Chelsey Strand is a clinical review pharmacist at Prime Therapeutics in Edina, MN who reviews requests for insurance approval or denial based on plan criteria. She previously worked as a medication therapy management specialist and staff pharmacist at Walgreens pharmacies in Eden Prairie and Minneapolis, MN between 2007-2016. She holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from North Dakota State University and a pharmacy license in Minnesota.

1. Chelsey Strand
13300 Oliver Ave S. Burnsville, MN 55337
cmschluter@yahoo.com
(701) 866 5669
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
October 2015 Prime Therapeutics Edina, MN
To Clinical Review Pharmacist
Present
• Review prescriber and patient requests for approval or denial based on insurance plan criteria.
Requests include step therapy programs, prior authorizations, and quantity limit exceptions.
Position includes using Clinical Pharmacology, AS400, Micromedex, Lotus, and Cover My Meds.
o Currently trained on multiple clients, and currently training on Special Handling Unit
criteria (high dollar claims)
o Consistently high audit scores and productivity
February 2013 Walgreens Eden Prairie, MN
To Medication Therapy Management Specialist
September 2014
• Leadership position responsible for MTM services in fifteen Walgreens stores in the south metro. I
was promoted to this position after having success as MTM lead at Chaska, MN Walgreens from
2010 to 2012
o Consult with staff in these stores to meet goals and identify roadblocks
o Serve as a resource for any questions or concerns related to medication therapy
management services or claim billing
o Meet with patients to complete medication reviews and make appropriate interventions
o Consult with physicians on appropriate changes to patient’s medication therapy
o Proficient with Outcomes and Mirixa MTM systems
o This position was eliminated due to a shift in company focus away from MTM
July 2007 Walgreens South Minneapolis Metro, MN
To Retail Pharmacist
May 2016
• Staff pharmacist at high volume Eden Prairie Walgreens Spring 2013-Fall 2015
• Part-time weekend coverage Fall 2015 to May 2016
• Float shifts as needed for district coverage
o Supervise pharmacy technicians and interns
o Counsel patients regarding prescriptions and over the counter products
o Communicate with prescribers regarding refill requests and therapeutic interventions
o Ensure prescription insurance claim adjudication
o Administer immunizations and health testing
o Ensure accuracy and appropriateness of prescriptions being completed
• Participated in many training programs offered by Walgreens, including:
o Health testing (blood glucose, A1C, cholesterol, blood pressure, body composition)
o Pharmacy development program (multiple session course focused on management skills)
o Smoking cessation
o Patient-centered consultation

2. o APhA immunization
o CPR/AED certification (last updated March 2016)
July 2006 Lake Region Hospital Fergus Falls, MN
Pharmacy Experiential Rotation, Long Term Care
• Five week rotation focused on nursing home consultation
• Included chart reviews, communication to prescribers, presentations to colleagues
EDUCATION:
May 2007 North Dakota State University Fargo, ND
Doctor of Pharmacy
May 2005 North Dakota State University Fargo, ND
Pharmaceutical Science B.S
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS:
July 2007 Pharmacist License in Minnesota
to License number 119014, in good standing
Present
July 2014 Pharmacy Preceptor in Minnesota
to Able to act as preceptor to pharmacy interns
Present
December 2015 PowerPak CE Pharmacist Certificate Program in Medication Therapy Management
30 continuing education credits focused on MTM via PowerPak.com
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
January 2016 Planned Parenthood Burnsville, MN
to Grassroots Advocate
Present Write monthly letters to the editor and blog posts on behalf of Planned Parenthood, other
events as needed
January 2014 Burnsville High School Touchdown Club Burnsville, MN
to Community Service Coordinator
Present Organize various volunteer opportunities for football athletes to complete as part of the program’s
lettering requirements