CRAIG A. SPROUL
FLAGLER BEACH
Summary
Pharmacy professional with significant experience in leading pharmaceutical operations. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in pharmaceutical management, regulatory compliance, and patient care. Adaptable and reliable with commitment to excellence in service and outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Pharmacy
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Daytona Beach, FL
03.2026 - Current
- Led pharmacy operations to enhance patient care and medication safety standards.
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to optimize pharmaceutical services efficiency.
- Streamlined inventory management systems, reducing waste and enhancing supply chain efficiency.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient treatment plans.
Pharmacy Supervisor
Daytona Beach VA OPC
02.2023 - 02.2026
- Duties consistent with prior supervisory position
Associate Chief Pharmacy
Jacksonville VA Outpatient Clinic
Jacksonville, FL
03.2020 - 02.2023
- Oversaw and managed procurement for entire North Florida/South Georgia system.
- Implemented new ScriptPro inventory system in 5 outpatient pharmacies.
- Assist Chief pharmacy service to streamline medical system processes.
- Enter and update equipment requests.
- Point of contact for Scriptpro automation.
- Oversee and manage three outpatient clinics.
- Prepare budget for review by facility director.
- Work with medical center leadership to improve customer service experience for veterans.
- Train/develop new pharmacy supervisors and staff members.
Pharmacy Supervisor
Daytona Beach VA Outpatient Clinic
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Help to develop process for prior authorizations through cover my meds program.
- Oversee daily functions of the pharmacy and pharmacy staff and manage schedules.
- Assist in writing pharmacy policies and procedures.
- Abides by principles of EEO compliance and a workplace of dignity and respect.
- Help implement new clinical programs.
- Participate in VISN cost savings initiatives-exceeding VISN goal for the past 3 years.
- Work with Primary Care and Orland Medical Center to implement PACT.
- Supervise and manage large outpatient pharmacy with 23,000 veterans.
- Interview and hire pharmacy personnel.
- Present pharmacy budget to Orlando pharmacy administration.
- Participate and oversee drug conversions as assigned.
- Manage daily functions of the pharmacy.
- Recommend tapering doses for opiates to providers.
- Audit procurement transactions on a quarterly basis.
- Meet with patient advocate monthly to discuss customer service issues.
- Participate in VISN and Local Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.
- Attend VISN 8 Pharmacy Utilization Meetings twice a year.
- Oversee and manage Florida State Veterans Home.
Associate Chief Pharmacy
Jacksonville VA Outpatient Clinic
Jacksonville, FL
10.2017 - 03.2019
- Duties consistent with above
Pharmacy Supervisor
Daytona Beach VA Outpatient Clinic
Daytona Beach, FL
04.2012 - 10.2017
- Duties consistent with above
Chief Pharmacy Service
James E Van Zandt VA Medical Center
Altoona, PA
01.2011 - 04.2012
- Participate in medical center committees and strategic planning.
- Manage and supervise all aspects of the pharmacy service.
- Ensure pharmacy programs are compliant with regulatory and accrediting bodies.
- Review pharmacist scopes of practice.
- Advise primary care on implementation and utilization of clinical pharmacy specialists of Patient Aligned Care Model.
- Coordinate clinical and operational programs in pharmacy service.
- Participate in VISN 4 Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and Medication Use Committee.
- Work with all medical center staff to improve veteran healthcare.
- Train and educate pharmacy staff on non-formulary drug consults and criteria for use.
- Interview and select pharmacy personnel.
Supervisory Pharmacist
James E Van Zandt VA Medical Center
Altoona, PA
03.2009 - 01.2011
- Manage and supervise outpatient pharmacy staff.
- Act as a liaison between providers and pharmacy staff.
- Serve as Acting Service Chief.
- Participate in pharmacy and VISN cost saving initiatives.
- Supervise pharmacy staff while increasing overall pharmacy efficiency.
Pharmacy Manager
Medicine Shoppe 1314
New Port, PA
02.2008 - 03.2009
- Diabetes Specialist – organizing clubs and talks in the community.
- Supervising staff, including pharmacist, technicians, and cashiers at multiple stores.
- Staff scheduling and payroll approval.
- Updating company policies in regards to HIPAA and federal/state regulations.
- Directly oversee all third-party payor audits.
- Preparation for ACHC Accreditation.
- Preparation of Medicare compliance and billing.
- Inventory management.
- Implementation of Automatic Refill Reminders.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania06-2000
Skills
- Pharmacy workflow optimization
- Patient safety
- Patient education
- Medication reconciliation
- Operations oversight
- Formulary management
Certification
- Florida State Board of Pharmacy Pharmacist License #PS32000 2014-Present
- Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy Pharmacist License #RP046046L 2001 – present
Timeline
Director of Pharmacy
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
03.2026 - Current
Pharmacy Supervisor
Daytona Beach VA OPC
02.2023 - 02.2026
Associate Chief Pharmacy
Jacksonville VA Outpatient Clinic
03.2020 - 02.2023
Pharmacy Supervisor
Daytona Beach VA Outpatient Clinic
03.2019 - 03.2020
Associate Chief Pharmacy
Jacksonville VA Outpatient Clinic
10.2017 - 03.2019
Pharmacy Supervisor
Daytona Beach VA Outpatient Clinic
04.2012 - 10.2017
Chief Pharmacy Service
James E Van Zandt VA Medical Center
01.2011 - 04.2012
Supervisory Pharmacist
James E Van Zandt VA Medical Center
03.2009 - 01.2011
Pharmacy Manager
Medicine Shoppe 1314
02.2008 - 03.2009
Doctor of Pharmacy -
University of Pittsburgh