Lavanya Gandla
@lavanyagandla
I am a results-driven pharmacist with 6+ years leading pharmacy teams and optimizing patient care.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a results-driven pharmacist with 6+ years leading pharmacy teams across clinical, specialty and retail settings. I excel in medication therapy management, accurate dispensing, and patient counseling.
I manage prescription intake workflows, perform medication reconciliation and prior authorization coordination, and identify drug interactions and dosing issues to reduce risk. I am proficient with Pioneer Rx, Prime Rx and clinical tools such as Asembia, and have hands-on experience in non-sterile compounding and analytical techniques.
I seek to contribute to a growth-focused organization by improving patient adherence, streamlining pharmacy operations, and mentoring staff. I bring strong communication, process-improvement and project-delivery experience to drive safety, compliance and profitability.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Remote Pharmacist
Select Rx Pharmacy
Oct 2024 - Present (11 months)
Manages prescription intake and verification, ensuring regulatory compliance, resolving medication issues, and coordinating with providers to ensure timely and safe medication delivery.
WAPharmacist
Walgreens
Jul 2024 - Oct 2024 (3 months)
Provided clinical consultations, performed drug therapy reviews and medication management, and supported pharmacy operations including opening/closing and regulatory compliance.
Staff Pharmacist
Lifeline Specialty Pharmacy
Dec 2018 - Jul 2024 (5 years 7 months)
Managed prescriptions for rare and complex diseases, performed medication therapy management to improve adherence, and coordinated prior authorizations and financial assistance to ensure patient access.
Staff Pharmacist
Lifeline Baltimore Pharmacy
Dec 2018 - Jul 2024 (5 years 7 months)
Evaluated ~1,600 prescriptions weekly for appropriateness, managed controlled substances per DEA guidelines, and recruited, trained, and coached pharmacy technicians to maintain service levels.
Intern Pharmacist
St. Mary's Pharmacy
Dec 2014 - Mar 2016 (1 year 3 months)
Supported pharmacists by processing prescriptions, filling medications, and counseling patients under supervision while maintaining accuracy and documentation standards.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UUUniversity College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kakatiya University
Bachelor of Pharmacy, Pharmacy
Completed a Bachelor of Pharmacy covering clinical pharmacology, pharmaceutics, and drug development.
Dabur Research Foundation
Summer Internship, Pharmaceutical Research
Completed a summer internship focused on pharmaceutical research, formulation development, and analytical testing.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
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