Open To Work
Ekene Aguh
Conyers
Work Preference
Summary
Pharmacist with experience in healthcare operations, workflow optimization, and staff training across retail, clinics, and long term care settings. Proven ability to improve system efficiency, onboard and coach healthcare professionals, and resolve medication access and insurance-related barriers. Skilled in translating complex processes into practical, real world execution in high volume environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LTC Pharmacist Consultant/Dispensing Pharmacist
Omnicare, A CVS Health
Conyers
03.2026 - Current
- Verified and processed high-volume medication orders for long-term care facilities, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance for timely dispensing
- Reviewed patient medication profiles to identify potential drug interactions, duplications, and therapy concerns, supporting safe and effective medication use
- Collaborated with pharmacy technicians and workflow teams to optimize order processing, cycle fills, and stat medication delivery for LTC residents
- Resolved prior authorizations, insurance billing, and reimbursement issues, facilitating timely access to medication therapy
- Coordinated communication between providers and payers to ensure approval of appropriate therapies through evaluation of coverage requirements
Pharmacy Manager/District Immunization Captain
CVS Pharmacy
Atlanta
05.2025 - 03.2026
- Designed, educated, and implemented an immunization technician rollout plan, including educational virtual series, in-person meetings, and pod stores to meet peak immunization season demands, leading to the district achieving the highest immunization goals in the region.
- Strategically targeted underperforming CVS stores for immunizations, improving performance and graduating stores out of the bottom percentile within the district
- Trained and provided ongoing coaching support to new pharmacists and new grad pharmacist, improving workflow consistency and performance
- Coordinated medication therapy management consultations, enhancing patient care through targeted interventions.
- Resolved insurance and prior authorization issues, ensuring continuity of care for patients facing medication access barriers.
- Executed strategic initiatives to optimize operations, aligning with objectives to promote sustained growth and operational efficiency.
- Delivered impactful regional presentations spearheading discussions on patient outcomes and strategies to drive quick progress across the district.
Clinical Inpatient Pharmacist
Wellstar Hospital
Marietta
03.2023 - 05.2025
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to manage high-volume, overnight clinical operations, ensuring continuous medication safety and optimizing therapeutic efficacy.
- Delivered data-driven dose adjustments and renal/hepatic function assessments, directly impacting patient recovery timelines and minimizing adverse events.
- Served as clinical escalation point for urgent medication decisions during overnight shifts.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and care teams to complete medication reconciliations, enhancing care transitions across inpatient units.
Clinical Pharmacist
AIDS Healthcare Foundation
Atlanta
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Delivered compassionate care to underserved and at-risk populations, helping bridge gaps in healthcare access across Metro-Atlanta.
- Played a pivotal role in expanding PrEP (Pre-exposure Prophylaxis) awareness and access, empowering patients with prevention-focused options and education.
- Advocated for medication affordability and continuity by connecting patients with resources and financial assistance, enhancing access to culturally competent care.
- Partnered with local clinics and advocacy groups to increase PrEP adoption through health fairs, education events, and one-on-one consults.
- Simplified complex medication information for diverse patient populations, ensuring high comprehension and trust in therapy decisions.
- Acted as a clinical liaison between the foundation and external stakeholders to promote HIV prevention and wellness initiatives.
- Supported adherence-focused clinical programs by tracking patient progress, follow-up visits, and therapeutic outcomes.
- Provided real-time feedback to clinical leadership on barriers to medication access, enabling more targeted outreach strategies.
- Maintained accurate documentation and compliance with privacy regulations while managing sensitive patient data, ensuring integrity and confidentiality.
Consultant Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
Atlanta
01.2021 - 02.2023
- Assessed patient medication therapy regimens to optimize therapeutic outcomes.
- Consulted with healthcare providers on medication management strategies.
- Provided drug utilization reviews to ensure optimal patient care.
- Educated patients on proper medication usage and potential side effects.
- Analyzed data from electronic health records to identify improvement opportunities in prescribing practices.
- Facilitated continuing education sessions to enhance knowledge of pharmacy practice among healthcare professionals.
- Assisted in the development of protocols and guidelines for drug utilization management programs within an organization.
Pharmacy Manager
CVS Pharmacy
Tucker
02.2020 - 02.2023
- Directed turnaround of underperforming pharmacy, elevating it from bottom to top district ranking through strategic goal alignment.
- Enhanced performance metrics by 80% through implementation of workflow optimization and customer-focused interventions.
- Led and coached a combined team of 5+ pharmacists, technicians, and interns to exceed performance and service metrics across two high-volume CVS locations.
- Delivered personalized adherence consultations within CVS's Center of Excellence model.
- Translated complex medication regimens into clear, actionable plans to improve therapy adherence and empower patient decision-making.
- Resolved insurance, access, and affordability barriers through direct collaboration with providers and third-party payers.
- Cultivated accountability and growth culture by training staff in service excellence initiatives.
- Precepted Mercer University Pharmacy students, offering hands-on mentorship in patient care, clinical reasoning, accounting and finance evaluations, and professional communication to deliver top tier care to patients.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine - Georgia Campus
Suwanee, GA05-2019
Masters in Biomedical Sciences -
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine - Georgia Campus
Suwanee, GA05-2015
Masters in Organizational Development and Leadership -
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine - Georgia Campus
Suwanee, GA05-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Rutgers University
Newark, NJ01-2012
Skills
- Medication Therapy Management ( MTM)
- Prior Authorization and Insurance Resolution
- Drug utilization review
- Vaccination administration
- Monitoring therapeutic effectiveness
- Medication adherence strategies
- Patient consultations
- Patient Counseling and Communication
- Workflow Optimization
- Process Improvement
- Healthcare Operations
- Pharmacy Systems and Workflow Execution
- Performance Improvement and KPI Tracking
- Cross Functional Collaboration
- Training and Onboarding
- Customer service and communication skills
- Patient education
References
Available upon request
Degree
- PHARM.D
- M.S Biomedical Sciences | Organizational Development and Leadership
- B.A.
Leadership Experience
- District Clinical Community Preceptor
- Center of Excellence District Captain
- Immunization District Captain
- Pharmacy Management
- Pharmacy Consultant
Certification
- Pharmacist License - North Carolina Board, Issued Nov 2025
- Pharmacist License - Georgia Board, Issued Feb 2020
Timeline
LTC Pharmacist Consultant/Dispensing Pharmacist
Omnicare, A CVS Health
03.2026 - Current
Pharmacy Manager/District Immunization Captain
CVS Pharmacy
05.2025 - 03.2026
Clinical Inpatient Pharmacist
Wellstar Hospital
03.2023 - 05.2025
Clinical Pharmacist
AIDS Healthcare Foundation
01.2023 - 05.2024
Consultant Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
01.2021 - 02.2023
Pharmacy Manager
CVS Pharmacy
02.2020 - 02.2023
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine - Georgia Campus
Masters in Biomedical Sciences -
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine - Georgia Campus
Masters in Organizational Development and Leadership -
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine - Georgia Campus
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Rutgers University