ANTHONY DIBIASE, RPH

Wantagh, NY

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Impact-oriented pharmacy leader with a proven record of successfully leveraging clinical knowledge to support the highest quality, delivery, and safety standards. Highly effective in performing drug utilization reviews and providing medication therapy management services to optimize the patient experience. Effective communicator who can translate complex medical concepts into easy-to-understand information and recommendations to address patients, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Core Competencies

● Disease State Management

● Patient Education and Safety

● Pharmacovigilance

● Continuous Improvement

● Drug Utilization Reviews (DURs)

● Medication Therapy Management

(MTM)

● Clinical Consultations

● Quality Assurance

● Collaboration and Leadership

Recognitions:

● Favorite Pharmacist of the Year (District) 2006-2012

● Preceptor of the Year 2007 – Pittsburgh and UConn College of Pharmacy PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Pharmacy Manager/Supervisor - Bayside Chemist Bayside NY May 2023 - present

● Coordinated and Supervised the enrollment of the pharmacy with NYS

● Enrolled pharmacy in Medicaid and Medicare plans along with private insurances.

● Provide pharmaceutical services to patients and health care providers.

● Initiate the opening of the pharmacy.

Staff Pharmacist - ShopRite Pharmacy, Plainview, NY May 2023-present

● Provided medication therapy management services, monitoring patients' prescription histories and responses to treatment.

● Counseled and educated patients about medication usage, drug interactions, potential adverse effects, and allergies to provide an optimal patient experience; provided recommendations and information on over-the-counter drugs.

● Managed inventory of drugs and controlled substances; ensured proper control, dispensing, and waste of narcotics. Aspen Rx Health- MTM Pharmacist, Remote Position March 2023 – present

● Provide MTM services to patients in order to meet regulatory requirements and improve patient outcomes Pharmacy Manager – Walgreens, Bronx, NY Mar 2018 – Aug 2022 Supervising Pharmacist – Rite Aid, Merrick/Mineola/Bronx, NY Jul 1995 – Mar 2018

● Supervised eight to 12 technicians, cashiers, and interns to support pharmacy workflow with up to 400 scripts daily.

● Initiated and followed up on third-party claim issues, including prior authorizations with insurance companies.

● Provided medication therapy management services, monitoring patients' prescription histories and responses to treatment.

● Optimized medication therapy via adherence monitoring calls to improve clinical outcomes and safety while reducing costs.

● Performed drug utilization reviews (DURs) and comprehensive medication reviews (CMRs).

● Counseled and educated patients about medication usage, drug interactions, potential adverse effects, and allergies to provide an optimal patient experience; provided recommendations and information on over-the-counter drugs.

● Provided evidence-based drug information in response to requests from physicians, healthcare providers, and patients.

● Consulted with physicians regarding pharmacotherapy and disease state management to ensure positive patient outcomes.

● Managed inventory of drugs and controlled substances; ensured proper control, dispensing, and waste of narcotics.

● Administered vaccinations and immunizations exceeding based on target goals.

● Managed Inventory and Met or Exceed goals(1.3 Million) consistently

● Integrated new customers and inventory from closed pharmacies, retaining 65% of the business during pandemic.

● Precepted students from 3 separate colleges of pharmacy

● Assigned leadership trainer for district. Served as rotation site for Store managers training for whole district (10+ managers)

● Implemented and trained other pharmacy managers, pharmacists and technicians in district for ScriptPro implementation

● Provide medication therapy management services, monitoring patients' prescription histories and responses to treatment. Previous Roles include Supervising Pharmacist and Staff Pharmacist at Pathmark. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Licensed #I036036, State of New York

Certified Immunizing Pharmacist

DPCA certified (Diabetes Prevention and Control Alliance) MTM Certified

CPR certified

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Pharmacy – St John’s University PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

APhA Member 1983 - present

ADA Member 2011 - present

NCPA Member 1987 - present

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Nextgen, Intercom Plus, Prime Rx and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

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