Brittany Snyder
San Diego,United States
Summary
Seasoned Chief Pharmacist known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Strong leadership skills enable seamless team management and continuous improvement initiatives. Excel in communication, teamwork, and problem-solving to enhance pharmacy operations and patient care. Adept at quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Pharmacist
Federal Bureau Of Prisons
San Diego And Philadephia, United States
05.2019 - Current
- Manage pharmacy operations, and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Subject matter expert responsible for maintaining local policies and procedures consistent with the Bureau of Prisons' national policy.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to optimize patient medication therapies.
- Maintain pharmacy and patient records according to federal law.
- Ensure proper disposal of all medications, including hazardous waste, according to safety and environmental standards.
- Served as a pharmacology subject matter expert on the local team establishing procedures for newly implemented Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) programs in accordance with the First Step Act.
- Supervised the pharmacy and non-pharmacy staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance reviews.
- Review medication orders, and provide recommendations and therapeutic alternatives to providers on an as-needed basis, based on the Bureau of Prisons National Formulary and clinical effectiveness.
- Analyze department trends, and ensure compliance with standards to maximize cost savings in treatment
- Coordinated activities with other departments such as purchasing and billing.
- Serve as chairperson of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) committee, advise on changes made based on the National P&T meeting, and implement appropriate formulary changes locally.
- Vaccination administration to over 400 patients per year.
- Perform medication reconciliation for patients from outside facilities.
- Report medication errors and adverse drug reactions using the Bureau of Prisons' error reporting tool, and FDA MedWatch as necessary. Review errors retroactively to put new policies in place for error prevention.
- Antimicrobial stewardship.
- Counsel patients on the use of medications, proper storage and administration, and the side effects of medications.
- Educate providers on the proper use of new medications, drug therapies, and interactions.
- Trained pharmacy staff on best practices and standard operating procedures.
Pharmacist In Charge
CVS Health
Milton, United States
07.2018 - 05.2019
- Verify the accuracy of prescription entry and filling.
- Analyzed patient profiles to monitor for drug interactions, contraindications, and therapy optimization.
- Supervision and evaluation of technicians. Oversaw the training program for newly hired employees.
- Implemented workflow improvements to enhance pharmacy efficiency and service.
- Counsel patients on drug interactions, side effects, and optimal methods of administration of medications.
- Resolved customer inquiries and issues related to prescriptions and health services.
- Maintain records in accordance with state and federal laws.
- Inventory management in accordance with state and federal laws.
- Vaccination administration
- Maintaining pharmacy, store, and company protocols.
Staff Pharmacist
CVS Health
Jersey Shore, United States
10.2017 - 07.2018
- Verify the accuracy of prescription entry and filling.
- Review of patient profiles to monitor for drug interactions, contraindications, and therapy optimization.
- Supervision of technicians.
- Counsel patients on drug interactions, side effects, and optimal methods of administration of medications.
- Maintain records in accordance with state and federal laws.
- Customer service liaison.
- Worked extensively with management to maximize customer satisfaction.
Pharmacist
Williamsport Regional Medical Center
Williamsport, United States
08.2016 - 10.2017
- Evaluated prescriptions for accuracy and completeness prior to dispensing.
- Prepared and managed the preparation of IVs, TPN, and chemotherapy, assuring adherence to aseptic techniques.
- Managed medication therapy and adjusted dosages for inpatient care based on patient responses and clinical conditions including vancomycin and aminoglycosides.
- Medication reconciliation.
- Assessing the appropriateness of physician orders (drug, dosage, etc.) given the factors available in patients' medical records.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to optimize patient medication therapies.
- I communicated with nursing regarding IV compatibility and interactions.
- Provided counseling on the proper use of discharge medications.
Staff Pharmacist
CVS Health
Sunbury, United States
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Verify the accuracy of prescription entry and filling.
- Review of patient profiles to monitor for drug interactions, contraindications, and therapy optimization.
- Supervision of technicians.
- Counsel patients on drug interactions, side effects, and optimal methods of administration of medications.
- Maintain records in accordance with state and federal laws.
- Customer service liaison.
- Worked extensively with management to maximize customer satisfaction.
Education
Doctorate degree - Pharmacy
Wilkes University
Wilkes Barre, PA, United States05.2016
Skills
- Team leadership
- Interdepartmental coordination
- Interpersonal skills
- Detail-oriented
Availability
Permanent, Full-time
Certification
- Licensed Pennsylvania Pharmacist: RP450677
- Licensed California Pharmacist: 90989
- Basic Life Support
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chief Pharmacist
Federal Bureau Of Prisons
05.2019 - Current
Pharmacist In Charge
CVS Health
07.2018 - 05.2019
Staff Pharmacist
CVS Health
10.2017 - 07.2018
Pharmacist
Williamsport Regional Medical Center
08.2016 - 10.2017
Staff Pharmacist
CVS Health
05.2016 - 08.2016
Doctorate degree - Pharmacy
Wilkes University
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