CYNTHIA S. BELTZ, R.Ph.

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PHARMACIST

EDUCATION

DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY, Pittsburgh, PA

B.S. – Pharmacy PA License: RP439739

Immunization Pharmacist PA License: RPI012837

Certified:CPR First Aid AED

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PHARMACIST, Giant Eagle, Castle Shannon/Pittsburgh, PA 2005 - 2008 Trained, managed and coached new pharmacists, technicians and interns. Dispensed prescriptions following SOP procedures for receiving, filling, dispensing, logging, and maintaining loss prevention controls. Screened for potential drug interactions to ensure absolute drug safety. Counseled customers on both prescription and OTC drugs including effects, dosage and route of administration, particularly those requiring complex drug therapy. Ensured adherence to all HIPAA Compliance Policies and Procedures as per Federal/State mandates. Verified deliveries against purchase orders.

• Implemented policies and procedures which focused on increasing customer satisfaction, minimizing errors, optimal quality control, and full utilization of manpower.

• Worked in a fast-paced work environment requiring filling an average of 200 prescriptions/daily.

• Provided patient information relative to out of pocket expenses and assisted patients in the procurement of financial assistance

(Medicare/Medicaid) Resolved discrepancies regarding 3rd-party billing transactions

• Coordinated the work of pharmacy technicians and implemented training strategies which ensured a near 100% accuracy on dosage, labeling, and patient safety. Served as Preceptor for college interns.

• Recipient of Outstanding Reviews throughout entire employment. Prior Authorizations

Worked with physician's offices in carrying out prior authorization procedures. Key clinical resource in reviewing denied, unclear or problematic requests. Knowledgeable of tier plans, step programs and the appeals process regarding denials on prior authorizations. Communicated with physicians and customers in researching criteria requirements on insurance coverage. PHARMACIST/ACTING STORE MANANGER, Smith McKennney Pharmacy, Shelbyville, KY 2001 - 2004

• As this town's sole pharmacy source, performed same duties as those aforementioned in a high volume store filling up to 600 prescriptions daily for a population of over 20,000 people.

• Supervised 8 technicians and 4 sales associates, and 4 pharmacists.

• Prepared compounding of formularies on creams, salves, and capsules, suppositories and cough medicines. 1995 - 2001

PHARMACIST/ D&R PHARMACARE/Omnicare Pharmacy, Louisville, KY Long-term care pharmacy

• Interpreted and filled physicians' orders with responsibility for compounding and filling of prescriptions including IVs, wound care medications, TPNs, PCA pain pumps, and central supply for 30+ nursing facilities throughout the Louisville, KY area.

• Coordinated the work of 30 technicians, 15 pharmacists and delivery personnel ensuring best practices in patient care.

• Maintained CIIs counts on the inventory of narcotics.

• Took active role in improving evidence-based medication management STAFF PHARMACIST/STORE MANAGER, Taylor Drugs Pharmacy, Louisville, KY 1993 - 1995

• Managed up to 15 employees per shift including duties for evening, weekends and holidays.

• Opened/closed store; balanced cash drawers; complied with state and federal drug laws as per the State Board of Pharmacy, DEA, and FDA in maintaining records for controlled substances.

• Trained new personnel on all store policies & procedures. Removed outdated and damaged drugs from pharmacy inventory. CERTIFYING PHARMACIST, The Healing Center, June 2019-Present

• Trained in the medical marijuana dispensing industry for the state of Pennsylvania

• Dispense medical marijuana and various components when scientific data has been attained from patient's physician for its medical use as stated by state law

• Collect and document information in the patient's profile and report to the DOH while providing appropriate patient counsel

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