Marie Backus, PharmD, BCPPS pharmacist role with Partners For Kids will include: 

• Developing and maintaining clinical prescribing resources for common conditions encountered in primary care. 
• Providing education to providers on utilizing Partners for Kids prescribing resources.
• Maintaining a pediatric focused preferred drug list for Ohio Medicaid.
• Working with Ohio Department of Medicaid and/or Pharmacy Benefit Management companies to optimize medication use policies and formulary management for the pediatric population.
• Assist with quality improvement projects to reduce disparities, standardize care, and improve outcomes.
• Support care coordinators through medication reconciliation assistance, answering medication questions, and removing barriers to medication access

For questions or to connect with Marie, email PFKPharmacy@childrensdayton.org