Pharmacist

Alissa Pantorno, Pharm. D.

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Babylon, NY 11702

631-***-****

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Employment History

Walgreen’s Pharmacy (Formerly Rite Aid), Shirley, NY

Staff Pharmacist February 2017 - Present

Floater Pharmacist February 2017 - August 2017

Performs drug utilization review to identify potential prescription-related problems such as drug/drug interactions, duplication of drugs, known allergies, under or over dosing, or inappropriate therapy

Uses the Electronic Quality Improvement Platform for Plans & Pharmacies (EQuIPP) to identify patient outreach opportunities to improve proportion of days covered (PDC) and statin use in persons with diabetes (SUPD) percentages

Provides Medication Therapy Management (MTM) services using Mirixa and Outcomes MTM platforms

Collaborates with physicians to discuss potential incompatibility issues with patient prescriptions or address gaps in care

Assures the accuracy of prescriptions filled by pharmacy technicians

Prepares and administers vaccinations to eligible patients

Assumes management responsibility over the entire pharmacy in the absence of the pharmacy manager

Maintained role of pharmacist while providing in service training to staff during the transition from Rite Aid to Walgreen’s Pharmacy

Pharmacy Intern January 2014 - February 2017

Addressed the needs of patients and customers in a friendly and timely manner

Received and interpreted prescriptions from prescribers

Rectified insurance prior approvals & appropriate medication substitution

Assisted patients in selection of appropriate over-the-counter medications

Counseled patients on the proper use of their medications and devices

RXVIP Concierge, Bellmore, NY November 2016 - August 2017

Concierge Pharmacy Intern

Enrolled Medicare patients in chronic care management and coordinate their care on a monthly basis

Provided RXVIP Cares wellness prescription checkups out of physician’s offices

Assisted patients in finding cost savings solutions on their prescriptions

Assisted patients in finding optimal Medicare part D plans

Proactively initiated prior authorization processes using CoverMyMeds platform

Aureus A Meijer Specialty Pharmacy, Melville, NY April 2016 - December 2016

Medication Therapy Management Call Center Specialist

Provided telephonic medication therapy management services to eligible patients covered by Medicaid and Medicare Part D through Mirixa platform

Evaluated patients’ complete medication lists, addressing drug interactions, therapeutic duplications, omissions in care, and use of high risk medications

Assessed patients' proper use of medications and provided patient counseling to improve medication adherence

Provided patient education on lifestyle modifications and monitoring of chronic disease states

Prepared Medication Action Plans (MAP) to be mailed out to patients

Consulted with healthcare providers to facilitate appropriate therapeutic interventions following clinical guidelines

Licenses & Certifications

New York State Board of Pharmacy February 2017 - Present

License # 062694

Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED April 2020 – Present

APhA Delivring Medication Therapy Management Services June 2016

APhA Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery April 2016

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy September 2009 – May 2016

St. John’s University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Queens, NY

Honors & Awards

AphA-ASP Local Patient Counseling Competition 2013, 2014, 2015

Top 10 finalist

Target Business Case Study Competition April 2015

First place scholarship recipient

Academic Achievement Award September 2009 - May 2014

Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences

Ambulatory Care July 2015

Emblem Health Pharmacy, North Babylon, NY

Preceptor: Samuel Joseph, B.S. Pharm.

General Inpatient Care August 2015

Northwell Southside Hospital, Bayshore, New York

Preceptor: James Parrot, B.S. Pharm M.S.

Focused Inpatient Care – Psychiatric Pharmacy Practice September 2015

Northwell Zucker Hillside Hospital, Glen Oaks, New York

Preceptor: Michelle Su, Pharm.D.

Advanced Community Pharmacy Practice October 2015

King Kullen Pharmacy, Levittown, New York

Preceptor: Maria Marzella Mantione, Pharm.D.

Elective in Long Term Care-Geriatrics/Psychiatric Pharmacy Practice November 2015

Broadlawn Manor Nursing Care Center/South Oaks Hospital, Amityville, New York Preceptor: Catherine Brennan, B.S. Pharm., Pharm.D.

Elective in Medication Therapy Management January 2016

Island Care Pharmacy, Melville, New York

Preceptor: Al Dos Santos, B.S. Pharm

Elective in Emergency Medicine February 2016

Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, New York

Preceptor: Christine Ciaramella, Pharm.D.

Elective in Home Health Care/ IV Infusion March 2016

Americare Pharmaceutical Services, Garden City South, New York

Preceptor: Alfred Corrado, B.S. Pharm

Elective in Long Term Care/ IV Infusion April 2016

Avanti Health Care, Garden City South, New York

Preceptor: Joseph Stanilewicz, B.S. Pharm

References

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