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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, WA
03.2007

Associate of Science - Pre-Pharmacy

North Seattle College
Seattle, WA
06.2003

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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