Sales Medical
Resume:
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Education
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy
Graduation: May 2011
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
Doctor of Pharmacy
Minor: Pharmaceutical Business
Licenses and Certifications
New Jersey State Pharmacist
August 2012- Present
License Number: 28RI03515400
New York State Pharmacist
September 2011- Present
License Number: 056320
Professional Experience
Target September 2011 -
Present
Executive Pharmacist
. Interpret and fill physicians' prescriptions for customers on a daily
basis
. Verify all patient information before filling a prescription
. Provide medicinal consultation to customers upon filling a
prescription and on OTC products
. Compound medications when necessary
. Provide a professional and confidential environment for customers on
all occasions
Target August
2009- July 2011
Spring Valley, NY
Pharmacy Intern
. Train newly hired pharmacy technicians
. Communicate with insurance companies to receive optimal and cost-
effective therapy for patient
. Counsel and recommend appropriate OTC products under pharmacist
supervision
. Call doctors to obtain refill authorization
Target June
2009- August 2009
Spring Valley, NY
Corporate Pharmacy Intern
. Conduct orientation sessions for new store/pharmacy team members
. Attend weekly store meetings regarding pharmacy and store sales;
discuss different ways to improve sales throughout the store
. Promote the idea of Auto- Refill to pharmacy guests ; encourage
medication compliance
. Visit Target Stores/Pharmacies with the district manager to assess
store sales and pharmacy sales; advise other stores on how to improve
their store sales; evaluate the opportunities and strengths for each
store/pharmacy
Target May 2008 - September 2008
West Nyack, NY
Pharmacy Intern/ Technician
. Input patient data using the PDX system
. Stock inventory in the pharmacy; check for outdated medications
. Call doctors to authorize refills and for prior authorization requests
. Perform duties of the pharmacist under his/her supervision, such as
filling prescriptions, monitoring for drug interactions, and assisting
patients with their questions about their medications
Pathmark Pharmacy May 2007 - September 2007
Philadelphia, PA
Pharmacy Technician
. Provide patient services including processing, filling and completion
of prescriptions
. Communicate with insurance companies regarding patient claim forms,
make the correct drug labels for the right patient and medication, and
stock inventory in the pharmacy
. Operate cash register
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
September 2005 - May 2007
Philadelphia, PA
Admissions Office Representative
. Assist incoming students with any questions regarding USP and the
admissions process
. Gave university tours to prospective students
Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences
Medical Communications January 2011 - February
2011
Vox Medica, Inc
Philadelphia, PA Preceptor: Christine O'Leary, PharmD
. Validated scientific content for faculty (MPN's)
. Worked closely with the Associate Director of Compliance &
Accreditation at ICHE to distribute certificates; also validate
references that were provided by faculty
. Attended weekly Dendreon status meetings
. ACCME training completed
. Attended PWP (Project Work Plan) meetings for Dendreon
. Attended weekly meetings with CEO to discuss different career options
and continuing education affects the pharmaceutical industry
. Led discussion regarding pharmacy organizations among company
employees
Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Practice October 2010 -
November 2010
VA Medical Center
Philadelphia, PA Preceptor: Tyan Thomas, PharmD
. Review patients' medical records and interview patients regarding
medication history
. Evaluate current medication regimens and monitoring
. Adjust warfarin dose based on INR and other pertinent information
. Provide warfarin counseling to patients
. Alter insulin regimen based on blood glucose readings and other co-
factors
. Counsel patients on the importance of proper glucose control
. Perform physical assessments such as blood pressure, heart rate,
monofilament exam
. Discuss and implement different therapeutic guidelines including CHEST
and GOLD guidelines
. Counsel patients on specific disease states (hypertension,
dyslipidemia, diabetes)
. Give training to patients on the use of glucometers and inhalers
. Interact with other healthcare professionals to provide optimal
therapy for patient
Community Pharmacy Practice August 2010 - October
2010
CVS Pharmacy (Store #2159)
Philadelphia, PA Preceptor: Khai Tang, PharmD
. Input patient data to process prescription
