Jerome J Preston Email & Phone Number

United States

Greater Atlanta Area

Creates, manages and maintains project implementation plans for pharmacy directors, hospital administrators and information systems staff of facilities installing 340B Architect. Provides 340B subject matter expert guidance and direction for pharmacies implementing the 340B Architect platform. Serves as focal point of contact for communication and issue escalation for associated business operations. Conducts customized on-site and remote webinar training for hospital pharmacy, purchasing and finance staff.

Lead, rescued, and mentored other project managers in the planning and delivery of large-scale, full life-cycle, multiple product implementations worth up to $6.5M dollars. Successfully managed multi-facility implementations of up to 21 integrated locations on time and within budget in the United States and Canada. Projects have included Vanderbilt University Health System, Tri-Star Health System, Community Health Systems, Emory Health Systems, Anderson Area Medical Center, Mt. Sinai Medical Center, N. Mississippi Medical Center, West Anaheim Medical Center, MCG Health, Sisters of Providence, Baptist Health Systems, Edmundston Regional Hospital.Nominated twice by peers for the President’s Award of outstanding customer service, an honor reserved for the top 2.5% performers nationwide within the company.Consistently championed the regeneration of projects previously halted, carrying through into the successful testing and implementation stages. Standardized project management best practices, resulting in product implementations which met significantly higher standards of quality.Consistently set goals, prioritized tasks, structured operations, and led project managers to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Atlanta, Ga

Implemented McKesson’s STAR Pharmacy system for single and multiple facility projects, stand-alone, add-ons, and ALLSTAR accounts with Ambulatory Care on a nationwide basis. Product focus included STAR Pharmacy system interfaced (for dispensing medications) with Care Manager, Micromedix, Baxter ATC212, SureMed, Pyxis, SMS.Led full lifecycle system implementations including end user training for customers and peers.Configured solutions to fit customer needs.Learned programming techniques used with troubleshooting steps resulting in the resolution of software issues. Diagnosed software defects and conducted system build audits maintaining the integrity of implementations.Mentored new installers on product knowledge enabling a quicker learning curve. Provided status reports for clients and project management teams resulting in keeping projects on track.Proficient in Pathways Care Manager, STAR Patient Processing and Financial Software, Hospital Operations Training, and certified in Forms and Menus.

Decatur, Ga

Screened and interpreted doctor prescriptions and verified accuracy of orders and drug interactionsOrganized documentation, equipment, and pharmacy layout in order expedite and ensure the accuracy of drug processing in pharmacy, surgical areas, and in IV rooms.Educated technicians and new employees in unit-dose dispensing (aseptic technique), and preparation of small and large volume solutions.Recipient of “Over and Above” award, several commendations, and served on employee council.Dispensed mediations using systems including HBO, IBAX, SMS, Micromedix, ATC 212 and QS/1.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), International Business

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Biology, General