Kamalpreet K. Jhutty, PharmD
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OBJECTIVE
Highly organized and professional pharmacist looking for a rewarding career where in-depth knowledge of pharmacology can be aptly used to enhance the efficacy of the healthcare organization.
EDUCATION
California Northstate University, College of Pharmacy
August 2017-May 2021
Doctor of Pharmacy
California Northstate University, College of Health Sciences
January 2016-December 2016
Post-Baccalaureate Program
California State University, Sacramento
August 2013-May 2015
Degree: Bachelors of Arts, Biology
Sierra College
August 2012-December 2012
Yuba College and Woodland Community College
August 2010-July 2013
Washington State University, Pullman
August 2009-May 2010
SKILLS
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
Computer skills: Microsoft word, PowerPoint, google documents
Words per minutes: 50 words
Languages: English, Punjabi, Hindi, intermediate Spanish
WORK EXPERIENCE
Pharmacist
Blue Shield of California
Drug Utilization Review Pharmacist
November 8, 2021-July 26, 2022
Reviewing prior authorization requests from Physician offices
Utilizing P&T approved coverage criteria for clinical appropriateness and medical necessity
Utilizing Micromedex, Lexicomp, Clinical Pharmacology and National Comprehensive Cancer Network to verify or clarify any diagnosis, dosing, adverse effects, contraindications, warnings, etc.
Suggest therapeutic alternatives to providers when sub-optimal therapies have been identified
Perform various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of a drug utilization review pharmacist.
Pharmacist
Safeway Pharmacy
September 22, 2021-November 7, 2021
Administer prescription medication to the public
Make sure medicines supplied correspond with the prescriptions
Make sure there is no dispensing error
Maintain non-controlled and controlled prescription inventory
Utilize the ability to handle large volume of patients account accurately
Ensure patients are given the proper awareness of drug side effects, intake mode from prescriptions, and drug composition by seeking direction from professional physicians
Ensure that all issues that have to do with Drug Regiment Review are well conducted on all patients
Responsible for providing professional service to patients with hyperlipidemia, diabetes, hypertension, and opioids concerning the mode of dosage, frequency of drug admission, and the possible side effects
Intern Pharmacist
Safeway Pharmacy
November 2017-September 22, 2021
Fill/refill prescriptions
Check data entry
Provide immunizations for patients
Provide consultations on prescription medications and over the counter medication to patients
Contact physician/insurance companies for patient coverage and for drug utilization review
Pharmacy Technician
Safeway Pharmacy
July 2015-November 2017
Filled prescriptions, restocked medicine, organized immunization files and paperwork
Contacted physicians/insurance companies to follow up on patient medication and coverage
Develop tact and diplomacy in dealing with customers in a fast-paced environment
Shadowing/Student
Roseville Surgical Alliance
October 2015- June 2017
Dr. Scott Braley: Surgeon/Chief of Surgery
Obtained shadowing experience in order to gain knowledge about the typical working day of a surgeon
ER Volunteer
Sutter General Hospital: Emergency Medicine
February 2014-January 2016
Assisted hospital staff by providing comfort measures to patients, families, and visitors
Rand blood/urine samples to labs
Oak Ridge Senior Center
Nursing Assistant volunteer
December 2013-December 2015
Ambulated, turned, and positioned patients; provided fresh water and nourishment between meals.
Pharmacy Technician
Rite Aid Pharmacy
April 2012-June 2015
Filled prescriptions, restocked medicine, organized immunization files and paperwork
Contacted physicians/insurance companies to follow up on patient medication and coverage
Communicated with customers in a fast-paced environment
ADVANCED PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCE
Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience 903- General Medicine
Sutter Surgical Hospital-North Valley
March 29, 2021-May 7, 2021
Became familiar with the provisions of clinical pharmacy services to surgery patients
Providing accurate and timely drug information to surgeons and other health care professionals related to a surgery service
Gained a general understanding of the medications involved with a surgery service with emphasis on antibiotic therapy, nutritional support, and pain management
Consistently obtain complete and accurate drug histories including previous adverse reactions to medications
Understand the pathophysiology and pharmacology of the medications used on a surgery service with special emphasis on antibiotics and pain medications
Observed patient profiles in regards to renal and/or liver disease on the appropriate dosing of medications.
Observed physicians perform surgeries
Filled Omnicell’s and Pyxis machines on surgical floors, pre-operative floors, post-operative floors, and inpatient floors.
Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience 905/906-Specialty
California State University, Sacramento Student Health Services Pharmacy
February 15, 2020-March 26, 2021
Check Data entry
Fill prescriptions for Students
Provided consultations on prescription medications and over the counter medications to patients
Emphasized to students the importance of adherence to medication regimens
Provided smoking cessation education to students
Provided COVID-19 vaccination for the general public
Presented a PowerPoint presentation to pharmacy staff, physicians, nurses, medical assistants about Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience 906/906- Specialty
Sutter Center of Psychiatry
November 9, 2020-December 18, 2020
Assist pharmacy staff with checking patient lab results (Lithium levels, Depakote levels)
Meet with patients one-on-one to discuss and adjust their medication regimens, if necessary
Provide smoking cessation education to patients
Provide educational presentations to patients about Depression, Anxiety, Sleep Hygiene, and Bipolar Disorder
Presented weekly PowerPoint presentations to pharmacy staff on Depression, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, Anxiety-related disorder, ADHD and Tourette’s Syndrome
Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience 904- Ambulatory Care
Beale Air Force Base Pharmacy
September 28, 2020- November 6, 2020
Helping Physicians manage medications for patients with long-term diseases
Meet with patients one-on one to discuss and adjust their medications
Consult patients on the importance of maintaining medication adherence
Monitor patients blood pressure with an Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitor
Educate patients on the importance of maintaining a healthy diet and physical activity
Calibrate patient Home Blood Pressure Monitors to assess accuracy in measurements
Checking patient charts for possible drug interactions and past medication histories
Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience 902- Hospital/Health System Advanced Pharmacy Practice
Orchard Hospital
August 17, 2020-September 25, 2020
Preceptor: Dr. Jasjot Dhadli
Filled Omnicell’s in Emergency room, Acute Care, Surgery, and Pharmacy
Checked Controlled Substance Inventory/maintaining stocks
Participated in subspecialty rounds in the ICU
Provided drug information to Healthcare professionals
Established and maintained collaborative relationships with physicians, nursing and other healthcare professionals.
Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience 901-Community
Safeway Pharmacy
June 26, 2020-August 7, 2020
Preceptor: Dr. Dale Hayashida
Checked data entry
Provided immunizations for patients
Provided consultations on prescription medications and over the counter medications to patients
Contacted physician/insurance companies for patient coverage and for drug utilization review
INTRODUCTORY PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCE
Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience 808-Specialty Practice
CVS Omnicare
June 26, 2019-July 9, 2019
Preceptor: Dr. Abudulla Noorstani
Bubble packed medication based on respective nursing facilities
Retrieved new prescriptions via phone from physicians and authorized personal
Restocked medication on shelves
Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience 807-Institution Practice
Lodi Memorial Hospital
May 2, 2019-May 10, 2019
Preceptor: Dr. Tricia Doblados
Returned medication back to their respective bins after returning from hospital floors
Restocked shelves with IV bags, needles, topicals, and suspensions
Attached medication vials to piggyback
Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience 707-Community Practice
CVS Pharmacy
May 4, 2018-June 4, 2018
Preceptor: Dr. Khanh Le
Checked data entry
Provided immunizations for patients
Provided consultations on prescription medications and over the counter medications to patients
Contacted physician/insurance companies for patient coverage and for drug utilization review
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
California State Board of Pharmacy
Pharmacist License
License number: 85334
American Pharmacists Association
Issue Date: February 9, 2018
Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery
Certificate of Achievement
California State Board of Pharmacy
Intern Pharmacist License
License number: 41197
Expiration date: May 31, 2022
American Academy of CPR and First Aid, INC
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and AED Certification
License number: AB1318007-HCP
Expiration date: August 16, 2023
CONFERENCES
Pacific West Fall Province 2017
November 11, 2017
Kappa Psi brothers throughout the Pacific West Region met and built everlasting relationships. Each chapter learned about the other chapters activities and looked for ways to advance the brotherhood and the profession of pharmacy.
PUBLICATIONS
Developing and Maintaining a New CPNP Chapter at California Northstate University College of Pharmacy. Alexa Ang, PharmD Candidate 2020; Kamalpreet Jhutty, PharmD Candidate 2021; Vivia Phu, PharmD Candidate 2020; Erika Titus-Lay, PharmD, BCPS, BCPP.
