Market Access Clinical Pharmacist

J. michael varnell

Keller, *****, Texas, 214-***-****, ***********@*****.***, Mike Varnell

SUMMARY Dynamic Clinical Pharmacist with over 7 years of experience in market access and clinical dispensing. Expert in leading teams within call centers and contributing to COVID-19 vaccine clinics. Proven track record in launching market access processes and consulting with various healthcare professionals to enhance patient access to necessary medications. Ready to leverage unique clinical skills and extensive experience to deliver exceptional patient care and support at any pharmacy.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Nov 2019 – Present Clinical Pharmacist, CVS Health Keller Spearheaded a team of call center pharmacists to enhance patient support services

Facilitated operations in COVID-19 vaccine clinics, ensuring efficient vaccination processes

Executed responsibilities in a clinical dispensing role, promoting medication safety and adherence

Possess 7 years of Market Access / Prior Authorization / Appeals expertise, navigating complex reimbursement landscapes

Jun 2015 – Sep 2019 Field Regional Reimbursement Manager, Amgen (Syneos Health)

Fort Worth, US

Instituted the market access / prior authorization process for Repatha® Provided compliant consultation with specialty and primary care physician practices, specialty pharmacies, PBMs, commercial insurance plans, Medicare Part B/D, and managed/fee-for-service Medicaid Accumulated 4 years of relevant reimbursement experience Sep 2004 – Dec 2008 Director, Market Access / Field Reimbursement Team, Biogen IDEC

Dallas, US

Directed a team of Business Relationship Managers (BRMs) to optimize access strategies

Supported specialty physician practices (e.g., neurologists, oncologists, and rheumatologists) in achieving medication access for eligible patients Held 4 years of effective leadership experience in market access Sep 2001 – Aug 2004 Regional Account Manager (Managed / Fee for Service Medicaid), Eli Lilly and Company

Dallas, US

Managed account operations across multiple states including Arizona, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Tennessee, and Texas Gained 3 years of hands-on experience in Medicaid account management Jan 1997 – Aug 2001 Medicare Part B / D Regional Carriers Account Manager, G.D. Searle

Dallas, US

Accumulated 4 years of extensive experience managing Medicare Part B/D accounts

EDUCATION

Aug 1982 – May 1985 University of Louisiana (Monroe) Bachelor of Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences

Monroe, USA

Served as President of the Student APhA Chapter, acted as Phi Delta Chi Chapter Alumni Liaison, received the Jack Eckerd Scholarship and McKesson Award, and achieved MTM (Medication Therapy Management) Certification.

SKILLS Pharmaceutical Sciences Team leadership

Consulting Market access expertise

Prior authorization knowledge

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