Wellstar Health SystemClinical Pharmacy Manager
Feb. 2010 - Nov. 2021Delivered exceptional customer service to co-workers & patients by addressing complaints and inquiries, providing effective solutions, and ensuring timely resolution of patients' issues. Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to optimize patient care, ensuring appropriate medications and therapies, & customizing care plans through coordination with clinical departments. Conducted patient care family meetings, educating patients & families on drug interactions, potential side effects, & optimal administration methods for post-discharge therapy compliance. Led personnel-related responsibilities, including recruitment, staff training, performance management, behavioral issue resolution, performance evaluations, and fostering professional development & team cohesion. Contributed to strategic planning initiatives.
● Played an integral role in overseeing and improving day-to-day pharmacy operations.
● Established a healthy & safe work environment by maintaining the pharmacy clean and in working order.
● Aided in designing, testing, and implementing two different EMR systems amid technological advancement.
● Improved patient healthcare by identifying opportunities for enhancement, validating and dispensing prescribed medications, & administering accurate dosages based on physician orders and clinical guidelines.
● Streamlined inventory management by collaborating with technicians & pharmacists to implement automatic dispensing cabinets. ● Identified improvement areas, maintained compliance, & eliminated hazards posed to staff and residents by conducting routine facility inspections.
● Maintained rigorous compliance with federal & state laws, policies, procedures, rules, & regulations governing pharmacy practice and drug distribution. ● Upheld standards established by the Georgia Board of Pharmacy, Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency, DEA, & the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
● Served as Chair of MUSIC Committee for Sylvan Grove & Spalding Medical Centers