Helping lives at Allegheny General Hospital

Provide case management of infusion therapies to patients and families. Implement pharmacist interventions and coordinate with nursing, patient/family, the interdisciplinary plan of care. Supervise and certify pharmacy personnel in preparation of intravenous admixtures in accordance with pharmacy policies and procedures. Successfully overseen the Pittsburgh location through ACHC and NABP VPP accreditations. Exceeded pharmacy budget goals on inventory management and care process procedures… Show more Provide case management of infusion therapies to patients and families. Implement pharmacist interventions and coordinate with nursing, patient/family, the interdisciplinary plan of care. Supervise and certify pharmacy personnel in preparation of intravenous admixtures in accordance with pharmacy policies and procedures. Successfully overseen the Pittsburgh location through ACHC and NABP VPP accreditations. Exceeded pharmacy budget goals on inventory management and care process procedures. Oversee compliance with state/federal regulations. Regular communication with referral sources to establish working relationships to increase sales growth Show less

Collect, analyze and report error and performance improvement data for the Pittsburgh location and maintain communication between corporate and local CQI meetings to create lasting change to cut down on medication errors and adhere to company policies. Responsible for the continuation of pharmacy management's goals and objectives within the dispensing pharmacy. Provide routine and emergency comprehensive and accurate drug screening, information, processing, and dispensing services for various… Show more Collect, analyze and report error and performance improvement data for the Pittsburgh location and maintain communication between corporate and local CQI meetings to create lasting change to cut down on medication errors and adhere to company policies. Responsible for the continuation of pharmacy management's goals and objectives within the dispensing pharmacy. Provide routine and emergency comprehensive and accurate drug screening, information, processing, and dispensing services for various drug distribution systems utilizing management skills and accuracy to ensure that the appropriate drug product reaches the customer efficiently and safely. Adjust workflow principles on a daily, weekly, monthly review with affected departments to maximize proper outcomes. Show less

I managed the Carnegie, Wilkinsburg, Swissvale locations in the Pittsburgh area. Responsible for managing staff of 8-12 employees, including hiring, performance reviews and execution of all company initiatives. Consistently achieved company service, and execution for business and outcome metrics. Developed customer engagement tool to increase regional service metrics. Worked in Kansas City, MO area during Osco/Sav-on pharmacy acquisition as a training store leader responsible for the… Show more I managed the Carnegie, Wilkinsburg, Swissvale locations in the Pittsburgh area. Responsible for managing staff of 8-12 employees, including hiring, performance reviews and execution of all company initiatives. Consistently achieved company service, and execution for business and outcome metrics. Developed customer engagement tool to increase regional service metrics. Worked in Kansas City, MO area during Osco/Sav-on pharmacy acquisition as a training store leader responsible for the integration of 20 stores to CVS/pharmacy. Responsible for training company interns in the Pittsburgh market. Performed outreach programs within surrounding community increasing new business and customer awareness of CVS/pharmacy. Show less

Analyze and fulfill doctor's therapeutic orders. Manage and coordinate weekly work schedule for all student interns. Developed a computerized program of the hospital formulary in Microsoft Access consisting of hard copy and online components. Compiled medication information needed for updating and maintaining night pharmacy used by nursing staff after hours.

Developed a catalog of all diabetic products supplied by MMRx, including product pictures, internal codes and device compatibility charts. Compiled a weekly list of all drug updates (recall, approvals, and new indications) to instruct pharmacists of current pharmacy events. Participated in daily Clinical Services conference calls between all MMRx facilities to address pertinent clinical situations. Researched in-house clinical situations and delivered answers to the questioning pharmacy in a… Show more Developed a catalog of all diabetic products supplied by MMRx, including product pictures, internal codes and device compatibility charts. Compiled a weekly list of all drug updates (recall, approvals, and new indications) to instruct pharmacists of current pharmacy events. Participated in daily Clinical Services conference calls between all MMRx facilities to address pertinent clinical situations. Researched in-house clinical situations and delivered answers to the questioning pharmacy in a timely manner Show less