Michael Cho
Santa Rosa
Summary
Ambulatory Care Pharmacist at Kaiser Permanente with a proven track record in interprofessional collaboration and patient education. Enhanced clinic efficiency and optimized patient care through evidence-based recommendations and compassionate counseling. Skilled in clinical decision-making and adverse drug reaction monitoring, ensuring safe and effective medication use for diverse patient populations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ambulatory Care Pharmacist
Kaiser Permanente
07.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies.
- Provided evidence-based recommendations for patient treatments based on current medical guidelines.
- Educated patients on benefits of healthy diet and adequate exercise for success with weight loss medications
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by streamlining patient flow and optimizing appointment scheduling.
- Presented weekly to up to 70 patients regarding weight loss options and medications in collaboration with clinical health educators
Pharmacy Resident
Kaiser Permanente
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Optimized patient outcomes through comprehensive medication therapy management
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Educated patients on medication usage, side effects, and adherence strategies.
- Practiced in diverse practice settings including chronic conditions, geriatric, oncology, and mental health.
- Conducted research project to analyze the efficacy of statin therapy in patients with well-controlled cholesterol levels.
Staff Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Dispensed medications accurately, ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards.
- Provided patient counseling on medication usage and potential side effects.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to optimize patient care plans.
- Managed inventory levels, conducting regular stock audits to minimize waste.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Touro University California College of Pharmacy
Vallejo, CA05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of California, Irvine
06-2015
Skills
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Adverse drug reaction monitoring
- Patient care optimization
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical decision making
- Evidence-based practice
- Medication side effect education
- Clinical documentation
- Compassionate care
- Drug utilization review
- Medication management
- Collaborative communication skills
Certification
- California Licensed Pharmacist - 2022 to Present
- Postgraduate Year One Pharmacy Residency, Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa - 2023 to 2024
Timeline
Ambulatory Care Pharmacist
Kaiser Permanente
07.2024 - Current
Pharmacy Resident
Kaiser Permanente
07.2023 - 06.2024
Staff Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
08.2022 - 06.2023
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Touro University California College of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of California, Irvine