Medical Pharmacy
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THI DIEM MY (PRISCILLA) BUI
RPH
Be the change you want to see in the world
SKILLS
Multilingual: Vietnamese, Chinese (Mandarin), English
Computer competency: Certified in Microsoft operating systems and Windows based applications, including but not limited to, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel
EHR experience: CERNER, EPiC, E-scripts, NextGen, RX30, APeX
Knowledge of clinical automated systems: Pyxis, Swisslog, MTS 350-400-500, AutoBond, ExactaMix Compounder
PROFESSIONAL LICENSURES & CERTIFICATES
02/19 – 09/20
Registered Pharmacist RPH #80260
03/19 – 03/21
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
04/18
Diabetes Care Certification
05/17 – 05/20
Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Certification
08/19/16
Immunization Delivery Certification
PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCES
12/2019 – Present
United Health OptumRx
4610 Northgate Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95834
• Reviews medication orders and evaluates appropriateness and completeness of orders with consideration given to the special needs and behaviors of the specific age group served.
• Verifies all prescriptions not directly received from the prescriber or physician’s agent.
• Provide oversight of the safety, appropriateness, and effectiveness of the pharmaceutical care provided to patients as it relates to infusion and specialty products dispensed.
• Assesses the patient at the initiation of drug therapy, develops a patient care plan and drug monitoring regimen and monitors the patient according to the care plan throughout the course of therapy.
• Communicates with the patient, physician, nursing staff, other pharmacists, and other members of the health care team regarding patient status, response to therapy, and clinical objectives to ensure clinical outcomes are met.
• When required, compounds intravenous and specialty pharmaceuticals in an aseptic fashion according to established State Board of Pharmacy, Federal, USP 797 sterile guidelines, and company policy. Knowledgeable of the proper use and handling of both sterile and hazardous medications. Compounds and handles sterile and hazardous medications in accordance with established guidelines and regulations.
• Ensures compliance with all FDA, DEA, State Board of Pharmacy, OSHA and other regulatory standards. Follows all department policies and procedures.
• Provides direct oversight of pharmacy technician and pharmacy support staff.
10/2019 – Present
California Department of Correctional and Rehabilitation
8364 Rovana Cr.
Sacramento, CA 95828
oReview and verify prescription/medication order(s) from the Pharmacist-in-Charge, CEO/CME, or other authorized CDCR prescribers for completeness, correctness, authenticity and legality
oAssess prescription/medication order(s) against patient's/youth's medical profile for improper drug selection, under-dosage, dosage, over-dosage, drug interactions, dosage form and delivery system
oAssess prescription against CDCR Formulary for compliance, and refer non-formulary requests as required for approval when necessary
oManage or directly prepare, manufacture, compound and dispense drugs and pharmaceutical preparations;
oManage or directly perform computer order entry and type prescription labels;
oManage or directly fill prescription/medication orders and prepare or check l.V. Admixtures as required;
oProvide consultations to CDCR medical staff and the Medical Authorization Review Committee and provide discharge consultations as required;
oSupervise and directly maintain records of drugs, poisons, and narcotics as required by Federal and State Laws
oSupervise and directly maintain records of drugs, poisons, and chemicals received, on hand and dispensed;
oImplement and/or maintain medication delivery systems in accordance with directives from the CDCR System wide P&T Committee
oAs required by the Pharmacist-in-Charge, assist in the preparation of estimates for the requisition of drugs required
oMonitor and instruct Pharmacy Technicians in standard and routine phases of the work, as appropriate
03/2019 – 11/2019
UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay
1500 Owens Street
San Francisco, CA 91154
oPrepares medications by reviewing and interpreting physician orders; detecting therapeutic incompatibilities.
oDispenses medications and lV admixtures by compounding, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals.
oControls medications by monitoring drug therapies; advising interventions.
oCompletes pharmacy operational requirements by organizing and directing technicians' workflow; verifying their preparation and labeling of pharmaceuticals; verifying order entries, charges, and inspections.
oProvides pharmacological information by answering questions and requests of health care professionals; counseling patients on drug therapies.
oProvide support to operational departments on the implementation of various PBM programs and daily functioning in support of member/patient quality of care.
oDevelops hospital staff's pharmacological knowledge by participating in clinical programs; training pharmacy staff, students, interns, externs, residents, and health care professionals.
oComplies with state and federal drug laws as regulated by the state board of pharmacy, the drug enforcement administration, and FDA by monitoring nursing unit inspections; maintaining records for controlled substances; removing outdated and damaged drugs from the pharmacy inventory; supervising the work results of support personnel; maintaining current registration; studying existing and new legislation; anticipating legislation; advising management on needed actions.
oMaintains pharmacological knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
oSupports the deployment and on-going management of multiple technology systems/programs (automated dispensing cabinets, IV workflow software solution, etc.)
oAssists hospitals with tracking narcotic medication utilization through use of diversion detection programs. Audits controlled substances discrepancy reports and works with facilities to facilitate reconciliation of unresolved discrepancies.
