kinjal patel

* Attended daily CVICU and CCU rounds with intensivists, cardiologists, and medical residents * Collaborated with other members of the healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes by analyzing pharmacotherapy and making appropriate recommendations * Educated and coached 3rd year pharmacy students on proper interactive patient counseling techniques * Developed teaching materials that were utilized by current fellows to coach students within the Pharmacy Communications course on how to write proper SOAP notes

* Participated in daily interdisciplinary patient rounds with infectious disease specialists * Monitored patient charts and culture results to guide antimicrobial therapy * Counseled patients on HIV medications at an outpatient clinic and promoted medication adherence * Educated local HIV clinic staff comprised of nurses and social workers on illicit drug abuse and associated clinical pearls * Designed monthly stewardship reports for May and June to assess physician and resident performance regarding proper indicated use of antibiotics

* Designed flyers and presentations to market our services to local patients and healthcare professionals * Reviewed commercial payer audits and gathered proper documentation to formulate formal appeals * Worked with insurance companies to resolve third party rejections and prior authorization requests * Participated in oral presentations to potential business partners to endorse the company’s newly implemented cycle packaging system

* Designed teaching material to educate patients in the diabetes outreach program about insulin and anti-hyperglycemic products available in the US market * Counseled diabetic patients on proper insulin use and appropriate lifestyle modifications to improve patient outcomes

* Compound medications according to pharmacist regulated formularies and ensure proper labeling * Promote 60 immunizations per year to patients based on their qualifications * Consult patients with prescription related questions or OTC drug selections * Resolve third party claims and refill requests by communicating with HMO’s and physicians * Analyze the profiles of 20+ HIV patients weekly to closely monitor medication adherence * Communicate with team members to complete tasks and solve problems under stressful conditions

Rho Chi Society Dean's List Fall 2012- Spring 2016 Rutgers Scarlet Scholarship 2012-2016 Activities and Societies: Beta Chi Theta (Treasurer), Industry Pharmacists Organization (Public Relations Chair), Student National Pharmaceutical Organization (HIV/AIDS Outreach Chair), Resident Hall Association