David T. Tsung
PharmD, BCACP, FASCP
***** ******* *** . ***** *-142 . Redmond . WA 98052
adjef7@r.postjobfree.com
Professional Experiences
Feb 2018 – Present Valor Healthcare Bellevue, WA
VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC)
Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist (Lead)
Clinical
Participate in a community-based Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) with primary care providers, nurses, dietitians, mental health professionals and clinical social workers to assist our nation’s veterans
Evaluate the appropriateness of therapy and make adjustments and recommendations
Offer medication consults, alternative pharmacotherapy options, and laboratory monitoring recommendations to providers
Conduct primary and secondary non-formulary drug request review according to VA guidelines and internal drug utilization studies
Established and operate pharmacist-driven anticoagulation services
Provide medication management, disease state management, and patient education. Topics include diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, healthy living and other chronic conditions
Provide drug information consult to providers, staff, and patients
Participate as a co-presenter in diabetes and weight loss education series with registered dietitians
Management
Provide guidance and tools to primary care providers to achieve clinical metrics established by VA; Bellevue CBOC is one of the top performing clinics on the West Coast
Mentor and coach new clinical pharmacists and other clinical staff
Fulfill regulatory compliance requirements of the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Joint Commission (JC), Environment of Care (EOC) oversight, lab compliance, and other related items
Conduct monthly medication storage inspection
Jan 2017 – Present One Village Surrogacy Redmond, WA
Program Director
Cultivate professional relationships to assemble a collaborative service network between fertility clinics, pharmacies, health insurance providers, escrow companies, and law firms
Serve as a consultant to facilitate intended parents to select suitable fertility clinics, ovum donors, gestational carriers, legal representations, and insurance products
Help international intended parents to understand the legal and health care systems in the U.S.
Develop and execute the company’s gestational carrier program and compensation packages
Established gestational carrier recruitment criteria based on American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) clinical guidelines
Identify intended parents and gestational carriers’ wishes to negotiate mutually beneficial agreements between all parties
Develop and implement company’s international strategy in Taiwan, China, and Israel
May 2010 – Sep 2017 Providence Regional Medical Center Everett Everett, WA
Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist
Management
Established medication refill services at multiple primary care clinics and a cardiology clinic
oCreated and maintained collaborative practice agreements in accordance with state regulations and organization policies
oCreated and maintained clinical training guide for pharmacists, residents, and students
Assisted management team to develop and extend clinical pharmacy services
oMedication reconciliation services in emergency department
Served as a voting member on Pharmacy Formulary Workgroup on the system level
Participated in new employee and resident selection process
Served as a team leader, providing coaching and guidance to new team members
Participated in primary care re-design projects by incorporating patient-centered medical home (PCMH) and lean concepts to create high performing teams
Clinical
Ordered or recommended laboratory tests and performed basic physical exams to provide direct patient care
Educated patients and caregivers on treatment plans and disease states
Evaluated electronic medical records (EPIC) to process medication refill requests
Provided clinical support to providers – drug information and therapeutic detailing
Provided pharmacoeconomic analysis and literature review to make appropriate drug interchanges
Education
Delivered lectures to pharmacy students at University of Washington School of Pharmacy
Participated as the lead clinical preceptor for pharmacy students from various schools of pharmacy, including University of Washington, University of Maryland Baltimore, University of Colorado, and more
Collaborated with pharmacy team to establish a new PGY1 pharmacy practice residency program; served as a preceptor for pharmacy residents and students
Jan 2010 – May 2010 Group Health Cooperative Everett, WA
Pharmacist
Reviewed electronic medical records (EPIC) and made appropriate therapeutic adjustments
Consultation for providers on pharmacotherapy issues and made appropriate therapy recommendations
Provided consumer education and pharmacist prescribing authorities
Performed distribution activities in an outpatient setting
Supervised pharmacy interns and technicians
Jul 2005 – Nov 2009 Highline Medical Center Burien, WA
Clinical Staff Pharmacist (acute care) / Director of Anticoagulation Clinic (ambulatory care)
Management
Managed ambulatory anticoagulation services
oMaintained collaborative practice agreement with providers in accordance with Washington State regulations
