Tony Tran

**** ********* **** • Roseville, CA ***47 • 916-***-**** • advics@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Staffing Associate

Specialty Medical Staffing - Sacramento, CA

August 2021 to Present

collaborated with team of pharmacists and nurses to set up and administer COVID-19 vaccines

Review and collection patient info

inform patients concerning potential side effects and monitor for potential adverse reactions

Prior Authorization Representative

Optum

January 2022 to October 2022

assisted in data entry and completion of authorization forms

contacted providers for omitted information to ensure prompt and thorough review

managed correspondence between providers, patients and insurance providers

approved, denied or appealed prior authorization according to medical and insurance guidelines

elevated issues to appropriate departments

provided documentation to support use of medication according to patient record

FedEx Package Handler

FedEx

February 2021 to July 2021

coordinate with fellow workers to unload and load freights

safely clean up hazardous waste and spills

Pharmacy Intern (APPE)

Price Chopper Supermarkets - Worcester, MA

March 2020 to April 2020

reviewed patient profiles for MTM to improve patient outcomes

assisted customers in finding OTC medication for common ailments

reviewed patient profiles for medication adherence issues and identified potential barriers to adherence

Pharmacy Intern (APPE)

UMass Memorial Health Care - Lowell, MA

January 2020 to March 2020

attended daily rounds discussing progress of patients and providing input regarding possible drug therapy

researched current drug recommendations for aggressive disease states such as nonalcoholic steatohepatitis

Focused on elderly patients and drug therapy management for increased risk of falls and fractures

Counseled patients admitted for COPD exacerbations on appropriate inhaler use

Pharmacy Student Intern

Waltham Behavioral Health Center - Waltham, MA

November 2019 to December 2019

assisted in order entry from physicians at hospital

conducted rounds with physician and nurses and made drug recommendation therapy including dose adjustment and interactions based on patient history and current drug regimen specifically concerning psychiatric and antidepressants

observed physician interaction with patients and discussed possible adjustment to drug therapy to achieve desired outcome

conducted group sessions with patients to describing different types of antidepressants and antipsychotics

Pharmacy Student Intern

RWJBarnabas Health - Toms River, NJ

September 2019 to October 2019

Shadowed doctors and nurse practitioners as they interviewed patients and provided recommendations based on patient progress

Assisted in blister packing medications

Conducted group sessions educating patients prior to discharge

Reviewed medication lists for appropriate therapy

Pharmacy Student Intern

CVS Pharmacy - Eatontown, NJ

September 2018 to October 2018

Answered incoming telephone calls and provided information concerning possible side effects

Filled prescriptions

Typed prescription orders, contacted prescribers for refill medication and possible changes in drug therapy

Made recommendations to patients regarding OTC products specifically for fever, seasonal allergies and colds

Pharmacy Student Intern

Option Care - Eatontown, NJ

September 2018 to October 2018

Typed prescription orders

Participated in physician and nurse practitioner meetings with patients to discuss improvements and possible changes to drug therapy and symptom control

Assisted technicians in preparing TPN mixtures according to USP 797

Observed pharmacist verifying IV orders prior to compounding and final product

Packer

Associates Inc. - Roseville, CA

March 2015 to July 2015

Labeled and shrink-wrapped pallets for shipment

Checked products for damage or other issues before packing into boxes

Loaded merchandise into specific packages suited for product dimensions

Tutor

1 2 3 Math - Sacramento, CA

February 2014 to May 2014

Planned lessons to strengthen weaknesses in mathematics

Evaluated and documented student progress and behavior, recommending strategies to improve tutoring effectiveness

Updated required logs and student documentation to keep records accurate and current

Tutor

Capital Area Indian Resources - Sacramento, CA

January 2014 to May 2014

Provided 1-on-1 sessions with students K-12 to improve weaknesses in math and reading comprehension

Communicated with teachers on progress of students

Educated students on study tips and exam strategies

Provided continuous positive feedback to encourage participation

Assisted students in developing personalized study plans

Pharmacy Student Intern

Walgreens Pharmacy - Worcester, MA

October 2019

Contacted patients starting on new medications to follow-up and address current and potential symptoms and when to contact prescriber

Answered phone calls and assisted in insurance related issues

Provided immunizations such as influenza, Zostavax, pneumococcal

Recommended and directed patients to over-the-counter medications to alleviate symptoms

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy in Pharmacy

MCPHS University - Worcester, MA

September 2017 to May 2020

Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry

UC Davis - Davis, CA

September 2009 to May 2014

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