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Adam Ripley

Adam Ripley

Asheville,NC

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Director of Pharmacy Operations

Aequita Pharmacy
Kirkland
03.2023 - 06.2024
  • Oversaw the successful build out and opening of the compounding pharmacy
  • Developed and implemented USP and USP Standard Operating Procedures for non sterile compounding and sterile compounding operations
  • Designed, purchased, and oversaw installation of certified USP cleanroom suite with multiple ISO 5 hoods
  • Designed, purchased, and oversaw the installation of compliant USP non-sterile room
  • Supervised and trained staff, technicians, pharmacists, as well as the USP required Designated Person in all aspects of compounding pharmacy operation
  • Implemented a new pharmacy software system and trained staff
  • Developed and implemented an entire compliance program for QA/QC of compounding, staff hiring and training, ongoing testing protocols to comply with 795 and 797 using Simply 797 platform
  • Oversaw the selection of vendors and purchases of all pharmacy equipment and supplies
  • Developed sterile and non-sterile compounded drug formulations and procedures
  • Extensive knowledge in peptide compounding, BHRT, injectables
  • Negotiated contracts with critical supply chain vendors
  • Developed and conducted successful cold chain shipping studies for mail order shipping of compounded medication to patients in all 50 states
  • Worked with Pharmacist in charge to apply for and successfully complete NABP VPP and Sterile Pharmacy Accreditation programs
  • Worked with Pharmacist in Charge on PCAB Compounding Pharmacy accreditation.

Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner

Performance Wellness, LLC
Asheville
10.2020 - Current
  • Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner is a mid-level practitioner in the state of North Carolina
  • I am in charge of referred patients' medical and medication management per protocol into the metabolic/functional medicine program
  • In charge of implementing Metabolic Code as our patient engagement platform, along with supplement selection/management, diet management and lifestyle modifications.

Owner/Pharmacist-In-Charge

Sona Compounding Pharmacy
Asheville
07.2012 - 10.2020
  • Started Ripley Drug and Compounding now named Sona Compounding
  • The company is a compounding and wellness pharmacy located in Asheville
  • We specialize in compounded medications, health and wellness, skin care, and one on one patient consultations
  • Responsibilities include site evaluation, pharmacy layout, determining front and Rx department product lines
  • Product line selection and implementation of training for staff
  • Pharmacist In Charge is responsible for all aspects of pharmacy operations per NC Board of Pharmacy.

Owner/Pharmacist

Ripley Drug, INC
Mt Airy
07.2008 - 01.2012
  • Complete management of daily operations of running an independent pharmacy; hiring staff, workflow management, inventory management, marketing the business to both physicians and the community
  • I am responsible for cash flow and all financial aspects of the business from daily deposits to weekly and monthly financial review of operations
  • I have grown the business from a 1.98 million dollar a year store to sales of $4 million dollars in 2011
  • I oversaw the acquisition and integration of a competitor pharmacy into our existing business.

Pharmacist

Bridge Street Pharmacy, INC
Elkin
06.2005 - 07.2012
  • Complete management of daily operations of running an independent pharmacy; hiring staff, workflow management, inventory management, marketing the business to both physicians and the community
  • Extensive experience in immunizations
  • Certified in NC to vaccinate
  • Extensive training and experience in compounding.

Staff Pharmacist

CVS Pharmacy
Haw River
05.2004 - 05.2005
  • Complete management of daily operations of running a pharmacy.

Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

Eli Lilly and Co
Durham/Chapel Hill
06.2000 - 05.2004
  • Responsible for sales of product lines in territory to include marketing luncheons in physician offices, dinner programming, and daily detailing in physician practices.

Summary

Seasoned medical professional bringing more than 20 years of experience in healthcare. Successful at building immediate rapport with patients and establishing long-term relationships built on trust, quality care and knowledgeable service. Focused on helping patients live full, happy and healthy lives.

Skills

  • Patient Education
  • Employee Performance Evaluations
  • Pharmacy Law
  • Pharmacy Automation
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Overseeing Pharmacy Operations
  • Facility Inspections
  • Supplier Relations
  • Operations Oversight
  • Clinical Staff Management
  • Workflow Schedules
  • Set Objectives
  • Facility Oversight
  • Problem Identification
  • Accreditation Coordination
  • Organizational Goal Development

Education

Ph.D. - PharmD

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
08.1993 - 06.2000

Timeline

Director of Pharmacy Operations

Aequita Pharmacy
03.2023 - 06.2024

Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner

Performance Wellness, LLC
10.2020 - Current

Owner/Pharmacist-In-Charge

Sona Compounding Pharmacy
07.2012 - 10.2020

Owner/Pharmacist

Ripley Drug, INC
07.2008 - 01.2012

Pharmacist

Bridge Street Pharmacy, INC
06.2005 - 07.2012

Staff Pharmacist

CVS Pharmacy
05.2004 - 05.2005

Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

Eli Lilly and Co
06.2000 - 05.2004

Ph.D. - PharmD

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
08.1993 - 06.2000

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