Service Staff
Resume:
Sharon Mack
acp6i8@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY
Seeking a position as a Staff Pharmacist where extensive experience will be further
developed and utilized. I am a confident Pharmacist who is flexible and who quickly masters
new technologies. I provide a wealth of knowledge and experience from my long career as a
Pharmacist. I am empathetic and intuitive during client interactions and adept at building
trust and strong customer relations.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CVS/Caremark Medicare Coverage and Determinations
Clinical Pharmacist
Oct. 2014 - Present
Reviewed clinical coverage determination and appeals using Medicare requirements
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Knowledgeable in all aspects of coverage determination and appeals process
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Reviewed medication exception requests
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Completed data analysis and various clinical projects
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Researched information and requests provided by utilizing web-based tools
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Outreached for additional information to Pharmacy, Prescribers and Members
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Familiar with online job aides, process changes and new initiatives
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Knowledgeable about rules and regulations for Medicare Part A, B and C
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Louis Stokes Department of Veterans Affairs
Staff Pharmacist
Sept. 1997 - Jun. 2014
Entered new patient profiles and prescriptions into medication input systems
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Trained and supervised Pharmacy Technicians in the manufacture of sterile products
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such as TPN, IV Medications, Compounded medications and Ophthalmic solutions
Created customized medication solutions for use in special patient populations such
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as Hospice, Mental Health and Dialysis
Responsible for researching and suggesting cost saving medications and solutions
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Developed and implemented Standard Operating Procedures
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Communicated with all staff in a pleasant professional manner
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Provided critical information and advice for possible drug interactions, side effects,
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dosage and proper medication storage
Skilled in Pharmacokinetic monitoring for Vancomycin and Argatroban
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Collaborated closely with health care professionals to monitor and assess the quality
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and effectiveness of drugs or drug regimens
Interpreted and evaluated validity and safety of medication orders
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Oversaw the Pharmacy technicians' drug preparation and distribution activities to
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provide safe, efficient care for patients
Upheld proper Pharmacy and general safety procedures and standards
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Followed state and federal record keeping guidelines for legend drugs
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Participated in DURs and performed Medication Therapy Management.
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Created and maintained Hospital wide Pharmacy Website
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Created National Pharmacy website for recruitment of Pharmacy Residents
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Knowledgeable in software update systems
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Created macros and order entry processes for Pharmacists
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Created Heparin calculators for Nursing service for safe dosing of heparin
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Created calculator for Pharmacokinetic dosing of Argatroban
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Created Endocrinology’s Insulin dosing tool for Post-surgical protocols
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Developed CVVH calculator for correct dosing and administration
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Assisted in the creation information software updates for entire hospital
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Contributed to design for National Podcasts that communicated software changes
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Amarillo Department of Veterans Affairs
Staff Pharmacist
Aug.1986 - Sept.1997
Entered new patient profiles and prescriptions into software systems
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Consistently upheld Pharmacy standards and general safety procedures
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Developed a Pharmacokinetic monitoring service
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Antiseptic teaching of Nursing service through creation of facility videos
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Communicated with customers and staff in pleasant and professional manner
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Provided critical information and advice to customers regarding possible drug
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interactions, side effects, dosage and proper medication storage
Collaborated closely with health care professionals to monitor and assess the quality
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and effectiveness of drugs or drug regimens
Interpreted and evaluated the validity and safety of medication orders
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Oversaw the Pharmacy technicians' drug preparation and distribution activities to
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provide safe, efficient care for patients
Followed state and federal record keeping guidelines for legend drugs
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Improved Anti-hypertensive patient clinic by different scheduling methods
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Delegated tasks and supervised Pharmacy Technicians on work completion
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EDUCATION
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
Minor in Chemistry
LICENSES
OH
TX
OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Specialized training in Pharmacokinetic dosing, University of Tennessee
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