Experience

1/03 to present   Newton Memorial Hospital, Newton, NJ
Pharmacy System Analyst - Cerner PharmNet

• Responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of Cerner PharmNet Classic system.
• Test all new code that is added to the PharmNet system.
• Interact with Pharmacy department to make enhancements to the system and improve process flow.
• Perform quarterly Medicom updates to keep the formulary information current.
• Write rules utilizing Discern Expert to meet pharmacy and regulatory requirements.
• Design and implement reports utilizing Discern Explorer (CCL).
• Ensure PharmNet - Pyxis interface is operating correctly and troubleshoot any issues.
• Project leader for ongoing conversion of PharmNet from Classic to Millennium.

5/01 to 9/02   Merck-Medco, Franklin Lakes, NJ
Senior Manager, Health Care Operations

• Direct daily operations of Positive Approaches Diabetes and Cardiovascular Health Management Programs.
• Design and implement improvements in health management programs to increase efficacy and efficiency.
• Vital member of cross-functional core teams which include program management, e-commerce, marketing, medical affairs and other areas.
• Collect and analyze call center productivity data to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of health management programs.
• Perform evaluations, enhancements and develop specifications for call center computer application (Edge system).
• Project leader for development of the new contact management system to be utilized in health management programs.

7/95 to 5/01  Hemophilia Resources of America, Fairfield, NJ
Director of Operations  10/98 to 5/01

• Direct daily operations of all 5-branch locations, which include 4 pharmacies, and 30-40 employees.
• Play integral part in growth of business, which includes expanding existing and opening new branch locations.
• Recruit and hire members of the client service team including management and health care professionals.
• Direct all clinical activities of organization that include drug utilization reviews, quarterly information exchanges with health care personnel, drug information and patient education materials.
• Develop and implement programs to increase efficiency, improve client service and overall quality of services provided.
• Develop and implement pharmacy inventory system to maintain appropriate levels of medications.
• Collect, summarize and analyze data from patient's infusion logs and make clinical recommendations to health care providers and insurers.
• Develop and implement several key components of organization's health management program.
• Develop and write policy and procedure for upcoming initial JCAHO survey.

Pharmacist in Charge    7/95 to10/98

• Started pharmacy for NJ branch.
• Dispensed prescriptions to be delivered to clients with hemophilia.
• Managed and maintained a 1.5 million-dollar medication inventory.
• Conducted consultations with clients and healthcare professionals.
• Gained and utilized extensive knowledge of medications used to treat HIV, AIDS, hepatitis and hemophilia.
• Designed computer application (FileMaker Pro) to dispense and track medications, monitor deliveries and patient usage.

2/92 to 7/95   Edna Mahan Correctional Facility, Clinton, NJ
Supervisor of Pharmaceutical Services

• Managed all pharmacy services.
• Interpreted and filled over 150 prescriptions per 7-hour day.
• Conducted a complete overhaul of the pharmacy operations.
• Increased efficiency and cost effectiveness of medication distribution system.
• Consulted with staff physicians and nurses to improve medication therapies.
• Consulted and advised head physician on formulary medications.
• Established and maintained medication formulary.

Education

9/86 to 5/91   Rutgers University, College of Pharmacy, Piscataway, NJ

• B.S., Pharmacy.
• Graduated with High Honors.

9/01 to 12/01  Fairleigh Dickinson University, Hackensack, NJ,

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