Robert P. Miller
Ellsworth,ME
Summary
Experienced Clinical Pharmacist skilled in drug utilization evaluation and emergency preparedness. Enhanced pharmacy operations and patient care through effective policy implementation and interdisciplinary collaboration. Led vaccination initiatives during critical health crises.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Pharmacist
Mount Desert Island Hospital
Bar Harbor, USA
11.2019 - Current
- Opioid Stewardship Committee Co-chair
- Subject Matter Expert for Cerner-Controls all Cerner tickets and issues for pharmacy
- Reviews and interprets medication orders using patient profiles
- Completes DUE reports and presents to P and T committee
- Directed pharmacy technicians in task execution to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Resolved Cerner pharmacy library issues to ensure timely access to medication information.
- BBraun pump implementation pharmacy team lead-built and currently maintain pharmacy med library
- Preceptor for pharmacy students
- Co-led Covid 19 vaccination planning to support pandemic response efforts.
- Participated in the Hospital disaster committee
Pharmacy Unit Leader GS-660-12
LRAT Logistics Response Assistance Team
Frederick, USA
01.2012 - Current
- Pharmacy Unit Leader-Pharmacist in charge of teams in the field
- Pharmacist in charge of New Jersey during Hurricane Sandy
- Pharmacist in charge of Houston area missions during Hurricane Harvey
- Established and managed temporary warehouses for efficient medication distribution during Hurricane Sandy and Hurricane Katrina
- Coordinated pharmacy logistics during disasters and major events, ensuring timely medication availability
- Participated in NACCHO Medication Countermeasures Workgroup to enhance medication distribution strategies
City Councilor
Ellsworth City Council
Ellsworth, USA
11.2019 - 01.2022
- The City Council is responsible for the administration of all municipal affairs of the City of Ellsworth, except as otherwise provided by the City Charter.
- Participated in the Recreation Commission Committee.
- Participated in The Emergency Services Committee.
- Participated in The Historical Society Committee.
- Participated in The Rainbow Sidewalk Committee.
- Participated in The Covid Vaccination Committee.
- Participated in The Streetlight Committee.
- Participated as an alternate member of The Finance Committee.
Clinical Pharmacist
Maine Coast Memorial Hospital
Ellsworth, USA
07.2008 - 11.2019
- Pharmacist in charge of Cancer Clinic
- Reviews and interprets medication orders using patient profiles
- Provides pharmaceutical care
- Oversaw pharmacy technicians' activities, ensuring high service and safety standards.
- Completes DUE reports and presents to P and T committee
- Resolves problems relating to drug procurement, admixture, distribution and control
- Instituted Coumadin safety program
- Preceptor for pharmacy students
- Develops and reviews policies and procedures
- Acted as Interim Pharmacy Director.
- Member of Hospital disaster committee
Chief Pharmacist
FL3-DMAT
St. Petersburg, USA
06.2002 - 01.2012
- Oversaw acquisition, storage, and dispensing of medications, ensuring compliance and availability for team needs.
- Participated in executive team meetings to align pharmacy operations with organizational goals.
- Engaged in team exercises to enhance collaboration and preparedness for operational challenges.
- Participated in various NDMS conferences.
- Ensured immediate availability for mobilization at all times.
Pharmacy Manager
Rite-Aid
Ellsworth, USA
06.2005 - 07.2008
- Manage busy pharmacy that fills 2,000 prescriptions per week
- Increased prescription volume by implementing targeted marketing strategies and enhancing customer engagement
- Minimized wait times by streamlining workflow processes and improving staff training
- Increased sales while decreasing payroll percentage by optimizing resource allocation
- Coordinated employee schedules to maximize operational efficiency
- Set and maintain stock levels
- Developed budgets and forecasts
Pharmacy Manager
Wal-Mart
Ellsworth, USA
08.2004 - 06.2005
- Manage busy pharmacy that fills 2,000 prescriptions per week
- Developed and implemented budgets and forecasts to align with pharmacy goals
- Increased sales while reducing payroll percentage through strategic staffing
- Decreased wait times by streamlining workflow processes
- Scheduled all employees to maintain optimal staffing levels for operations.
- Monitored and adjusted stock levels to align with customer demand and sales trends.
- Reduced pharmacy inventory deficit from $150,000 to $30,000 in 7 months
Pharmacy Assistant Manager
Wal-Mart
Port Richey, USA
03.1998 - 08.2004
- Managed workflow in a busy pharmacy to enhance service delivery and minimize delays.
- Collaborated with manager to implement inventory control measures, optimizing stock levels.
- Executed yearly inventories to maintain effective inventory management.
- Coordinated schedules for 20 employees to ensure adequate coverage and operational efficiency.
- Achieved short waiting times to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Reduced customer complaints through effective communication and prompt resolution.
Education
B.S. - Pharmacy
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT06-1995
Skills
- Prescription verification
- Pharmacy quality assurance
- Drug utilization evaluation
- Formulary management
- Regulatory compliance
- Drug procurement
- Vaccine administration
- Cerner documentation
- Emergency preparedness
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Strong interpersonal skills
References
Available on request.
Timeline
Clinical Pharmacist
Mount Desert Island Hospital
11.2019 - Current
City Councilor
Ellsworth City Council
11.2019 - 01.2022
Pharmacy Unit Leader GS-660-12
LRAT Logistics Response Assistance Team
01.2012 - Current
Clinical Pharmacist
Maine Coast Memorial Hospital
07.2008 - 11.2019
Pharmacy Manager
Rite-Aid
06.2005 - 07.2008
Pharmacy Manager
Wal-Mart
08.2004 - 06.2005
Chief Pharmacist
FL3-DMAT
06.2002 - 01.2012
Pharmacy Assistant Manager
Wal-Mart
03.1998 - 08.2004
B.S. - Pharmacy
University of Utah