. -Developed and delivered biweekly clinical presentations to students, sharing insights and knowledge.-Served as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for B2B lines of business, contributing strategic insights and clinical expertise. -Selected for specialized audit task force focused on… Show more -Enhanced operational efficiency by formulating and executing SOPs, fostering streamlined processes. -Provided mentorship to new hires and rotating students, contributing to their professional growth. -Developed and delivered biweekly clinical presentations to students, sharing insights and knowledge.-Served as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for B2B lines of business, contributing strategic insights and clinical expertise. -Selected for specialized audit task force focused on enhancing quality and implementing proactive measures for high-risk dispenses, thereby ensuring optimal patient care and safety. Show less

Scottsdale, Az

Continued with the Kroger family of pharmacies

Dayton, Ohio, United States

-Leader in clinical sales while managing high volume stores (3,000+ weekly script count). -Passionate about people promotion and development. -Developed a new methodology to increase clinical sales at multiple locations as staff pharmacist and as manager. -Handled escalations, managed inventory, scheduling, and clinical aspects of the store. -Received Distinguished New Pharmacist award, 2017.

-Managed in store lab and completed health screenings.-Recognized as top performer in division for MTM ratings, (Most Improved award, 2013), and vaccine delivery.

-Worked at over 25 Kroger locations throughout the Dayton/Cincinnati home market prior to transferring to the Fry's division in Phoenix, AZ. -Organized yearly community health outreach events.

-Developed initial electronic medical records (EMR) system and owned paper fileconversion. -Trained staff on procedures for record retrieval and maintenance

Responsible for inventory maintenance and educating customers on new products to drive sales.