. Counsel patients regarding their prescription medications and answer
any questions that patients may have
. Recommend appropriate OTC medications for various conditions
. Communicate with insurance companies to process different
rejections/claims
. Call doctor's offices to authorize refills/prior authorization
requests
. Compound various different preparations
. Provide training to patients on the use of glucometers and inhalers
. Retrieve prescription messages from voicemails
Acute Patient Care Elective: Intensive Care Unit
July 2010 - August 2010
Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital
Philadelphia, PA Preceptor: Lindsay Palkovic, PharmD
. Round daily with the Intensive Care Unit team
. Led a journal club discussion with preceptor, pharmacy staff and
students
. Present patient cases regarding various disease states to preceptor,
pharmacy staff and students
. Participate in different guideline discussions
. Closely followed ICU/ CICU patients
. Closely review all of the drug therapy of the patients and develop a
therapeutic plan using the SOAP notes format
. Assist with monitoring therapy, including drug selection, dosage,
route, and duration of therapy
. Respond to various drug - related questions from nurses, doctors,
residents, medicals students
. Interview patients to inquire about home medications - perform
medication reconciliation
. Assess and monitor patients doses and medication therapy outcomes in
relation to renal function, pharmacokinetic analysis of serum
concentrations and other clinical monitoring parameters
Medical Affairs: Medical Information
June 2010 - July 2010
McNeil Consumer Healthcare
Fort Washington, PA Preceptor: Stacey Ross, PharmD
. Research various drug related questions concerning products such as
Zyrtec and Tylenol
. Rotate among the different departments in the company to better
understand the company and to explore the different career
opportunities for pharmacists
. Investigate claims made in the Professional Sales Aid for Zyrtec;
Validate source and claims made in the sales aid
. Help to update Tylenol and Sudafed claims
. Update IIS (Investigator Initiated Study) Forms
Hospital Pharmacy Practice
May 2010 - June 2010
Lankeau Hospital
Wynnewood, PA Preceptor: Julie Gwin, PharmD
. Be present at weekly NICU rounds and daily General Medicine rounds
. Contribute to hospital system newsletter
. Develop medication usage evaluations for insulin sliding scales
. Create a monograph of Antithrombin III for the P & T Committee
. Attend P & T Committee meetings
. Monitor hospital drug adverse events and complete MedWatch forms as
necessary
. Prepare IV medications
.
Selected Presentations and Projects
"Social Media Use in Drug Marketing and Healthcare Education"
February 2011
Vox Medica, Inc
Philadelphia, PA
Presentation to preceptor and company employees
"Prevention of Bone Complications Secondary to Chronic Kidney Disease"
November 2010
VA Medical Center
Philadelphia, PA
Patient case presentation to preceptor, students and faculty
"Intensive Blood Pressure Control in Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease"
October 2010
VA Medical Center
Philadelphia, PA
Journal Club presentation to preceptors and students
"Guide to ICU"
August 2010
Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
Project presented to preceptor, students and pharmacy staff
"Dabigatran vs. Warfarin in the Treatment of Acute Venous Thromboembolism"
August 2010 Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
Journal club presentation to preceptor, students, and pharmacists
"Benzonatate for Cough"
July 2010
McNeil Consumer Healthcare
Fort Washington, PA
Presentation to educate preceptors, students, and upper respiratory tract
specialists
"A Risk- Benefit Assessment of Paracetamol Combined with Caffeine"
July 2010
McNeil Consumer Healthcare
Fort Washington, PA
Journal club presentation to preceptors, students, and pain relief
specialists
"Intranasal Calcitonin - Salmon for the Treatment of Osteoporosis in Men"
April 2010
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy
Seminar in Professional Pharmacy Practice
Presented to PharmD students and faculty
Certifications
Immunization Certification
March 2011
Basic Life Support Certification April
2008 - Present
American Red Cross
First Aid and Safety Certification
April 2008- Present
American Red Cross
Professional Affiliations
American Pharmacists Association, Student Member
2004 - Present
Awards
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy Dean's List
Fall 2008, Summer 2010
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia Merit Scholarship
2004 - 2011
References
. Scott Greene, PharmD
Experiential Field Supervisor
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