Sagar Patel


Location

Richmond, TX
Education
    Texas Southern University
    July 2014 - May 2018
    degree
    Other degree
    major
    Pharmacy
Work Experience
    CVS Caremark
    Pharmacist Advisor AND Clinical Pharmacist
    Richardson, TX, US
    July 2023 - present
    company
    CVS Caremark
    title
    Pharmacist Advisor AND Clinical Pharmacist
    overview
    - Review and assess medication requests for prior authorization - Verify the medical necessity and appropriateness of prescribed medications - Communicate with healthcare providers to gather necessary clinical information - Evaluate insurance coverage and formulary restrictions - Collaborate with healthcare professionals to find suitable alternative treatments - Prepare and submit prior authorization requests to insurance companies - Monitor the status of prior authorization requests and follow up as needed - Maintain accurate records of all prior authorization interactions and outcomes - Stay updated on insurance policies, regulations, and industry trends - Provide guidance and education to patients and healthcare providers regarding prior
    Apothecary of Medical Associates
    Pharmacist In Charge
    Schulenburg, TX, US
    December 2019 - July 2023
    Medication Managers
    Consulting Pharmacist
    Houston, TX, US
    September 2018 - December 2020
    Sealy Pharmacy
    Long term care pharmacist
    Sealy, TX, US
    September 2018 - December 2019
Skills
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)Alternative MedicineAssisted LivingAuditing SkillsClinical PharmacyCommunication SkillsConsultingHealth AdministrationHealth CareHospital Information SystemsInsurance Management and AftercareKnowledge of ImmunizationLife SupportLong-Term CareMedical Necessity DoctrineMedical PrescriptionsMedicationsMicrosoft AccessNursingPatient EducationPatient Information LeafletsPharmacoinformaticsPublic HealthStock ControlTask Management