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCES
03/2018 –05/2018
Appalachian Regional Hospital
306 Stanford Road
Beckley, WV 25801
oGiven a diagnosis, synthesize a treatment plan, which may include drug therapy and lifestyle modifications, and transition within the continuum of care settings.
oIdentifies, resolves, and prevents potential and actual medication-related problems including untreated indications, improper drug selection, subtherapeutic dosage, overdose, failure to receive medication, adverse drug reactions, drug interactions, and medication without indication.
oUnder protocol, initiates, adjusts, monitors, and recommends changes in drug therapy based on information obtained through patient interviews, objective monitoring parameters, review of drug profiles and the patient medical record.
oAssure ongoing performance improvement of the pharmaceutical care services provided.
oProvide consultations to medical staff and provide discharge consultations as required.
oMaintain appropriate record keeping and levels of medication and supply inventory
oProvides education to providers and staff via presentations, newsletters, formal utilization reviews, and one-on-one interactions.
oDevelops and implements prescribing protocols in collaboration with members of the health care team.
08/2014 – 03/2018
University of Charleston School of Pharmacy, Research
2300 MacCorkle Avenue
Charleston WV 25304
oReviews research protocols and advises principal investigators if necessary.
oDevelops procedures on the dispensing and record maintenance of study drugs.
oEducates research members on research procedures and pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and toxicities of study medications.
oProvide drug information and advice on therapeutic alternative and possible adverse reactions, contacting supervisor as needed.
oSupervises and coordinates activities of other members
oPerforms other necessary duties to ensure efficient functioning as needed
oProviding advanced clinical pharma-subject matter expertise in support of the implementation and maintenance of the research program.
oProviding review and interpretation and support of the development of the protocols for research progress in accordance with established professional standards.
oWorking collaboratively with the supervisor to develop and maintain effective systems to document data collecting process
oMonitoring research procedures and guidelines for assigned duties. Reviewing and updating guidelines for governing area of responsibility.
12/2018 – 02/2018
Charleston Internal Medicine
3701 MacCorkle Avenue
Charleston, WV 25304
oPerforms pharmaceutical assessment and reassessment of patient medication regimen including reconciliation and adherence to patients in the ambulatory setting for a variety of chronic conditions, including but not limited to, diabetes, hypertension, anticoagulants, dyslipidemia, CKD, bladder incontinence, immunization, etc.
oActs as a consultative resource to physicians and other members of the health care team to assess patient’s medications for interactions, duplications, contraindications, potential formulary coverage issues, and cost-effective alternatives, and makes recommendations to the prescribing provider.
oDevelops appropriate care plans that are tailored to the patient’s needs. Upon request, executes these care plans through comprehensive patient monitoring and documents changes in the patient’s therapy or condition in the medical record.
oAnalyzes lab results and other clinical data and provides appropriate clinical monitoring. Orders appropriate laboratory tests necessary for monitoring outcomes of medication therapy according to established protocols or in consultation with the primary care physician.
oCommunicates relevant issues to physicians and care team members.
oAssists in the teaching of health care providers, patients and their family members/caregivers about the patient’s medications, directions for use, and other information as deemed necessary. Identifies barriers to patient compliance and assists patient in overcoming barriers.
oDeliver complete and accurate diabetes education sessions.
oPerform INR tests in-office and adjust patients’ warfarin dosing.
oFollow up with patients discharged from hospital and deliver one-on-one MTM reviews.
oCreate insurance projects reflecting insurance policy changes for PEIA, Medicare, etc.
oConducts both formal and informal training for pharmacy students and other health care staff on drug utilization, dosage, incompatibilities, preferred dosage forms, evidence-based medication therapy and toxicity, etc.
07/2017 – 12/2017
CAMC Memorial Hospital
Oncology
Cardiology
Acute Care
3200 MacCorkle Ave SE
Charleston, WV 25304
oAssists provider and healthcare team in creating and managing the drug regimens of patients with chronic disease states (e.g. diabetes, asthma, COPD, CHF, HIV, Hepatitis C, substance use disorder, oncology,, heart failure, takotsubo, arthritis, osteoporosis, black lung disease, etc.) as well acute conditions (infections, AKI, drug overdose, etc..)
oConsult with the patient’s providers to develop and implement a medication plan that can meet the overall goals of patient care established by the health care team.
oProvides direct patient care and applies specialized knowledge of the scientific and clinical use of medications, including medication action, dosing, adverse effects, and drug interactions, in performing their patient care activities in collaboration with other members of the health care team.
