Medical Data Entry
Resume:
Divya Sindha
South Plainfield NJ, 07080
***********@*****.***
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, Class of 2013
University of the Sciences, Philadelphia, PA
Professional Experience
Expert Consultant (Medical Writer) December 2012 – Present
MedVal Scientific Information Services, LLC, Skillman, NJ
Supervisor: Courtney Breuel, PharmD
• Reviews and analyzes scientific data in clinical studies for specific disease states and associated
pharmacotherapy options
• Assists with competitive surveillance program for pharmaceutical companies
• Completes various monthly projects as assigned
Staff Pharmacist June 2013 – March 2014
Rite Aid Pharmacy, Somerset, NJ
Supervisor: Fady Soliman, RPh
• Conducted medication therapy management sessions to educate patients
• Demonstrated leadership in the retail pharmacy setting by providing guidance to pharmacy technicians
and interns
• Handled the full workflow from prescription drop-off to pick-up
• Counseled patients on the use of medications, medical devices, and OTC products
Community Pharmacy Intern May 2008 – March 2011
CVS/Pharmacy, South Plainfield, NJ
Pharmacy Supervisor: Addie Wright, RPh
Veenu Pal, RPh
• Handled complete prescription workflow from initial data entry to pick-up, including compounding
• Resolved store customer issues as well as insurance rejection and prior authorization claims
• Counseled patients on prescriptions and demonstrated use of medical devices such as blood glucose
monitor and inhaler as necessary
• Completed daily management tasks (inventory, wholesale order, etc.)
Student Researcher Jan 2008 – May 2008
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, Philadelphia, PA
Primary Investigator: Dr. Natalie Coleman “Breast Cancer Cells in MTT Assay”
• Obtained procedural knowledge of splitting and autoclaving
• Maintained lab supplies, glassware, and safety
• Prepared and conducted experiment with a focus on reportable results
Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences
Patient Care Elective ( PBM) May – June 2012
BeneCard, Lawrenceville, NJ
Preceptor: Jennifer Fuhrmann-Berger, PharmD
• Established disease state overviews which included up-to-date treatment guidelines
• Presented recent FDA-approved drug monographs and drug information answers
• Provided article updates for RxTrainer (disease-specific handouts for patients)
• Composed and edited specialty and prior authorization policies
• Finalized P&T Committee meeting pre-work and Minutes
Ambulatory Care (Office-based) July – August 2012
Ritner Medical Associates, Philadelphia, PA
Preceptor: Jeanette Litts, PharmD
• Monitored medication therapy to assess for efficacy, drug interactions and adverse effects
• Reviewed patient charts to ensure proper disease management
• Counseled patients on various disease states and medications
• Interacted with physicians and medical students as a team to provide optimal medical care
• Learned to develop and manage multiple projects
Acute Patient Care September - October 2012
Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Preceptor: Jennifer Mitchell, PharmD
• Attended daily rounds with medical team to provide medication regimen recommendations
• Presented patient cases to preceptor and pharmacy staff
• Counseled patients as deemed necessary based on high-risk medications, disease states, etc.
• Performed medication reconciliation for patient safety upon admission
• Developed and presented formal presentations to hospital employees
Hospital Pharmacy Practice October – November 2012
Mercy Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Preceptor: Joy Cho, RPh
• Developed formal case report in conjunction with Dr. Thomas Turco, Pharm D to be published
• Attended pharmacy management meetings on a regular basis
• Presented meeting agenda topics at medication management and P&T committee meetings
• Provided staff-development in-services
• Participated in warfarin counseling, renal dose adjustment and therapeutic interchange
Non-Patient Care Elective (Medical Communications) November – December 2012
MedVal Scientific Information Services, Skillman, NJ
Preceptor: Edward Paiewonsky, PharmD
• Presented formal presentations to the MedVal staff
• Assisted with medical writing projects assigned to the company
• Developed a formal journal club presentation
• Participated in competitive surveillance program for pharmaceutical companies
• Edited and fact checked high priority projects
Patient Care Elective (Long Term Care) January – February 2013
Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA
Preceptor: Regine St. Germain, PharmD
• Completed monthly medication reviews for appointed patients
• Attended interdisciplinary team meetings
• Developed and delivered an in-service presentation
• Worked in conjunction with nurses to understand and resolve issues with medication delivery
• Assisted the medical team by providing drug information as needed
Community Pharmacy March – April 2013
Stop and Shop Pharmacy, Bloomfield, NJ
Preceptor: Christelle Lasek, PharmD
• Provided patient training on proper use of various glucometers and blood pressure monitors
• Quickly became efficient in managing the complete workflow (data entry, dispensing, etc.)
• Compounded medications such as omeprazole solution and diaper ointment upon need
• Resolved insurance problems on a daily basis
• Counseled patients prescription and OTC medications for safe use
Professional Presentations
Managing Your Cholesterol March 2013
Community service project
Nick’s Quick Stop, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
Parkinson’s Disease February 2013
In-service presentation
VAMC, Philadelphia, PA
Tofacitinib or Adalimumab versus Placebo in Rheumatoid Arthritis November 2012
Journal club
MedVal Scientific Communications, Skillman, NJ
SunRay October 2012
Medication reconciliation program
Mercy Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Lubiprostone for Constipation Associated with Parkinson Disease September 2012
Journal club
Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Lyme Disease September 2012
Overview and treatment
Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Patient Case September 2012
Formal presentation
Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia PA
Ceftaroline February 2012
Treatment of bacterial skin and skin structure infections
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, Philadelphia, PA
Clofarabine May 2011
Treatment of acute leukemias
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, Philadelphia, PA
Licensure
New Jersey Pharmacist Licensure
License Number: 28RI03599300
New Jersey Immunization Approval
License Number: 28RJ05071
Specialized Training
2013 Adult and Child CPR/AED and First Aid Certification through American Red Cross
2012 American Pharmacists Association Immunization Training
Professional Organizations
American Pharmacists Association (2006-Present)
Circle K International Student Member – USciences Chapter (2007-2010)
Circle K Secretary 2007-2008
American Society of Health System Pharmacists (2012-Present)
Honors and Recognition
USciences Merit Scholarship recipient (2006-2012)
Dean’s List (Summer 2012, Fall 2012, Spring 2013)
References Available Upon Request
Contact this candidate