Brandy DeChellis
Gilbert,AZ
Summary
Forward-thinking Pharmacy Manager with comprehensive experience implementing new processes and managing and planning innovations. Supportive of both operational and clinical services by leading with a collaborative and strategic approach to decision making. Knowledgeable about business practices in the retail, specialty, oncology and inpatient pharmacy industry. Dedicated to creating value in healthcare, ensuring responsible prescribing practices of medications, optimizing patient safety standards and improving clinical outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, East Valley Pharmacy Services
Phoenix Children Hospital
Gilbert, AZ
11.2022 - Current
- Actively leads daily operational and clinical activities of the East Valley Inpatient Pharmacy to maintain department quality control, regulatory compliance and safe medication management.
- Plans, executes and supports the pharmacy strategy of Phoenix Children's throughout the East Valley. Primary oversight for the East Valley specialty clinics, urgent care centers and outpatient infusion center
- Lead an organizational patient safety initiative for Dose Range Checking parameters within Sunrise EMR
- Lead pharmacy services in the opening of the Arrowhead Medical Office Building
- Project managed planning and activation for Arrowhead and East Valley hospitals
- Assisted in the implementation of Pharmacy Keeper for inpatient pharmacy sterile/non-sterile compounding
- Led the implementation of CODE SIMS training for clinical pharmacists
- Developed an inpatient workplace safety concerns platform via Smartsheet utilizing a dashboard to triage to appropriate pharmacy leadership
- Provides guidance and direction to pharmacy staff to assist in their professional development
- Monitors and is accountable for the inpatient pharmacy compliance with all state and federal regulations
- Assist in the development, implementation and evaluation of department's operations, clinical and financial goals
- Responsible for assisting the East Valley Associate Chief Nursing Officer to achieve standardized organizational goals
- Actively participates in departmental education activities to support the development and advancement of clinical pharmacists, residents, interns and students
- Acts as a liaison between the pharmacy, medical, nursing and hospital staff for issues pertaining to inpatient and East Valley clinic(s) pharmacy services
- Supports quality assurance and medication safety initiatives by reporting monthly metrics to the Hospital Medication Safety Committee and subcommittee's
Associate Director
Banner - MD Anderson Cancer Center
Gilbert, AZ
01.2020 - 09.2022
- Oversee daily operations of the outpatient oncology specialty pharmacy at Banner - MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Liaison between the pharmacy, patient care advocates and oncology clinics
- Management of high-cost 340B oral oncology medications and a active member of the business analyst group for the Excelera Drug Access Committee
- Critically evaluate medication therapies and make evidence-based recommendations to improve medication safety, efficacy and reduce healthcare costs
- Volunteered for the COVID-19 PODS at Banner Estrella Medical Center and Phoenix Fair Grounds
- Develop quality improvement (QI) projects within the pharmacy and provide updates to the internal Quality Control Council. Reduced internal medication errors from 11% to 3.5% by monitoring errors and identifying gaps for improvement.
- Leverage technology with Microsoft TEAMS and Genesys (an internet based telephone system) to optimize pharmacy workflow and increased visibility between on-site pharmacy staff and decentralized PPA team
- Implemented consistent rounding with the inpatient Stem Cell Transplant clinic team to increase team connectivity and coordinate outpatient medication delivery upon discharge
- Attended monthly divisional meetings with the Medical Oncology and Stem Cell Transplant clinic teams
- Analyze prescription volume data to make strategic decisions to optimize the connected care within the clinic and pharmacy
- Launched the first APPE rotation at Banner Family Pharmacy - MD Anderson
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens Boots Alliance #9460
San Tan Valley, AZ
12.2015 - 12.2019
- Manage a Tier 4 pharmacy (~350-500 scripts/day) overseeing 9 pharmacy technicians, 6 floater pharmacists, 3 pharmacy interns and support staff each day
- District 286 trainer for Pharmacy Graduate Interns and incoming floater pharmacists offering support for performance development
- Strategize closely with the store manager to execute daily operations by utilizing the One Plan Scorecard, Patient Care Portal, Compass and weekly district conference calls
- Completed WebEx Training Sessions for "Recruitment" with Region 5 Recruiter, Ashly Kessens, focusing on: Recruiting 101, Interviewing, and Tools (August 2017)
- Rite Aid Conversion Coach assisting operations training for newly converted Rite Aid stores in New York and New Jersey (Aug. 2019)
- District 286 presenter for Assistant Store Manager Trainees and future pharmacy managers on pharmacy compliance, chargebacks, verified by promise time and pharmacy manager perspective
- Assisted Asset Protection Manager with "It Ends With Us" tabletop information session at Mesquite High School to provide awareness to the students regarding the opioid epidemic
- District Leader in fundraising for Phoenix Children's Hospital and Red Nose Day
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens #2056
Chandler, AZ
