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917.939.3512 | tellydeme@gmail.com| Trumbull, CT 06611
PHARMACIST / PHARMACY LEADER/PHARMACY MANAGER/DIRECTOR
An extensive career encompassing hands-on pharmacy management and investigating health insurance fraud within
pharmacy networks. Praised for identifying shortcomings in a process and implementing effective improvements, which
increase profitability and efficiencies, while being mindful of also enhancing the patient experience. Considered a trusted
advisor by colleagues and leading physicians. Experienced as a project manager.
Extensive expertise in Total Parenteral Nutrition, IV Antibiotics, Chemotherapy, Oncology, Urology,
OB/Gynecology, Cardiology and Medicare Part D, MTM Trained, Provider Relations and Public Speaking
CLINICAL HOSPITAL AND RETAIL PHARMACY | PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT | PROCESS
IMPROVEMENTS | PRESENTATIONS | TQM-SIX SIGMA (BLACK BELT ELIGIBLE) |POLICIES &
PROCEDURES | SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT AND PATIENT ADVISOR | TRAINER |HEALTH
PLANS|LEADERSHIP| RECONCILIATION OF CLAIMS TO REPORTS|
EXPERIENCE
MEDICAL INFORMATION SPECIALIST THE MEDICAL AFFAIRS COMPANY |ATLANTA, GA July 2016-Nov2016
Recorded adverse events in a Medwatch Form within the appropriate timeframe as defined by the FDA. Trained
on policies and procedures in accordance with FDA regulations as it relates to medical information, drug safety
/surveillance, pharmacovigilance and product quality.
Prepared federal and internal documents as needed for adverse event reporting.
Managed adverse event and product complaint inquiries according to client standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Working knowledge of medical information databases.
PHARMACY CONSULTANT CVS HEALTH | FLORHAM PARK, NJ 2015- 2016
Provided academic detailing services. Visited physicians to create and insure a positive work relationship. Worked
independently to maintain over 400 provider offices, which included pre-call planning, the running of reports and
documenting information in post call notes in SALESFORCE.
Utilized my skills as a Pharmacist to affect changes in prescription behavior to optimize patients benefits.
Used internally generated reports to discuss patient specific opportunities to improve quality of care with physicians
Served as a resource in troubleshooting all prescription related issues for the assigned provider practices, by the
use of reports in Salesforce, and documented activities to help increase and improve STAR performance.
MANAGED CARE CONSULTANT PHARMACIST MEDCO HEALTH SVCS. | PARSIPPANY, NJ 1997 2000
Formerly Merck-Medco RX Services. Managed 7 technicians contacting physicians to verify prescription orders.
Conducted prior authorization and drug utilization reviews. Consulted with physicians regarding alternative patient
therapies and reviewed prescriptions in the mail order process.
Trained in Total Quality Management (TQM) to facilitate review of individual patient medication profiles and
order facility for accuracy.
PHARMACIST VETERANS ADMINISTRATION |BROOKLYN, NY 1991-1995
Additional Positions as Staff Pharmacist for several pharmacies.
EDUCATION, SOFTWARE, LICENSES, AFFILIATIONS
Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy, Long Island University
M.S., R.Ph. Pharmaceutical Administration and Healthcare Marketing, B.S. Pharmacy
Licensed and Registered Pharmacist in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access Apple: Pages, Numbers, Keynote and Filemaker
American Pharmacist Association Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
MTM Certified Medical Reserve Corp|Monroe-Trumbull-Stratford