Pharmacist Pharmacy
Resume:
SNEHA MERLINE JOHN
Summit, NJ ***** 215-***-**** **********@*****.***
PHARMACIST
Achieve Highest Level Outcomes through Comprehensive Pharmaceutical Care Highly self-motivated, skilled professional offering current knowledge of pharmaceutical practices gained from experience in both clinical and retail settings. New Jersey state licensed pharmacist with 10+ years of experience. Proficient in conducting drug regimen reviews and therapeutic interventions. Expert at applying interpersonal skills to gauge patient needs and communicating medical information in a clear and concise manner.
Known for streamlining workflow to promote efficiency. Dedicated to providing quality patient care in a timely and effective manner. Recognized as a high performing employee, I am very focussed on exceeding my objectives working with and through people in culturally diverse organizations.
Medication Therapy Management Certified Immunization Provider CPR Certified Medical Communications Prior Authorization IV experience Formulary Management Leadership & Team Motivation Mentorship, Development & Training Problem Solving Customer and Quality Focus Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint),Connexus, Meditech, Enterprise Pharmacy System, & Xeris Pharmacy Software
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
WEIS MARKETS, Flanders, NJ 2020
Staff Pharmacist
● Oversee daily retail pharmacy operations.
● Provide Medication Therapy Management (MTM) services to patients enrolled in Mirixa and Outcomes.
● Perform complete medication review in person or over the phone.
● In charge of filling prescriptions and meticulously maintaining patient documentation to ensure all paperwork is handled in accordance with corporate and government regulations.
● Enter and analyze orders to ensure that patients are receiving correct prescriptions at the proper dosage.
● Communicate regularly with physician’s offices regarding patient medications and possible interactions or side effects.
● Dispense and compound prescriptions, and maintain accurate patient records, dosing information and directions for use.
● Administer influenza, pneumonia, tetanus, shingles, and other boosters to qualified children and adults.
● Provide consultations and recommendations for OTCs/Rx drugs, supplements, and medical supplies such as glucose meters.
● Oversee and supervise pharmacy technicians, and provided coaching and counselling to the team members for their professional development.
COMPASSIONATE CARE HOSPICE (acquired by Amedisys), Parsippany, NJ 2014 - 2019 Pharmacist in Charge-Clinical Pharmacist
● Oversaw pharmaceutical services in 34 states; reporting to the CEO.
● Responsible for transitioning the company’s pharmacy model from a per diem to a fee for service model, resulting in a 50% decrease in pharmacy costs and ancillary charges.
● Developed workflow procedures to maximize productivity and reduce errors.
● Reviewed and analyzed reports on utilization management, performed compliance audits and financial reviews of pharmacy services
/ medication usage, offering best practice suggestions to the team.
● Reviewed and approved or denied coverage based on medical necessary criteria, and coordinated/assisted medical directors as needed.
● Performed inpatient unit audits, ensuring safe storage and administration of medications.
● Served as palliative care clinician providing evidence-based, cost effective pain and symptom management therapies.
● Consulted with physicians and nurses regarding opioid conversions and end of life symptom management.
● Verified appropriateness of medication orders, monitored and documented ongoing drug therapies.
● Assisted nurses with prioritization of primary and related hospice diagnosis, based on each patient clinical criteria.
● Managed and updated formulary list.
● Provided cost effective alternatives for out of formulary medications, resulting in decreased medical cost and effective control of budget.
● Maintained current knowledge of latest research and trends in hospice care and pain / symptom management, providing up to date information to health professionals, patients, and caregivers. EXCELLERX, Philadelphia, PA 2013
Clinical Pharmacist
● Verified medication orders and performed drug utilization review, providing nurses and physicians with clinical consultations for appropriate medication use.
● Practiced as a palliative care clinician providing appropriate pain and symptom management therapies based on patient specific information and cost-effective medication care plans.
● Focused on medication misadventure prevention by providing education to nurses and caregivers, optimizing therapy and enhancing patient quality of life.
● Assessed appropriate medication use, based on medical literature, calculating narcotic dosages and conversions, safeguarding appropriate use of medication.
WAL-MART PHARMACY, Bristol, PA 2008 - 2012
Staff Pharmacist
● Managed ancillary staff in fulfilling more than 2,000 prescriptions weekly, accurately dispensing medication in adherence to doctor’s prescription.
● Effectively communicated with patients, ensuring a clear understanding of medical directives and medication in-take. ● Handled all pharmacy communications and received calls from medical staff, processing updates regarding patient medical status changes and collaborating with doctors to ensure patients receive optimal medication for specific situations. ● Managed pharmacy stock, confirming correct maintenance of drugs and prevented over-ordering, resulting in effective control of budget.
● Meticulously maintained all patient documentation to ensure all paperwork was handled in accordance with corporate and government regulations.
● Followed analytical approach to patient care through drug utilization reviews, ensuring patients receive optimal drug therapy.
● Provided training and mentorship for pharmacy students, teaching techniques of retail pharmacy and imparting strong understanding of practical pharmaceutical techniques. NAZARETH HOSPITAL, Philadelphia, PA 2004 - 2010
Pool Pharmacist 2008 - 2010
● Promoted from intern position to provide pharmacy assistance specific to clinical setting, handling all order verification. ● Compared prescriptions against patient history, ensuring medication compatibility and using in-depth pharmacology knowledge to prevent medication complications.
● Conversed with nurses and other health care professionals, providing information on medication and administration protocol.
● Handled preparation of IV admixtures, ensuring accuracy of preparation.
● Reviewed patient charts, examining allergies and medical problems and providing alternate drug recommendations to optimize patient’s therapy.
● Provided pharmacy services to a diverse number of wings, gaining in-depth knowledge of hospital processes. EDUCATION
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), University of Sciences, Philadelphia, PA, 2002 - 2008 PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
APhA, 2003 - Present
AWARDS
● Dean’s List for 8 semesters
● Recipient of USP Merit Scholarship Recipient of Rho Chi Honor Society SciTech Scholarship recipient
● Recipient of Golden Slipper Club & Charities Scholarship
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