John Brewster
McKees Rocks,PA
Summary
Talented and professional leader with over 30 years of expertise dedicated to driving company objectives. Keen attention to detail and extensive experience in coordinating projects, programs, and improvements in the healthcare sector, specifically Acute Care, Ambulatory Care, and Pharma insurance. Successfully managed both simple and complex projects, engaging multi-disciplined teams and aligning them on timelines and resource management. Strong track record for integrity, accountability, respect, and customer-oriented skill sets. Foster an environment that encourages innovative thinking and collaboration for maximum team execution. Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) aligned with project methodology principles such as Waterfall and Agile, bringing a well-rounded skill set to any project.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager Tier III
ConnectiveRx
03.2022 - 03.2025
- Managed 3 major and over 30 minor projects to streamline access to specialty medications for patients, collaborating with Pharma companies and third party vendors per project needs.
- Implemented hub services, affordability solutions, and adherence programs to enhance patient medication access.
- Led cross-functional teams to ensure seamless coordination of project, resulting in improved patient outcomes and satisfaction
Director Of Client Services
Meperia
10.2020 - 02.2022
- Managed 10 customer account assignments, addressing weekly issues and conducting quarterly contract performance reviews
- Made application recommendations to improve success rate for inventory placed under contract
- Participated in the Beta project for the Implant Management Solution, updating documentation and provided support for all customers as needed
Clinical Systems Analyst
Heritage Valley Health System
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Analyzed 15 user procedures during my tenure, working to improve existing systems for physicians and practices in the Heritage Valley Network.
- Provided upper-level help desk support for Allscripts TouchWorks, Dragon, eCW, and MMODAL products
- Collaborated with teams to enhance system efficiency and improve the user experience, resulting in increased productivity and satisfaction
Clinical Systems Analyst
Ohio Valley Hospital
03.2017 - 05.2019
- Managed to 3 clinical applications at Ohio Valley Hospital, including Meditech and PHM Patient/Consumer Health Portal
- Implemented Imaging Appropriate Use Criteria system, resulting in early activation before the deadline
- Led the integration of Continuity of Care Documents from various hospitals, enhancing record import efficiency
Senior Implementation Manager
Omnicell
01.2016 - 03.2017
- Managed 2 major and 10 minor implementation processes for AcuDose Rx and Anesthesia Rx, providing technical support and launching Connect Rx projects
- Collaborated with system integration team to ensure compliance with client requirements and provided training to associates
Level 3 Project Manager - Pharmacy, Surgical, & Nursing Solutions
Aesynt
10.2013 - 12.2015
- Managed implementation of medication systems in the pharmacy environment including MedCarousel and MedShelf
- Managed nursing, Rx narcotic, and surgical environments, including AcuDose Rx, Anesthesia Rx, and NarcStation
- Directed and managed project work, including project changes, stakeholder approval, and project budget and schedule management
- Divided the project down into a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), communicating expected milestones and completion date to the stakeholders
Project Manager - Pharmacy, Surgical, & Nursing Solutions
McKesson
04.2010 - 10.2013
- Managed the implementation of medication dispensing systems in the clinical nursing, pharmacy narcotic, and surgical environments
- Facilitated the improvement of medication tracking, reporting and patient safety initiatives
- Coordinated multiple projects running on parallel timelines, through the implementation life cycle from kickoff to support handoff
- Successfully achieved monthly and quarterly project revenue goals through timely project acceptance
- Provided post implementation support to address customer issues and help optimize product ownership during adoption phase resulting in improved operational efficiency and satisfaction
Technical Product Manager, (ISS,ADS,ADM)
McKesson
05.2005 - 05.2010
- Product Management of IntelliShelf Supply, Automation Decision Support, and Automation Device Management
- Worked with Marketing Product Manager on strategic product direction, release scope planning, functional specification development, and beta activity coordination
