Matt
Sommers,
PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist
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Skills
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Experience
4110 Pennsylvania Ave
Eagan, MN--Effective communication tailored to patients, healthcare practitioners,
and business partners. Up-to-date research using high-quality sources
relayed in actionable terms. Building access to quality healthcare
information as consumers navigate a complex healthcare system.
Medical Writing, Editing, And Consulting
April 2023 - Present, Eagan, MN
Sole proprietor, assisting various clients with:
● SEO optimized content
● Evidence-based accuracy editing and review
● Consultation
My client list includes:
● Recovery Village (Addiction and Recovery specialty clinics)
● Craft Concierge (Regional concierge medical clinics)
● Medic (App and website developer; verify drug information and
provide consultation)
● Exam Master (Pharmacy law and NAPLEX education)
● Health Ed Solutions (ACLS education)
● Peterson’s (Pharmacology education)
● Various healthcare blogs with topics including mental health,
weight loss safety, supplement safety, etc. Clients include Blurt
Foundation, NCHC.org, Healthcanal, and others.
Genoa Clinical Services / Clinical Pharmacist
February 2022 - August 2023, Golden Valley, MN
Working with a team of clinical pharmacists conducting medication
reviews with longitudinal follow-ups. Cohorts are nationwide and include
a behavioral health focus for United Healthcare-managed state plans and
Medicare recipients. Improving patient outcomes and lowering the total
cost of care by promoting appropriate availability, understanding, and
use of drug products. Verbal and written communications with
evidence-based rationale are provided at levels appropriate for patients
and providers, including a personalized touch.
Hy-Vee / Pharmacy Manager
August 2016 - January 2022, Eagan, MN
Guided a pharmacy from scratch with no acquisitions to 1500 scripts per
week over the course of five years. Fostered relationships with the city,
business leaders, local clinicians, and patients to become a trusted
provider of various patient-centered services in the community.
Integrated MTM, blister packing and regimen optimization,
compounding, biometric screenings, and vaccinations / COVID-19
testing during the pandemic. Acted as a preceptor for pharmacy
students.
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Education
University of Iowa / PharmD
August 2007- May 2011, Iowa City, IA
The highlights of my APPE rotations were spent in ambulatory care
settings, providing education and assisting with drug therapy decisions
for patients with metabolic disorders and diabetes, and assisting with
running the INR patient visits. I also particularly enjoyed initiating
anticoagulation and coordinating bridging therapy for procedures.
Iowa State University
August 2004 - May 2007, Ames, IA
I held a university position tutoring chemistry. I also volunteered at Mary
Greeley Hospital on the oncology floor and worked as a clerk and
technician in the pharmacy at McFarland Clinic.
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Certifications
Vaccine Administration, Compounding, Point of care Testing, Considering
pursuing BCACP
