Frank Szczerba
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in many areas of pharmacy practice and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Pharmacy
Penn Highlands Elk
Saint Marys, PA
08.2024 - Current
- Led successful efforts in reducing hospital readmission rates related to medication-related factors by closely monitoring high-risk patients during their transitions of care.
- Streamlined medication management processes for increased efficiency and reduced medication errors.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement, leading quality assurance efforts to identify areas for operational enhancement.
- Evaluated clinical protocols and pathways involving pharmacotherapy options in collaboration with medical staff members to ensure alignment with best practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care plans, ensuring appropriate medication use and treatment adherence.
- Promoted employee engagement and professional development by providing regular feedback, recognition, and opportunities for growth within the pharmacy team.
- Managed personnel-related issues such as hiring, training, scheduling, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions to maintain a high-performing pharmacy workforce.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
Pharmacist
Penn Highlands DuBois
DuBois, PA
02.1987 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to optimize patient drug therapies.
- Conducted medication reviews to ensure proper dosing and administration.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging pharmaceutical trends by attending conferences and completing continuing education courses.
- Reduced medication errors within the pharmacy by developing and implementing a continuous quality improvement program.
- Enhanced pharmacy efficiency by implementing new workflow processes and inventory management systems.
- Actively participated in various hospital related committees including, but not limited to medication safety, various quality committees, pharmacy& therapeutics, and reengineering committees.
- System analyst and installer for various computer systems, including pharmacy systems, bedside scanning, and hospital automation systems
- Developed applications to enhance pharmacy/hospital productivity, including a neonatal TPN dosing calculator, clinical pharmacy application, and a medication reconciliation and discharge prescription program for use by nursing and providers. Prior to commercial systems availability, devised and implemented a 340(B) application to extract and compile 340(B) eligible patients and dispenses.
- Maintained, modified, and implemented billing strategies to increase revenue
- Redesigned the oncology operations at an acquired cancer center, which included building the formulary, training technicians, admixing medications, and routine staffing.
- Developed a new infusion center which served primarily a rheumatology practice, but also serviced remote oncology clinics, GI patients, and other infusions. A large volume of "white bag' patients also required working closely with office staff and providers to assure drug delivery, correct billing, and correct dosing
- Analyzed and provided data extracted from various systems
Pharmacist
Rite Aid
Mount Union, PA
02.1986 - 02.1987
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy
Boston, MA12-1985
Skills
- Pharmacy workflow optimization
- Patient safety
- Patient education
- Therapeutic drug monitoring
- Pharmacy informatics
- Performance improvement
- Interdepartmental collaboration
- Pharmacy management
- Drug utilization review
- Pharmacy automation
- Pharmacy design
- Pharmacy cost containment
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Problem-solving abilities
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Effective communication
- HIPAA guidelines
- Continuous improvement
Timeline
Director of Pharmacy
Penn Highlands Elk
08.2024 - Current
Pharmacist
Penn Highlands DuBois
02.1987 - Current
Pharmacist
Rite Aid
02.1986 - 02.1987
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy