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Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

Morgantown, Wv, Us

Responsible for all medication related supply chain operations across the system which includes drug procurement, contracting, shortage management, medication inventory and recalls. Serve as the primary liaison to the system informatics team representing the medication related informatics needs. Lead efforts around Revenue Cycle Management, business analytics, budget preparation, charge master and patient assistance.-Coordinates and collaborates on all aspects of pharmacy purchasing and contracting between hospital and ambulatory entities across WVUHS. -Leads the implementation of a system-wide electronic system for medication inventory management across the system.-Responsible for on-going monitoring of system-wide contract compliance to include GPO, 340B, market share and rebate agreements.-Actively participates with the medication utilization team in the development and implementation of cost containment measures regarding drug use.-Primary contact for pharmaceutical representatives and vendors across WVUHS.-Provides leadership in the design, implementation, adoption and optimization of the EMR in regards to revenue cycle management.-Oversees revenue cycle management and patient assistance programs across the enterprise.-Serves as the primary informatics liaison for enterprise pharmacy efforts to system informatics.-Demonstrates strategic thinking and effectiveness by identifying future needs and problem areas, developing workable solutions, and following through to action.

Morgantown, Wv, Us

Plans, organizes and controls preparation, distribution, and data processing activities for 150 FTE’s. Develops and implements plans to keep operations running efficiently. Prepares the annual budget for the Pharmacy Department. Monitors monthly budget and other financial indicators. Assists in the development and implementation of plans to control costs and improve department operations. Oversees and ensures compliance of the 340B Drug Discount Program to include the maintenance documentation of policy and procedure, tracking of software, documented cost savings and appropriate safeguards/system integrity. Directs the activities of inventory control, narcotic control, investigational drug service and contracting. Monitors performance, clarifies work expectations and promotes synergy among groups of individuals to meet targeted goals. Identifies and implements study trends and developments in pharmacy practice. Develops policies, procedures and operational manuals. Develops and maintains performance improvement indicators and programs to improve quality of service and to optimize patient safety. Develops intra and inter-developmental relationships to support and enhance the fiscal management. Maintains professional knowledge and skills by active participation state and professional societies. Preceptor for Pharmacy Interns and Pharmacy Practice Residents. Serve on the Pharmacy Formulary Committee, Oncology PNT Committee, Buyers Resource Group and Pharmacy Quality Management Committee.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Us

Coordinate the procurement and distribution of the Hospital System’s 62 million dollar drug budget. Implement programs to enhance revenue (e.g. Market Strategies), develop consignment programs, increase inventory control, formulary standardization and decrease drug costs. Fiscal responsibility for a 120 FTE man-hour budget that includes the pharmacy Narcotic, Inventory, Purchasing and Contracting staff. Responsibilities include recruitment and retention, workflow analysis, training, budget reviews & performance appraisals. Monitor and maintain related key performance indicators.Prepare the annual department budget and ensure that all department finances are maintained within budget throughout the fiscal year. Manage the System’s inventory and CDM files. Advisor for the training and development of Pharmacy Administration Residency Program. Preceptor for the Pharmacy IPPE, Supply Chain Management and Advanced Pharmacy programs for Lecom, University of Pittsburgh and Duquesne University.Work with vendors to establish and negotiate contracts. Develop Client RFP’s for purchase of the companies’ software application. Serve on the System P & T committee to optimize the safety and quality of care, devise effective formulary decision making process and develop therapeutic interchange programs. Serve on the MERIT (nurse/pharmacy), Value Analysis, Drug Utilization Formulary Review, Pharmacy Quality Management and Disaster Committees.Oversee the systems Bioterrorism Drug Cache Process. Oversee the Narcotic distribution to include preparation of policies and adherence to regulatory guidelines.Manage Narcotic and Inventory automated systems to include CPOE, C2 Safe®, Pyxis®, liquid and solid prepacking systems, Form Web®, TUG®, Pharmacy One Source Scheduling®, Cardinal Assist®, DosEdge®. and PAR Rx®.

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Key role in managing client education including system training, high volume pharmacy set-up, third party adjudication, and drug utilization consultation. Developed a user education tool set to include computer based training, instructor lead web based training and user documentationWorked with vendors to establish and negotiate contracts for educational programsDeveloped Client RFP’s for purchase of the companies’ software application. Participated in new product clinical design and specification review with user groups. Served as consultant pharmacist for acute care and long term care business lines providing regulatory input and assistance in key marketing efforts.Managed the user interface team responsible for screen layout, style guides and usability studies.Accountable for client satisfaction, client knowledge and appropriate use of Per-Se Technologies products. Clients included CVS, Target, Kroger, Eckerd and Wal-Mart.

Managed an efficient drug distribution service consisting of a 16 hour/day centralized pharmacy, 60 FTEs, the dispensing of approximately 4,000 medication doses per day or 1.2 million doses per year. Responsibilities included overseeing daily operations of a Central Pharmacy, clinical programs, formulary management, IV Admixture area, medical records, and materials management area.Responsible for the purchasing group in overseeing the cost effective procurement of inventory. Established a perpetual inventory system and direct buying agreements. Managed the billing department to assure compliance and appropriate charge capture for various third party payers. Created a procedure to manage PPS programs. Developed therapeutic interchange programs to support established formulary and inventory control systems.Implemented long-term care clinical system, RESCOT®, to support pharmacy, billing, and medical records departments.Preceptor for the Pharmacy Internship Programs University of Pittsburgh and Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

Managed an efficient drug distribution service with a 24 hour decentralized Pharmacy dispensing 2.2 million doses per year. This included a Central Pharmacy, IV admixture/Clean room and four satellite Pharmacies.Managed the pharmacy operational staff (51.4 FTEs) and budget of approximately 60,000 hours/year and $827,000 including recruitment and retention, workflow analysis, budget reviews& performance appraisals.Fiscal responsibility for pharmacy budget. Implemented programs to enhance revenue, increase inventory control and decrease drug costs.Assisted in the management of the clinical pharmacy services to include JCAHO drug usage evaluation, ADR event reporting, pharmacokinetic dosing, therapeutic substitution, target drug monitoring, hyperalimentation & nutritional support programs, formulary maintenance and quality assurance.Served on the P& T committee to create an effective team, optimize the safety and quality of care, and devise effective formulary decision making process.Implemented Pyxis®, C-2 Safe® and TDS® clinical Pharmacy computer system to include program development, training and file maintenance.

Education record

Education record

Bachelor Of Science, Pharmacy

Masters Degree, Business Administration

Education record

Education record

Doctor Of Pharmacy, Pharmacy

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