VY CAO

— Licensed Pharmacist

Vy Cao PharmD.

Vy Cao
SEATTLE, WA 47° 36′ N

— About

Dedicated Doctor of Pharmacy graduate from the University of Washington with community and long‑term‑care experience — committed to medication safety, patient‑focused counseling, and efficient collaboration with care teams to improve outcomes.

— Experience

In the field.

Long Term Care Pharmacist

Ready Meds Pharmacy · Renton, WA

  • Manage 50+ inbound and outbound calls daily to ensure efficient communication among patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers.
  • Process and dispense 100–200 prescriptions per day.
  • Review treatment plans and medication alternatives for patient-specific appropriateness, in compliance with state and federal laws and adult family home policies.
  • Initiate and follow up on prior authorizations; collaborate with adult family homes and the multidisciplinary care team to monitor chronic conditions and recommend evidence-based, patient-centered therapies.
  • Perform medication reconciliations during transitions of care to identify and resolve medication-related problems and maintain accurate patient records.

Float Pharmacist

Safeway / Albertsons · Seattle, WA

  • Prepared and dispensed 150–300 new and refill prescriptions daily.
  • Performed screenings and administered recommended vaccines to improve patient preventive care and overall health management.
  • Provided pharmacological information to the multidisciplinary healthcare team to enhance quality of care and treatment outcomes.
  • Delivered patient counseling and comprehensive medication reviews to improve adherence and overall health outcomes.

— Education

Formation.

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

University of Washington School of Pharmacy · Seattle, WA

  • Wolters Kluwer Award of Excellence in Clinical Communication
  • Rho Chi Pharmacy Honor Society

B.S. in Biochemistry

San Francisco State University · San Francisco, CA

  • Summa cum laude honors
  • Valedictorian of Chemistry & Biochemistry Department

— Skills

Instruments.

Clinical

  • Medication Therapy Management
  • Immunizations
  • Patient Counseling
  • Drug Utilization Review

Technical

  • QS1
  • Docutrack

Languages

  • English
  • Vietnamese

— Licenses & Certifications

Credentials.

  • Washington State Pharmacist License ACTIVE
  • Plein Certificate in Geriatric Pharmacy CERTIFIED
  • Pharmacy Immunization Certificate CERTIFIED