Boise, Idaho, United States
I am a multi licensed Pharmacist in several states including; Texas, Idaho, Arizona, Oregon, Nevada, Washington, Utah and Colordao. I am a Certified Geriatric Pharmacist. Education/Training: I received my Bachelors of Science degree in Pharmacy at the University of Houston College of Pharmacy, and my post-doctorate degree at Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho.
Ensures Pharmacy Board Regulatory compliance for the dispensing service. Serve as the point of contact for the Idaho State Board of Pharmacy. Serve as an internal pharmacy resource for the clinical team in Idaho. Conduct internal audits for all the clinics in Idaho.
Directs, coordinates and maintains the operation of the Pharmacy Department in compliance with patient care quality standards and regulatory requirements, ensuring efficient and effective medication preparation, distribution, and billing services: including managing function of Pyxis dispensing system, MediDose packaging system, updating policies and procedures, and scheduling and monitoring staff daily activities. Work closely with nursing, medical staff, and clinical managers on pharmaceutical and hospital- related issues. Integrate Pharmacy Department functions with all other aspects of patient care to ensure the highest quality of care and best outcomes possible for patients. Maintain quality operations including planning, training and education, and human resource management of subordinates. Oversees the purchase, storage, and inventory of all pharmaceuticals, supplies, and related devices. Functions as on-line staff pharmacist to ensure staffing skills remain competent.
Pharmacist interprets, evaluates and dispenses drug orders; participates in drug and device selection; performs drug regimen reviews and drug or drug-related research; and provides acts or services necessary to provide pharmaceutical care(includes but not limited to patient counseling). Responsible for the accurate and appropriate compounding, packaging and labeling of drugs and devices, for the proper and safe storage of drugs and devices, for the maintenance of proper records for them, and the offering or performing these acts, services, operations or transaction necessary to conduct, operation and management of the pharmacy department.
Director of Pharmacy/Clinical Pharmacist Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital - Elko, NV October 2011 to February 2013 Provide administrative and managerial leadership for the pharmacy department. Assists in the day-to-day operations, reviews and interprets physician orders for completeness and appropriateness with respect to the patient's needs; participates in multi-disciplinary patient care plans; maintains an optimal level of pharmaceutical inventory through application of effective purchasing procedures with the appropriate contract vendors; oversees efficient department financial operation through the preparation of and adherence to annual operating budget and pricing schedules which are consistent with company contribution margin recommendations; provides continuous quality improvement program which provides cost-effective, quality patient care and is within the guidelines of TJC recommendations and regulations; develops and maintains department policies and procedures which conform to state, federal and TJC regulations; promotes positive customer relations and actively contributes to a supportive and cooperative work environment; participates and oversees the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, a member of the Infection Control Committee, Compliance Committee, and Patient Safety Committee, protects health and safety of staff by proper handling of chemicals and drugs; acts as a resource for the maintenance and upgrade of the pharmacy software system; and performs other duties as assigned.
Assisted Living/Long Term Care Specialist Oversee and manage all aspects of both business and clinical operations of the pharmacy: Hospice Services, Skilled Nursing, Intermediate Care Facility for the mentally retarded, Assisted Living and Retirement Care Services, Home Infusion/IV Services, and related operational processes. Provide supervision and clinical support to all departments. Maintain accounts both from business perspective and customer relations. Managed over 50 employees Home Infusion: Provide consulting services, infusion, and marketing to home infusion companies. Geriatric Pharmacology Specialist: Consultative medication management services for private and institutional patients. Hospice: Consultative medication management services for hospice companies.