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Clinical Pharmacist Prior Authorization

Location:
Phoenix, AZ
Posted:
March 25, 2023

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Liya Hagos

**** **** ******** *****, ********, AZ 85224 520-***-**** adv4xn@r.postjobfree.com

QUALIFICATIONS

> More than 17 years of experience in pharmacy operations, patient treatment, customer service, communication, staff

leadership, quality assurance, documentation and record keeping.

> Self-driven team player with strengths in communication and developing interpersonal relationships.

> Possess excellent planning, organization, time management and decision-making skills.

> Strategically coordinate and collaborate with various professionals to maximize performance in facilitating goals and

attaining operational excellence.

> Licensed Pharmacist in Arizona and Nevada, with BLS and ACLS Certifications.

CAREERTRACK

Clinical Specialist, Medimpact Healthcare Systems, Inc Tempe, 2016 — 2019

+ Provide and support clinical service to Part D plans, review prior authorization cases, and provide

recommendations.

+ Review medication request guidelines for clinical appropriateness.

Clinical Specialist, Talent Acquisition Specialist, Medimpact Healthcare Systems 2016

+ Provide and support clinical service to Part D plans, review prior authorization cases, and provide

recommendations.

+ Review medication request guidelines for clinical appropriateness.

Staff and Clinical Pharmacist, Chandler Regional Hospital, Chandler, AZ

2005 - 2015

+ Process doctor's orders & prescriptions, verify patient identities and ensure lack of drug interactions. +

Communicate with patients, physicians, nurses and other involved parties regarding pharmaceuticals. +

Regularly attend patient care conferences & drug utilization reviews and document patient progress.

Pharmacist, Phoenix Baptist Hospital, Phoenix, AZ 2005 - 2006 « Provided pain management, pharmacokinetic, pediatric,

renal drug dosing, parenteral nutrition and anticoagulant therapy services.

+ Monitored patient profiles, screened drugs for adverse interactions and verified patient records.

Pharmacy Practice Residency, Southern Arizona Veterans Administration, Tucson, AZ 2004 - 2005 + Conducted

operations in pharmacokinetics, metabolic support, infectious disease, critical care and administrative rotation.

Pharmacy Intern, Sunrise Hospital, Las Vegas, NV 2000 - 2004 « Accurately processed prescriptions, advised physicians

and documented all drugs & operations. Comprehensively reviewed laboratory information, patient medical histories and

doctor's orders.

Pharmacy Intern, Rite Aid, Las Vegas, NV 2001 - 2003 + Processed prescriptions, managed drug inventory, documented all

operations and advised doctors. Ensured customer satisfaction, organized pharmacy to maximize efficiency and counseled

patients.

Quality Assurance Manager, Krons Compound Pharmacy, Las Vegas, NV 2000 - 2001 + Conducted comprehensive

process testing, regulatory compliance, quality assurance and documentation.

Pharmaceutical Technologist, Aventis Pasteur Pharmaceutical, Toronto, ON 1998 - 2000 Proficiently developed vaccines

and ensured adherence to stringent quality control standards.

Shift Manager, Taco Bell, Scarborough, On 1989-1996 Shift scheduling, pay-roll management, accounts payable,

conducting food safety audit, setting staff goals and expectations

EDUCATION

Walden University

Currently pursuing Master of Healthcare Administration degree

Southern Arizona Veterans Administration Health Care System

Pharmacy Practice Residency, 2005

Nevada College of Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy 2004

Toronto Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology

Diploma - Pharmaceutical Production 2000

Humber College

Certificate - Pharmacy Assistant, 1997



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