Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Community Service
NATIONAL SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS /CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
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Certifications
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Dr. Adetoro (Toro) Oriaifo PharmD, MBA,340B-ACE,CHCEF

Dr. Adetoro (Toro) Oriaifo PharmD, MBA,340B-ACE,CHCEF

Health Care Executive
Ellicott City,Maryland

Summary

Transformational healthcare leader with 15+ years of executive experience in operations and strategic growth. Expertise in Federally Qualified Health Center leadership, optimizing 340B programs, and enhancing patient outcomes. Proven track record in financial stewardship and health equity advocacy, driving organizational performance through innovative solutions. Resourceful Vice President skilled in aligning operational strategies with missions to improve care access for underserved populations.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer

Total Health Care, Inc. Larry Young Health Center (THC)
Baltimore, USA
09.2018 - Current
  • Company Overview: THC is one of Maryland’s largest minority-run, nonprofit, tax-exempt Federally Qualified community health centers with an annual revenue of over $50 million dollars, serving 26,000 members across eight clinic sites located in the greater Baltimore region. THC provides health care services to the underserved with 98.20% of its patients at or below 200% of Federal Poverty Level (FPL) and 14.28% uninsured.
  • Leading the mission critical pharmacy department consisting of 25 team members with over $24 million annual gross revenue across 6 community pharmacies and over 90 retail contract pharmacies, responsible for creating annual and long-term goals for providing pharmacy services which include medication dispensation and other pharmacy clinical program to address social determinants of health and ensure access to care in the communities we serve for executive leadership approval.
  • Oversee all aspects of pharmacy operations for Maryland’s largest minority-run FQHC, including strategic planning, budgeting, and regulatory compliance.
  • Spearheaded the development of innovative patient access programs, increasing pharmacy revenue by over 60% and achieving a 20% budget surplus.
  • Optimized the 340B program, ensuring compliance while maximizing cost savings and revenue opportunities.
  • Launched the Maryland Board of Pharmacy-approved Pharmacy Technician Apprentice Program, enhancing workforce development and career pathway opportunities.
  • Led the adoption of digital tools, including pharmacy refill App, web refill platforms, medication synchronization, and free medication delivery to improve patient engagement and medication adherence.
  • Expanded pharmacy services across multiple locations, improving medication access for over 15,000 patients annually.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency by introducing Lean Six Sigma principles, reducing costs by 15%.
  • Secured ACHC and URAC Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation, elevating the quality of pharmacy services provided.
  • Organizes THC pharmacy staff and resources to ensure optimal operations and maintain high standards for patient satisfaction.
  • Lead the pharmacy staff to ensure proper execution of their job assignment by translating the organizational goals to specific departmental goals, which are further broken down to daily/weekly tasks and goals, set clearly defined annual performance expectations, and provide timely feedback on performance.
  • Represents THC pharmacy in its dealings and relations with community residents, opinion leaders, local state and Federal officials, agencies and representatives, and other public and private organizations.
  • Create community awareness for THC pharmacies, especially residents of THC service areas, by initiating and supervising an active public information program through outreach programs, and social media campaigns.
  • Collaborate with other THC executives and departments in other activities as are advantageous in fulfilling the obligations of THC as a member of the community and its mission.
  • Serve as a legislative advocate through community engagement to educate leaders by making critical decisions impacting the funding and mission of the organization.
  • THC is one of Maryland’s largest minority-run, nonprofit, tax-exempt Federally Qualified community health centers with an annual revenue of over $50 million dollars, serving 26,000 members across eight clinic sites located in the greater Baltimore region. THC provides health care services to the underserved with 98.20% of its patients at or below 200% of Federal Poverty Level (FPL) and 14.28% uninsured.
  • Appointment by Maryland state Governor March 2022 to serve on the Maryland Medicaid Program’s Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P and T) Committee and November 2023 as a commissioner for the Maryland Board of Pharmacy.

