Clinical MTM Pharmacist
Resume:
ADRIENNE MCCLINTON, PHARMD
**** ******* ***** ******* ****, LA 71111
318-***-**** *****************.******@*****.***
SUMMARY
Driven and outcomes-oriented pharmacist with a background in pharmacy spanning 15+ years with staffing, clinical, and administrative experiences in varied settings; including ambulatory care, hospital, managed care, and community pharmacy settings. Recognized as a leader and team player with strengths in medication therapy management (MTM), drug utilization reviews, therapeutic drug monitoring and management, and patient consultations. Dependable and resourceful, supportive to goals and missions, and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Effective in communicating and collaborating with professionals to support desired outcomes and maintain positive relationships. LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
Registered Pharmacist, Louisiana State Board of Pharmacy: PST.017796 Registered Pharmacist, Texas State Board of Pharmacy: 64881 Medication Therapy Management Certificate, PowerPak C.E. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Clinical MTM Pharmacist Jan 2020 – Present
AspenRx Health, Remote
● Conduct comprehensive and targeted medication reviews for Medicare Part D members with the goal of increasing quality of life, decreasing hospitalizations, and encouraging members to be an active participant in their health care
● Review members’ medication profiles for drug interactions, duplicate therapy, cost reduction interchanges, and adherence
● Educate members on their conditions and medications including, but not limited to, diet, target goals, vaccinations, prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, and herbal supplements
● Provide education and resources about Covid-19 including signs/sx to watch for, decreasing the spread, when to contact Dr, and how to deal with the emotional stress caused by a pandemic
● Collaborate with health care practitioners to recommend therapeutic dosages, optimize regimens, and resolve patient care issues
● 95% Performance Evaluation Rating for comprehensive medication reviews Clinical Pharmacist/Consultant-Contract Oct 2018 – Dec 2019 Divine Staffing Solutions, Remote
● Served as manager and consultant for 10+ Care Manager Nurses on the Care Team
● Reviewed members’ medication profiles; evaluated potential drug interactions, duplicate therapy, and appropriateness of therapy after hospital discharge
● Reviewed Hedis measures making sure all applicable tests performed within established time frames
● Provided educational in-services and training to nurses during care team meetings once weekly; discussed medical conditions with respective medication therapies and medication red flags to recognize
● Served as mentor to Care Manager Nurses; suggested activities for patient visits to enhance experience, health benefits, and prevention of hospital readmission Staff Pharmacist – Contract Aug 2017 – Sept 2018
Barksdale Air Force Base Pharmacy, Shreveport, LA
● Processed and dispensed prescriptions for active duty soldiers and their dependents, reservists, retirees, and civilians, averaging 1,000 prescriptions daily
● Performed comprehensive medication reviews; reviewed therapies for appropriate medication selection and dosing, drug interactions, and duplications
● Provided prescription and OTC medication counseling to patients
● Trained and managed multiple technicians who were apart of the quality assurance team Check Tech program
● Provided in-services to pharmacy team members on medical conditions and respective medication therapies including, but not limited to, diabetes, hypertension, and hypercholesterolemia
● Served as drug information resource for health care providers and communicated with appropriate professional to recommend therapeutic dosages, optimize regimens, and resolve patient care issues
● Recognized as the only pharmacist with 100% accuracy in prescription dispensation process. Staff Pharmacist – Contract May 2016 – Jul 2017
Lifecare Hospital/Bioscrip Specialty Pharmacy, Shreveport, LA
● Directed workflow and supervised work performances of 10 pharmacy technicians
● Performed order entry, medication verification, and drug utilization reviews
● Performed medication reconciliation and conducted discharge counseling for inpatients
● Compounded intravenous admixtures using aseptic technique and verified the quality and safety of final compounded sterile products
● Performed clinical activities for inpatients including antibiotic dosing, therapeutic drug monitoring, and IV to PO conversions
Prior Authorization Pharmacist – Contract Oct 2015 – Apr 2016 Optum Rx, Remote
● Completed drug utilization reviews and provided clinical coverage determinations within defined turnaround times for Medicare Part D patients
● Provided approval and denial decisions for coverage determination requests; requests included prior authorizations, step protocol reviews, non-formulary exceptions, tier cost, off-label use, and quantity limits with Medicare guidelines
● Interpreted clinical information and patients’ medical records to determine medical necessity based on clinical appropriateness and guidelines
● Responded to escalated cases regarding determinations and redeterminations with members, pharmacies, and providers
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Clinical Pharmacist/Consultant May 2014 – Oct 2016 Divine Staffing Solutions, Remote
● See Details on page 1
Staff Pharmacist – Contract Oct 2013 – Oct 2015
Barksdale Air Force Base Pharmacy, Shreveport, LA
● See Details on page 2
Pharmacy Manager Jan 2013 – Oct 2013
Fred’s Pharmacy, Haughton, LA
● Directed workflow of one pharmacist and three pharmacy technicians in dispensing 1,500 prescriptions weekly, ensuring increased efficiency and productivity during busiest hours
● Served as MTM services manager; implemented and managed the MTM program by providing comprehensive medication reviews utilizing Outcomes portal
● Reviewed and monitored pharmacy budget, revenue, gross profit, inventory, and losses on monthly basis; ensured proper billing, management of inventory and returns, and reduced losses
● Managed human resources and associated functions including interviewing, hiring, onboarding processes, and training
● Led team meetings highlighting current metrics and issues; discussed expectations and available opportunities to improve store and individual performance Staff Pharmacist Sep 2008 – Dec 2012
Walmart Pharmacy, Shreveport, LA
● Reviewed and evaluated prescriptions for appropriateness; assessed allergies, duplication of therapy, and drug interactions
● Communicated with health care professionals, third-party payers, and health management organizations concerning billing, reimbursement issues, and prior authorization requests
● Ensured compliance with state and federal laws by performing audits, maintaining records, and managing pharmacy inventory
● Recognized as the most accurate pharmacist as it pertained to prescription dispensation Staff Pharmacist Jun 2005 – Sep 2008
CVS Pharmacy, Shreveport, LA
● Processed and dispensed prescriptions with accuracy and efficiency
● Trained newly hired staff members on pharmacy policies, procedures, and operations
● Provided counseling to customers on prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, and medical devices including potential adverse effects, drug interactions, and lifestyle modifications/diets EDUCATION
Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Louisiana - Monroe, Monroe, LA: 2005 McClinton 3
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