Pharmacist

WYTEKA WILSON

TOMBALL, TX *****

318-***-**** • ******@*****.***

SUMMARY

Detail-oriented pharmacist with over 20 years of staffing, clinical, and administrative experiences in retail, mail order, hospital, and managed care settings. Recognized as a leader and team player with noted strengths in customer service and all aspects of management. Able to adapt to changing environments, excel under pressure, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Effective in communicating and collaborating with health care professionals and patients to support desired outcomes and maintain positive relationships. LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

Registered Pharmacist, Texas Board of Pharmacy: 36417 Basic Life Support (AED & CPR) Provider Certification, American Heart Association National Sterile Compounding Training for Pharmacists, Texas Society of Health-System Pharmacists PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Budget Pharmacy, Spring, TX Oct 2016 – Present

Pharmacy Manager

Direct workflow and supervise performances of one pharmacist, one technician, and one clerk in filling 500 prescriptions weekly

Communicate with interdisciplinary teams to recommend therapeutic dosages, optimize regimens, and resolve patient care issues

Ensure compliance with state and federal laws by performing audits, maintaining records, and managing pharmacy inventory including controlled substances

Organize monthly wellness events for senior citizens at nursing homes or assisted living facilities; discuss nutrition and wellness topics and provide blood pressure and diabetes testing AHS PharmStat, Multiple Locations, TX Apr 2016 – Present Staff Pharmacist – Per Diem

Provide pharmacy operational support at retail pharmacies as needed; covering approximately three to four shifts monthly

Review and evaluate prescriptions for appropriateness; assess allergies, duplication of therapy, and drug interactions

Expert Global Solutions, Remote Oct 2015 – Mar 2016 Clinical Pharmacist – Contract

Completed drug utilization reviews weekly and provided clinical coverage determinations within defined turnaround times for Medicare Part D patients

Provided approval and denial decisions for coverage determination requests; requests included prior authorizations, step protocol reviews, non-formulary exceptions, tier cost, off-label use, and quality limit with Medicare guidelines.

Interpreted clinical information and patients’ medical records to determine medical necessity based on clinical appropriateness and guidelines

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Responded to escalated cases regarding determinations and redeterminations with members, pharmacies, and providers

Served as subject matter expert for healthcare providers and members regarding coverage determinations

Assurance Consolidated Pharmacy, Splendora, TX Apr 2014 – Jun 2015 Pharmacist-In-Charge

Directed workflow of two technicians and one clerk in filling 250 prescriptions weekly, ensuring increased efficiency and productivity during busiest hours, resulting in minimal service disruptions

Reviewed and monitored pharmacy budget, revenue, gross profit, inventory, and losses; ensured proper billing and management of inventory and returns

Managed human resources and associated functions including interviewing, hiring, onboarding processes, training, and performing annual performance evaluations

Managed marketing and publicity, resulting in increased prescription volume from 10 to 40 prescriptions daily

Led monthly staff meetings highlighting current metrics and issues; discuss expectations and available opportunities to improve performance

CVS Pharmacy, Conroe, TX Dec 2013 – Apr 2014

Staff Pharmacist

Processed and filled prescriptions with accuracy and efficiency, averaging 3,500 prescriptions weekly

Provided counseling to customers on prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, and medical devices including potential adverse effects, drug interactions, and lifestyle modifications/diets

Initiated prior authorizations requests for patients to insurance companies and assisted with appeals for medications not approved

St. Francis Medical Center, Monroe, LA Jan 2009 – Nov 2013 Staff Pharmacist

Performed clinical review of patients’ medication profiles assessing drug-drug interactions, duplicate therapies, renal adjustment, indication for use, duration of therapy, and laboratory monitoring

Performed clinical activities for inpatients including medication reconciliation, IV to PO conversions, therapeutic drug monitoring, and drug therapy counseling

Supervised and trained pharmacy technicians and interns on pharmacy workflow and policies and procedures resulting in developed competencies and skills

Served as a drug information resource for physicians and nursing as needed for topics including formulary selection, drug interactions, and compatibilities

Compounded IV sterile admixtures using aseptic technique for inpatients Medco Health Solutions, Irving, TX Oct 2007 – Nov 2008 Staff Pharmacist

Provided counseling to patients on medications, drug stability, and efficacy

Provided solutions for drug therapy interruption such as medication replacement when necessary

Communicated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize regimens and resolve patient care issues EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science – Pharmacy, University of Louisiana at Monroe School of Pharmacy, Monroe, LA: 1996

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