Berbelyze Vega
Allentown
Summary
Productive Doctor of Pharmacy experienced in overseeing inventory management, compounding and drug dispensing. Skilled in auditing medication orders and driving accuracy. Knowledgeable in all aspects of pharmaceutical compounding and drug interactions. As well as versatile clinical research professional knowledgeable about coordinating patient information and compliance documents for diverse clinical trials. Highly organized and thorough with good planning and problem-solving abilities. Certified in GCP, as CCRC, PI and Project Management.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, Clinical Trial Pharmacist, CCRC
Pan American Center for Oncology Trials
10.2021 - Current
- Compliance of Clinical Protocol and IP handling
- Perform all duties and functions in compliance with laws and regulations nationwide
- Supervision of pharmacy and clinical team for
- Coordinate pharmacy operations for multiple sites.
- Devised and implemented strategies to create new revenue streams and cut operational costs.
- Identified and approved equipment and elements required for productions.
- Crafted plan for breaking news events and trained and prepared entire staff on how to handle such scenarios.
- Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
- Maintained compliance with protocols covering patient care and clinical trial operations.
- Screened patient records, databases, and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for research studies.
- Collected, evaluated, and modeled collected data.
- Participated in initiation visits and investigator meetings, implementing trials in accordance with study timelines and budgets.
- Worked with principal investigator and sponsors to facilitate daily trial activities and comply with research protocols.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
Pharmacy Manager
Millenium Institute for Advanced Nursing Care
01.2023 - Current
- Perform all duties and functions in compliance with state and federal pharmacy laws and regulations nationwide
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, complying with high quality and efficacy standards and goals set forth by the company.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Monitored and managed pharmacy staff performance to maximize productivity and customer satisfaction.
Prior Authorizations Pharmacist
OptumRx
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Interpret complex clinical information, coverage policy, and criteria information and work within regulatory guidelines to make coverage determinations
- Perform all duties and functions in compliance with state and federal pharmacy laws and regulations nationwide
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, complying with high quality and efficacy standards and goals set forth by the company.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
Staff Pharmacist
Advanced Infusion Services
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Evaluation and dispensation of compounding IV infusion orders for varied clinical scenarios including chemotherapeutics, antibiotics, TPN, and sedatives.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions.
Clinical Pharmacist
Hospital Oncologico Dr. Isaac Gonzalez Martinez
11.2019 - 07.2020
- Administrative decisions
- Evaluation of clinical and economic data for P&T committee meetings, decision making and evaluation of formulary recommendations
- Supervision of Pharmacy Technicians and Overall running of the pharmacy department in inpatient care, outpatient infusion center, and proper functioning of hazardous compounding
- Clinical interventions and consults relating to care of cancer patients
- Updating and developing of institutional clinical protocols.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Interviewed, hired and trained staff, enabling business to serve more patients.
- Evaluated drug therapy to drive appropriate medicine use.
- Evaluated and monitored laboratory data to drive safe and effective medication therapy.
- Reviewed and evaluated orders for non-formulary to identify generic alternatives.
- Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications, and counseled patients on drugs.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to evaluate the effectiveness of treatments and diagnostic techniques.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Educated patients on medication, tools and equipment to promote patient-centered care and increase adherence to treatment.
Staff Pharmacist
Farmacias Caridad
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Work in processing over 600 prescriptions per day in a busy pharmacy setting
- Driven by efficiency and accurate dispensation
- Excellent customer service and patient education.
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
- Counseled patients regarding proper intake of medications.
- Performed technical processes required to dispense medications to patients.
- Managed drug and supply inventories.
- Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing and receiving.
- Assisted patients with over-the-counter medication recommendations and responded to questions concerning drug interactions.
- Supervised and coached team of pharmacy technicians and trainees.
- Displayed patient-oriented and comprehensive clinical pharmacy services and pharmaceutical care.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
University of Puerto Rico School of Pharmacy
San Juan, Puerto Rico06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
University of Puerto Rico
Bayamon, Puerto Rico06.2013
High School Diploma -
American School
Bayamon, Puerto Rico06.2009
Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Patient Education
- Pharmacy Records Management
- Patient Profiles
- Staff Management
- Drug Utilization Review
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Regulatory Requirements
- Overseeing Pharmacy Operations
- Prescription Interpretation
- Profit Margins
- Health Information Policy and Procedure Development
- Medication Dispensing
- Drug Inventory Management
- Pharmacy Law
- Direct Patient Care
- Clinical Quality Program Standards
- Medication Therapy Management
- Patient Recruitment
- Prospective Studies
- Investigator Meetings
- Site Investigations
- Clinical Trials and Research
- Monitoring Plans
- Vendor Contracts
- Management of Financial Resources
- Microsoft Project
- Organization and Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Data Entry
- Critical Thinking
- Excellent Communication
- Interpersonal Communication
- Training and Development
Accomplishments
- Good Clinical Practice
- Advanced Principal Investigator
- Compounding Sterile Preparations
- USP
- USP
- LANGUAGES
- Spanish and English
Certification
- Pharmacist License - PR, PA
- Certified CCRC, [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
- Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
- [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
- [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Languages
Spanish, English
Native language
Timeline
Pharmacy Manager
Millenium Institute for Advanced Nursing Care
01.2023 - Current
Director, Clinical Trial Pharmacist, CCRC
Pan American Center for Oncology Trials
10.2021 - Current
Prior Authorizations Pharmacist
OptumRx
10.2020 - 10.2021
Staff Pharmacist
Advanced Infusion Services
02.2020 - 02.2021
Clinical Pharmacist
Hospital Oncologico Dr. Isaac Gonzalez Martinez
11.2019 - 07.2020
Staff Pharmacist
Farmacias Caridad
01.2019 - 01.2021
Doctor of Pharmacy -
University of Puerto Rico School of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
University of Puerto Rico
High School Diploma -
American School
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