Ariana Garcia

Elk Grove

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Pharmacy Intern

CVS Pharmacy

04.2024 - Current

Support prescription verification, patient counseling, and immunization administration.
Assist in workflow optimization, addressing insurance rejections, and ensuring timely dispensing.

Research Intern

UC Davis

01.2021 - 01.2021

Conducted literature review on adolescent weight dissatisfaction across ethnic groups.
Collaborated with faculty to analyze trends and prepare findings for academic presentation.

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) -

California Northstate University College of Pharmacy

Elk Grove, CA

06.2026

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Global Disease Biology

University of California

Davis, CA

06.2022

Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs)

Specialty Community Outreach (Block A) – Adventist Health Fortify Market Pharmacy, Roseville, CA | May–June 2025
Completed patient outreach calls for refill and reassessment, verifying adherence, insurance, and emergency contacts.
Processed prescriptions in McKesson EnterpriseRx and ensured claim approvals before shipment.
Facilitated patient enrollment in co-pay assistance programs using DROMOS.
Coordinated initial assessment appointments and provided education on copay programs.
Streamlined claim adjudication and insurance communication, improving turnaround times.
General Medicine (Block B) – Hemet Global Medical Center, Hemet, CA | June–August 2025
Analyzed antimicrobial prescribing patterns and resistance trends for high-risk organisms.
Evaluated use of restricted antibiotics (e.g., Fetroja, Avycaz, Xacduro) for stewardship compliance and presented findings to the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Board to support formulary and prescribing decisions.
Developed and presented a gepotidacin (BLUJEPA) monograph to the ASP Board for formulary review.
Presented weekly SOAP notes and patient cases to ASP, supporting clinical decisions.
Monitored patients daily, reconciling medications and assessing culture/sensitivity results.
Projects & Tools: Developed Anticoagulant Monitoring Worksheet, TPN Flow Sheet, Antibiotic PK Worksheet, and Direct Factor Xa Inhibitor Worksheet based on guidelines.
Specialty Nuclear & Precision Health Solutions (Block C) – Cardinal Health, Sacramento, CA | August–September 2025
Shadowed nuclear pharmacists to gain exposure to specialized workflows and services.
Observed preparation, handling, and quality checks unique to nuclear pharmacy practice.
Networked with staff to understand career pathways in precision health.

Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPEs)

CVS Pharmacy | June–July 2023
Rite Aid Pharmacy | January–March 2024
Oroville Hospital | December 2023

Affiliations

Vice President, National Community Pharmacy Association (NCPA) – CNUCOP | 2023–2025
Historian, Student Body Council – CNUCOP | 2024–2025
Member – APhA-ASP, SNPhA, SCCP, AMCP

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