Jack Ballard

• I worked at BRHC in the past, from October 1980 to January 2000, and left to finish my PharmD education.   I returned in 2012, and work presently there as an Oncology Pharmacist, when needed, after working in several other hospitals.  
• I managed twelve pharmacy technicians, and several pharmacy interns on rotation with their studies, through the years I worked at BRHC.
• Implemented software for the Baxter IV Pumps, and made changes as needed, before uploading the software to all the IV pumps throughout the hospital
• Provided several inservices to nurses, students and physicians on new developments and treatments in pharmacy
• Used Meditech software for order entry of physician orders, check for drug interactions and dosing of medications, update dosing protocols, check labwork of patients, and several other duties as needed.
• Attended management meetings at the hospital and inservice meetings to maintain pharmacy license
• Obtained documents, clearances, certificates and approvals from local, state and federal agencies.
• Implemented new computer beta testing-based testing features to use on final product.

I work as as an Oncology Pharmacist on a prn basis, and fill in for vacations and holidays. I am presently semi-retired from the pharmacy field. As an Oncology Pharmacist, I receive physician orders and input them in to the Meditech pharmacy computer system, review the orders for medication dose, administration, side effects, drug interactions, and dosing intervals. I work with a pharmacy technician that prepares the oncology medications in a sterile environment. I then check the prepared medication for proper labeling, and correct intravenous solution and IV tubing.

• Advised physicians on how to properly dose medications.
• Trained pharmacy residents and interns on clinical care and medication dispensing.
• Analyzed trends in medication use and made recommendations for policy updates.

• Worked as an Independent Contractor  Pharmacist, for several hospitals throughout Missouri.  
• Handled stock and order supplies of medicines and drugs.
• Responded to queries regarding dosages, indications and drug availability.
• Stayed up to date on pharmacy regulations, treatments, and developments in research and design.
• Dispensed and procured medicinal products and supplies used in the hospital. 
• Ensured the safe and secure storage of all medicines and hospital supplies.
• Provided patient diagnoses under strict time constraints.
• Achieved high staff morale and retention through effective communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitating a proactive work environment.

• Analyzed departmental documents for appropriate distribution and filing.
• Educated pharmacy students as interns, and managed several pharmacy technicians
• Entered physician orders in to the Meditech pharmacy software system
• Attended Code Blue situations and assisted physicians in emergency medical care
• Performed initial client assessment and analysis to begin research process.
• Verified data integrity and accuracy.

• Reviewed and entered physician medication orders for pediatric patients, and analyzed for medication dosing, drug interactions, and dosing intervals
• Managed and inserviced approximately 20 pharmacy technicians and students
• Performed beta testing on Meditech software system
• Checked intravenous medications and solutions for proper dosing and compatibility
• Attended pediatric code blues in the hospital and emergency room as needed
• Maintained appropriate state and federal records for accuracy and completion

• Helped implement new pharmacy computer system for inpatient hospital pharmacy
• Reviewed and entered physician medication orders for accuracy and proper medication for disease state
• Mantained narcotic inventory and dispensed narcotics to nursing stations
• Copied and logged proper inventory records for federal and state agencies
• Managed and taught several pharmacy technicians
• Taught pharmacology courses to ADN and LPN nursing students
• Inserviced hospital personnel on new medication therapies and published a monthly drug bulletin for hospital employees
• Implemented the use of new Baxter intravenous PCA pumps throughout the hospital, and was published in a national pharmacy journal
• Verified data integrity and accuracy.

• Dispensed and procured medicinal products and supplies used in the hospital
• Stayed up to date on pharmacy regulations, treatments, and developments in research and design
• Managed and trained several pharmacy interns and technicians continuously
• Educated staff on state and federal statutes, rules and regulations regarding hospital pharmacy
• Did order entry of physician orders and called physicians to clarify orders and make recommendations of medication therapy

• Dispensed and procured medicinal products and supplies used in the hospital
• Stayed up to date on pharmacy regulations, treatments, and developments in research and design
• Managed and trained several pharmacy interns and technicians continuously
• Educated staff on state and federal statutes, rules and regulations regarding hospital pharmacy
• Did order entry of physician orders and called physicians to clarify orders and make recommendations of medication therapy

• Dispensed and procured medicinal products and supplies used in the hospital
• Stayed up to date on pharmacy regulations, treatments, and developments in research and design
• Managed and trained several pharmacy interns and technicians continuously
• Educated staff on state and federal statutes, rules and regulations regarding hospital pharmacy
• Did order entry of physician orders and called physicians to clarify orders and make recommendations of medication therapy

• Filled and checked physician prescriptions for accuracy and dosage of medications
• Maintained pharmacy inventory of medications
• Managed several pharmacy technicians
• Maintained pharmacy records for state and federal agencies
• Helped submit patient insurance information for acceptance of medication coverage