PHARMACY OPERATIONS INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT

Quantum 5D Consulting, LLC.
Ellicott city, USA
09.2017 - Current
  • Consult with covered entities such as FQHC, non-profit organizations, and independent pharmacy entrepreneurs to achieve their mission and vision by delivering results through mutual partnership.
  • Providing consulting services to improve pharmacy operations, maximize 340B, to generate additional revenue by providing clinical services, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

Staff Pharmacist

Baltimore Medical System
Baltimore, USA
05.2014 - 09.2018
  • Company Overview: Baltimore medical system is the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Maryland with four locations providing medical and pharmacy services to 45,000 patients in Greater Baltimore, primarily in low-income, underserved areas.
  • Served as pharmacist responsible for safely and efficiently compounding and dispensing needed drugs and pharmaceuticals (340B and retail) as prescribed by the physician, customer service, and ensuring compliance with the 340B pharmacy program.
  • Participated as a member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team consulting and collaborating with other healthcare providers at the health center to provide high quality pharmacy services and ensure better patient outcomes.
  • Communicate and counsel various patient populations with chronic medical conditions as needed.
  • Oversee and review the work of Pharmacy Technicians and provide 340B compliance oversight.
  • Baltimore medical system is the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Maryland with four locations providing medical and pharmacy services to 45,000 patients in Greater Baltimore, primarily in low-income, underserved areas.

Director of Pharmacy

Partners Pharmacy
Columbia, USA
10.2015 - 09.2017
  • Company Overview: Partners Pharmacy is one of the top three largest long-term care pharmacy companies in the country with twelve pharmacy locations across the country. Delivered services 24/7 to serve the comprehensive medication needs of twenty-one skilled nursing facilities, long-term care residences, and assisted living communities.
  • Joined the organization as the PIC reporting to the DOP, to provide compliance oversight for the pharmacy and lead a team of ten pharmacists.
  • Made significant contributions in this role which led to promotion to the Director of Pharmacy reporting to Executive Vice President (EVP) of pharmacy operations, to stabilize and provide leadership oversight for pharmacy operations during a period of organizational change.
  • Partners Pharmacy is one of the top three largest long-term care pharmacy companies in the country with twelve pharmacy locations across the country. Delivered services 24/7 to serve the comprehensive medication needs of twenty-one skilled nursing facilities, long-term care residences, and assisted living communities.

General Manager

Remedi Senior Care
Rosedale, USA
07.2012 - 10.2014
  • Company Overview: Remedi Senior Care is an innovative long-term care/ post-acute care pharmacy provider with eight pharmacy locations across the country servicing skilled nursing and assisted living facilities.
  • Joined the organization as the overnight pharmacist reporting to PIC. Turned around performance of the overnight shift through teamwork leading to earlier medication departures.
  • Within 6 months, I was promoted to the interim PIC reporting directly to the General Manager, with added responsibility for pharmacist staffing, scheduling, and pharmacy compliance.
  • Promoted to General Manager and reporting to the COO, to provide leadership guidance to the whole pharmacy operations of over 60 million dollars in total revenue, managed a team of 5 direct reports and over 100 indirect reports which include various departmental directors, pharmacists, technicians, engineers, etc.
  • Led various teams in the pharmacy including the customer facing team/ account managers, facilities management, quality control department, medical-records, consulting services, customer service, and IV services.
  • Presented the monthly pharmacy operational review to the executive leadership team.
  • Remedi Senior Care is an innovative long-term care/ post-acute care pharmacy provider with eight pharmacy locations across the country servicing skilled nursing and assisted living facilities.

Regional Pharmacy Manager

Safeway, Inc.
Lanham, USA
05.2008 - 09.2013
  • Company Overview: Safeway is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the country, with over 2,200 stores in 33 states and the District of Columbia.
  • Hired as pharmacy manager upon graduation and managed a team of twelve employees.
  • Within 6 months of becoming pharmacy manager took due measures such as returning excess inventory and non-movers (medication that have been on the shelf for more than 120 days) to supplier.
  • This helped to reduce inventory from $128,000 above target to $18,000 below target.
  • Promoted to RPM reporting to the regional director of pharmacy.
  • Responsible for nineteen pharmacy stores with total sales revenue of over $61 million, and inventory of over $4.5million.
  • Led a team of one hundred staff members which included pharmacy managers, pharmacists in charge (PIC), pharmacists, and technicians.
  • Safeway is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the country, with over 2,200 stores in 33 states and the District of Columbia.

