ELIZABETH BRIDGES, R.Ph.
Eatonton,Georgia
Summary
High-performing Manager with 30+ years of healthcare experience in multi-faceted environments. Proven experience in successfully penetrating new and evolving markets and building highly functioning diverse teams while creating strong professional relationships.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Pharmacist
Kroger Pharmacy
Milledgeville, GA
09.2022 - Current
- Managed the filling and dispensing of prescriptions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Supervised inventory control by ordering supplies and reconciling invoices.
- Delivered medication counseling on proper usage, side effects, and potential drug interactions.
- Resolved customer complaints efficiently, enhancing organizational reputation.
- Administered immunization services including flu shots and shingles vaccines per state law.
Pharmacy Manager
Walmart Pharmacy
Eatonton, Georgia
01.2010 - 09.2022
- Manage work activities, performance and service quality of pharmacy staff.
- Lead the team to double-digit growth for 12 consistent years, with leading immunization administration for the region in a rural area.
- Selected as Georgia Pilot store for COVID 19 immunization program and oral therapeutics.
- Created patient and physician marketing plans to support future growth.
- Served as Customer Advocate coordinating quality care services.
- Lead market in inventory management key markers.
Strategic Consultant
Faulk Medical Services, Inc
Eatonton, GA
2008 - 2010
- Acted as consultant and working advisor to assist independently owned pharmacy and home health care organization with a focus on enhancing market presence and future growth.
- Developed Quality Improvement Plans to assist in meeting healthcare guidelines.
- Lead efforts and developed all resources which allowed this organization to gain Medicare accreditation for home health business.
Strategic Consultant
Humana, Inc
Louisville, Kentucky
2006 - 2008
- Responsible for building outcomes based programs for Pharmacy Benefit Division.
- Coordinated agreements between pharmacy benefits manager, employers and claims processor to develop interventions and measure outcomes in primary adherence based programs utilizing innovative technology such as electronic prescribing.
Senior Director
Merck & Co., Inc
West Point, Pennsylvania
2000 - 2005
- Managed nationally based team of 23 direct reports in quality improvement and outcomes management efforts with a focus on utilizing database information.
- Client base consisted of national and regional Managed Care organizations, integrated health systems and large employers.
- Created and standardized medication adherence based programs with a focus on cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Senior National Account Executive
Merck & Co., Inc
Atlanta, FaulkGeorgia
03.1991 - 2000
- Managed Comprehensive Corporate Relations with two National Healthcare organizations that offered insurance, health management, pharmacy benefit management and disease management services to large employers, Medicare beneficiaries and individuals.
- Successfully negotiated inaugural contractual agreement between the two National Insurance Companies worth over $8 million in sales.
Regional Vaccine Specialist
Merck & Co., Inc
Atlanta, GA
1990 - 1991
- Developed roles and responsibilities for this innovative position for Merck Vaccine Division.
- Implemented contractual relationships with city, county and state governments for vaccine distribution programs across 8 southeastern states.
Professional Sales Representative
Merck & Co., Inc
Valdosta, Georgia
1989 - 1990
- Responsible for comprehensive sales efforts for South Georgia territory for 6 of Merck's marketed products to physician practices and hospital systems.
- Exceeded sales objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
University of Georgia
04.1989
Skills
- Exceptional communication skills
- Team motivation skills
- Project management authority
- Patient evaluation/intervention
- Strategic planning capability
- Patient-focused care
- Resource management expertise
- Independent judgment and decision making
- Quality improvement competency
Timeline
Staff Pharmacist
Kroger Pharmacy
09.2022 - Current
Pharmacy Manager
Walmart Pharmacy
01.2010 - 09.2022
Senior National Account Executive
Merck & Co., Inc
03.1991 - 2000
Strategic Consultant
Faulk Medical Services, Inc
2008 - 2010
Strategic Consultant
Humana, Inc
2006 - 2008
Senior Director
Merck & Co., Inc
2000 - 2005
Regional Vaccine Specialist
Merck & Co., Inc
1990 - 1991
Professional Sales Representative
Merck & Co., Inc
1989 - 1990
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
University of Georgia
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