MARIA LOJKO
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Wethersfield, CT 06109 Email: *********@*****.***
C U S T O M E R S E RV I C E H E A LT H C A R E P R O F E S S I O N A L
AND
Highly experienced professional with over 25 years of experience providing customer care in the health care sector . Proven
track record of successful interaction with customer, pharmacy staff members, and patients in various types of facilities,
including long-term care facilities. Demonstrated ability to conduct performance reviews and suggest improvements to
pharmacy and long-term care operations. Strong communication and analytical skills.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Customer Satisfaction and Retention Medical Record Review Long-Term Care Facilities
Data Management Auditing and Performance Reviews Patient Interaction
Reporting and Compliance Medication Regimen Review Inventory and Sales
Scheduling Consulting and Troubleshooting Employee Management
KEY SKILLS ASSESSMENT
Communication and Customer/Staff Support – Skilled at working with everyone in an organization to improve customer
satisfaction and efficiency.
Pharmacy Management and Performance Audits – Extensive knowledge of pharmacy data management, performance
assessments, and recommendations for improvement.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Anthem Insurance, Wallingford, CT December 2014 – April 2015
Research associate for HEDIS Project
Extract data from medical records and enter it (abstracted) into HEDIS review form.
Research changes in physician list information and update as necessary; create ad hoc reports.
Interface with multiple claims systems to pull relevant information.
CVS PHARMACY, WETHERSFIELD, CT February 2014 – Present
Cashier
Provide quick checkout services to customers, ensuring customer satisfaction.
Assist customers with any other needs or inquiries.
MCKESSON HEALTH SOLUTIONS, WALLINGFORD, CT April 2013 – December 2013
Health Resource Coordinator
Provide customer service to Medicaid patients, including phone support.
Enrolled patients in disease management programs.
Updated and maintained all patient data.
NUTMEG RESPIRATORY SERVICES, WINDSOR, CT January 2012 – April 2013
Customer Service Representative
Managed invoices for delivery and shipping of respiratory and other medical equipment.
Scheduled patient home visits with respiratory therapists.
Responded to requests from patients for additional equipment and supplies.
MILLENIUM PHARMACY SYSTEMS, SMITHFIELD, RI February 2011 – August 2011
Consultant Pharmacist
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Audited medical charts and visited long-term care facilities to review drug regimens.
Briefed medical staff on facility progress; prepared monthly and quarterly reports.
Developed and performed staff services.
INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT PHARMACIST, PLAINVILLE, CT January 2010 – February 2011
Conducted independent reviews of long-term care facilities’ performance.
Delivered results of reviews to facility staff while providing suggestions for and assistance with improvements.
THE MEDICINE CENTRE, PORTLAND, CT December 2007 – January 2010
Internal Consultant Pharmacist
Provided internal consults via email for group homes.
Conducted medication regimen review for all new admissions.
Performed resident falls reviews and change of condition drug regimen reviews at long-term care facilities, as well as
general consulting at these facilities.
PHARMERICA, BERLIN, CT March 1999 – May 2007
In-House Checking Pharmacist
Performed final order check before delivery to long-term care facilities.
Interacted directly with technicians to ensure accurate order fulfillment
Consultant Pharmacist November 1989 – February 1999
Performed medical chart audits and drug regimen review for various long-term care facilities.
Provided staff in services and communicated results of audits to all staff members in meetings.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Licensed Pharmacist, State of Connecticut
Bachelor of Science, Pharmacy, University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy, 1987