Pharmacy Medical
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Kim-Anh Tran, PHARM.D
addmad@r.postjobfree.com 732-***-**** 633 W. Rittenhouse St. Apt A204 Philadelphia, PA 19144 Experienced pharmacist with a passion in providing exceptional customer service and operations management within high volume 24-hour pharmacies. Possesses an attention to detail coupled with the critical thinking skills needed to strategize solutions to emergent issues under stressful work conditions. Utilizes prioritization skills that optimize resources to achieve outstanding results in patient care. Motivated professional with a broad expertise across pharmacy operations, people management, medication safety, and business development. Has proven decisive leadership and exceptional interpersonal communication skills that inspire customer confidence with the business while forging teamwork with colleagues. EDUCATION:
Temple University School Of Pharmacy 2012-2016
Philadelphia, PA 19140
Doctor of Pharmacy, May 2016
Medication Safety Certification
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Optum/UnitedHealth Group – Philadelphia, PA 2019-2020 Prior Authorization Pharmacist
• Determination of medical necessity for coverage request for pharmaceutical products
• Focuses and interprets clinical guidelines, contract criteria, and industry regulations
• Engages prescribers in discussions with clinical judgement to support determinations
• Consults with physicians regarding appropriate formulary alternatives at requests
• Excels at gathering complex clinical information and work within regulatory guidelines Enclara Pharmacia – Philadelphia, PA 2018-2019
Clinical Pharmacist
• Recommended appropriate pain and symptom management therapies
• Collaborated real-time with nurses to create cost effective medication care plan
• Reviewed physician orders and discussed drug utilization reviews to ensure patient safety
• Focused on medication safety by providing education to nurses, providers, and care givers
• Advised on medication interventions and provided formulary alternative recommendations CVS Pharmacy Store #1196-Jenkintown, PA 2017-2018
Pharmacy Manager
• Management of direct reports including supervision and performance review for pharmacists and technicians
• Critical business opportunity identification and store profitability growth
• Increased customer service satisfaction and maintained patient relations
• Exceled in achieving immunization goals and patient care
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CVS Pharmacy Store #2074-Philadelphia, PA 2016-2017 Staff Pharmacist
• Proficiently processed and conducted drug utilization reviews on prescriptions
• Provided healthcare counseling and engage with patients on medication adherence and vaccinations
• Updated and maintained pharmacy’s inventory adjustment and waiting bin reports
• Managed inventory through medication ordering, returns, and store-store transfers
• Successfully delegated technicians to increase efficient workflow and minimize patient wait times
• Assisted pharmacy manager in training technicians, monthly action plans, and pharmacy schedule
CVS Pharmacy -Philadelphia, PA 2012-2016
Pharmacy Intern
• Effectively processed patient information, prescription orders, and third party adjudications
• Assisted pharmacist in training technicians and creating action plans for the pharmacy store
• Counseled patients on new medications, refills, and over the counter recommendations under the supervision of the pharmacist
AmeriCare Pharmacy-Philadelphia, PA & Pennsauken, NJ 2014-2016 Medical Consultant Assistant
• Assembled presentations to healthcare facilities and senior centers
• Revised and enhanced proposals, business plans, handouts, and pamphlets to gain clients ADVANCE PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCES (6 Weeks Rotation): Temple University Hospital-Philadelphia, PA 2016
Ambulatory Care Rotation: Public and International Public Health Care Preceptor: Nicole Sifontis, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP
• Volunteered at food service organizations and housing shelters for the at-risk community of Philadelphia
• Provided access to health care for the poor and underprivileged community of the Patanatic region of Panajachel
• Increased my global perspective of health care management AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center-Pomona, NJ & Atlantic City, NJ 2016 Medication Safety Rotation
Preceptor: John Lindacher BS Pharm, MS
• Development of a tracking system to monitor the movement of controlled medication between hospital floors
