FARAMARZ VEYSSI, Pharm.D.

Phone: 210-***-**** Email: acqlhz@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:

Possess extensive Clinical, Retail and PBM backgrounds

Work with CHCS computer system

Prioritize assignments to the level of urgency

Consult patients with comprehensive clinical knowledge

CERTIFICATIONS:

Texas Pharmacist License

Certificate of Achievement of Delivering Medication Therapy Management Services (MTM) from APHA through Texas A & M University

Certificate of Sterile Pharmaceutical Compounding (IV Therapy Certificate)

Certificate of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED, BLS-Basic Life Support

Certificate of Diabetes Disease State Management through University of Texas, Austin

Certificate of Drug Compounding Techniques from Professional Compounding Centers of America

EDUCATION:

Texas Southern University, Houston, Texas May 1999

Major in Pharmacy Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm.D.), Cum Laude

RESEARCH:

Losart Losartan-Induced Angioedema. Peer reviewed and presented in 33rd ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Pharmacist: Maxim Healthcare Services (CVS Caremark) 2014-Present

Review Case analysis of Prior Authorization and medication exception request for Medicare Part D

Verify FDA approved and /or medically necessary indications, plus review clinical and provider documentation in support of Prior Authorization approval

Prioritize cases according to physicians’ instructions and patients’ needs

Research Spread sheet, MedHok, Rx Claim, and PeopleSafe for review of formulary, preferred and alternative drug list medications for application to medication exception requests and communicate recommendations to providers

Use professional judgement to solve problems with prescriptions after all attempts to contact the prescriber had failed

Perform prescription verification, DPC open, faxed back received, Tech assist, and Doctor call

Pharmacist: Long Term Care Facility (Morningside Ministries) 2010-2014

Developed and recommended changes in processes as well as pharmacy software systems to ensure efficient workflow to allow for the effective medication and supply delivery

Worked after the business hours as on-call pharmacist to provide clinical consultation

Interfaced with director on drug regimen reviewing

Wilfor Pharmacist: Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Lackland Air Force Base 2009-2012

Provided training, guidance and coaching to pharmacy employees

Verified accuracy of dispensing, medical and laboratory data, progress notes and other required monitoring log data, including all quality assurance documentation

Consulted with the medical staff on patient profiles for drug interactions by phone

Pharmacist: CVS pharmacy 2000- 2009

Educated physicians about potential drug-drug interactions, maximum daily dose and recommended an alternative therapy

Interpreted medication orders and performed Drug Utilization Review (DUR)

Compounded and transferred prescriptions plus counseled patients to ensure optimal safety

Clinical Pharmacy Internships: The Methodist Hospital, Veterans Affairs (VA) Hospital, Harris County Hospitals (LBJ and Bentaub), and Settegast Community Health Clinic 1997- 1999

Participated actively in daily rounds with medical team

Monitored pharmacokinetics of narrow therapeutic index of medications and changed appropriate IV dose to PO

Prepared drugs’ monographs and Performed oral presentations

AWARDS AND HONORS:

Above and Beyond Excellent Customer Service Award from Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center

Cum Laude Award

Best Clinical Presentation Award

Honor Student Award

National Dean’s List Award

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

American Society of Health-system Pharmacists (ASHP)

American Pharmacists Association (APHA)

Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges

Golden Key Honor Society

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