June Hernandez

California-licensed pharmacist with extensive experience in community pharmacy, pharmacy operations, immunization services, medication safety, and pharmacy benefit management.

Background includes leadership roles at Target, current practice with CVS Health, and benefit configuration and formulary operations at MedImpact. Experienced in patient counseling, prescription adjudication, regulatory compliance, prior authorizations, and mentoring pharmacy students and externs.

Pharmacist at CVS Health (2015 – Present)

• Dispense medications in accordance with California and federal requirements and established pharmacy procedures.
• Administer vaccinations under applicable protocols and provide patient counseling on medication use and safety.
• Prescribe medications for contraception within authorized protocols and scope of practice.
• Resolve third-party claim rejections and initiate prior-authorization processes to support access to therapy.
• Conduct drug utilization reviews to identify potential medication-related problems, including risks associated with polypharmacy.
• Maintain controlled-substance inventory and documentation; support government and commercial audit requirements.
• Mentor and train pharmacy externs preparing for licensure.

Pharmacy Benefits Management Generalist at MedImpact Healthcare Systems (2015 – 2016)

• Configured and tested pharmacy benefit change requests, validating processes against client requirements and deadlines.
• Designed and validated pharmacy benefit and formulary configurations; resolved logic and plan/group/carrier-linking issues.
• Supported pharmacy network operations and documented results through client consultation and cross-functional collaboration.

Executive Pharmacist at Target Pharmacy (2011 – 2015)

• Managed daily pharmacy operations in a community setting and supported safe, effective medication use.
• Counseled patients, administered preventive vaccinations, and maintained pharmacy records in accordance with state and federal requirements.
• Compounded medications to prescriber specifications and worked with prescribers to address potential drug interactions and therapeutic alternatives.
• Recommended cost-effective brand-to-generic substitutions to support adherence and patient outcomes.

Pharmacy Manager at Target Pharmacy (2009 – 2011)

• Combined staff-pharmacist responsibilities with pharmacy business and operational management.
• Used established company practices to optimize pharmacy performance metrics and daily workflow.
• Precepted Doctor of Pharmacy candidates and coordinated Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience requirements.
• Recruited and developed pharmacy talent through career fairs and engagement with graduating pharmacists.

Staff Pharmacist at Target Pharmacy (2008 – 2009)

• Dispensed prescription medications accurately and promptly while supporting patient care and pharmacy workflow.
• Served as district legal liaison by attending Virginia Board of Pharmacy meetings and communicating relevant updates to pharmacy teams.
• Helped cover staffing needs across multiple pharmacy locations.

Research Associate at BD Biosciences/Pharmingen (2000 – 2004)

• Maintained sterile cell and tissue cultures for research and distribution.
• Performed cell-based assays supporting quantitation, quality control, and viability assessment.
• Documented experimental data and developed or revised protocols in accordance with company standards.

Dental Office Manager at Jerry Hernandez, DDS (2011 – 2013)

• Established operating protocols for a newly acquired dental practice and managed staff hiring, training, and development.
• Negotiated fee schedules, coordinated provider insurance credentialing, and supported dental billing and insurance verification.
• Improved collections to 90% within the first 12 months and maintained collections at 96% of total production revenue.
• Maintained OSHA-related records and supported marketing, vendor coordination, and patient financing discussions.

Doctor of Pharmacy – Medical College of Virginia (2008)

Bachelor of Science in Biology – Virginia Tech (2000)