Education

Master of Public Health Program -

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Baltimore, MD
01.2026

Community Health Center Executive Fellowship -

University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, MO
01.2021

Masters Business Administration (M.B.A Healthcare Management Concentration) - Healthcare Management Concentration

Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2019

Doctor of pharmacy (Pharm D) -

University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
Baltimore, MD
01.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Biological Sciences and a Minor in Psychology

University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Baltimore County, MD
01.2004

Skills

  • Strategic visioning
  • Contract negotiations and vendor performance
  • Formulary and pharmacy clinical management
  • Team building and leadership
  • Financial analysis, P&L management
  • Customer service
  • Business transformations
  • Multi-site operations
  • Budget and forecasting
  • Community health advocacy
  • Government regulatory compliance (340B, 330 grant, Ryan White)
  • Emergency preparedness
  • Strategic planning and execution
  • Revenue and profit growth
  • Scorecard performance metrics measurement
  • Policies and procedures
  • Technology integration and innovation
  • 340B program optimization
  • Value-based healthcare
  • Therapy management (MTM)
  • Relationship building
  • Patient-centered care models
  • Workforce development and leadership training
  • Quality improvement and compliance

Affiliations

  • American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)
  • Rho Chi Honor Society
  • American Pharmaceutical Association
  • Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity
  • Phi Lambda Sigma Honor Society

Certification

  • Maryland, Pharmacist License No.18741
  • West Virginia, Pharmacist License No. RP0009688
  • Connecticut, Pharmacist License No. PCT.0014244

Community Service

Jesus House Baltimore, Children’s Church Teacher

NATIONAL SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS /CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

  • 340B Clinical Services: Enhancing Pharmacy Value With 340B, 07/24, 340B Coalition Summer Conference
  • 340B Audit Policy Update: Enforcement of Duplicate Discount Prohibition, 08/22, 340B Coalition Summer Conference
  • Reduction in Pharmacy Drug Abandonment (Return to Stock), 03/22, American College of Health Care Executive Congress on Healthcare Leadership Conference
  • Contract Pharmacy Considerations, 07/20, 340B Coalition Summer Conference
  • 340B Inventory Management, 07/20, 340B Coalition Summer Conference
  • Specialty Clinical Pharmacy HEP-C, 02/20, 340B Coalition Winter Conference

Key Qualifications

  • Vision and Mission planning
  • Contract Negotiations and Vendor Performance
  • Formulary & Pharmacy Clinical Management
  • Team Building & Leadership
  • Financial Analysis/ P&L Management
  • Customer Service
  • Business Transformations
  • Multi-Site Operations
  • Budget & Forecasting
  • Community Health Advocacy
  • Government Regulatory Compliance (340B, 330 Grant, Ryan White)
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Strategic Planning & Execution
  • Revenue & Profit Growth
  • Scorecard Performance Metrics Measurement
  • Policies & Procedures
  • Technology Integration and Innovation
  • 340B Program Optimization
  • Value Based Healthcare
  • Therapy Management (MTM)
  • Relationship Building
  • Patient-Centered Care Models
  • Workforce Development and Leadership Training
  • Quality Improvement and Compliance

Accomplishments

Commissioner, Maryland Board of Pharmacy (Appointed 2023)

Recognized by Marquis Who’s Who for leadership in healthcare operations and compliance (2024).

Recipient, Procure Con East EPIC Award for Impactful Procurement (2024).

Speaker, 340B Coalition Conference and Becker’s Healthcare Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit.

Certifications

  • Executive Management Certified (EMC), 13780609
  • Project Management - Lean Process Certified (PM-LPC), 13414442
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified, 11008735
  • Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certified, 11777192
  • Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) Certified Consultant
  • Happiness Advantage Orange Frog Leading Positive Results Certificate, 06/14/21

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer

Total Health Care, Inc. Larry Young Health Center (THC)
09.2018 - Current

PHARMACY OPERATIONS INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT

Quantum 5D Consulting, LLC.
09.2017 - Current

Director of Pharmacy

Partners Pharmacy
10.2015 - 09.2017

Staff Pharmacist

Baltimore Medical System
05.2014 - 09.2018

General Manager

Remedi Senior Care
07.2012 - 10.2014

Regional Pharmacy Manager

Safeway, Inc.
05.2008 - 09.2013

Master of Public Health Program -

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Community Health Center Executive Fellowship -

University of Kansas Medical Center

Masters Business Administration (M.B.A Healthcare Management Concentration) - Healthcare Management Concentration

Colorado Technical University

Doctor of pharmacy (Pharm D) -

University of Maryland School of Pharmacy

Bachelor of Arts - Biological Sciences and a Minor in Psychology

University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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