oConsult with healthcare team on dosages, medication substances etc. and advise on the correct administration of drugs
oAssess the results of pharmaceutical treatments
oGather, maintain and analyze all laboratory data and record all required patient information and make recommendations to change dosage if required.
oProvide clinical pharmacy input during the preparation of interdisciplinary care plans for patients and deliver discharge counseling as needed.
oPerform medicine reconciliation assessments as requested by provider or healthcare team to optimize the patient’s drug regimen
oSupport the health care team’s efforts to educate the patient on other important steps to improve or maintain health, such as exercise, diet, and preventive steps like immunization.
oMaintain record of all medications for patients in the EMR and ensure absence of all discrepancies and analyze all side effects and drug interactions.
oAttend Pharmacy and Therapeutic Committee meetings as appropriate.
oDevelop and maintain medication storage and dispensing policies and procedures as appropriate
oProvide educational session to the medical team per attending physician’s request through drug monograph, patient-specific presentation, etc.
oProvide physician’s consult on treatments of pain, depressions, anxiety, anorexia, and others for patients at the end of life
oAssists in the teaching of health care providers, patients and their family members/caregivers about the patient’s medications, directions for use, and other information as deemed necessary. Identifies barriers to patient compliance and assists patient in overcoming barriers.
09/2017 – 10/2017
Good Family Pharmacy
242 South Pinch Road
Elkview, WV 25071
oParticipate in administering immunizations to all patients that are eligible per standing immunization protocol.
oEngages customers and patients by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services. Resolves customer issues in a timely manner and answers questions to ensure a positive customer experience.
oDevelops strong relationships with most valuable customers by anticipating customer needs and proactively offering services. Leads efforts to enhance customer experience by increasing focus on healthcare services (e.g. patient consultation, medication management, drug therapy reviews, and perform retail, clinical, or wellness services such as immunizations, flu shots, and diabetes awareness)
oCounsels patients and answers their questions regarding usage of medicine, side effects, interactions, contraindications, patient information privacy, generics, less expensive medicines, over-the-counter products, and refers to medical provider as needed to ensure medication is taken correctly, health needs addressed, and satisfaction with service.
oPerforms pharmacist tasks including compounding, drug therapy reviews, verification, and medication management. Reviews, interprets and accurately dispenses prescribed medications when necessitated by workload.
oEnsures the pharmacy operates in accordance to regulations, company policies and standards.
oCollaborates with Store Manager to define and develop new strategic business opportunities.
oDirectly maintain records of drugs, poisons, and narcotics as required by Federal and State Laws.
oProactively identifies performance improvement opportunities through data analysis and discussion with subject matter experts to achieve pharmaceutical-related total cost of care and quality results.
oSupport drug prior authorization program by providing clinical expertise to ensure regulatory compliance on prior authorization requests
oIdentifies possible solutions to a variety of technical problems and takes actions to resolve
04/2017– 06/2017
Rite Aid Pharmacy #452
8 Elk Plaza
Elkview, WV 25071
oProvides customers with a remarkable shopping experience by greeting and thanking customers in a prompt, courteous and friendly manner, answering questions, assisting with locating products, and ringing up purchases as needed.
oAccurately and efficiently prepares compounds and dispenses prescriptions for customers according to legal requirements (includes product selection, counting and measuring drugs, capping and uncapping vials and bottles and labeling of prescriptions).
oAdvises customers regarding instructions for medications prescribed by physicians and recommend use of OTC medications.
oManages drug inventories and maintains appropriate regulatory records.
oAdvocate for immunizations and blood pressure monitoring
oParticipates and assists in community events as requested by Store Manager
08/2016 – 12/2016
Lincoln Primary Care
1563 Sand Plant Road
South Charleston, WV 25309
oWork up patients daily, participate in one-on-one visit with patients and make therapeutic adjustments after MTM reviews if applicable
oIdentifies, resolves, and prevents potential and actual medication-related problems including untreated indications, improper drug selection, subtherapeutic dosage, overdose, failure to receive medication, adverse drug reactions, drug interactions, and medication without indication.
oUnder protocol, initiates, adjusts, monitors, and recommends changes in drug therapy based on information obtained through patient interviews, objective monitoring parameters, review of drug profiles and the patient medical record.
oWrite monographs for new drugs and indications.
o Review health care survey data for Medicare Part D qualified participants and/or perform phone consultations with Med-D enrollees; aid in documentation of calls; designate enrollees for repeat interaction.
oAssess prescription/medication order(s) against patient's/youth's medical profile for improper drug selection, under-dosage, dosage, over-dosage, drug interactions, dosage form and delivery system
oAnalyzes lab results and other clinical data and provides appropriate clinical monitoring. Orders appropriate laboratory tests necessary for monitoring outcomes of medication therapy according to established protocols or in consultation with the primary care physician.
