SUMIT SETHI

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**** ***** *** ** ***** Chicago, IL 60064

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

● Patient-care oriented pharmacist licensed in Illinois and Missouri, with Doctor of Pharmacy degree and 6+ years of experience, hoping to positively impact the community and grow as a leader in the field in a management and/or corporate setting.

● Strong background in clinical pharmacology and medication therapy management gained in a variety of settings and experiential training.

● Excellent communication skills helping foster positive connections with patients, healthcare- and insurance-providers, as well as colleagues.

● Detail- & accuracy-oriented with ability to coordinate and prioritize workload and multi-task efficiently. WORK EXPERIENCE

CVS Pharmacy inside Schnucks #18049

Full-time Registered Staff Pharmacist — July 2018* - Present

● Reviewed prescriptions to assure accuracy, to ascertain the needed ingredients, and to evaluate their suitability.

● Provided information and advice regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and proper medication storage.

● Compounded and dispensed medications ordered by prescribers, by calculating, weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients, or oversaw these activities.

● Planned, implemented, and maintained procedures for mixing, packaging, or labeling pharmaceuticals, according to policy and legal requirements, to ensure quality, security, and proper disposal.

● Advised customers on the selection of medication brands, medical equipment, or healthcare supplies.

● Provided specialized services to help patients manage conditions such as diabetes, asthma/COPD, smoking cessation, lipids management, and/or high blood pressure.

● Collaborated with other health care professionals to plan, monitor, review, or evaluate the quality or effectiveness of drugs or drug regimens, providing advice on drug applications or characteristics.

● Analyzed prescribing trends to monitor patient compliance and to prevent excessive usage or harmful interactions.

● Ordered and purchased pharmaceutical and medical supplies, drugs; maintained stock, storing and proper handling

● Offered health prevention activities, including immunizing patient populations with necessary vaccinations, and device training

● Referred patients to other health professionals or agencies when appropriate.

● Kept abreast of new developments within the pharmaceutical industry.

● Managed weekly scheduling, as well as maintaining their up to date training, licensure, and credentialing of pharmacy colleagues.

● Ensured the physical pharmacy maintained up to date and in compliance with all Board of Pharmacy, as well as corporate, requirements.

*Previously held current title and location under SuperValu Pharmacies (SNS #4548) from July through September 2018, then, following company buyout, under Schnucks Markets (Schnucks #206) from October 2018 through CVS acquisition in May 2020 (til Present). SHOP 'N SAVE - SuperValu Pharmacies, Greater Saint Louis Area, Missouri Pharmacy Student/Graduate Intern (Part Time), Mar 2013 - July 2018

● Received & inputted prescription or refill requests and verified completion and accuracy

● Established & maintained patient profiles, including lists of medications taken by each patient

● Communicated directly with prescribers' offices to meet the needs of patients.

● Received and maintained proper storage and security conditions for drugs and supplies, verified quantities against invoices, checked for outdated medications in current inventory, and informed supervisors of stock needs and shortages.

● Prepared & processed medical insurance claims & records and communicated with insurance providers to solve billing claim issues. EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALING

IDFPR Registered Pharmacist, License Number: 051302065 MO Registered Pharmacist with MTS Certification, License Number: 201802677 Saint Louis College of Pharmacy, Doctor of Pharmacy, May 2018 ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Problem-Solving Decision-Making Patient Consultation Pharmacy Operations Drug Utilization Review Inventory Management Strong Work Ethic Staff Scheduling

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