Anita S. Lewis
Houston,Texas
Summary
Astute professional highly skilled in pharmacy operations and improving performance metrics. Qualified PharmD with over 5 years in pharmacy management within hospital settings. Director of Pharmacy with experience in Surgical Pharmacy, Long Term Care, Travel Assignments, Rural Facility Compliance, Facility Startup's, Pharmacy Acquisitions, Pharmacy Designs, Omnicell Implantation, Investigational Drug Trials, Publications, and Clinical Pharmacist.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Pharmacy Operations
El Campo Memorial Hospital
El Campo, TX
11.2019 - Current
- Director of Pharmacy in supervision of staff
- Pharmacist dispensing duties
- Clinical Pharmacist participated in rounds alongside Infectious Disease /Pulmonary physician and hospitalist.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Regional Director of Pharmacy of Palacios Community Medical Center, Palacios, Texas.
- Regional Director of Pharmacy of Mid Coast Central Medical Center, Llano, Texas.
- Consulted on Retail Pharmacy startups within organization.
- Participated in numerous publications and studies regarding Covid-19 treatment protocols.
- Reviewed and evaluated test results to suggest care and treatment options.
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 49-bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to over 7 employees across more than 3 hospitals.
Director of Pharmacy Pharmacy
Luker Pharmacy Management, Inc, Sweeny Community Hospital
Blanco, TX
03.2017 - 09.2019
- Reduction of drug formulary from 1400 drugs to less than 950 drugs, 0.33% decrease
- Contributed to planning new hospital pharmacy
- Successfully added 733 drugs prices to Omnicell cabinets for improved drug cost monitoring
- Weekly inspections of rural hospital pharmacy to ensure facility remains in compliance
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability
- Supervised team of 2 pharmacy technicians
Director of Pharmacy, Pharmacy Management
Luker Pharmacy Management, Inc, Palacios Medical Center
Blanco, TX
03.2017 - 09.2019
- Contributed to facilities compliance with state and federal regulations
- Generated policies to ensure drug temperatures could be maintained 100% on and off site
- Achieved 93% in PharMerica mock inspection for DEA and State Board of Pharmacy
- Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels
Director of Pharmacy Pharmacy
Luker Pharmacy Management, Inc, Townsen Memorial Hospital
Blanco, TX
03.2017 - 09.2019
- Orchestrated startup of pharmacy department
- Delivered Omnicell go live for automated dispensing cabinets and staff training
- Contributed in outpatient surgeries along with more complex surgeries
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability
Pharmacy Manager
Luker Pharmacy Management, Inc
Blanco, TX
03.2017 - 09.2019
- Pharmacy Management Services
- Nobilis Health Hermann Drive Surgical Hospital
- Performed Investigational Drug Trials, in absence of Director of Pharmacy for surgical facility
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations
- Supervised team of one pharmacy technician
- Protected drug inventories from damage or theft by establishing and enforcing clear pharmacy security policies
Pharmacist II
Aging and Disability
San Antonio, TX
10.2016 - 02.2017
- State Facility for physically and mentally disabled
- Travel Assignment for 13 weeks
- Communicated issues and reactions to specific medications to intercept potential errors
- Prepared medication orders to deliver adequate supply for care of patient
- Collaborated with colleagues, technicians and leading pharmacists in effective prioritization and filling of orders
- Verified safety and efficacy of medication usage by reporting adverse drug effects, medication errors and other quality issues
- Reviewed prescription to confirm appropriate selection of drug, dose and check for interactions with other medications
- Inspected drug storage sites, monitored drug supply expiration dates and verified proper supply levels
- Dispensed medications and communicated with prescribers regarding therapeutic incompatibilities
- Reported adverse drug events to comply with regulatory policies and procedures
- Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary
Pharmacist in Charge
Tricare Pharmacy
Houston, TX
08.2014 - 09.2016
- Independent Retail Pharmacy
- Introduced new products and services which increased sales by approximately 85%
- Eliminated unused inventory approximately 50% by using MatchRX
Education
Associates - General Studies
Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor, MIDoctor of Pharmacy Degree - Pharmacy
Hampton University
Hampton, VA08.2006
Skills
- Financial Operations Oversight
- Expenditure Authorization
- Interdepartmental Functions Coordination
- Patient Compliance Monitoring
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- In-Service Programs
- Inpatient Services
- Workflow Support
- Patient Profiles
- Operating Plans Development
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 12 in the development of Catracho. Impact of a Multifaceted Treatment Against Covid 19 using repurposed drugs with a Multi Mechanism Approach.
- Recognition for Scientific Achievement (Scientist of the Year) from Texas A&M in conjunction with Detar Healthcare System.
Timeline
Director of Pharmacy Operations
El Campo Memorial Hospital
11.2019 - Current
Director of Pharmacy Pharmacy
Luker Pharmacy Management, Inc, Sweeny Community Hospital
03.2017 - 09.2019
Director of Pharmacy, Pharmacy Management
Luker Pharmacy Management, Inc, Palacios Medical Center
03.2017 - 09.2019
Director of Pharmacy Pharmacy
Luker Pharmacy Management, Inc, Townsen Memorial Hospital
03.2017 - 09.2019
Pharmacy Manager
Luker Pharmacy Management, Inc
03.2017 - 09.2019
Pharmacist II
Aging and Disability
10.2016 - 02.2017
Pharmacist in Charge
Tricare Pharmacy
08.2014 - 09.2016
Associates - General Studies
Washtenaw Community College
Doctor of Pharmacy Degree - Pharmacy
Hampton University
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