Vineeta Kannan
Cambridge
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Pharmacist with extensive experience at OptumRx, specializing in medication therapy management and patient counseling. Proven track record in enhancing patient outcomes through effective drug interaction analysis and immunization administration. Adept at fostering strong relationships with patients and healthcare providers, ensuring optimal medication adherence and safety.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Pharmacist
OptumRx
10.2024 - Current
- Provided annual medication reviews for patients on behalf of different health insurance companies provided/probed by Optum Rx.
- Provided patients information in these medication reviews about: medication side effects, drug interactions, any missing medications for the medication regimen with different disease states (Diabetes, Hypertension, Asthma/COPD, etc), and two to three counseling points on each disease state and generating a letter having all this information to present to possible PCP.
- Provided service to patients of other languages (Spanish, Vietnamese, etc) using a language interpreter.
- Organized patients counseled/called, and additionally the outcome of each call (whether it was a No Answer, Left Message, Not Available, CMR Complete, etc.)
Immunization Pharmacist/Retail Store Pharmacist
CVS PHARMACY
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Provided consultations to the general public on OTC and Rx medications
- Transferred scripts in/out of different CVS stores or competitors
- Took down verbal/telephonic scripts from MD, nurses and or medical assistants
- Time management with managing staff of 3-4 technicians and answering phone calls, as well as finishing the scripts/other tasks (e.g. CII perpetual inventories) on a daily basis.
- Provided immunization services at different CVS locations (as a floater) for common vaccinations (this included Covid, Flu, Shingles, RSV vaccines) for about 50-60 patients daily as well as worked the bench as a regular dispensing pharmacist (normal pharmacy practices)
- Provided immunization services at clinics (including TJX company headquarters, Babson College, Boston IVF and different schools) for about 80-100 patients. Provided services for certain facilities for up to 400 patients per day.
- Provided outstanding customer service for patients to make sure they were happy with vaccination services as well as my warmth and kindness as a CVS employee in interacting (sometimes entertaining) and speaking to them with personalized communications.
- Provided exceptional customer service to adjust to customer needs, including vaccinating for handicap patients from the comfort of their car, squeezing multiple patients in for a last minute walk in to meet their needs (in case of vacations/emergencies), and make sure they were happy with services at the end of the day.
- Worked with different insurance companies (Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, CVS scriptsave, Med part B and other major insurance plans) to help cover the medication, including sending prior authorizations to their physicians.
- Coordinate with other pharmacists which days /where to vaccinate and with whichever pharmacy was busy.
Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist
Arbour Hospital
01.2023 - 02.2023
- Delivered medications to floors via Pyxis
- Looked at medication orders /checked each one
- Checked medications to be delivered to Pyxis
Outpatient Pharmacist
CHA Alliance Pharmacy
Cambridge
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Company Overview: Cambridge, MA
- Provided script verification for at least 200/day including blister pack as we
- Provided patient assistance on refilling scripts, scheduling people for delivery, medication reconciliation with medical professional, as well as provided counseling on when scripts are refillable and sent refill requests to the doctor.
- Management and communicated effectively to fellow team members and staff.
- Worked with different insurance companies (Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, CVS scriptsave, Med part B and other major insurance plans) to help cover the medication, including sending prior authorizations to their physicians.
- Cambridge, MA
Clinical Pharmacist Position
CHC Health
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Provided annual medication review services (or MTM/CMR services) to patients on behalf of the patient's insurance company
- Answered any medication related questions, and provided patient feedback on side effects, things to monitor for and anything else to improve therapy outcome and patient adherence to medication.
- Send in claims for adherence issues, therapy interventions, or patient education related issues.
- Used previous knowledge of medications to counsel on drug interactions, side effects (especially in high risk medications e.g. insulin, opioids and blood thinners) and anything else to better adhere to medications and improve patient outcome.
Clinical Pharmacist
Gotham Infusion Center
02.2022 - 02.2022
- Main concept was to educate the public on call about any Covid related antivirals (prescribed on EUA a.k.a Emergency Use Authorization) of Paxlovid
- Counseled patients on the side effects, the dosage schedule, the drug interactions (with any medications they are currently taking), as well as when to start regimen (some people were hesitant about whether to start right away, if it was later in the day (as dosing is morning and night) for Paxlovid.
- Two antivirals counseled on were Paxlovid and Molnuprivir.
Immunizer Pharmacist
CVS Health
Waltham
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Provided Flu, Covid, tetanus and other vaccines to patients of different backgrounds
- Used the RXconnect system (CVS) to verify, dispense, refill, and bill prescriptions
- Counseled patients on management of vaccines (including side effects, symptom management)
- Use knowledge to QT/third party rejections, and which vaccines billed through which insurance (ex. Shingles is only covered by Med.D; prenvar13 followed by pneumovax 23 in patients >65 one year after from insurance coverage (otherwise 8 weeks))
- Used clinical knowledge to fix DUR in the system using past medical history of the patient and current medication regimen
- Billed through medicare B, bcbs, masshealth, medicare, and discount cvs cards to cover Covid, Shingles, Flu, Tdap, Shingrix, Gardisil, Adacel, and other vaccines
- Educated myself and others about vaccines schedules for Gardisil, Trumenba, Moderna (when to give full dose and half; how long booster after Janssen (2 month) and Pfizer and Moderna (6 months)).
- BUD and expiration dates on new packages/worked with new lot numbers.
