Ikechukwu Willy Okwerekwu
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Pharmacist
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Prior Authorization PharmacistWellDyneJul 2024 - Current (2 years 4 months)- Freelance Medical WriterCHOC ChildrensOct 2023 - Current (3 years 1 month)
- Data Entry PharmacistWalgreensApr 2024 - Jun 2024 (3 months)
- Prior Authorization PharmacistOptumNov 2023 - Feb 2024 (4 months)• Oversaw all clinical functions integral to the prior authorization process, evaluating cases to approve or deny medications for members, considering clinical guidelines, patient health status, and formulary reviews to ensure appropriate medication access.
• Facilitated thorough record-keeping by maintaining meticulous documentation of all case activity, communications, and correspondence within the computer system, providing a comprehensive audit trail for transparency and accountability.
• Fostered effective communication channels with prescribers, proactively seeking clarification or additional information essential for completing the clinical content of prior authorizations, streamlining the process, and minimizing delays in - Freelance Medical WriterDuke HealthJun 2023 - Jul 2023 (2 months)
- Freelance Medical WriterNationwide Childrens HospitalMay 2023 - Jul 2023 (3 months)
- Prior Authorization PharmacistCVS CaremarkApr 2023 - Oct 2023 (7 months)• Performed a pivotal role in the management of all clinical facets in prior authorization processes, facilitating effective access to prescribed medications and treatments for patients by navigating complexities with efficiency and compassion.
• Proactively engaged with prescribers to ensure clarity and completeness of information required for prior authorization submissions, fostering effective communication channels to expedite the approval process and enhance medication access.
• Conducted comprehensive reviews of Medicare Part D prior authorization requests, meticulously analyzing individual cases to make informed decisions that prioritize patient health and adhere to regulatory standards, ensuring optimal care outcomes. - Freelance Medical WriterBridgeBioMar 2023 - Jun 2023 (4 months)
- Freelance Medical WriterIntegrity Continuing Education IncMar 2023 - Apr 2023 (2 months)
- Freelance Medical WriterBGB GroupFeb 2023 - Apr 2023 (3 months)
- Freelance Medical WriterEvolve Medical EducationFeb 2023 - Mar 2023 (2 months)
- Freelance Medical WriterThe Edge Medical WritingAug 2022 - Mar 2023 (8 months)• Creating health blog articles on sickle cell disease for healthcare professionals.
• Delivering high-quality health articles with clinical research and evidence-based medicine for physicians, nurses, and pharmacists. - FFreelance Medical WriterJul 2022 - Jul 2023 (1 year 1 month)• Researched information on chronic diseases, such as sickle cell anemia and diabetes, to gather pertinent data for medical writing projects.
• Created needs assessments on various disease states for continuing medical education companies.
• Freelance writing deliverables included patient pamphlets, video scripts, slide decks, needs assessments, and reports for a wide range of audiences including patients and healthcare professionals.
• Therapeutic areas of expertise include rare diseases, cardiology, hematology, pain management, and diabetes.
• Conducted interviews with patients to document inspiring stories.
• Worked with clients' requests to meet project deadlines. - Diabetes Clinical PharmacistUnitedHealthcareJan 2021 - Mar 2023 (2 years 3 months)• Proficiently managed high volumes of inquiries and concerns, handling an average of 90+ calls daily with expertise and care.
• Leveraged clinical knowledge and evidence-based practices to advocate for the medical necessity of specific medications, meticulously aligning treatment plans with insurance requirements to optimize patient outcomes.
• Provided comprehensive diabetes management services to United Healthcare (UHC) members, going beyond pharmacy services to offer personalized medication therapy management (MTM), disease education, and ongoing adherence support.
• Actively collaborated with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and refine diabetes treatment plans, - Staff PharmacistRite AidOct 2019 - Jun 2023 (3 years 9 months)• Orchestrated and supervised the day-to-day operations of the central pharmacy, ensuring the precise verification of prescription intake and adeptly managing a high volume of inbound and outbound phone calls (60+ daily) to uphold efficiency and accuracy.
• Fostered strong connections with insurance companies to navigate issues on approvals, denials, claims, and billing discrepancies.
• Collaborated closely with healthcare providers to streamline prior authorizations and facilitate access to necessary medications.
• Conducted comprehensive and detailed Drug Utilization Reviews (DUR) of patients' medication profiles, employing a meticulous approach to ensure medication safety and minimize potential pharmacologic interactions.< - SContinuing Education Medical WriterScientia PerpetuamAug 2018 - Sep 2018 (2 months)• Reviewed projects for scientific accuracy, to align with the project brief, and incorporated client feedback.
• Wrote and edited grant-related deliverables.
• Conducted research across a broad range of therapeutic areas and clinical trial data.
Education
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- Bachelor of Science - BS, PharmacyNortheastern University
- Doctor of Pharmacy - PharmD, PharmacyNortheastern UniversityI completed a capstone project on a research paper about sickle cell anemia that was published by the US Pharmacist Journal. I then presented a scientific poster on the research paper at the 2018 RISE conference.
Projects (professional or personal)
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- FFreelance Medical Writer, Various Healthcare Organizations/Clients• Conducted thorough research on a wide range of medical topics to gather relevant information for diverse writing projects.
• Produced a variety of medical content, including patient education materials, video scripts, slide presentations, and reports tailored to diverse audiences such as patients and healthcare professionals.
• Gained expertise in multiple therapeutic areas, including rare diseases, cardiology, hematology, pain management, and diabetes.
• Collaborated with clients to understand project requirements and ensure timely delivery of high-quality content while also incorporating patient interviews to add depth and relatability to the material. - CContent Creator & Host (Podcast)• Conduct weekly episodes featuring guests in diverse fields, fostering discussions and sharing knowledge with the audience.
• Sickle Cell With Dr.O YouTube Channel: Develop educational and inspirational content focused on sickle cell disease for the "Sickle Cell With Dr.O" YouTube channel, aimed at empowering and supporting patients.
Publications
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- USickle Cell Disease Pain ManagementUSPharmacist AugA comprehensive review article detailing the nature of sickle cell disease and how to manage
vaso-occlusive pain.