Clinical Pharmacist Los Angeles

Ann Chung, PharmD, BCPS, MTM certified

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Residence: Westminster, CA 92683

Work Experience

DCAS Chair /Assistant Professor Instructed pharmacokinetic calculation for vancomycin, gentamicin, infection diseases

American University of Health Sciences (Osteomyelitis, Meningitis, TB), Contraception, Menopausal, Drug information, Selfcare

Sep 1, 2021, to Presence Coordinated class schedules, assignment, exams, IPE, OSCE events. Utilized Zoom,

Teams to deliver lectures. Ensured compliance with ACPE 25 standards.Participated in

Strategic Planning. Interviewed new students and faculty. Precepted IPPE and APPE

students at Rehabilitation facility. Train new faculty, coordinate faculty schedule.

Acute Care Clinical Pharmacist

Cardinal Health @ MLKCH, Los Angeles, CA - Mar 2018-Sep 2021

Provided pharmacy clinical services and consults per protocols. Participated in ASP services to streamline antibiotics. Order verification and dispensary services. Attended clinical rounds & collaborated and coordinated with pharmacy and nursing staff to promote seamless workflow and ensure patient safety.

Clinical Specialist Pharmacist

VA Loma Linda, Loma Linda, CA – Feb 2017–Sep 2017

Reconciled medication regimens using VA, non-VA and remote data and correct any discrepancies on admissions and upon discharge. Identified medication related issues or adverse events and consulted with physician to resolve the drug related problems. Provided drug information for patients, their family, and other health care providers.

Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist

Presbyterian Intercommunity Hosp., Downey, CA – Jun 2010– Feb 2017

Verified, validated physician orders, filled and dispensed medication according to hospital policy and procedures. Dosed and monitored medications per protocols Participated in multidisciplinary patient rounds to facilitate medication management. Consulted with physicians and nurses to prevent drug-drug, drug-disease, drug-lab interactions, etc. Served as a drug information resource. Maintained accurate narcotic inventory. Supervised technicians. Certified as a superuser, assisted with the implementation of new software electronic health system (eMD) project.

Prior Authorization Pharmacist

Prescription Solutions (OptumRX), Costa Mesa, CA- Oct 2009-April 2010

Reviewed prior-authorization cases and decided approval/denial coverage base on patients clinical criteria and plan layout. Referenced tertiary clinical resources: Micromedex, AHFS, Clinical Pharmacology, to support clinical decisions. Documented clinical findings and information to support decision and to promote effective communication and continuity of case review. Consulted physicians with questions and interpretations of clinical guideline criteria and coverage determination. Consulted with customers- correct use of medications and potential drug interactions.

Inpatient PharmacistFountain Valley Medical Center, Fountain Valley, CA – Jun 2008-Jun 2009

Reviewed and processed physician orders accurately within hospital policy and procedure. Intervened/documented potential drug interactions, duplication of therapy. Participated in antibiotic streaming line committee meeting. Screened core measure cases (CHF, PNA, AMI, PNA/Flu vaccines) for new patient upon admission. Facilitated mediation reconciliation for patient upon admission/discharge. Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP) – monitored post-op antibiotics .

Captain of U.S. Army

General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital, FLW, MO – Oct 2004-Jun 2008

Orchestrated 9 pharmacists and 20 technicians schedule for outpatient and inpatient pharmacies. Assisted Chief of Pharmacy to ensure pharmacy compliance with regulatory and security standards. Helped developing and maintaining pharmacy formulary, policy, procedures, and written correspondence to optimize compliance and benefits. Reported department DUR, staffing and workloads. Assisted with quality assurance and performance improvement projects.

Education & Training Tripler Medical Center: 2004-2005. Pharmacy Practice Residency

Western University of Health Sciences: 9/2000 to 6/2004. Doctor of Pharmacy

University of California, Los Angeles: 9/1997 to 4/2000. Bachelor of Sciences,

Human Physiology

Orange Coast College: 9/1995 to 6/1997. Associate of Arts/Sciences

Pacific Coast College: 4/1993 to 12/1994. Licensed Vocational Nurse

Education Leadership

AMEDD Officer Training (ALL CORPS)- 2004

Course Location: Fort Sam Houston, TX. July to Sep 2004

Non-Commissioned Officer Course (BNCOC) – 2002

Course Location: Regional Training Institute, Camp Williams, Utah.

Poster resentation-Publication

Chung, A, Gilbert S, Gottfried A, Roberts K. Prescription Processing in an Era of Automation: A Comparative Assessment of Efficiency Between Bank Teller and Assembly Line Methodologies. Combined Forces Pharmacy Seminar, Chattanooga, Tennessee 2006. Publication: Journal of the American Pharmacist Association

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Medication Adherence in a Homeless Population in Long Beach

Poster presentation April 2023 @ Western Exchange Conference, CPhA

Skills & Accomplishments

Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist 2000-2006

MTM Certificate Sponsored by APhA - 2018

eMD training at PIH Health Hospital – Downey August 2014

Super User- train pharmacy staff, support implementation of eMD program.

Customer Service Prior Authorization Certificate – Prescription Solutions (OptumRx) 2009

Professional Membership

Member of ASHP, APhA, CPhA 2017-2018, 2021- presence

Member of ACCP since 2019

Member of AACP since 2021

Grader at CSHP 2023 Clinical Skills Competition -Long Beach

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