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Jeff Slywka

Saint Paul,MN

Summary

Successful pharmacy leader with over 15 years' experience in leadership roles, directing clinical operations, and providing superb customer service. Additional expertise in developing staff and precepting pharmacy students, safety and regulations standards, quality control and waste reduction. Deep subject matter expertise in fertility drugs thus developing trusted relationships with specialty clinicians.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pharmacy Manager

Fairview Health Services
Minneapolis, MN
08.2005 - Current
  • Specialized in fertility medications. Created and maintained pharmacy's image of service, friendliness, and cooperativeness with customers and fostered trusted clinical and professional relationships with surrounding clinics
  • Supervised and mentored pharmacy students during clinical practices, offering feedback and suggestions for improvement while building confidence
  • Monitored, evaluated and supervised effectiveness of patient care delivered by pharmacy staff to continuously improve service delivery and standards.
  • Counseled customers on medication use to prevent interactions and provide optimal protection.
  • Routinely monitor compliance with accreditation, legal and safety requirements.
  • Onboarded, trained and developed staff with focus on continuous development and team improvement.
  • Managed pharmacy operations including budget preparation and cost reduction efforts
  • Actively participated in COVID 19 protocols including testing and vaccinations
  • Supervised and coached direct reports in performance of duties, completed performance reviews, delivered feedback and development opportunities.
  • Maintained strict security protocols to prevent the loss, theft or misuse of medications.
  • Created positive pharmacy image through strong service and cooperation with customers, associates and outside vendors.
  • Actively participated in monthly meetings with the providers within my clinical setting fostering a greater sense of cohesiveness between pharmacy and clinic

* Assisted clinic committee to develop efficient practices to limit waste of Pfizer COVID 19 vaccine

Staff Pharmacist

Walgreens
Edina, MN
10.2001 - 01.2006
  • Supervised pharmacy production staff to verify correct procedures in areas such as order entry and drug security.
  • Carefully reviewed new prescriptions against the patient's history to identify potential drug interactions.

Staff Pharmacist

Allina Health
Minneapolis, MN
06.2001 - 04.2005
  • Verified procedures regularly to consistently meet DEA standards.
  • Maintained perpetual inventory of scheduled drugs to comply with legal and safety standards.
  • Offered expert advice on likely interactions and side effects of proposed therapies to help physicians make optimal treatment choices.
  • Assisted customers with non-prescription needs, including locating OTC medications, vitamins and supplies for first aid care.
  • Educated customers about potential risks and contraindications of prescribed medications.

Pharmacy Manager

Walgreens
Kentwood, MI
04.1999 - 09.2001
  • General pharmacist activities

Education

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI
12.1998

Skills

  • Business operations management
  • Development of staff and students building engaged teams
  • Service delivery optimization and development of strategies to manage inventory, reduce waste and lower costs
  • Assessment and implementation of quality improvement process
  • Patient education and medication counseling
  • Focus on customer service setting high expectations

Affiliations

  • Member, APHA
  • Class President, Ferris State University College of Pharmacy, 1997-1998
  • Class Vice-President, Ferris State University College of Pharmacy, 1996-1997
  • Order or Omega Honors Fraternity
  • Phi Delta Chi Fraternity, 1995-1998
  • Pharmacy Intern, Walgreens Pharmacy, 1996-1998
  • Pharmacy Intern, Cadillac Hospital, 1996-1998

Certification

  • CPR certification
  • Licensed Pharmacist, Minnesota, 2001 to present
  • Licensed Pharmacist, Michigan, 1999 to 2002
  • APhA's Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Training Program Fairview Pharmacy Services,

Presentations

  • Customer Service, Presentation, Fairview Pharmacy Services, Management Meeting, 2017
  • Fertility Drug and Patient Counseling, Presentation, Fairview Pharmacy Services, Pharmacist Clinical Day, 2015
  • Voice of Fairview Pharmacy Services on KSTP radio commercial advertisement

Community/Volunteer Work

  • Open Arms volunteer
  • Camp Heartland
  • Special Olympics Basketball coach

Timeline

Pharmacy Manager

Fairview Health Services
08.2005 - Current

Staff Pharmacist

Walgreens
10.2001 - 01.2006

Staff Pharmacist

Allina Health
06.2001 - 04.2005

Pharmacy Manager

Walgreens
04.1999 - 09.2001

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

Ferris State University
  • CPR certification
  • Licensed Pharmacist, Minnesota, 2001 to present
  • Licensed Pharmacist, Michigan, 1999 to 2002
  • APhA's Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Training Program Fairview Pharmacy Services,
Jeff Slywka