Howard White, R.Ph.
Fairmont,MN
Summary
Highly skilled professional with more than 30 years of experience managing pharmacy operations in hospital, clinical and retail settings. Successfully oversee human resources, budgeting, supply management and patient services. Experience with hospital and high-volume pharmacy practices.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacist
Walmart
Fairmont, MN
03.2024 - Current
- Dispensed medications accurately while ensuring compliance with SOP's and regulations.
- Provided medication counseling to patients, enhancing understanding of proper usage and potential side effects.
- Managed inventory control processes
- Trained staff on pharmacy operations, customer service standards and administering immunizations.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
- Conducted thorough drug utilization reviews to identify potential drug interactions or contraindications, ensuring patient safety.
- Conducted regular audits of the pharmacy''s controlled substances inventory, ensuring accurate record-keeping and preventing diversion or theft.
- Provide Test-to-Treat clinical services, independently assessing, diagnosing, and initiating treatment for conditions such as COVID-19, influenza, and streptococcal pharyngitis per state protocols
- Prescribe and dispense antivirals and antibiotics in accordance with collaborative practice agreements / state authority
- Educate patients on medication use, isolation protocols, and follow-up care
- Maintain regulatory compliance and clinical documentation standards.
Site Manager
Genoa Healthcare
Le Mars, IA
11.2020 - 02.2024
- Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Vaccinated patients and clinic employees to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, COVID-19,and other diseases.
- Synchronized patient medication fills and packaged them in compliance packs (DisPill) on a 4 week rotation.
- Administered Long Acting Injectables (Invega, Aristata, Ailify, Vivitrol, etc...) and worked with clinic staff in patient outreach.
Pharmacy Clinical Services Manager
Walmart
Sioux Center, IA
04.2016 - 11.2020
- Coached pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in adhering to policy and procedure.
- Trained pharmacists and pharmacy technicians on clinical care and Medication Therapy Management.
- Administered immunizations and met with patients for medication consultations, effectively improving awareness of pharmacy's health services.
- Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
- Worked with Regional Vice President and District managers to provide insights into clinical performance of 101 pharmacies.
Pharmacy Manager
Walmart
Sioux Center, IA
05.2008 - 04.2016
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Trained pharmacy interns and newly hired pharmacy technicians.
- Enforced compliance with pharmacy regulations and maintained up-to-date records of all medications dispensed.
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
- Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
- Monitored financial data and work to meet/exceed expectations as set in the budget and regional/divisional leadership.
- Provided Medication Therapy Management services (Outcomes and MirixaPro) to patients via telephone and face to face discussions.
- Established good relationships with local medical clinics, providers and nursing staff to provide consistent care for our patients
Staff Pharmacist
Walmart
Sioux Center, IA
03.2007 - 05.2008
Staff Pharmacist
UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's
Sioux City, IA
10.2003 - 03.2007
- Wafarin dosing program for orthopedic surgical floor
- Aminoglycoside dosing/kinetics program for neonatal ICU
- Calculate and Prepare chemotherapy admixture and dosing protocols for oncology unit
- Calculate and Prepare parenteral nutrition for adult and neonatal patients
- Supervised hospital pharmacy technicians in IV room, narcotic vault and central pharmacy.
- Trained and supervised pharmacy interns on their rotations.
- Entered and Verified medication orders.
Director of Pharmacy
Cardinal Health
Orange City, IA
11.1994 - 10.2003
- Oversaw day to day management of the pharmacy department
- Member of Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee
- Developed and updated policies and procedures.
- Monthly Medical Staff meetings
- Monthly Department Manager meetings
- Oversaw and maintained drug and payroll budgets. Provided monthly reports and accountability to the hospital CEO and Cardinal Healthcare.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD05.1993
Skills
- Customer and Clinical Relationship building
- APhA Immunization Certified
- REMS Certified for Clozapine dispensing
- Certified for LAI administration
- Basic Life Support Certified (current)
- Certified for Test To Treat services to diagnose and treat Covid 19, Influenza and group A strep
- Certified for Hormonal Contraception evaluation and prescribing
- Licensed in Iowa, South Dakota, and Minnesota
Timeline
Pharmacist
Walmart
03.2024 - Current
Site Manager
Genoa Healthcare
11.2020 - 02.2024
Pharmacy Clinical Services Manager
Walmart
04.2016 - 11.2020
Pharmacy Manager
Walmart
05.2008 - 04.2016
Staff Pharmacist
Walmart
03.2007 - 05.2008
Staff Pharmacist
UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's
10.2003 - 03.2007
Director of Pharmacy
Cardinal Health
11.1994 - 10.2003
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
South Dakota State University