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Punam Khadka

@punamkhadka

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I improve patient access to specialty medications through insurance, financial assistance, and pharmacy operations.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking a healthcare role where I can apply my pharmacy, patient access, and healthcare administration background to improve medication access, patient care, and healthcare operations.

I'm currently supporting Gilead HCV patients at AssistRx by verifying specialty medication benefits, coordinating financial assistance, and maintaining HIPAA-compliant patient records.

My background includes pharmacy operations, oncology drug sales, and four years of clinical pharmacy experience in Nepal. I've supported pharmacy teams, managed inventory, trained employees, and built relationships with healthcare professionals.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Patient Access Specialist

Current

AssistRx

Apr 2024 - Present (2 years 5 months)

Serves as primary contact for patients seeking access to specialty medications, verifying insurance coverage and benefits, and assisting with financial assistance programs. Maintains accurate patient records in compliance with HIPAA and other regulations.

HIPAA compliance Insurance Verification Patient Support Customer Service

Medical Sales Officer

Beacon Medicare Limited

Apr 2018 - Feb 2021 (2 years 10 months)

Created and implemented strategies to increase sales and meet targets within deadlines. Delivered timely reports on customer needs, competitor activities, and market potential, and developed relationships with key stakeholders and healthcare professionals.

Sales Marketing Market Analysis Stakeholder Management Reporting

Assistant Pharmacy Manager

Alive Pharmacy

Nov 2016 - Mar 2018 (1 year 4 months)

Supported pharmacy manager in overseeing a team of 7, verifying prescriptions, hiring and training new employees, and managing daily operations. Monitored medication and supply inventory, conducting regular checks and overseeing ordering and receiving processes.

Pharmacy Operations Team Leadership Inventory Management Prescription Verification Training

Industry In-Plant Training

SRDrug Laboratories Pvt. Ltd

Aug 2016 - Sep 2016 (1 month)

Acquired understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and received hands-on training in drug development, quality control, and regulatory affairs. Worked alongside industry professionals to learn key aspects of pharmaceutical operations.

GMP Drug Development Quality Control Regulatory Affairs

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Oklahoma State University

Master of Science, Healthcare Administration

Master of Science in Healthcare Administration completed in May 2023, with relevant coursework in leadership, legal issues, healthcare accounting, informatics, financial structure, and human resources.