David M.

Meno
Pharmacist - Prior Authorizations
North Carolina Pharmacist License: 13696
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Summary:
 A prior authorization pharmacist works specifically with the pre-approval process of filling prescribed medication
orders to ensure the proper insurance coverage and efficacy for the drugs used.
 In this career, you work with patients as well as clinical staff, who relay prescription information from a provider.
 Licensed pharmacist in 3 states with rich clinical pharmacy experience and analytical skills
 Excellent experience in performing initial and final prescriptions verification
 Highly experienced in assisting medical Dr. offices with PA inquiries and concerns
 Review clinical data to support prior authorization appeals.
 Knowledgeable of specialty medications dosage, counseling, and monitoring drug therapy outcomes.
 Serve as principal contact for clinic and/or department staff regarding prior authorization process for services to
be rendered at the clinics
Education:

Bachelor of Science in Biology 1984-1988

Western Kentucky University

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry 1984-1988

Western Kentucky University

Doctor of Pharmacy 1989-1993

Mercer University Southern School of Pharmacy cum Laude

Authorized User of Radioactive Materials 1993

Butler University

Certifications
 Prior Authorization Certified Specialist (National Board of PA Specialist)
 Certified Vaccinator
 797 Sterile Compounding Certificate
 Certified CPR
 Certified Authorized user of Radioactive Materials Skills

Experience:

Medical Arts Pharmacy August 2007 - Current

Director of Consulting
Retail/Long Term Care Consultant Pharmacist

 Supervision of Consultant Pharmacist staff while conducting Drug Regimen Reviews on assigned Skilled Nursing
Home and Assisted Living residents.
 Compliance of state and federal regulations related to pharmacy services including Code of Federal Regulation
(42 CFR Part 483).
 Enhance internal operations of drug delivery systems, customer satisfaction and Medication Therapy
Management.
 Nursing staff education on medication administration and medication storage.
United Health Care - Optum Rx: (Temp Contract) Aug 2022 – Nov 2022
 Prior Authorization; skilled in three different client segments.(remote)

CVS Health Jan 2021 – Mar2022

 Certified Vaccinator for multiple retail clinics administering the COVID-19 vaccine to patients.
 CPR- Certified

General Healthcare Resources: Jul 2019 – Sep 2019

In-Patient Pharmacist
 Remote order entry for 750 bed hospital utilizing EPIC system. Verify new and prn orders and assist in drug
information for facility staff(COVID)

Synthetopes/RADSTAR, Inc. Jun 2018 – Jun 2019

Pharmacy Manager
 Preparing time sensitive radiopharmaceuticals. 797 Sterile High-Risk Compounding per physician orders.
 Review and assess P&L statement, comply with a 120-day planner, inventory control, billing, payroll, supervision
of personnel and budget monitoring.
 Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) to comply with the regulations pertaining to the Department of
Transportation(DOT), Environmental Protection Agency(EPA), Nuclear Regulatory Commission(NRC), State Board
of Pharmacy and Corporate Policy and Procedures.

Ocean Lakes Pharmacy: Apr 2018- Jun 2018

Retail Pharmacist
 Point of service prescription filling. Interaction with patient counseling, physician office staff and working with
physicians on Medication Therapy Management.
 Solving 3rd party insurance complications with customers.

Med Center Pharmacy: Mar 2017- Apr 2018

Retail-Long Term Care Consultant Pharmacist
Drug Regimen Review reporting: evaluation of: F- 744 Medication Use, F-755 Pharmacy Services, F-757 Unnecessary
Drugs, F-759 Psychotropic Drugs and F -761 Med labeling/storage), in Skilled Nursing Home and Assisted Living
residents. Compliance of state and federal regulations related to pharmacy services including Code of Federal
Regulation (42 CFR Part 483). Enhance internal operations of drug delivery systems and customer satisfaction. Nursing
staff education on medication administration and medication storage.

AstraZeneca, LP; Specialty Care Marketing and Sales: Apr 1998- Aug2007
Institutional Sales Specialist
  Development of Strategic Targeting Plan for the state of South Carolina, North Carolina and parts of GA to
encompass Medical Directors and other health care professionals caring for those in the State Hospital System,
Long-Term Care environment and Department of Corrections.
 Utilizing access tools to market selected products, while forming relations with the health care staff.
 Maximize resources to excel above Regional and National sales forecast.
 TEAM-WORK with Regional Account Directors and local sales divisions to leverage pull through opportunities to
maximize Market Share of key promoted products.

