Amanda Chen
Clinical Pharmacist, PharmD
amanda.chen@email.com · +1 (215) 555-0146 · Philadelphia, PA · linkedin.com/in/amandachenpharm
Summary
Board-certified Clinical Pharmacist (PharmD, BCPS) with 8+ years of experience in hospital and ambulatory care settings. Specialized in medication therapy management, anticoagulation services, and antimicrobial stewardship. Proven track record of reducing adverse drug events, optimizing formulary management, and improving patient outcomes through evidence-based pharmaceutical care and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Experience
Clinical Pharmacist — Internal Medicine
Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PAJul 2021 — Present
Provide comprehensive clinical pharmacy services for a 45-bed internal medicine unit, conducting daily medication reviews for 30+ patients and participating in interdisciplinary rounds with physicians, nurses, and case managers. Manage the anticoagulation clinic serving 200+ patients, achieving a time-in-therapeutic-range (TTR) rate of 78%, exceeding the national benchmark of 65%. Led an antimicrobial stewardship initiative that reduced broad-spectrum antibiotic use by 22% and decreased hospital-acquired C. difficile infections by 18% over 12 months. Precept PharmD students and PGY-1 residents on clinical rotations, providing structured mentorship on pharmacokinetic dosing, drug information queries, and evidence-based practice.
Staff Pharmacist
Keystone Health System — Community Hospital, Philadelphia, PAJun 2018 — Jun 2021
Verified and dispensed an average of 350 medication orders daily in a 250-bed community hospital, ensuring accuracy, safety, and compliance with state and federal regulations. Implemented a pharmacist-led medication reconciliation program at admission and discharge, reducing medication discrepancies by 40% and readmission rates by 12%. Managed sterile compounding operations in a USP 797-compliant clean room, preparing IV admixtures, TPN solutions, and chemotherapy agents with zero contamination incidents. Served on the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, contributing to formulary reviews, drug monograph preparation, and cost-saving generic substitution initiatives that saved $280K annually.
Community Pharmacist
WellCare Pharmacy, King of Prussia, PAJul 2016 — May 2018
Dispensed an average of 250 prescriptions daily while providing patient counseling on medication use, side effects, drug interactions, and adherence strategies. Administered immunizations including influenza, pneumococcal, shingles, and travel vaccines, vaccinating 1,500+ patients annually and increasing pharmacy vaccination revenue by 25%. Developed a diabetes care management program offering blood glucose monitoring education and medication therapy management, enrolling 80+ patients in the first year. Supervised 4 pharmacy technicians, coordinating workflow and ensuring compliance with DEA controlled substance regulations and state board of pharmacy standards.
Skills
Medication Therapy Management, Drug Interactions, Patient Counseling, Clinical Pharmacokinetics, Sterile Compounding, Electronic Prescribing, Immunization Administration
Languages
Certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider
American Heart Association · Mar 2024
Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS)
Board of Pharmacy Specialties · Oct 2021
Immunization Delivery Certified Pharmacist
American Pharmacists Association · Aug 2016
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PASep 2012 — May 2016
Completed advanced rotations in internal medicine, critical care, infectious disease, and ambulatory care. President of the Student Society of Health-System Pharmacists. Dean's List. GPA: 3.75/4.0.
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PASep 2008 — May 2012
Pre-pharmacy track with coursework in organic chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, and physiology. Undergraduate research assistant in the pharmacology lab. GPA: 3.6/4.0.
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