• Delved into healthcare and state-board regulations in development of building new out- pharmacy
• Led SWAT rounds, summarized Medwatch alert reports, and performed DURs
• Engaged with EMS on-scene in administrating medication use and rounded in emergency department
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• Worked collaboratively with the medical team to optimize patient outcomes before discharge during BOOST rounds
• Attended Medication Safety, Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, and Emergency Preparedness
Temple University Hospital-Philadelphia, PA 2015
Ambulatory Care Rotation: Anticoagulation and Transplant Clinic Preceptor: Michael Barros, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM
• Under a collaborative practice agreement, and the supervision of the pharmacist, was able to initiate and modify pharmacotherapy for a variety of chronic disease states including Type 2 DM, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, anticoagulation, gout, and smoking cessation
• Under a collaborative practice agreement, was able to order labs to assess for therapeutic efficacy and/or toxicity
• Within an interdisciplinary team of transplant coordinators and cardiologists, made recommendations concerning transplant immunosuppressive therapy, as well as recommendations for management of opportunistic infections
• Under a collaborative practice agreement and the supervision of the pharmacist, was able to initiate and modify pharmacotherapy for patients in endocrinology, with a focus on diabetes management as well as hypertension and hyperlipidemia
• Documented all patient interventions in the form of a SOAP note in the electronic medical record
Aria Health-Langhorne, PA & Philadelphia, PA 2015
Institutional Rotation
Preceptor: Scott Lovenstein PharmD, BCPS
• Assisted pharmacists in the review of processing orders, answering drug information questions, and pulling medications
• Rounded with the infectious disease and intensive care unit team
• Analyzed adverse drug reaction reports and determine if they were medication-induced
• Performed drug utilization evaluations and reviewed the process of documenting interventions
• Evaluated reports of fall incidents and hypoglycemia
• Counseled COPD and stroke patients before discharge
• Assisted in preparing and dispensing intravenous medications
• Attended Medication Safety, Pharmacy and Therapeutics, and Institutional Review Board Committee meetings
Temple University Hospital-Philadelphia, PA 2015
Clinical Rotation: Internal Medicine
Preceptor: Marissa Cavaretta, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP
• Worked collaboratively with the medical team to optimize patient care with emphasis on assessing medication regimens for drug appropriateness, identification of drug related problems, and making recommendations for dose adjustments based on patient age, renal/liver function, and concurrent medications
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• Performed post-discharge follow up calls to heart failure patients by conducting medication reconciliations and answering medical questions from patients during post-discharge interview
• Closely followed patients on the medical floors and followed patients’ lab values
• Analyzed pharmacokinetic parameters of antibiotics
• Obtained accurate medication lists and conducted medication reconciliations upon admission and discharge
Giant Pharmacy-Langhorne, PA 2015
Community Rotation
Preceptor: Justin Thornton, PharmD
• Assisted the pharmacist in accepting doctor calls, checking voicemails, keeping accurate narcotic inventory, and transferring prescriptions
• Called physician's offices for verifications and refill requests
• Counseled patients on new medications, refills, and over the counter recommendations under the supervision of the pharmacists
• Utilized travel vaccines programs and scheduled appointments for vaccinations
• Demonstrated glucometer devices to patients
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
• Phi Lambda Sigma, Pharmacy Leadership Society 2015-2016 Diversity and Cultural Day Program Coordinator, 2015
• American Pharmacists Association-Academy of Student Pharmacists 2013-2016 Treasurer,2014-2015
Professional and Social Activities Chair,2013-2014 National Patient Counseling Competition 2016 participant Patient Counseling Local Competition 1st Place,2016 Patient Counseling Local Competition Top 10 Finalist - 2nd Place,2015 Annual Meeting Attendee,2014,2015,2016
Midyear Regional Meeting Attendee,2014
