Jefferson J. Watkins
Kingsport,TN
Summary
Pharmacy Manager transitioning to Clinical Pharmacist role with a focus on Oncology. Expertise in cancer pharmacotherapy and patient counseling, enhancing medication therapy management and patient outcomes. Proven track record of collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize oncology patient care. Acknowledged for improving operational efficiency in pharmacy settings.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
PHARMACY CLINICAL AND OPERATIONS MANAGER
INDIAN PATH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
04.2022 - Current
- Foster a work environment that favors safety, open communication, accountability, education, and support within the department and when interfacing with other departments
- Oversee and participate in daily operations of Hospital Pharmacy and Regional Cancer Center Pharmacy to ensure efficient, reliable operation
- Maintain revenue integrity and 340B compliance by reviewing and correcting billing units for cancer center and Hospital pharmacy daily
- Monitor and investigate controlled substance activities to guard against diversion
- Maintain Board of Pharmacy and Joint Commission regulatory compliance
CLINICAL PHARMACIST
INDIAN PATH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Perform clinical activities such as therapeutic monitoring of high-risk drugs
- Medication reconciliation to ensure patients receive the correct medications during their stay
- Monitor patients and staff activities to ensure optimum compliance with various regulatory bodies
- Present to Oncology P&T Subcommittee and P&T as requested
ONCOLOGY PHARMACIST IN CHARGE
BALLAD CANCER INSTITUTE
BRISTOL
01.2015 - 12.2020
- Ensure safe and efficient dispensing of hazardous and high risk medications in a high-volume oncology setting
- Oversee the pharmacy's participation in the 340B program and its compliance with regulations to maintain eligibility in the program
- Oversee the pharmacy's operational compliance with Virginia State Board of Pharmacy regulations
- Maintain compliance and eligibility as a USP 797 designated pharmacy
- BRISTOL
PHARMACIST
BRISTOL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Bristol, TN
07.2013 - 2015
- Verified medical orders to ensure accuracy and compliance with healthcare standards.
- Monitored antibiotics and anticoagulants for clinical efficacy and safety.
- Conducted oncology order verifications alongside detailed clinical monitoring.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to promote safe medication administration.
PHARMACY PRACTICE RESIDENT
BRISTOL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
07.2012 - 06.2013
- Functioned as part of interdisciplinary healthcare team by providing evidence-based, patient-centered medication therapy management
- Demonstrated effective project management skills by conducting a longitudinal research project that established the value of pharmacy services on a patient care unit
- Contributed to departmental leadership activities by participating on Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and Medication Safety Team
- Ensured safe and timely dispensing of medications by assessing the appropriateness of medication orders and evaluating the proper preparation of medications prior to administration to patients
- Curriculum Vitae is available for more detailed information
- References available upon request
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
East Tennessee State University Gatton College of Pharmacy
06.2012
B.S - Mass Communications
Middle Tennessee State University
06.1994
Skills
- Regulatory compliance
- 340B program management
- Medication reconciliation
- Clinical operations oversight
- Chemotherapy protocols
- Therapeutic monitoring
Additional Information
Curriculum Vitae is available for more detailed information., References available upon request.
Timeline
PHARMACY CLINICAL AND OPERATIONS MANAGER
INDIAN PATH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
04.2022 - Current
CLINICAL PHARMACIST
INDIAN PATH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
01.2021 - 04.2022
ONCOLOGY PHARMACIST IN CHARGE
BALLAD CANCER INSTITUTE
01.2015 - 12.2020
PHARMACIST
BRISTOL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
07.2013 - 2015
PHARMACY PRACTICE RESIDENT
BRISTOL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
07.2012 - 06.2013
Doctor of Pharmacy -
East Tennessee State University Gatton College of Pharmacy
B.S - Mass Communications
Middle Tennessee State University