Medication Therapy Management

RONALD TOMASZEWSKI

847-***-**** *********@*****.***

SUMARY

Licensed Pharmacist with over 20 years of providing exceptional customer experience to patients and healthcare providers. Credentials include Bachelor of Pharmacy from University of Illinois College of Pharmacy, Board Certified Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Specialist, and Registered Pharmacist with the State of Illinois Department of Professional and Fiscal Regulation and member of the Illinois Pharmacist Association.

Experience working with leading retail pharmacies, Veteran Affairs, and mail order programs. Recognized interpersonal, collaborative, and diplomatic skills with strengths in Medication Therapy Management (MTM) and prescription program administration (Medicare Part D, commercial plans, self-insured plans, federal employee programs, state government employee plans). Rare ability to operate in a rapidly evolving environment, adapt quickly to change, and remain composed in a crisis.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Medicine & Herbal Pharmacy Consultants, Chicago, IL Pharmacist/Floater 2022-Present

Fulfill prescription needs with accuracy, aligning with commercial insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and 340B guidelines.

Provide counsel for patients regarding drug doses, interactions, and side effects and for providers on formulary and non-formulary coverage issues.

Maintain records and comply with all local, state, and federal laws.

CVS/Caremark Pharmacy 2007-2021

Staff Pharmacist/Floater, Buffalo Grove, IL (June 2011-Nov 2021)

Collaborated with manager achieving profit goals and recognized as top performing pharmacy in district.

Acknowledged for exceptional medication delivery and customer service including patient counseling, drug therapy monitoring, and over-the-counter product recommendations.

Counseled customers on general and Medicare insurance coverage, guidelines, and options.

Pharmacy Manager, Highland Park, IL (Nov 2008-June 2011)

Managed all aspects of the pharmacy maintaining district status of number one in prescription volume.

Hired, trained and coached Pharmacy Technician on providing outstanding customer care.

Medication Therapy Management expert aligning with insurance and Medicare on formulary coverage, regulations, and generic/therapeutic choices.

Staff Pharmacist, Highland Park, IL (Oct 2007-Nov 2008)

Cultivated relationships with area physicians resulting in increased number of new patients and prescriptions sales.

Collaborated with District Manager to be first store to initiate immunization program.

Managed pharmaceutical inventory levels, supplier relationships, and deliveries.

Osco Drug, Rolling Meadows, IL Staff Pharmacist 2005-2007

Championed state management disease initiatives including smoking cessation and diabetes control.

Maintained district lead for administering immunizations (flu shots, shingles vaccine, pneumococcal, T-dap).

Trained staff on implementation of new pharmacy computer system.

Hines VA Mail Order Pharmacy, Hines, IL Staff Pharmacist 2004-2005

Dispensed medications guaranteeing accurate dosage and monitoring drug interactions.

Conducted drug utilization reviews for screening and monitoring individual usage.

PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

Certifications/Associations: Board Certified Medication Therapy Management Specialist (National Board of Medication Therapy Management), Registered Pharmacist (State of Illinois Department of Professional and Fiscal Regulation), Illinois Pharmacist Association

Industry Knowledge/Skills: Medication Therapy Management (MTM), Disabilities, Authorizations, Drug Utilization Review, Injections/Subcutaneous Injections, Healthcare, Pharmacy Operations, Medicare, Basic Life Support

Leadership: Patient Care Management, Counseling, Customer Satisfaction, Operations Management, Team Management (multigenerational, multicultural), Team Building, Collaboration, Problem Resolution, Customer Experience, Training/Education

EDUCATION

University of Illinois College of Pharmacy, Chicago, IL Bachelor of Pharmacy

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