Uzo Okeke
Glendale
Summary
Patient-centered care with 17 years of experience in providing pharmaceutical care services in hospital, retail and mail-order pharmacy settings.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Pharmacist
Hims & Hers Health, Inc
12.2024 - Current
- Performs drug utilization reviews
- Ensures accurate interpretation, labeling, product selection and dispensing of prescriptions
- Maintains pharmacy operational requirements by organizing and directing technicians’ workflow, and supervising the work results of support personnel
- Facilitates communication and education among healthcare providers regarding formularies, patient counseling, and treatment protocols.
- Supports the compounding team by checking accuracy of bulk compounded products
Consultative Pharmacist
Humana Pharmacy
10.2007 - 08.2024
- Phone consultation/ pharmacy guidance for Humana members, their caregivers, and healthcare providers
- PTCB certification instructor: Taught pharmacy technicians in an organized classroom setting in preparation for licensing and certification. Covered topics in pharmacy calculations, medical terminology, pharmacy laws and general pharmacy practice
- Performed medication therapy management, discharge medication reconciliation, answered clinical questions, provided formulary alternatives suggestions
- Discussed concerns related to drug/food allergies, side effects and pill identification
- Reviewed and educated plan members on their insurance benefits (deductibles, copay tiers, coverage gap, prior authorizations/step-therapy requirements), helping members understand their pharmacy benefit
Staff Pharmacist
Walmart Pharmacy
06.2007 - 08.2008
- Processed, counseled and dispensed prescriptions and over the counter medications
- Precepted pharmacy interns, managed technicians, and assistants in order to maintain efficient workflow
- Regularly completed internal audits to ensure the pharmacy met state board, Medicare, DEA, and company requirements and regulations
Pharmacy Intern
Children's Hospital
05.2004 - 06.2007
- Sterile IV compounding
- Oral/Topical compounding
- Records maintenance
- Transplant patients discharge team member
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - PharmD
University of Washington School of Pharmacy
Seattle, WA03.2007
Associate of Science - Pre-Pharmacy
North Seattle College
Seattle, WA06.2003
Skills
- Patient Medication Counseling
- Medication Therapy Management
- Formulary Interchange Guidance
- Teaching Support Staff
- New Hire Training
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Decision Making
- Prioritizing Care
- Order Verification
- Resolving Complaints
Certification
- Arizona State Board of Pharmacy 2007 to 2026 License #S016042
References
Available on request
Timeline
Staff Pharmacist
Hims & Hers Health, Inc
12.2024 - Current
Consultative Pharmacist
Humana Pharmacy
10.2007 - 08.2024
Staff Pharmacist
Walmart Pharmacy
06.2007 - 08.2008
Pharmacy Intern
Children's Hospital
05.2004 - 06.2007
Doctor of Pharmacy - PharmD
University of Washington School of Pharmacy
Associate of Science - Pre-Pharmacy
North Seattle College
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