• Lambda Kappa Sigma, International Professional Pharmacy Fraternity 2012-2016 Alumni Committee,2013-2016
Greek Olympics Committee,2015
Annual Convention Attendee,2014
• National Community Pharmacists Association 2013-2016 Treasurer,2015-2016
Programming Chair,2013-2014
Medical Adherence Team Member,2014
• Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association 2013-2016
Midyear Conference Attendee,2015
Legislative Day Attendee,2015
Self-Care Championship-3rd Place,2015
• New Jersey Pharmacists Association 2015-2016
Annual Conference Attendee,2015
Self-Care Championship-3rd Place,2015
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• American Society of Health-System Pharmacists 2013-2016 Clinical Skills Local Competition Participant,2015 Midyear Clinical Meeting Attendee,2015
VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS:
Philadelphia Department of Public Health: Medical Reserves Corps 2016-PRESENT
• Administer influenza vaccines at local flu-drive
• Participate in public health emergencies exercises such as Point-of-Dispensing and Emergency preparedness
• Host recruitment events at pharmacy school to gain pharmacists and students involvement Buck County Department of Public Health: Medical Reserves Corps 2016-2017
• Prepped and administered vaccines at local vaccination clinics
• Participated in public health exercises, drills, and simulations Temple University Emergency Medical Services, 2010-2016 Captain of Operations, January 2013-May 2016
Field Training Officer, May 2013-May 2016
• Trained new EMTs on the procedures and policies of Temple University during emergency responses
• Evaluated trainees on their progress so that they can perform duties properly and completely
• Maintained shift schedules to ensure all shifts have adequate personnel and equipment
• Revised and updated Standard Operating Guidelines. Ensured that guidelines are adhered to by writing up disciplinary reports
• Reviewed patient care reports for quality and assurance to adhere to safe operating policies
• Assisted in writing After Action Reports for serious/major incidents and submit to police department and health services.
• Presented to student organizations about campus safety, medical amnesty, and CPR HONORS/ AWARDS:
• Enclara Elite Achiever, 2018
• Renzulli Scholar Leadership Award, 2015
• Everett L. Marsh Pharmacy School Scholarship, 2016 PUBLICATIONS:
• Tran, K. (2016). "MedWatch Alerts: October 2015-January 2016." AtlantiCare Physician Group Monthly Newsletter. AtlantiCare. April 2016.
• Tran,K. (2016). "AtlantiCare Pharmacy Rotation Prepares Students for Fellowship." Pharmacy Newsletter: RxPost. Volume 4 Issue 3. AtlantiCare. March 2016.
• Lindacher, J., Tran,K. (2016). "IV Filter Reference." Pharmacy Newsletter: RxPost. Volume 4 Issue 3. AtlantiCare. March 2016.
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• Tran,K. (2016). "MedWatch Labeling Change Update" Pharmacy Newsletter: RxPost. Volume 4 Issue 3. AtlantiCare. March 2016.
• Tran, K. (2015). "National Hospital & Health-System Pharmacy Week." Pharmacy Newsletter: The Capsule. 10/18 - 10/24 Edition. ARIA Health. October 2015. PRESENTATIONS:
• "MedWatch Alerts October 2015- January 2016 Summary." P&T Committee Meeting. Presented to pharmacists, physicians, hospital staff, and pharmacy students. AtlantiCare Hospital. March 2016.
• "We Can. They Can. Narcan!" Journal Club Presentation. Presented to pharmacists and pharmacy students. AtlantiCare Hospital. March 2016.
• "Anticholinergic Toxicity and Acute Renal Failure: A Case Report." Poster Presentation. Presented to pharmacists and pharmacy students. 50th ASHP Midyear. New Orleans, LA. December 2015.
• "Anticholinergic Toxicity and Acute Renal Failure: A Case Report." Delaware Valley Society of Health-System Pharmacist Poster Night. Presented to pharmacists and pharmacy students. University of the Sciences. November 2015.
• "Idarucizumab for Dabigatran Reversal." Journal Club Presentation. Presented to Pharmacists and staff. ARIA Health. October 2015.
• "Pharmacy Week." Poster Presentation. Presented to hospital staff and patients. ARIA Health. October 2015.
• "Diabetes 101." Presentation. Presented to pharmacist, technicians, and patients. Giant Pharmacy. Langhorne, PA. August 2015.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
• State of Pennsylvania Board of Pharmacy License
• State of Pennsylvania Authorization to Administer Injectables
• State of New Jersey Board of Pharmacy License
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers, American Heart Association
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