Ann Chung, PharmD, BCPS, MTM certified
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Residence: Westminster, CA 92683
Work Experience
DCAS Chair /Assistant Professor Instructed pharmacokinetic calculation for vancomycin, gentamicin, infection diseases
American University of Health Sciences (Osteomyelitis, Meningitis, TB), Contraception, Menopausal, Drug information, Selfcare
Sep 1, 2021, to Presence Coordinated class schedules, assignment, exams, IPE, OSCE events. Utilized Zoom,
Teams to deliver lectures. Ensured compliance with ACPE 25 standards.Participated in
Strategic Planning. Interviewed new students and faculty. Precepted IPPE and APPE
students at Rehabilitation facility. Train new faculty, coordinate faculty schedule.
Acute Care Clinical Pharmacist
Cardinal Health @ MLKCH, Los Angeles, CA - Mar 2018-Sep 2021
Provided pharmacy clinical services and consults per protocols. Participated in ASP services to streamline antibiotics. Order verification and dispensary services. Attended clinical rounds & collaborated and coordinated with pharmacy and nursing staff to promote seamless workflow and ensure patient safety.
Clinical Specialist Pharmacist
VA Loma Linda, Loma Linda, CA – Feb 2017–Sep 2017
Reconciled medication regimens using VA, non-VA and remote data and correct any discrepancies on admissions and upon discharge. Identified medication related issues or adverse events and consulted with physician to resolve the drug related problems. Provided drug information for patients, their family, and other health care providers.
Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist
Presbyterian Intercommunity Hosp., Downey, CA – Jun 2010– Feb 2017
Verified, validated physician orders, filled and dispensed medication according to hospital policy and procedures. Dosed and monitored medications per protocols Participated in multidisciplinary patient rounds to facilitate medication management. Consulted with physicians and nurses to prevent drug-drug, drug-disease, drug-lab interactions, etc. Served as a drug information resource. Maintained accurate narcotic inventory. Supervised technicians. Certified as a superuser, assisted with the implementation of new software electronic health system (eMD) project.
Prior Authorization Pharmacist
Prescription Solutions (OptumRX), Costa Mesa, CA- Oct 2009-April 2010
Reviewed prior-authorization cases and decided approval/denial coverage base on patients clinical criteria and plan layout. Referenced tertiary clinical resources: Micromedex, AHFS, Clinical Pharmacology, to support clinical decisions. Documented clinical findings and information to support decision and to promote effective communication and continuity of case review. Consulted physicians with questions and interpretations of clinical guideline criteria and coverage determination. Consulted with customers- correct use of medications and potential drug interactions.
Inpatient PharmacistFountain Valley Medical Center, Fountain Valley, CA – Jun 2008-Jun 2009
Reviewed and processed physician orders accurately within hospital policy and procedure. Intervened/documented potential drug interactions, duplication of therapy. Participated in antibiotic streaming line committee meeting. Screened core measure cases (CHF, PNA, AMI, PNA/Flu vaccines) for new patient upon admission. Facilitated mediation reconciliation for patient upon admission/discharge. Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP) – monitored post-op antibiotics .
Captain of U.S. Army
General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital, FLW, MO – Oct 2004-Jun 2008
Orchestrated 9 pharmacists and 20 technicians schedule for outpatient and inpatient pharmacies. Assisted Chief of Pharmacy to ensure pharmacy compliance with regulatory and security standards. Helped developing and maintaining pharmacy formulary, policy, procedures, and written correspondence to optimize compliance and benefits. Reported department DUR, staffing and workloads. Assisted with quality assurance and performance improvement projects.
Education & Training Tripler Medical Center: 2004-2005. Pharmacy Practice Residency
Western University of Health Sciences: 9/2000 to 6/2004. Doctor of Pharmacy
University of California, Los Angeles: 9/1997 to 4/2000. Bachelor of Sciences,
Human Physiology
Orange Coast College: 9/1995 to 6/1997. Associate of Arts/Sciences
Pacific Coast College: 4/1993 to 12/1994. Licensed Vocational Nurse
Education Leadership
AMEDD Officer Training (ALL CORPS)- 2004
Course Location: Fort Sam Houston, TX. July to Sep 2004
Non-Commissioned Officer Course (BNCOC) – 2002
Course Location: Regional Training Institute, Camp Williams, Utah.
Poster resentation-Publication
Chung, A, Gilbert S, Gottfried A, Roberts K. Prescription Processing in an Era of Automation: A Comparative Assessment of Efficiency Between Bank Teller and Assembly Line Methodologies. Combined Forces Pharmacy Seminar, Chattanooga, Tennessee 2006. Publication: Journal of the American Pharmacist Association
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Medication Adherence in a Homeless Population in Long Beach
Poster presentation April 2023 @ Western Exchange Conference, CPhA
Skills & Accomplishments
Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist 2000-2006
MTM Certificate Sponsored by APhA - 2018
eMD training at PIH Health Hospital – Downey August 2014
Super User- train pharmacy staff, support implementation of eMD program.
Customer Service Prior Authorization Certificate – Prescription Solutions (OptumRx) 2009
Professional Membership
Member of ASHP, APhA, CPhA 2017-2018, 2021- presence
Member of ACCP since 2019
Member of AACP since 2021
Grader at CSHP 2023 Clinical Skills Competition -Long Beach