Medical Insurance
Resume:
DAVID S. FAM, Pharm.D
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Jersey City, New Jersey 07305
EDUCATION Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Piscataway, NJ
Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy
Doctor of Pharmacy, Cum Laude, May 2009
LICENSES, Pharmacist Immunizer New York, New Jersey
CERTIFICATIONS, CPR/AED Certified
SKILLS Proficient with Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.)
Capable of performing literature searches using search engines such as PubMed, Medline, etc.
EXPERIENCE Duane Reade, New York, NY Mar 2014 – Present
Supervising Pharmacist Jul 2010 – Aug 2012
Appointed to roles with increased responsibility in larger and more complex stores by District Manager
based on proven past performance
Coordinated narcotic and pharmaceutical dispensation for three major NYC hospitals (Hospital for
Special Surgery, Sloan Kettering, NY Presbyterian) and the local community
Provided counsel to patients with complex medical cases
Adhered to and enforced strict regulations for narcotics handling and substance control
Dispensed prescriptions, compound specialty prescription items and administered vaccinations
Managed pharmacy operations to remain profitable in spite of company losses
Scheduled employees ensuring appropriate staffing while staying within a specific budget
Marketed and advertised with physicians and local hospitals
Staff Pharmacist Jul 2010 – Aug 2012
Managed methadone clinic and medication distribution per strict compliance regulations
(Responsibilities included scheduling and providing counsel to methadone patients, maintaining a
separate inventory and records)
Maintain and generate documentation per State Board of Pharmacy requirements (eg, prescriptions,
vaccination records, narcotic invoices, etc.)
Efficiently maintain inventory and control of medications as well as pharmacy supplies based on usage
volume, demand, expiry management and cost constraints
Trained staff to successfully manage operations; maintained continuous training in patient/customer
service and computer application upgrades
Perform the regular duties of a pharmacist, e.g. maintaining records, verifying filling of prescriptions,
drug utilization review, patient counseling, administration of vaccines, blood pressure measurement
Foster good rapport with customers as well as front store management leading to steady growth and
customer retention; achieved steady growth of incoming patients and prescriptions
Santa Marina Pharmacy, Union City, NJ Aug 2012 – Mar 2014
Pharmacist In Charge
Liaised with appropriate medical professionals regarding drug interactions & other drug related
problems
Counseled patients on prescriptions, the use of home diabetic supplies, and OTC medications
Managed and executed advertising campaigns promoting the pharmacy and services to physicians and
the local community
Searched for and contracted with the most suitable vendors for medications and pharmacy supplies as
well as maintained inventory
Input patient information, processed prescriptions to insurance companies and handled rejected
claims/prior authorizations
Researched and solicited insurance companies with which to contract including state and federal
programs
Worked with third party vendors to maintain contracts with insurance companies
Created a protocol to fill narcotic prescriptions in order to prevent the misuse of schedule II narcotics
PDR Network, Montvale, NJ Jun 2009 – Jul 2010
Clinical Specialist
Reviewed, edited and approved monographs written by ‘off shore’ team members ensuring inclusion of
relevant clinical information, clear and concise writing in an understandable language, and compliance
with strict rules for layout and publication in the Physicians’ Desk Reference (PDR)
Assisted with the training the ‘off shore‘ team in the Philippines via Webex conference
Reviewed clinical drug information and charts for accuracy prior to use in publications
Corresponded with pharmaceutical companies to solicit up to date drug information for publications
Researched, summarized and formatted drug information into three separate databases; continuously
maintained database information and trained co workers on use of database
Integrated Health Algorithms/ Town Total Health, New York, NY May 2009 – Jun 2009
Clinical Intern
Contacted patients nationwide to provide Medication Therapy Management (MTM)
Provided patients with therapeutic recommendations to treat symptoms and reduce costs; addressed
patient drug related questions and concerns; answered patient questions about Medicare part D and
his/her plan
Dispensed prescriptions & compounded specialty prescription items under a licensed pharmacist’s
supervision
Prepared unit doses as well as blister packs; maintained automated dispensing machinery to package
unit doses
ROTATIONS Jersey City Medical Center, Jersey City, NJ Feb 2009 – Mar 2009
Trained in the technical aspects of a hospital pharmacy: prescription entry, pneumatic tube delivery, the
use of a glove box, carts and pyxis, etc.