 District Training Champion - National Convention Delegate

 Sales Value Proposition Awards: 1. ‘Commitment to Customer Focus”,2.“Commitment to Development” & 3.
Commitment to Professionalism”.
 2003 Tampa Business Center: “New Rx Market Share Change” LTC Champion
 2006 Circle of Excellence Candidate

Parke-Davis a Division of Warner-Lambert Pharmaceutical Company: Apr 1998- Sept 2000

Provider Group Manager
 Driving top line sales of key promoted products through relationships and leveraging value-added services with
key decision makers of Provider Groups, Employer Groups, Long-Term Care Providers.
 Integrated Healthcare Systems. Positioning Parke-Davis products in a favorable or advantageous position within
customer base to maximize market share.
 1999 Meet The Managers Award for Outstanding Performance
 1999 1st Place Award: Market Share Gains

TeamCare(NeighborCare)Long Term Care Pharmacy: Aug 1996- Apr 1998

Director of Clinical and Educational Services of North & South Carolina
 Supervision of approximately 17 professionals comprised of Pharmacists, Nurses and Technicians serving
approximately 7,000 skilled, intermediate and assisted living communities.
 Development and implementation of disease state management programs with emphasis on
pharmacoeconomics and corporate preferred drug list.
 Coordination with operational pharmacies for implementation of policies and procedures.
 Perform Drug Regimen Review for residents in North and South Carolina.
 New start up pharmacies in LTC facilities, sub-acute units and Coumadin clinics in HealthSouth Rehabilitation
Hospitals.
 Committees: Corporate Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee (P&T serving 350,000 lives)

Home Care Pharmacy Incorporated a Division of Omnicare: Sept 1995- Aug 1996
Director of Clinical Services/Consultant Pharmacist
 Supervision of Consultant Pharmacist staff while conducting Drug Regimen Review on assigned nursing home
residents.
 Implementation of the Geriatric Pharmaceutical Care Guidelines to improve Therapeutic Interchanges.
 Enhance internal operations of drug delivery systems and Home Infusion Therapy.
 Committees: Corporate Professional Services Committee
 Formulary Champion of Region
 Instructor for nursing I.V. training courses.

Charleston Area Medical Center: Jul 1995-Sept 1995

Staff Pharmacist III
 Responsible for implementation of the Pharmaceutical Care Model in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and
pharmacy department. Enhance the skills of the pharmacy staff pertaining to clinical drug monitoring and
therapy.
 Committees: GYN Collaborative Practice Committee
 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Collaborative
  Practice Committee
 Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Collaborative

Syncor International Corporation: Jun 1993-Jul1995

Nuclear Pharmacy Manager
 Review and assess P&L statement, comply with a 120 day planner, inventory control, billing, payroll, supervision
of personnel and budget monitoring.
 Radiation Safety Officer- assured compliance with the regulations pertaining to the Department of
Transportation(DOT), Environmental Protection Agency(EPA), Nuclear Regulatory Commission(NRC), State Board
of Pharmacy and Corporate Policy and Procedures.

State Department of Florida: Mar1989-Aug1989

Chemist I
 Performed Assays on feeds utilizing a High Pressure Liquid Chromatography(HPLC) in testing for the carcinogenic
aflatoxin. Publication: Marquess J.G., Meno D.M., Murphy J.E.; A Model of Cooperative Success. Ga. J Hosp
Pharm, 1991; 5:5-6.

Presentations:
Speaker’s Bureau: Searle Pharmaceutical Company, TAPP Pharmaceutical Company & Eli Lilly Pharmaceutical Company
 APhA Annual Meeting: “Coordinator of Emerging Technologies and Their Impact on Pharmaceutical Care”
 ASHP Mid-Year Clinical Meeting: “A Survey of Recent Graduates on Organizational Involvement”
 ASHP Mid-Year Clinical Meeting: “A Model of Cooperative Success”

Honors and Awards:

International Rotation to Denmark 1993
 Dean’s Scholarship 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993
 Dean’s List

National Collegiate Student Government Award

 Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges
 Georgia Society of Hospital Pharmacists Student Scholarship
Professional Organizations and Activities:
American Society of Consultant Pharmacists
2003 Fellow
Vice-President South Carolina Chapter 1998-2006
State Chapter Member of North Carolina
2000 -2002 Preceptor in Long Term Care Pharmacy for Pharm.D. Students of the Medical University of South Carolina
and the University of South Carolina

American Society of Health-System Pharmacists

 Appointed to the Council of Educational Affairs 1992-1993
 American Society of Hospital Pharmacists Leadership Award
 Served as Temporary Staff for Meetings
 Georgia Society of Hospital Pharmacists Board of Directors 1991- 1992
 Georgia Society of Hospital Pharmacists Student Scholarship
 Georgia Society of Hospital Pharmacists Programming Committee

American Pharmaceutical Association

 Appointed Representative to the 1991 House of Delegates
 Society of Nuclear Medicine
 Preceptor to Nuclear Medicine Pharm.D. Interns
 South Carolina Pharmaceutical Association