Michael P Burns Rph
Finksburg, Maryland 21048
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OBJECTIVE
Experienced professional seeking to expand skills in field of pharmacy. Proven track record in a high
volume, retail environment. Extensive knowledge of pharmaceuticals, medicare,Medicaid, insurance billing and 340B regulations.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Registered Pharmacist
Lifebridge Pharmacy at NW Hospital
5401 Old Court Rd
Randallstown, Md 21133
4/11 to present
Same as below for CVS Pharmacy but also enabled supply of prescriptions to all Lifebridge employees and their families in place of mail order to help reduce overall health care costs for Lifebridge Health and its subsidiaries. Helped to establish new Lifebridge Pharmacy at Northwest Hospital and made it into a profit center.
Registerd Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
11623 Reisterstown Rd
Reisterstown, Md 21136
5/99 to 4/11
Staff pharmacist in charge of receiving and filling prescriptions including compounding of non-commercially available products, consulting with patients regarding drug interactions, adverse effects, and gave advice on OTC products. Contacted physicians concerning adverse drug interactions and drug allergies and recommended alternatives, mentored student interns, and managed inventory. Called physicians and insurance companies for prior authorization and worked closely with doctors to obtain the diagnosis and medication justification to get insurance approval for patients. Ensured compliance with all medicare and medicaid regulations when billing for DME and drugs. Supervised technicians.
Registered Pharmacist
Kirson Drug Co
1235 E Monument St.
Baltimore, Md 21202
7/89 to 5/99
Chief pharmacist in charge of all aspects in managing a large independent pharmacy, including filling prescriptions, consulting with patients and doctors concerning Rx and OTC products, compounding custom drug products, inventory control, evaluating third party insurance contracts, and drug utilization review. Also did extensive medicare and medicaid billing for diabetes supplies and other DME.
EDUCATION
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
Baltimore,Maryland 21201
BS Pharmacy
Mt. St. Mary’s College
Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727
BS Chemistry
LICENSURE
Licensed to practice pharmacy in State of Maryland
CERTIFICATIONS
BLS, Immunizations