oPerformed required quality assurance activities
Clinical
Assisted oncology department to provide adjunct therapies and monitored oncology regimens
Participated in P&T Committee by reviewing formulary and conducting medication utilization evaluations
Provided drug information to medical providers, nursing staff, and patients
Monitored and adjusted drug therapies for patients in all service areas
Education
Served as a preceptor for pharmacy residents, interns, and students
Jul 2004 – Jun 2005 Highline Community Hospital Burien, WA
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident
Provided patient care in all areas within the organization
Delivered healthcare related presentations to medical providers, nursing staff, and residents in the community
Provide drug information to staff and patients
Delivered formal classroom lectures to pharmacy students at University of Washington
Served as a preceptor for pharmacy interns and students
Participated in P&T Committee and Medication Safety Committee
Participated in Highline Hospice and Palliative Care Team; Studied the impact of pharmacy services in this population and delivered the results at ASHP midyear meeting and Western State Conference
May 2001 – Jun 2004 Kaiser Permanente Woodland Hills, CA
Intern Pharmacist
Prepared and dispensed prescriptions in an outpatient setting
Compounded individualized medications as written by prescribers
Educated patients on medications and health related topics
Education & Training
Jul 2004 – Jun 2005 Highline Community Hospital Burien, WA
PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
Aug 2000 – May 2004 University of Maryland Baltimore Baltimore, MD
Doctor of Pharmacy
Sep 1995 – Dec 1997 University of California San Diego La Jolla, CA
Bachelor of Science
Major: Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Minor: African American Music Literature
Jan 1993 – Jun 1996 College of the Canyons Valencia, CA
Associate of Science
Math Science
Publications & Presentations
May 9, 2017 American Society of Health- Online
System Pharmacists
Opioid Stewardship: What, Why, and How
Moderator and Presenter Method: Webinar, PowerPoint
Audience: registered pharmacists and health system leaders
Jan 15, 2016 American College of Clinical Pharmacy Lenexa, KS
Ambulatory Care Self-Assessment Program ACSAP Endocrinologic & Rheumatologic Care
Specialty Pharmacy in Rheumatology
Reviewer Method: Electronic book
ISBN-13: 978-*-******-**-B
Audience: board certified clinical pharmacists and registered pharmacists
Dec 13, 2012 Providence Medical Group Everett, WA
Vaginal Atrophy – part of a medical continuing education program
Presenter Method: PowerPoint
Audience: primary care providers, pharmacists, and nurses
Sep 27, 2007 Highline Medical Center Burien, WA
Improving Outcomes with Effective Pain Management
Presenter Method: PowerPoint and case study
Audience: nurses
Jul/Aug 2007 Highline Medical Center Burien, WA
Pharmacy Residency Education and Training
Author Method: Newsletter article
Audience: physicians, pharmacists, and general public
May 15, 2005 Western State Conference Pacific Grove, CA
Economic Impact of Medication Utilization Review in Nursing Home Hospice Population
Presenter Method: PowerPoint
Audience: pharmacists and pharmacy residents
Mar 5, 2005 Highline Community Hospital Burien, WA
Let’s Talk Drugs: A Few Things that You Need to Know About Your Heart Medications
Presenter Method: PowerPoint
Audience: general population
Jan/Feb 2005 Highline Community Hospital Burien, WA
A Breakthrough in the Fight Against Cancer
Author Method: Newsletter article
Audience: physician, pharmacists, and general population
Dec 8, 2004 American Society of Health- Orlando, FL
System Pharmacists
Economic Impact of Medication Utilization Review in Nursing Home Hospice Population
Presenter Method: Poster presentation
Audience: pharmacists
Academic Affiliations
Mar 2006 – Present University of Maryland Baltimore School of Pharmacy
Clinical Assistant Professor Baltimore, MD
Jul 2004 – Present University of Washington School of Pharmacy
Clinical Associate Professor Seattle, WA
Jun 2016 – Present Washington State University School of Pharmacy
Clinical Assistant Professor Spokane, WA
Professional Organization Affiliations
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists 2000 – Present
Ambulatory Care Practice Pain and Palliative Care Section Advisory
Group member (2016 – 2018)
Ambulatory Care Practice Advancement Section Advisory Group
member (2015 – 2016)
Continue Education Programs Field Tester
Washington State Pharmacy Association 2004 – Present
American Society of Consultant Pharmacists 2011 – Present
American College of Clinical Pharmacy 2011 – Present
Certifications & Licenses
Board of Pharmacy Specialties
Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist 2015 – Present
American Pharmacists Association
Medication Therapy Management Certification 2009
Pharmacy-Based Immunization Certification 2009
State of California
Registered Pharmacist 2005 – Present
State of Maryland
Registered Pharmacist 2004 – Present
State of Washington
Registered Pharmacist 2004 – Present
Registered Preceptor Pharmacist 2006 – 2020
Linguistic Skills
Fluent in Mandarin Chinese and American English