Jeffrey Althoff
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Results-oriented pharmacist with expertise in inventory management and supply chain support. Demonstrated ability to optimize processes, mitigate shortages, and implement innovative solutions. Proven track record of regulatory compliance and quality assurance. Strong leadership and communication skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Inventory/Supply Chain Support Pharmacist
CenterWell (Humana) Pharmacy
01.2017 - Current
- Review new products for mail dispensing, ensuring appropriateness and compliance
- Approve product set-up in multiple systems, maintaining accuracy and consistency
- Mitigate product shortages through proactive monitoring and effective coordination.
- Developed and implemented process improvements to streamline product changes that reduced pharmacist labor from 1 FTE to about 0.25 FTE
- Developed and deployed custom MS PowerApps to streamline efficiency, enhance quality, and optimize data collection processes. Notably designed a comprehensive application that centralizes the tracking of pharmacist product approvals and item specifics for CenterWell's OTC program, significantly reducing errors in product selection and activation.
- Conducted in-depth data analysis to enhance automation efficiency and facilitate operational advancements. Specifically, scrutinized Automated Tablet Counter outputs, deriving actionable insights that guided the pharmacy dispensing team towards significant enhancements in prescription processing and throughput.
Regulatory Compliance Consultant
Humana Pharmacy
07.2013 - 12.2016
- Ensured regulatory compliance for a high-volume pharmacy, serving as the primary contact for facility inspections by Boards of Pharmacies, accreditation organizations, and government agencies
- Served as an expert consultant for all Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) related initiatives
- Oversaw diversion prevention measures and collaborated with the quality department to review errors and implement corrective actions
- Created course materials for Technician licensure class and drafted response letters to Board of Pharmacy complaints
- Provided professional input and auditing for automation and software changes.
Supervising Pharmacist
Humana Pharmacy
04.2009 - 07.2013
- Developed and monitored pharmacist production metrics
- Assisted Engineering team with technology implementation
- Supervised 14 - 20 direct pharmacist and technician reports
Education
Master of Science in Statistics -
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX12.2024
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BSPHARM) -
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05.2001
Skills
- R programming
- PowerApps/Power Automate
- Excel
- Regulatory Compliance
- Process Improvements
- Board Inspections Familiarity
Other Experience
- Co-presented at Arizona Board of Pharmacy Oct. 2014 meeting for deviation request
- Integral team member for integration of St. Mary's Medical Park Pharmacy into Humana Pharmacy, Inc.
- Authored CE activity "Drug Quality and Security Act and DEA Rules on Drug Disposal" Sept 2014
- Completed Humana Six Sigma Green Belt Program 2013
- Authored numerous policies and procedures
- Obtained licensure in 18 states, including most states requiring out-of-state PIC licensure
Awards
- Recipient of multiple Century awards (Humana Pharmacy)
- Recipient of multiple performance-based stock option grants (Express Scripts)
Timeline
Inventory/Supply Chain Support Pharmacist
CenterWell (Humana) Pharmacy
01.2017 - Current
Regulatory Compliance Consultant
Humana Pharmacy
07.2013 - 12.2016
Supervising Pharmacist
Humana Pharmacy
04.2009 - 07.2013
Master of Science in Statistics -
Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BSPHARM) -
Purdue University
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