Name: Krithiga Karthik

Phone: 512-***-****

Email: ad47di@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: To work as Pharmacist with Encompass Health

Remote Front End Pharmacist Contract -Current - CARELON RX Pharmacy, Elevance Health

Maintain established procedures concerning quality assurance.

Receive and review prescriptions issued by prescribing practitioner to assure accuracy, appropriateness of medication, and determine formulas and ingredients needed.

Ensure compliance with laws governing the practice of pharmacy and distribution of drugs.

Answer questions and provides guidance to pharmacy team on drug interaction, side effects, dosage, and storage of pharmaceuticals.

Engages in consultation with prescriber regarding interpretation of prescription information as needed.

Ensure pharmacy operations are handled in an organized and efficient manner in the absence of the Lead Pharmacist and/or manager.

Perform clinical review and DUR to avoid therapeutic duplication, patient compliance, check on drug interactions, medication adherence.

Verify high volume prescriptions and maintain clean patient profile for mail order pharmacy.

Conduct and resolve Contact Manager and Resolve Refill requests sent to prescriber.

Pharmacist PRN–March 2022 - Present at Cedar Crest Hospital and RTC

Coordinate activities with pharmacy team members, including pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, nursing, intake/admissions, reimbursement, to ensure an efficient customer focused approach and optimal clinical patient outcomes in timely manner.

Profile patient orders, MARS reports using WIN-PHARM software, check for duplicate orders, accuracy in dosage.

Dispense specialty medications and restock Control medications using Med-dispense Software.

Handle ordering, purchases, and inventory of pharmaceuticals.

Supervise technicians on Blister packing of medications from Stock bottles to re stock in Med Dispense

Ensure timely dispense of detox medications, work diligently on different therapy protocols and antibiotic stewardship.

Ensure all pharmacy activities and documentation comply with state and federal law, accreditation body standards like Joint Commission Accreditation.

Staff Pharmacist- April 2016 – Feb 2024- CVS Pharmacy, Austin, TX

Provide effective care for customers by counseling them on proper use of prescribed medication.

Communicate with Physician/Physician’s office regarding new/transfer prescriptions regarding adherence of therapy, cost effectiveness of drug use and drug interactions for patient safety.

As a Preceptor, train pharmacist interns on different aspects of running a pharmacy including data entry, checking for insurance coverage, filling, and verifying prescriptions and customer interactions.

Assist Pharmacist-In-Charge in Annual controlled substance inventory and Perpetual inventory. Dispensed controlled substances after checking Prescription Monitoring Program

Supervise technicians in a fast-paced environment in minimizing risk of errors, while providing good customer service and patient-centered care.

Complete pharmacy initiatives including dose optimization, therapeutic interchange, and drug use evaluation. Consult with and recommend healthcare providers regarding optimal and cost-effective utilization of drugs.

Team contributor for Air support system which provides support for pharmacist and tech duties of data entry, verification, patient counselling remotely for other retail stores in the region.

Monitor and review prior authorization requests for medications.

Pharmacist PRN-May 2022 - Sep 2023 at Pharmacy Alternatives LTC Mail Order Pharmacy

Worked on ordering, dispensing, and shipping of Daily fill meds, including controlled substances, for mental health facilities and nursing homes across Texas.

Worked on Framework Dispensing System for verification of high-volume prescriptions cycle, fill monthly meds including controlled substances along with team of experienced pharmacists for mail order pharmacy.

Worked on medication sealing, license plating and verification and overlooking the work of technicians.

Provided excellent patient care with timely delivery of medications and custom packing as required by the facility for better patient compliance.

PRN Pharmacist: St. David’s Pharmacy North Austin Medical center-May 2019 to Dec 2019

Provided exceptional care servicing patients in St David’s hospital outpatient clinic.

Interpreted, reviewed, and transcribed prescription orders and filled prescriptions at the outpatient pharmacy for patients from various healthcare providers in the hospital.

Checked on Drug interactions, patient compliance for refills and medication review while filling prescriptions including controlled substances accurately from hospital formulary and providing cost effective options for patients at the same time.

Counseled patients on nutrition and preventive care in addition to prescribed medications.

Filled in for Pharmacist-In-Charge on as needed basis.

Interim Pharmacy Manager- April 2016- June 2016 -CVS Pharmacy, Temple, TX

Worked diligently to ensure smooth transitioning from Target to CVS pharmacy.

Involved in training, new health care services implementation, providing information to customers about the transition and other aspects of CVS pharmacy.

Successfully performed all the managerial duties including change of PIC inventory, annual Controlled substance inventory and inventory internal audit.

Maintain proper inventory control and storage including the secure storage of

controlled substances and inventory records.

Ensured proper and improved staffing during the transition to provide improved customer service and to grow the business for the company.

Staff Pharmacist -Nov 2015- March 2016-Target Pharmacy, TEMPLE, TX

Provided excellent customer service by investing quality time with customers answering their questions regarding their medications, medication management therapy and providing them the most cost-effective option for their prescriptions to help and grow the business.

Worked with Pharmacist in charge to implement changes in the work environment, inventory control.

Communicate regularly with physician’s office and emergency rooms regarding patient medications and possible interactions or side effects.

Pharmacist - Sept 2007 – November 2015- HEB Pharmacy, Austin, TX

Worked with Pharmacist in charge in implementing changes to the work environment and inventory control.

Diligently performed tasks like order entry, dispensing and verifying prescriptions including controlled substances

Promoted cost effective drug therapy in accordance with Company initiatives and policies.

Completed pharmacy initiatives including dose optimization, therapeutic interchange, target drug monitoring, and drug use evaluation.

Oversaw technical personnel who assist in preparation, maintenance and dispensing of medications and supplies.

Assisted with academic functions such as serving as a preceptor for pharmacy students.

Maintained drug inventory by ordering necessary medications and supplies and verifying deliveries against purchase orders.

Provided guidance to staff in the development and integration on new methods, policies, procedures, and information of the newer drugs in the market.

Successfully provided MTM services with CMRs and patient care for optimal health by educating them for lifestyle change, nutrition, diet, exercise

Pharmacist intern - Sept 2006- Aug 2007 - HEB Pharmacy, Austin, TX

Worked with the pharmacy staff and the pharmacist ensuring smooth workflow, minimizing errors in dispensing, providing immunization services to customer, coordinated with immunization clinics at outside locations.

Provided patients with counselling regarding instructions on how to use their medications.

Performed duties of pharmacy intern as per Texas State board of pharmacy

Pharmacist intern - Walgreens (Beloit, Janesville -WI), September 2003-June 2004

Provided patient counseling regarding instructions on how to use their medication.

Assisted pharmacist in order interpretation, preparation of patient medications, packaged and maintained records of medications. Assisted in reordering and maintaining adequate inventory.

Performed intern duties as per Wisconsin State Board of pharmacy in assisting the pharmacist to ensure quality patient care and services.

In addition to the above, I have also worked as Product Executive at various pharmaceutical companies in India from March 1999 to February 2002.

Educational Qualifications:

Registered Pharmacist in the State of Texas

Certified Immunizer

Preceptor

CPR certified

Medication Therapy Management Certified

Fundamentals of Managed care pharmacy

Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Power point

Post graduate diploma in Manufacturing Mgmt. - May 1999 - Symbiosis Institute of Mgmt., Pune, India

Bachelor of Pharmacy B.S. Pharm – August 1994 - June 1998 – UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI, INDIA

Work Status: U. S. CITIZEN

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