10.2015 - 12.2015
- Managed a Tier 1 pharmacy (~250 scripts/day) with 5 technicians
- Assisted store manager with local flu shot clinics for assisted living facilities
- Gained a better understanding of pain management by collaborating with local clinics
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens #4422
Phoenix, AZ
03.2015 - 10.2015
- Managed a Tier 1 pharmacy (~150-250 scripts/day) with 5 technicians in an urban area
- Proactively promoted Phoenix Children's Hospital Charity by coordinating an in-store meet in greet with Mia
- Assisted pharmacy supervisor with a visit from Roberto Valencia COVP, Pharmacy and Retail Operations discussing pharmacy operations and workflow
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens #2398
Tempe, AZ
07.2014 - 04.2015
- Managed a Tier 1 pharmacy (~150-250 scripts/day) with 4 technicians and 2 DH's in an urban location
- Completed training on Healthcare Testing for Lipid and Glucose panels
- Trained on pharmacy centralized services provided for in-store operations
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens #10494
Rochester, PA
03.2010 - 07.2014
- Managed a Tier 1 pharmacy (~120 scripts/day) with 1 technician
- Certified Travel Immunizer providing consultations and recommendation for patients traveling abroad based upon CDC.gov website
- District Lead for Senior Outreach Calls to drive Medicare Part D discussions at local senior centers. Secured a discussion at with Silver Sneakers at the YMCA of Beaver County
- District Lead for Flu Shot Offsite Clinics driving call list portal and managing targets to reach 93% (Fall 2013)
- Assisted pharmacy supervisor at Duquesne University to interview and recruit pharmacy candidates for the El Paso, Texas market
- Organized a rabies vaccination clinic for Brady's Run Veterarian Hospital to administer Imovax (3 series vaccination) to gross $5,754.96
- Secured a corporate sponsorship with the Beaver County Chamber of Commerce and presented at the Women's Luncheon on immunization services, 90-day prescriptions, preferred provider for most Medicare Part D plans, and outlining the Take-Care Clinic services
Staff Pharmacist
Walgreens #9942
Chippewa, PA
05.2008 - 02.2010
- Assisted in opening a new pharmacy and trained on pharmacy operations
- Helped to drive business by local doctor detailing bi-weekly
- Corporate sponsored Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Beaver County Annual Family Picnic at Brady's Run Park
- Liaison for the local chapter of the Vietnam Veterans Association for Medication Therapy Management
Analytical Chemist
McNeil Consumer Healthcare
Fort Washington, PA
12.2003 - 08.2004
- Maintained full compliance with various operations and recordkeeping standards
- Tested the purity of raw materials in the research and development department
- Assisted in the launch of "St. John's Aspirin."
Associate Manufacturing Engineer
Merck Vaccines
West Point, PA
01.2003 - 11.2003
- Supervised 15 biochemical technician in the processing of Gardasil vaccine
- Managed the releasing of processing buffers
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy
Pittsburgh, PA2008
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology and Biochemistry
Penn State University
State College, PA2002
Skills
- Medication Therapy Management: TherigySTM, Vigilanz, Outcomes MTM
- Pharmacy software: Intercom Plus, Enterprise RX, Allscripts
- EMR: Cerner, Sunrise
- Microsoft 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, MS Forms)
- Smartsheet, VISIO
- Certified to Administer Injectable Medications, AHA BLS/PALS
Accomplishments
- Nominated and appointed Arizona Pharmacy Association Board of Directors | Secretary 2023 - 2026
- Nominated and appointed Arizona Pharmacy Association Board of Directors | Director at Large 2022 - 2024
- Earned board certification from the Specialty Pharmacy Certification Board (SPCB) as a Certified Specialty Pharmacist (CSP) - April 2022
- Best of the Best Award 2019 - Banner Family Pharmacy
- Champion of Champion Area 20 Winner- Engagement Award (2016)
- Campion of Champion District 286 Winner- Engagement Award (2016)
- Text Messaging Champion (11/2016) Area 20 Team 9460
Affiliations
- Gilbert Chamber of Commerce Speaker - Women Empowered Series (August 2023)
- AzPA Mentor Connection Program (August 2022 - present)
- East Valley Relay for Life | Executive Lead Committee (April 2022 - April 2023)
- Volunteer for G.Y.S.A Soccer Association (Spring 2022)
- Member of Arizona Pharmacists Association (Feb. 2021 - present)
- Member of National Association of Specialty Pharmacists (Feb. 2021 - present)
- Pharmacy preceptor for Midwestern, University of Arizona, and LeCom
Timeline
Manager, East Valley Pharmacy Services
Phoenix Children Hospital
11.2022 - Current
Associate Director
Banner - MD Anderson Cancer Center
01.2020 - 09.2022
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens Boots Alliance #9460
12.2015 - 12.2019
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens #2056
10.2015 - 12.2015
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens #4422
03.2015 - 10.2015
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens #2398
07.2014 - 04.2015
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens #10494
03.2010 - 07.2014
Staff Pharmacist
Walgreens #9942
05.2008 - 02.2010
Analytical Chemist
McNeil Consumer Healthcare
12.2003 - 08.2004
Associate Manufacturing Engineer
Merck Vaccines
01.2003 - 11.2003
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology and Biochemistry
Penn State University
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