Areaine Batiste-Johnson
Laplace,USA
Summary
Outcomes-oriented pharmacist with 20+ years of staffing, clinical, and administrative experiences in ambulatory care, community, outpatient, and specialty pharmacy settings. Recognized as a leader and team player with a strong work ethic and strengths in patient care and medication management. Dependable and resourceful, supportive to goals and missions, and able to manage multiple tasks concurrently. Effective in communicating and collaborating with healthcare professionals and patients to maintain positive relationships, support desired outcomes, and provide high quality care.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Pharmacy
Cypress Pointe Hospital
Hammond, LA
01.2022 - Current
- Plan, direct and monitor all financial, operational, professional, and clinical activities of the pharmacy department
- Ensure pharmacy staff is currently licensed, certified, and/or registered and comply with all applicable regulations, policies and standards of the hospital and PharmaCare Services
- Develop rapport with hospital staff and provide timely information relative to drugs, policies and standards of care that relate to medication use and safety
- Keep current with state regulations regarding the practice of pharmacy and implement changes as necessary to maintain compliance
- Participate in Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee meetings, updating formulary as needed
Staff Pharmacist – Per Diem
Soliant Health
Peachtree Corners, GA
01.2010 - Current
- Provided pharmacy operational support in the pharmacy as needed, averaging two to three shifts monthly
- Reviewed and verified medication orders, assessing allergies, duplication of therapy, and drug interactions
- Performed prospective and retrospective drug utilization reviews; identified duplication and cost reduction interchanges and recommended regimen optimization to appropriate health care provider
- Educated patients on their conditions and medications including, but not limited to, diet, target goals, vaccinations, prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, and herbal supplements
Director of Pharmacy
Jefferson Community Health Care Centers
Marrero, LA
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Facilitated the opening of new pharmacy; obtained necessary state, federal, and third-party contracts and oversaw hiring, credentialing, and training of pharmacy staff
- Managed the pharmacy operations for two federally qualified health centers; over-seeing seven employees and ensuring compliance with regulatory bodies such as The Joint Commission
- Provided specialized services including contract negotiation, 340B federal program implementation and management, research and analysis of cost savings, drug storage and handling, policies and procedures implementation, and drug formulary creation and revision
- Developed, revised, maintained, and enforced policies and procedures related to the selection, distribution, and safe and effective use of medications
- Managed human resources and associated functions including interviewing, hiring, onboarding processes, training, and performing annual evaluations
- Reviewed and monitored pharmacy budget, revenue, gross profit, inventory, and losses; ensured proper billing, management of inventory, and reduced losses
- Led staff meetings highlighting current metrics and issues; discussed expectations and available opportunities to improve store and individual performance
- Ensured compliance with state and federal laws by performing audits, maintaining records, and managing pharmacy inventory, including controlled substances
- Delivered MTM consultations utilizing OutcomesMTM platform; advocated for generic substitutions, drug therapy and vaccination initiations
- Mentored pharmacy interns and technicians; allowed interns to participate in comprehensive medication reviews to enhance growth and skill development
Lead Pharmacist
East Jefferson General Hospital
Metairie, LA
01.2011 - 01.2019
- Analyzed medication profiles for drug allergies, polypharmacy, clinical effectiveness, cost effective drug selection, dose optimization, contraindications, adverse effects, and potential drug interactions
- Consulted with providers regarding medication dosing, drug interactions, appropriateness of therapy, and disease management
- Communicated with health care professionals, third-party payers, and health management organizations concerning billing, reimbursement issues, and prior authorization requests
- Provided counseling to customers on prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, and medical devices including potential adverse effects, drug interactions, and lifestyle modifications/diets
Chief Pharmacist | Pharmacist in Charge
Avita Drugs
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2007 - 01.2010
Lead Pharmacist | Special Program Pharmacist | Patient Care Pharmacist | Staff Pharmacist
McKesson Pharmacy
Harahan, LA
01.1999 - 01.2007
Education
Masters - Health Administration
Louisiana State University
Shreveport, LADoctor of Pharmacy -
Xavier University College of Pharmacy
New Orleans, LASkills
- CATS
- Customer Service
- Drug Utilization Reviews
- Fast Fill 200
- Medication Management
- Prior Authorization Management
- Microsoft Office Suite – Excel
- Microsoft Office Suite – PowerPoint
- Microsoft Office Suite – Word
- PDX
- Pharmacy Operations
- Pioneer
- QS1
- RNA
- Policy development
- Staff management
- Pharmacy operations
- Formulary management
- Regulatory compliance
- Clinical consultation
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Training and mentoring
Affiliations
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Member
Certification
- Registered Pharmacist, Louisiana Board of Pharmacy, 16199
- Registered Pharmacist, Mississippi Board of Pharmacy, T-11750
- Pharmacy – Based Immunization Delivery Certification, American Pharmacists Association
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR/AED) Certification, American Heart Association
- Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Certification, Postgraduate Healthcare Education, LLC
Personal Information
Title: PharmD, MHA
Timeline
Director of Pharmacy
Cypress Pointe Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Director of Pharmacy
Jefferson Community Health Care Centers
01.2019 - 01.2022
Lead Pharmacist
East Jefferson General Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2019
Staff Pharmacist – Per Diem
Soliant Health
01.2010 - Current
Chief Pharmacist | Pharmacist in Charge
Avita Drugs
01.2007 - 01.2010
Lead Pharmacist | Special Program Pharmacist | Patient Care Pharmacist | Staff Pharmacist
McKesson Pharmacy
01.1999 - 01.2007
Masters - Health Administration
Louisiana State University
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Xavier University College of Pharmacy
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