- Identified opportunities, market trends and customer needs
- Led cross-functional software and hardware teams to define, control, and manage release scope
- Managed project and budget planning
- Identified risk and led mitigation activities
- Created technical content for product marketing collateral including sales sheets, customer bulletins, and product catalogs
- Developed and presented product training materials to end users and field sales
- Collaborated and developed best practice product training guides
Project Manager (IntelliShelf Supply)
McKesson
03.2001 - 04.2005
- Managed the implementation of clean medical supply distribution systems in the clinical nursing environment
- Facilitated the improvement of supply tracking, reporting and patient safety initiatives
- Coordinated multiple projects running on parallel timelines, through the implementation life cycle from kickoff to support handoff
- Successfully achieved monthly and quarterly project revenue goals through timely project acceptance
- Provided post implementation support to address customer issues and help optimize product ownership during adoption phase resulting in improved operational efficiency and satisfaction
Sales Associate / Account Manager
McKessonHBOC
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Account Manager role for McKessonHBOC Paragon product group
- Maintained and managed sales funnel for Northeast SAINT/Paragon territory including upstate New York, Long Island, New Jersey, Delaware, and Eastern Maryland
- Coordinated sales activity and sales product coordination with Inside Sales representatives
- Sales Associate support role for Northeast Region HBOC sales operation
- Conducted cold call management
- Supported account manager and sales executive presentations
- Coordinated customer references and site visits for sales opportunities
- Participated and supported product demonstrations
Technical Project Manager, STAR
HBOC
04.1994 - 01.1997
- Created technical project plans, and managed issues and escalations for STAR implementations and upgrades
- Provided remote supervision for technical resources onsite carrying out project plans
- Acted as technical intermediary between HBO Project Manager and Customer technical resources
- Acted as technical intermediary between HBO Project Manager and HBO technical resources
Systems Programmer, STAR
HBO & Company
01.1984 - 01.1994
- Healthcare focused systems programmer for customization projects with existing customer base
- Healthcare focused systems programmer assigned to new customer implementations
- Systems programming included MaxiMUMPS DME on proprietary STAR product platform
- Focus on clinical ADTs, Billing, Pharmacy, and HL7 interfacing
Education
PMP - Project Management
Project Management Institute
Online02.2014
MBA - Project Management
Strayer University
Robinson Township, PA01.2012
Associate - Systems programming
ICM Business School
Pittsburgh, PA02.1984
BA - Liberal Arts
The Pennsylvania State University
State College05.1982
Skills
- Project Coordination
- Experienced with Microsoft Teams Collaboration
- Smartsheet Project Management
- Healthcare Information Technology
- Effective Team Partnership
- Task Progress Management
- Client Engagement
- Effective Stakeholder Communication
- Process Planning
- Risk Mitigation Strategies
- Collaborative Teamwork
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (ICYB)
- Project Management Professional
Awards
- Alpha Chi Honor Society
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Project Manager Tier III
ConnectiveRx
03.2022 - 03.2025
Director Of Client Services
Meperia
10.2020 - 02.2022
Clinical Systems Analyst
Heritage Valley Health System
06.2019 - 06.2020
Clinical Systems Analyst
Ohio Valley Hospital
03.2017 - 05.2019
Senior Implementation Manager
Omnicell
01.2016 - 03.2017
Level 3 Project Manager - Pharmacy, Surgical, & Nursing Solutions
Aesynt
10.2013 - 12.2015
Project Manager - Pharmacy, Surgical, & Nursing Solutions
McKesson
04.2010 - 10.2013
Technical Product Manager, (ISS,ADS,ADM)
McKesson
05.2005 - 05.2010
Project Manager (IntelliShelf Supply)
McKesson
03.2001 - 04.2005
Sales Associate / Account Manager
McKessonHBOC
01.1998 - 01.2001
Technical Project Manager, STAR
HBOC
04.1994 - 01.1997
Systems Programmer, STAR
HBO & Company
01.1984 - 01.1994
PMP - Project Management
Project Management Institute
MBA - Project Management
Strayer University
Associate - Systems programming
ICM Business School
BA - Liberal Arts
The Pennsylvania State University
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