Rounded with the critical care team in the ICU and made therapeutic recommendations when
appropriate
Participated in pain and ‘Clot Buster’ consults with the clinical pharmacists including counseling patients
on self administration of Lovenox, the use of warfarin and the importance of follow up and recording
recommendations
Worked with pharmacy team to fill carts and pyxis machines, prepare IVs, and prepare and deliver stat
doses
Hackensack University Medical Center (Heme/Onc), Hackensack, NJ Jan 2009 – Feb 2009
Attended various clinical meetings including the Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) meetings where patient
cases were discussed, P&T (Pharmacy & Therapeutics) meetings, Infectious Disease meetings, Cancer
Center meetings and an in service by oncology specialists from Sloan Kettering
Rounded with a Heme/Onc physician and made recommendations when appropriate
Followed patients by reviewing lab results and progress notes in order to ensure optimal
pharmacotherapy and offered suggestions when warranted
Created a clinical trial protocol summary for GRN163L, an inhibitor of telomerase
Prepared and presented: topic discussions on mucositis and multiple myeloma; a joint journal club with
another student on eltrombopag and romiplostin, two agents for the treatment of Idiopathic
Thrombocytopenic Purpura and compared the two; a case report on a BMT patient with hemorrhagic
cystitis secondary to a BK Virus infection in addition to graft versus host disease of the gut and other
comorbidities; and an in service to the oncology nurses on methotrexate and leucovorin rescue
Giselle Pharmacy, Union City, NJ Nov 2008 – Dec 2008
Planned and conducted patient oriented health fair including blood pressure screening and brown bag
evaluation and counsel
Provided medication schedules and one on one counseling for patients on poly pharmacy
Contacted physicians to recommend therapeutic interchange, manage prescriptions and gain prior
authorizations
Processed prescriptions to insurance companies & handled rejected claims
Maintained pharmacy inventory to ensure stock is appropriately managed
New Jersey Poison Control Center, Newark, NJ Oct 2008 – Nov 2008
Monitored patient calls and call backs
Rounded with toxicologists and discussed patient cases; Attended grand rounds
Followed up on open cases, ensuring the proper course of action was taken, and offered the proper
suggestions for treatment
Prepared a case report focusing on the use of L carnitine supplementation in valproic acid toxicity
Saint Michael’s Medical Center (ID), Newark, NJ Sept 2008 – Oct 2008
Collected and organized data for a study designed to determine the effect of patient compliance with
HAART on HIV viral load
Rounded with infectious disease specialists and fellows. Followed patients’ course of treatment by
retrieving lab results and progress notes in order to ensure optimal pharmacotherapy and offer
suggestions when warranted
Examined patients with a specialist at the Infectious Disease Clinic
Attended grand rounds as well as in services by medical liaisons
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Health, Parsippany, NJ Jul 2008 – Aug 2008
Developed graphs representing the prevalence of hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and diabetes
mellitus in European countries to assist with gaining drug approval in the European Union
Assisted in designing a clinical study protocol for a dermatologic compound used to treat atopic
dermatitis
Composed an annual medical briefing on MgOH for auditing purposes
Observed the mass manufacturing of drugs used in clinical trials
Prepared and presented a journal club on the use of the internet as a tool in weight maintenance/loss
and a presentation on the alli® message board
Novartis Pharma, East Hanover, NJ Jun 2008 – Jul 2008
Performed literature searches for most recent drug info publications to respond to specific drug topics
and supplement the Q&A reference database
Updated standard response letters with recent studies and trials
Addressed physician and pharmacist inquiries relating to specific drug topics
Determined the appropriate literature included in an annual NDA (New Drug Application) submission to
the FDA
H B Drugs, North Arlington, NJ May 2008 – Jun 2008
Compounded medications, including sublingual tablets, suspensions, creams, and capsules
Assisted with the planning and conducting patient oriented health fairs including Diabetes Day and
Cholesterol Screenings
Provided medication schedules and one on one counseling for patients on poly pharmacy
Contacted physicians to refill prescriptions, recommend therapeutic interchange, and request prior
authorizations
Processed prescriptions to insurance companies & handle rejected claims
Liaised with Medicaid for prescription prior authorizations
ACTIVITIES BLESS USA Inc., Cedar Grove, NJ Jan 2008 Present
Director
Manage the US Headquarters of an international non profit charitable organization. Responsible for
directing the organizations functions, including end of year reconciliation of accounts, and raising
awareness of the organization’s mission through different outlets including website, social media,
printed media, monthly mailings, presentations, etc.
Oversee an operating budget of approximately $100,000 and diligently maintain operating costs below
10% of funds raised
Work directly with international headquarters to communicate financials, receive updates on state of
the service in the field and plan joint activities with volunteers
Seek the most competitive vendors to outsource specific projects in order to maintain low overhead and
reduce operating costs
Lead a staff of 65 non paid volunteers; Employ project management skills to mentor volunteers in
creating project plans with realistic timelines
Regularly plan activities and workshops to cultivate and motivate volunteer staff to maintain
performance and commitment; Conduct orientation seminars for recruitment of new volunteers
AWARDS Martin Daffner Endowed Scholarship, Fall 2008
The James Croucher Lilly Award, Fall 2007
The James Dikson Carr Scholarship, Fall Term 2003 – Spring Term 2007
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