oContact physicians and pharmacies directly regarding pharmacologic standards of care and best practices and collaborate with physicians on identified medication related issues to improve patient therapy
oServe as a clinical resource for ad-hoc medication inquiries from providers, pharmacies, and clinical staffs via drug monographs and patient cases presentations
oProvides patient monitoring for the purpose of evaluating and optimizing patient outcomes, drug utilization and patient compliance, detecting and/or minimizing ADR's, eliminating unnecessary drug use and duplication.
oProvides patient education related to the individual's disease state, including predictable actions, side effects, reasons for proper compliance, and any special instruction.
oAssure ongoing performance improvement of the pharmaceutical care services provided.
05/2016 –
07/2016
Grant Memorial Hospital
117 Hospital Drive
Petersburg, WV 26847
oManage or directly prepare, manufacture, compound and dispense drugs and pharmaceutical preparations.
oManage or directly fill prescription/medication orders and prepare or check l.V. Admixtures as required.
oRun rounds with attending physicians and participate in face-to-face visit with admitted patients
oPerform medication reconciliation
oMonitor medication supplies for carts and dispensing robots
oParticipate in the quarterly Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) meetings, which includes presenting clinical drug information, analyzing drug utilization, and serving as a member of the P&T Committee. Also, responsible for supporting / providing clinical expertise related to formulary decisions made by the P&T committee.
oDevelop and maintain medication storage and dispensing policies and procedures as appropriate
01/2016 – 05/2016
Drug Emporium Pharmacy
1603 Kanawha Blvd W
Charleston, WV 25387
oManage or directly perform computer order entry and type prescription labels.
oAccurately fills medication orders/prescriptions and deliver patient counseling
oUtilize EHR to perform medication reconciliations
oAccurately and efficiently prepares compounds and dispenses prescriptions for customers according to legal requirements (includes product selection, counting and measuring drugs, capping and uncapping vials and bottles and labeling of prescriptions).
oAdvises customers regarding instructions for medications prescribed by physicians and recommend use of OTC medications.
oManages drug inventories and maintains appropriate regulatory records.
TECHNOLOGY PRACTICE EXPERIENCES
09/2014 –
02/2018
Foobl, LLC
Magneto and PHP Development
1600 Sacramento Inn Way St. 133
Sacramento, CA 95815
oWeb development
Help clients select the right framework or software, build the plan into a fully functioning website.
Handle maintenance on client’s websites to keep it running smoothly.
Give suggestion on improvement to increase client’s website’s visibility and usability to get more traffic.
oWebsite auditing
Perform a full or partial audit of clients’ website and provide a report of current ADA/PCI compliances along with recommended steps to fix any compliance issues found.
oServer management
Ensure client’s serve is running for optimal speed to get client’s website to visitors.
Optimize current software configurations, update software to current version and help install additional features to improve website speed like Varnish.
Migrate data to the cloud and get clients an optimized, auto-scaling setup on AWS
oProject planner
Carry out work schedule and arrange specific tasks to each and all team members.
Monitor work quality of each individual and provide assistance as needed to meet the team goal on time per schedule.
Communicate with clients and ensure the work output matches the client’s expectation and satisfaction
EDUCATION
08/2014 – 05/2018
University of Charleston, School of Pharmacy
Charleston, WV 25304
09/2009 – 05/2014
Cosumnes River College
Sacramento, CA 95824
06/2011 – 08/2013
Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CA 95828
REFERENCES
Dr. Ashley Bryants
United Health OptumRx
4610 Northgate Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95834
Dr. Sandy Wang
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
8364 Rovana Cr., Sacramento, CA 95828
adksbw@r.postjobfree.com
Dr. Belinda Schumacher
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
8364 Rovana Cr., Sacramento, CA 95828
adksbw@r.postjobfree.com
Dr. Thierno Guiro
UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay
1500 Owens Street, San Francisco CA 91154
adksbw@r.postjobfree.com
Dr. Dhanna Ayento
UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay
1500 Owens Street, San Francisco CA 91154
adksbw@r.postjobfree.com
Dr. Jennifer Dettra
Charleston Internal Medicine, Ambulatory Care
3701 MacCorkle Avenue, Charleston, WV 25304
adksbw@r.postjobfree.com
Dr. Alice Gahbauer
Lincoln Primary Care
1563 Sand Plant Road, South Charleston, WV 25309
304-357-4372s
adksbw@r.postjobfree.com
Marshall G. Thornton
Foobl, LLC
1600 Sacramento Inn Way St. 133
Sacramento, CA 9581
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