Pharmacist Manager Interim
Indian Health Service
Sandia Pueblo
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Consulted the GSL (work queue system) as well as dispensed and verified scripts via Script Pro system
- Utilized the GSL system to review clinical knowledge to perform DUR and make decisions about drug interactions, strength, frequency and side effects of medications via doctor orders
- Consulted providers on discrepancies related to side effects, interactions, and medication regimen.
Pharmacist
Indian Health Service
Pyramid Lake
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Consulted the GSL (work queue system) as well as dispensed and verified scripts via Script Pro system
- Utilized the GSL system to review clinical knowledge to perform DUR and make decisions about drug interactions, strength, frequency and side effects of medications via doctor orders
- Consulted providers on discrepancies related to side effects, interactions, and medication regimen.
Pharmacist Supervisor
Get Well pharmacy
Dorchester
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Company Overview: Dorchester, MA
- Filled and dispensed prescriptions for up to 300 scrips per day
- Supervised staff of four technicians
- Counseled patients on Rx and OTC medications
- Consulted with physicians on drug interactions.
- Dorchester, MA
Emergency Hire Pharmacist
Indian Health Service
Chinle
08.2018 - 11.2018
- Consulted the GSL (work queue system) as well as dispensed and verified scripts via Script Pro system
- Utilized the GSL system to review clinical knowledge to perform DUR and make decisions about drug interactions, strength, frequency and side effects of medications via doctor orders
- Consulted providers on discrepancies related to side effects, interactions, and medication regimen.
- Used the GSL, EHR and work queue systems to counsel with patients, obtained the coupled medications, counseled patients on drug and devices (inhalers, lancets, etc.)
- Produced daily EHR reports, maintained temperature log, and provided training to newly hired contractors.
Clinical Monitoring Associate
Parexel
San Diego
01.2016 - 08.2016
- Company Overview: San Diego, CA
- Helped sponsors (AKA pharma companies) with the different phases of studies including start up, intermediate, and termination; including the different terms used in clinical trials and pharmaceutical companies.
- Helped manager with organization, usually with her work and mine as well, (stayed overtime typically). Additionally, balanced workload of several different pharmaceutical companies.
- Mainly to coordinate and monitor study processes, and protocol.
- San Diego, CA
Pharmacist Supervisor
Get Well pharmacy
Dorchester
01.2014 - 12.2015
- Company Overview: Dorchester, MA
- Filled and dispensed prescriptions for up to 300 scrips per day
- Supervised staff of four technicians
- Counseled patients on Rx and OTC medications
- Consulted with physicians on drug interactions.
- Dorchester, MA
Interim Pharmacist Supervisor
Family Value Pharmacy
Auburn
04.2014 - 09.2014
- Company Overview: Auburn, NE
- Supervised a staff of four technicians.
- Verified scripts for outpatient pharmacy within medical office, and scripts for medication cassettes for two contracted nursing homes.
- Managed rotating pharmacists, technicians and general pharmacy personnel; also did compounding magic mouthwash and butt creams.
- Implemented and executed effective strategic planning via multi-tasking to increase pharmacy efficiency.
- Managed monthly billing for contracted nursing homes, successful third party rejection, and drug coupon billing.
- Maintain harmonious communication between pharmacy, physicians and all medical professional.
- Prepared and administered Zostavax vaccine within pharmacy premises.
- Managed record keeping services of CII-CV invoices, DEA form 222, control substance inventories, CSOS invoices, WinRx drug system inventories, and other important information within confines of community pharmacy.
- Maintained professionalism and positivity during daily workflow to serve as a role model for pharmacy technicians and other medical staff.
- Managed mail out or delivery prescriptions that were performed by the technicians.
- Auburn, NE
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy
05.2013
Skills
- Medication therapy management
- Drug interaction analysis
- Patient counseling
- Immunization administration
- Medication reconciliation
- Pharmacy operations
Patient Centered Care
Delivered personalized counseling on drug interactions, side effects, and adherence strategies, ensuring superior patient satisfaction.
Operational Efficiency
Managed daily pharmacy operations, supervised teams of technicians, and maintained workflow efficiency and inventory control.
Insurance Navigation
Expertise in working with major insurance providers (Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicare Part B), managing billing, coverage verification, and prior authorizations.
Immunization Services
Successfully administered vaccines (COVID-19, Flu, Shingles, RSV) at high-volume clinics and corporate events, serving 50-400 patients daily.
Clinical Expertise
Extensive experience in MTM, comprehensive medication reviews (CMR), and counseling on chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and asthma/COPD.
Certification
- APhA Pharmacy‐Based Immunization Delivery
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
Timeline
Clinical Pharmacist
OptumRx
10.2024 - Current
Immunization Pharmacist/Retail Store Pharmacist
CVS PHARMACY
09.2023 - 09.2024
Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist
Arbour Hospital
01.2023 - 02.2023
Outpatient Pharmacist
CHA Alliance Pharmacy
09.2022 - 01.2023
Clinical Pharmacist Position
CHC Health
04.2022 - 07.2022
Clinical Pharmacist
Gotham Infusion Center
02.2022 - 02.2022
Immunizer Pharmacist
CVS Health
09.2021 - 01.2022
Pharmacist Manager Interim
Indian Health Service
01.2019 - 12.2019
Pharmacist
Indian Health Service
01.2019 - 12.2019
Emergency Hire Pharmacist
Indian Health Service
08.2018 - 11.2018
Pharmacist Supervisor
Get Well pharmacy
01.2016 - 12.2018
Clinical Monitoring Associate
Parexel
01.2016 - 08.2016
Interim Pharmacist Supervisor
Family Value Pharmacy
04.2014 - 09.2014
Pharmacist Supervisor
Get Well pharmacy
01.2014 - 12.2015
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy
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