HONORS AND AWARDS
California Northstate University, College of Pharmacy
Rho Chi Society
Academic and Professional Achievement
April 26, 2019
COMPETITIONS
P&T competition
January 15, 2019
California Northstate University, College of Pharmacy
Industry Pharmacists Organization (IPhO)
March 23, 2018
Value of Industry Pharmacists VIP Local Competition
Winners of the 1st annual VIP local Competition
Top 200 Challenge
March 15, 2018
Annual Top 200 Competition
National Patient Counseling Competition
November 20, 2017
American Pharmacist Association
Top 10 winner
LEADERSHIP
California Northstate University, College of Pharmacy
August 19, 2019-April 2020
College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists-President
California Northstate University, College of Pharmacy
August 26, 2019-April 2020
Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity Inc. Third Year Academic Chair
California Northstate University, College of Pharmacy
August 20, 2018-April 26, 2019
Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity Inc. Second Year Academic Chair
California Northstate University, College of Pharmacy
March 26, 2018-April 26, 2019
Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity Inc. Recording Secretary
California Northstate University, College of Pharmacy
February 12, 2018-April 26, 2019
College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists President-Elect
California Northstate University, College of Pharmacy
October 1, 2018-December 12, 2018
Tutoring Services
Prepared tutoring sessions for students in Biology and Medicinal Chemistry
California Northstate University, College of Pharmacy
November 2017-April 2018
Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity Incorporated
Athletic Committee
Represented the Chapter on all athletic councils to which the Chapter is an interested party.
California Northstate University, College of Health Sciences
January 2016-May 2016
Post-Baccalaureate Program
Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services
Weekly Mentoring
Taught 4th to 6th grade girls in nutrition, health, hygiene, career options, art, exercise, body-image, and geography
COMMUNITY SERVICE
College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacist
October 13, 2019
Celebrando in Sacramento, CA Southside Side Park
Depression and Anxiety
Provided education on depression and anxiety to the Hispanic community.
Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity Inc.
October 5, 2019
Giant Pumpkin Festival
Elk Grove Regional Park in Elk Grove, CA
Provided free naloxone education and opioid overdose
College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists (CPNP)
September 14, 2019
Student Connect 2019
Mesa Verde High School in Citrus Heights, CA
Provided a presentation on suicide Prevention and Awareness to the minority population
College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists (CPNP)
November 17, 2018
Mountain Mandarin Festival 2018 in Elk Grove, CA
California Northstate University College of Pharmacy
Provided free naloxone and education about opioid overdose to Chinese community
College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists (CPNP)
November 4, 2018
Naloxone Health Fair in Cloverdale, CA
Provided free naloxone and education about opioid overdose to the homeless community
Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity Inc.
October 6, 2018
Giant Pumpkin Festival Elk Grove Regional Park
Smoking Cessation
Educated the community on smoking cessation, the steps to stop smoking, and the resources that are available
College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists (CPNP)
September 15, 2018
California Northstate University, College of Pharmacy
Naloxone Health Fair
Provided free naloxone and education about opioid overdose
Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA)-
February 25, 2018
Gurdwara Dashmesh Darbar Sahib Health Fair in Elk Grove, CA
Provide glucose and blood pressure screening while educating on diabetes and cardiovascular disease to the Sikh community
Student College of Clinical Pharmacy (SCCP)-
October 8, 2017
Celebrando Southside Park in Sacramento, CA
Provide blood glucose screening and diabetes education to the Hispanic community
Student College of Clinical Pharmacy (SCCP)
October 7, 2017
Giant Pumpkin Festival Elk Grove Regional Park
Provide blood glucose screening and diabetes education
Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA)
September 10, 2017
Gurdwara Dashmesh Darbar Sahib Health Fair in Elk Grove, CA
Provided glucose and blood pressure screening while educating on diabetes and cardiovascular disease to the Sikh community
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) 2019-2020
College of Psychiatric Neurologic Pharmacists (CPNP) 2018-2019
Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity Inc. 2017-2019
Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) 2017-2019
Industry Pharmacist Organization (IPhO) 2017-2019
Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA) 2017-2019
Student College of Clinical Pharmacy (SCCP) 2017-2018
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Crystal Martin, RPH
Drug Utilization Review and Prior Authorization Pharmacy Manager
Blue Shield of California
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Jignesh Patel, RPH
Albertson’s Company District Manager
Safeway Pharmacy
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