Pharmacist
Resume:
Svetlana Niyazova
***-** ** **, *******, NY *****
*****************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Committed in improving the health and wellness of others while overcoming daily challenges leading to positive patient care
SKILLS
Strong PC skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Detail oriented with strong analytical and problem solving skills Ability to manage timelines and meet tight deadlines Ability to learn new software and work in multiple applications PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Optum United Healthcare Group. Remote
PHARMACIST March 2022-Feb 2023
● Expert in specialty pharmacy drugs covered under the medical benefit including but not limited to sodium hyaluronate, inflammatory, intravenous immunoglobulin and multiple sclerosis drugs
● Perform utilization review determinations (approval / denials) in an expedited fashion to meet federally mandated turn-around-times of 24 & 72 hours depending on urgency
● Perform clinical Prior Authorizations in accordance with medical necessity and covered benefit guidelines within established turnaround times for Medicare Advantage Drug Plan
● Engage & collaborate with treating providers telephonically including discussion of evidence-based guidelines, opportunities to close clinical quality / service gaps, and care plan
CVS Pharmacy Queens, NY
PHARMACIST Feb 2020-Feb 2022
● Verify 400+ prescriptions daily
● Managed pharmacy staff and managed the timely checking and filling of prescriptions.
● Vaccinated appropriately with Pfizer and moderna COVID doses, flue shots, pneumonia vaccines, shingles vaccines. Tetanus booster vaccines. Vaccinated ages 3+
● Recommended customers on appropriate over the counter medications and counseled on their appropriate use
● Medication therapy management (MTM) by reviewing and monitoring medication regimens, advising clinicians on evidence based therapy documenting interventions and assessing patient adherence rates.
● Proficient in drug literature and clinical trial evaluation, using electronic databases such as Micromedex, Medline, and UptoDate Best Choice Pharmacy Queens, NY
PHARMACIST Nov 2017-Feb 2020
● Verify 300+ prescriptions daily using Micro Merchant Systems Prime RX
● Specialize also in compounding prescriptions including medications for pain, fungal, skin disorders, and others
● Communicate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to maximize patient care
● Counsel customers on appropriate prescription medication use, side effects, drug/drug effects, drug/alcohol effects, etc.
● Recommended customers on appropriate over the counter medications and counseled on their appropriate use
Manson Pharmacy Queens, NY
PHARMACIST Sept 2016-Feb 2020
● Verify 300+ prescriptions daily using Micro Merchant Systems Prime RX
● Communicate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to maximize patient care
● Counsel customers on appropriate prescription medication use, side effects, drug/drug effects, drug/alcohol effects, etc.
● Recommend customers on appropriate over the counter medications and counseled on their appropriate use
Community Care Rx Long Term Care Hempstead, NY
PHARMACIST April 2015-June 2017
● Long term care pharmacy specialized in dispensing for nursing home facilities and assisted living homes for the five Boroughs of New York City
● Communicated with physicians, nurses, medical coordinators and other health care professionals effectively to improve patient care on a daily basis
● Managed the timely delivery of prescriptions to different home facilities
● Verified 400+ prescriptions daily filled in blister packs and individual unit doses
● Resolved third party claims and ordered medications by comparing prices from various manufacturers
● Managed a night and day time staff of pharmacy technicians including data entry and medication filling technicians
● Used QS1 data software
EDUCATION
ARNOLD & MARIE SCHWARTZ COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND HEALTH SCIENCES Long Island UNIVERSITY, NY
DOCTOR OF PHARMACY
ST. JOHNS UNIVERSITY, NY
BACHELORS OF SCIENCE IN CHEMISTRY
LICENSES
New York State Board of Pharmacy Licensure
New Jersey State Board of Pharmacy Licensure
ORGANIZATIONS
American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists (ASHP) 2013-PRESENT American Pharmacists Association (APhA) 2013-PRESENT LANGUAGES
Fluent in Russian
INTERNET SPEED
300 Mbps
REFERENCES
Available on request
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