Brian Bannwarth
Mitchell,SD
Summary
Critical Access Pharmacy Leader serving a Tri-county area along with Two IHS locations. We are a 25 Inpatient Bed facility for both Actue and Swing bed services, a Surgical Center, an Outpatient Infusion and Dialysis Center. Also, a 44 bed LTC center with the Regional Medical Clinic within our complex.
Dynamic pharmacy leader with a proven track record at Sanford Health, enhancing patient safety through medication therapy management, anticoagulation services, antimicrobial stewardship and interdepartmental collaboration. Spearheaded initiatives that improved operational efficiency and championed quality assurance, driving positive treatment outcomes while fostering a culture of ethics and integrity within the pharmacy team and our overall 340B location.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Pharmacy Services
Sanford Health
07.2019 - Current
- Enhanced collaborative relationships between pharmacists and prescribing physicians through open communication channels leading to improved patient care coordination.
- Improved pharmacy efficiency by streamlining workflows and optimizing staff schedules.
- Developed comprehensive medication management programs for enhanced patient care and safety.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives resulting in streamlined operations and increased productivity levels within the pharmacy department.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care plans and achieve positive treatment outcomes.
Chief Pharmacist
Walmart Health Inc
06.2015 - 06.2019
- Led a team of pharmacists and technicians in providing exceptional customer service while maintaining accuracy in dispensing medications.
- Successfully managed budgetary responsibilities including expense control, financial reporting, and profit margin analysis for the pharmacy department.
- Evaluated new pharmaceutical products for inclusion in the formulary while considering cost-effectiveness and therapeutic benefits.
- Educated patients on proper medication use, side effects, and potential interactions during comprehensive counseling sessions.
- Managed inventory effectively to minimize waste, implementing a robust system for ordering, tracking and dispensing medications.
Director of Health Services Pharmacy
Sears Holding Inc Kmart Pharmacy
01.1997 - 06.2015
- Implemented staff training programs focused on enhancing clinical skills and improving service delivery standards.
- Utilized data analytics tools to monitor key performance indicators, driving informed decision-making in resource allocation strategies.
- Successfully negotiated client contract renewals to create increased revenue.
- Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
- Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
Education
Doctorate of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD05-2001
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD05-1999
Skills
- Therapeutic drug monitoring
- Medication therapy management
- Patient safety
- Ethics and integrity
- Interdepartmental collaboration
- Pharmacy informatics
- Antimicrobial stewardship
- Quality assurance
Timeline
Director of Pharmacy Services
Sanford Health
07.2019 - Current
Chief Pharmacist
Walmart Health Inc
06.2015 - 06.2019
Director of Health Services Pharmacy
Sears Holding Inc Kmart Pharmacy
01.1997 - 06.2015
Doctorate of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
South Dakota State University
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
South Dakota State University
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