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Amy Barbara Montes

Amy Barbara Montes

Miami,FL

Summary

Dynamic Pharmacy Operations Manager with extensive experience at Baptist Hospital of Miami, excelling in inventory management and compliance oversight. Proven track record in staff recruitment and financial analysis, implementing process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency. Adept at leading diverse teams and driving successful pharmacy initiatives, ensuring optimal patient care and safety.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pharmacy Operations Manager

Baptist Hospital of Miami
01.2020 - Current
  • Develop processes and performance improvement plans for a 900-bed hospital, including oncology and pediatric workflows.
  • Lead the pharmacy team (approximately 200 team members) in several workflow changes and process improvements (i.e., POM, inventory software implementation, ADC replenishments).
  • Preceptor for PGY1/PGY2 Operations, APPE, as well as IPPE Pharmacy students, and pharmacy technician students.
  • Oversee inventory management, 340B compliance, finances, Restricted Limited Distributor license workflow, and FTE reviews.
  • Led the System-wide Operations Committee as Chair, developing several BHSF Pharmacy policies, and standardizing processes across all BHSF entities.
  • Oversee all pharmacy policies, including several BHSF pharmacy policies.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance and processes (BOP, USP 797, DNV).
  • Controlled substance management (diversion detection, process compliance, inventory).
  • Implement new software and equipment (BD Logistics, TraySafe, Medboard, PakEdge, MedEx, DoseEdge, Consortiex).

Pharmacy Operations Supervisor

Baptist Hospital of Miami
06.2019 - 01.2020
  • Responsible for pharmacist and technician schedule
  • Direct Leader for ~70 employees
  • Quarterly and annual evaluations
  • IPPE Pharmacy student preceptor
  • PGY1 Operations Preceptor
  • Creation and implementation of system-wide technician career ladder
  • Recruitment and onboarding of new employees

Cardiology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist/Educator

Baptist Hospital of Miami
02.2017 - 06.2019

Pharmacy Clinical Manager

Kendall Regional Medical Center
04.2012 - 02.2017

Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator

Westside Regional Medical Center
07.2010 - 04.2012

Per diem Pharmacist

Walgreens Inc.
11.2009 - 03.2020

Pharmacy Resident (PGY-1)

Broward General Medical Center / Nova Southeastern University- College of Pharmacy
06.2009 - 07.2010

Education

Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) -

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
10-2020

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) -

Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL
06-2009

Skills

  • Inventory management
  • Pharmacy operations
  • Compliance oversight
  • Controlled substance management
  • Financial analysis
  • Staff recruitment

Certification

  • Apexus 340B ACE
  • ASHP Wellbeing Ambassador
  • ACCP Leadership University Leadership and Management Certificate
  • UConn School of Pharmacy Teaching & Learning Certificate
  • ASHP Medication Therapy Management Certificate

Timeline

Pharmacy Operations Manager

Baptist Hospital of Miami
01.2020 - Current

Pharmacy Operations Supervisor

Baptist Hospital of Miami
06.2019 - 01.2020

Cardiology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist/Educator

Baptist Hospital of Miami
02.2017 - 06.2019

Pharmacy Clinical Manager

Kendall Regional Medical Center
04.2012 - 02.2017

Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator

Westside Regional Medical Center
07.2010 - 04.2012

Per diem Pharmacist

Walgreens Inc.
11.2009 - 03.2020

Pharmacy Resident (PGY-1)

Broward General Medical Center / Nova Southeastern University- College of Pharmacy
06.2009 - 07.2010

Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) -

Walden University

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) -

Nova Southeastern University