Experience

Fairview Pharmacy Services

• United States
• Insurance
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Site Manager

  • Dec 2017 - Present

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Site Manager / Pharmacist-in-Charge at UMMC Discharge Pharmacy

• Pharmacist Supervisor - Specialty Services

  • Oct 2015 - Dec 2017

  Fairview Specialty Pharmacy

• Pharmacist - Home Infusion

  • Feb 2015 - Oct 2015

  Minneapolis, Minnesota - Ensure continuity of pharmaceutical care to and from the home and other patient-care settings. - Prepare and dispense medications using appropriate techniques and following policies and procedures. - Accurately calibrate equipment. Prepares medications so they are appropriately concentrated, without incompatibilities, stable, and appropriately stored. - Adhere to appropriate safety and quality assurance practices. - Prepare labels that conform to the organization's… Show more - Ensure continuity of pharmaceutical care to and from the home and other patient-care settings. - Prepare and dispense medications using appropriate techniques and following policies and procedures. - Accurately calibrate equipment. Prepares medications so they are appropriately concentrated, without incompatibilities, stable, and appropriately stored. - Adhere to appropriate safety and quality assurance practices. - Prepare labels that conform to the organization's policies and procedures. Medication contains all necessary and/or appropriate ancillary labels. - Inspect the final medication before dispensing to patient or caregiver.



Merwin LTC Pharmacy

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Pharmacist-in-Charge

  • Jan 2013 - Feb 2015

  New Brighton, Mn -Directly report to Senior Vice President of Pharmacy Operations and Director of Pharmacy -Manage a large team of Pharmacists (approx 15-20) - Coach, mentor and develop direct report department managers -Supervise all pharmacy personnel and help recruit, interview, promotes, and discipline pharmacy staff - Ensure performance standards in accordance with pharmacy job descriptions - Prepare work schedules and monitors workflow processes - Evaluate and counsel pharmacy staff… Show more -Directly report to Senior Vice President of Pharmacy Operations and Director of Pharmacy -Manage a large team of Pharmacists (approx 15-20) - Coach, mentor and develop direct report department managers -Supervise all pharmacy personnel and help recruit, interview, promotes, and discipline pharmacy staff - Ensure performance standards in accordance with pharmacy job descriptions - Prepare work schedules and monitors workflow processes - Evaluate and counsel pharmacy staff on their performance - Develop and enforce policies and procedures that promote cost-effective, appropriate, and safe medication use - Supervise medication storage and preparation areas throughout the pharmacy - Ensure integrity and maintenance of an adequate medication supply - Assure adequate control and documentation of controlled substances. - Maintain accountability for payroll and financial goals of the pharmacy - Maintain record of, report and follow up on medication errors - Maintain positive relationships with Directors of Nursing and Administrators of contracted facilities - Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations - Ensure compliance with all applicable accreditation standards to maintain accreditation status

• Pharmacist-in-Charge

  • Sep 2011 - Jan 2013

  Minneapolis, Mn  Directly report to Senior Vice President of Pharmacy Operations and Director of Pharmacy  Manage a staff of 5 FTE Pharmacists  Coach, mentor and develop direct report department managers  Supervise all pharmacy personnel and help recruit, interview, promotes, and discipline pharmacy staff  Ensure performance standards in accordance with pharmacy job descriptions  Prepare work schedules and monitors workflow processes  Evaluate and counsel pharmacy staff on… Show more  Directly report to Senior Vice President of Pharmacy Operations and Director of Pharmacy  Manage a staff of 5 FTE Pharmacists  Coach, mentor and develop direct report department managers  Supervise all pharmacy personnel and help recruit, interview, promotes, and discipline pharmacy staff  Ensure performance standards in accordance with pharmacy job descriptions  Prepare work schedules and monitors workflow processes  Evaluate and counsel pharmacy staff on their performance  Develop and enforce policies and procedures that promote cost-effective, appropriate, and safe medication use  Supervise medication storage and preparation areas throughout the pharmacy  Ensure integrity and maintenance of an adequate medication supply  Assure adequate control and documentation of controlled substances.  Maintain accountability for payroll and financial goals of the pharmacy  Maintain record of, report and follow up on medication errors  Maintain positive relationships with Directors of Nursing and Administrators of contracted facilities  Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations  Ensure compliance with all applicable accreditation standards to maintain accreditation status

• Consultant Pharmacist

  • May 2010 - Sep 2011

  Minneapolis, MN  Review medication regimen of all residents in assigned long-term care facilities at least once every 30 days.  Identification of drug therapy irregularities including potentially harmful and/or inappropriate medications in the elderly  Assessment of the potential risk(s) for falls among the elderly  Monitor the outcomes from drug therapy by collecting, evaluating, and interpreting the results of laboratory data, clinical data, and other pertinent patient information … Show more  Review medication regimen of all residents in assigned long-term care facilities at least once every 30 days.  Identification of drug therapy irregularities including potentially harmful and/or inappropriate medications in the elderly  Assessment of the potential risk(s) for falls among the elderly  Monitor the outcomes from drug therapy by collecting, evaluating, and interpreting the results of laboratory data, clinical data, and other pertinent patient information  Communicate results of therapeutic drug monitoring activities to appropriate personnel (i.e. physicians, nurse practitioners, administrators, etc.)  Maintain, through and appropriate documentation in the patient/client record, a record of all clinical activities  Monitor recommendation responses in accordance with federal guidelines  Supervise and facilitate the destruction of controlled substances discarded by the facility, as well as keeping record of their ultimate disposition

• Staff Pharmacist

  • May 2010 - Sep 2011

  Minneapolis, MN  Receive new prescription orders from prescribers either verbally or via facsimile.  Supervise data-entry technicians during processing of all new orders  Observing for adverse drug reactions and interactions  Oversee the filling of medication orders including prepackaging and compounded products  Maintaining a system of record keeping for pharmacy controlled substance receipt and disposition to allow for accurate reconciliation  Perform any other duties, which… Show more  Receive new prescription orders from prescribers either verbally or via facsimile.  Supervise data-entry technicians during processing of all new orders  Observing for adverse drug reactions and interactions  Oversee the filling of medication orders including prepackaging and compounded products  Maintaining a system of record keeping for pharmacy controlled substance receipt and disposition to allow for accurate reconciliation  Perform any other duties, which federal or state law or regulation requires, and which fall within the scope of a registered and licensed Pharmacist.