JOSEPH BARLETTI
Yorktown Heights,USA
Summary
Dedicated Pharmacist offering 30 years of experience ensuring accurate review, processing and dispensing of medications in alignment with orders. Skilled in collaborating with team members to expedite urgent requests while maintaining impeccable focus on safety, accuracy and confidentiality. Advanced communicator with all levels of staff, clients, management and healthcare administrators.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of post-secondary education
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Oncology
Phelps Hospital/Northwell Health
05.2024 - Current
- Interpreted and compounded chemotherapeutic orders for Phelps Cancer Center and Infusion Center ambulatory and hospital patients.
- Trained nurses and pharmacists on chemotherapy protocols to enhance patient care and treatment safety.
- Counseling patients on oral and IV chemotherapy treatment regimens
- Consult with patients regarding drug therapy
- Contributed to Northwell Oncology P&T committee for formulary management, ensuring optimal drug selection for patient needs.
- Participated in tumor board meetings at Northwell Cancer Center to discuss patient cases and treatment options.
- Facilitated patient transfer of care from Cancer Center to other hospital departments, streamlining continuity of treatment.
- Involved with investigational protocols approved by the Northwell Cancer Center IRB.
Per Diem Pharmacist
Phelps Hospital at Northwell Health
12.2015 - Current
- Prepared IV-admixtures and total parenteral nutrition for adult patients, supporting effective treatment and patient care.
- Interpreted and dispensed physician orders for a 250-bed institution.
- Employed PYXIS dispensing system to manage floor stock items and controlled substances efficiently.
- Executed accurate dispensing of controlled substances to various nursing units in compliance with regulations.
- Provided drug information to physicians, nurses, and patients, enhancing understanding and promoting safe medication use.
Oncology Pharmacist
Northern Westchester Hospital/Northwell Health
06.2020 - 05.2024
- Interpreted and compounded chemotherapeutic orders for Northwell and CareMount ambulatory and hospital patients.
- Trained nurses and pharmacists on chemotherapy protocols to enhance patient care and safety
- Consult with patients regarding drug therapy
- Contributed to Northwell Oncology P&T committee, evaluating and recommending formulary changes
- Responded to patient codes during critical situations
- Responded to patient codes during emergencies to ensure timely medical intervention.
- Facilitated patient transfers from Cancer Center to other hospital departments.
- Participated in investigational protocols approved by the Northwell Cancer Center IRB.
Oncology Pharmacist
Hudson Valley Hospital Center (New York Presbyterian/Hudson Valley Hospital - as of January 2015)
05.2010 - 05.2020
- Interpreted and compounded chemotherapeutic orders for ambulatory and hospital patients.
- Counseling patients on oral chemotherapy drugs as part of our oral oncolytic program
- Consult with patients regarding drug therapy.
- Assist in training of nurses and other pharmacists on chemotherapy protocols.
- Present new drug therapies to hospital's P&T committee for addition to formulary
- Work with drug companies to facilitate chemotherapy drugs for indigent patients
- Currently assisting with IT and Cerner in creating order sets for upcoming go-live for Cerner Oncology cPOE program
- Assisted IT and Cerner in developing order sets for upcoming Cerner Oncology cPOE program go-live, streamlining workflow for oncology services.
Staff Pharmacist
Hudson Valley Hospital Center (New York Presbyterian/Hudson Valley Hospital - as of January 2015)
05.2010 - 06.2014
- Interpreted and dispensed physician orders for a 125-bed institution.
- Responsible for interpreting and compounding of chemotherapeutic orders for ambulatory and hospital patients.
- Preparation of IV-admixtures and total parenteral nutrition for adults and neonates
- Dispensed controlled substances to nursing units, adhering to regulatory and safety standards
- Outpatient prescription dispensing, compounding, and counseling for employees, retirees, and volunteers.
- Executed clinical interventions to optimize patient care
- Contributed to the hospital's palliative care committee to improve patient care strategies.
- Earned recognition as Employee of the Month at Hudson Valley Hospital Center in October 2012.
Oncology Pharmacy Manager/Supervising Pharmacist
Montefiore Medical Center -Albert Einstein Cancer Center
11.2006 - 07.2010
- Direct day-to-day operations pertaining to pharmacy staff for ambulatory pharmacy
- Oversee the procurement, compounding, dispensing, and accountability of 95 investigational research protocols and provide staff education for such protocols
- Managed budget preparation and monitoring for pharmacy medications, salaries, and services to ensure fiscal responsibility
- Oversaw formulary management and inventory control, including conducting drug reviews for P & T committee to optimize medication availability
- Coordinate medication usage evaluations of costly new chemotherapeutic drugs
- Prepare and monitor budgets for pharmacy medications, salaries, and services
- Assign responsibilities, hire and train staff
- Assist in preparation for JCAHO accreditation
Relief Pharmacist
Costco Wholesalers, Inc.
