Dynamic Pharmacy Site Manager with a proven track record in enhancing patient care and operational efficiency. Expertise in managing multidisciplinary teams and ensuring regulatory compliance while driving fiscal performance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Site Manager/Director of Pharmacy
Geisinger St. Luke’s Hospital & St. Luke’s University of Health Network
Orwigsburg
05.2019 - Current
Established and launched inpatient pharmacy in Orwigsburg, PA, improving patient care access and efficiency.
Maintained compliance with pharmacy regulations, including USP 795, USP 797, USP 800, State Board of Pharmacy, and Joint Commission through detailed documentation.
Analyzed pharmacy contracts with 503B, 503A, and third-party vendors to ensure safe dispensing practices.
Developed workflows for new clinical and operational pharmacy practices to enhance service delivery while minimizing financial impact.
Oversaw fiscal goals related to network cost savings, productivity metrics, and inventory management.
Facilitated collaboration between pharmacy and multidisciplinary clinical teams as liaison.
Managed departmental Pharmacy SOPS, Policies, and Protocols to ensure operational effectiveness.
Participated in Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee for continuous medication use evaluation within the Network.
Interim Network Clinical Coordinator
St. Luke’s University of Health Network
Orwigsburg
01.2021 - 05.2022
Responsibilities were in addition to Pharmacy Management Role.
Coordinated Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee for ongoing review and evaluation of medication use within the Network for cost effective, efficacious treatments.
Managed clinical team of 13: Internal medicine, Critical care, Infectious Disease, Pediatrics/Neonatal Care, Emergency Department, Oncology, and Psychiatry.
COVID-19 Initiatives.
Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator
Penn State Health St. Joseph
Reading
08.2016 - 04.2019
Reviewed Financial and Clinical authorizations for the Infusion Center.
Managed Smart Pump Libraries for the adult, pediatric, and neonatal units.
Provided drug information services clinical departments on behalf of pharmacy.
Managed hospital’s formulary based on efficacy, safety, and fiscal profiles.
Organized and led the hospital’s Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.
Managed Clinical Pharmacy team of 5: Oncology, Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, and Infectious Disease.
Implemented Antimicrobial Stewardship Program.
PGY2 Health-System Pharmacy Admin. Resident
Lebanon VA Medical Center
Lebanon
07.2015 - 06.2016
Exposed to advanced managed care practices in outpatient, inpatient, clinical and ambulatory care, including personnel management.
Rotational experiences: Policy and Procedures, Recruitment and Retention, Formulary management, Operations, Clinical Management, and Budget/Inventory.
Rotational experiences: Internal Medicine, Critical Care, Neuro Critical Care, Cardiac Critical Care, Cardiology, Hematology/Oncology, Pain and Palliative Care, Pediatrics/Neonatal Care, and Infectious Diseases.
Longitudinal Rotations: Ambulatory Care under collaborative practice agreement, pharmacy administration, and research.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
University of the Sciences Philadelphia College of Pharmacy
Philadelphia, PA
05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Studies
University of the Sciences Philadelphia College of Pharmacy
Administrator On Call for Hospital Employee Engagement Committee Chair Mentor for High School Students Community Service/ Clean up Roadside Camping and biking on the weekends
Timeline
Interim Network Clinical Coordinator
St. Luke’s University of Health Network
01.2021 - 05.2022
Pharmacy Site Manager/Director of Pharmacy
Geisinger St. Luke’s Hospital & St. Luke’s University of Health Network
05.2019 - Current
Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator
Penn State Health St. Joseph
08.2016 - 04.2019
PGY2 Health-System Pharmacy Admin. Resident
Lebanon VA Medical Center
07.2015 - 06.2016
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident
St. Luke’s University of Health Network
07.2014 - 06.2015
Doctor of Pharmacy -
University of the Sciences Philadelphia College of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Studies
University of the Sciences Philadelphia College of Pharmacy
Coordinator Prenatal Education Programs at St. Luke’s University Hospital & Health NetworkCoordinator Prenatal Education Programs at St. Luke’s University Hospital & Health Network