06.2004 - 01.2007
- Assisted and counseled patients on prescription and over-the-counter medications, promoting safe and effective use
- Processed, compounded, and dispensed prescription drugs for wholesale members, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations
- Trained new pharmacy employees on operational procedures and customer service skills.
Staff Pharmacist
Montefiore Medical Center -Albert Einstein Cancer Center
04.2001 - 11.2006
- Interpreted and compounded chemotherapeutic orders for ambulatory and hospital patients.
- Trained oncology fellows, residents, nurses, and other pharmacists on best practices and protocols
- Educated nurses and health care workers through in-service presentations to enhance patient care
- Educated nurses on best practices for patient care and other health care workers through in-service presentations
- Facilitate and prepare compounds for investigational protocols
- Facilitated and prepared compounds for investigational protocols to support clinical research initiatives
- Guided pharmacy students from St. John's University in practical training.
Staff Pharmacist
Montefiore Medical Center-Jack D. Weiler Hospital
03.1996 - 04.2001
- Interpreted and dispensed physician orders for a 300-bed institution.
- Preparation of IV-admixtures and total parenteral nutrition for adults and neonates
- Outpatient prescription dispensing, compounding, and counseling for employees and indigent patients
- Proper dispensing of controlled substances to nursing units
- Provided drug information to physicians, nurses, patients, pharmacy students, and other pharmacists to support informed clinical decisions
- Participated in clinical and cost-effective interventions for patient care management.
- Precepted pharmacy students from St. John's University.
Pharmacy Intern
Montefiore Medical Center-Jack D.Weiler Hospital
11.1993 - 03.1996
- Prepared IV-admixtures and total parenteral nutrition under supervision of licensed pharmacist, contributing to patient care and treatment efficacy.
- Collaborated with licensed pharmacists to interpret, dispense, and deliver patient medications, ensuring accuracy and adherence to safety protocols.
- Transported medications to nursing units efficiently.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL 09.2006 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
St. John's University
Jamaica, NY 09.1990 - 05.1995
Skills
- Oncology Pharmacy Certification
- Sterile Compounding
- Medication Dispensing
- Order Verification
- Regulatory Compliance
- Immunization Administration
Certification
- NYS Immunization Certification, 09/01/09
- NYSCHP Pain Management Certification, 05/01/12
- NYSCHP Oncology Certification Program, Spring 2013
- Board Certification in Oncology Pharmacy, 11/01/22
- ASHP Compounded Sterile Preparations Professional Certificate for Pharmacists, 09/01/23
- Board Certification in Sterile Compounding Pharmacy, 11/01/23
Work Phone
(914) 666-1643
Work Email
jbarletti@northwell.edu
Timeline
Senior Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Oncology
Phelps Hospital/Northwell Health
05.2024 - Current
Oncology Pharmacist
Northern Westchester Hospital/Northwell Health
06.2020 - 05.2024
Per Diem Pharmacist
Phelps Hospital at Northwell Health
12.2015 - Current
Oncology Pharmacist
Hudson Valley Hospital Center (New York Presbyterian/Hudson Valley Hospital - as of January 2015)
05.2010 - 05.2020
Staff Pharmacist
Hudson Valley Hospital Center (New York Presbyterian/Hudson Valley Hospital - as of January 2015)
05.2010 - 06.2014
Oncology Pharmacy Manager/Supervising Pharmacist
Montefiore Medical Center -Albert Einstein Cancer Center
11.2006 - 07.2010
Doctor of Pharmacy -
University of Florida
09.2006 - 08.2009
Relief Pharmacist
Costco Wholesalers, Inc.
06.2004 - 01.2007
Staff Pharmacist
Montefiore Medical Center -Albert Einstein Cancer Center
04.2001 - 11.2006
Staff Pharmacist
Montefiore Medical Center-Jack D. Weiler Hospital
03.1996 - 04.2001
Pharmacy Intern
Montefiore Medical Center-Jack D.Weiler Hospital
11.1993 - 03.1996
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
St. John's University
09.1990 - 05.1995