Kevin F. Baker Jr.
Biddeford
Summary
Dynamic pharmacist with extensive experience in managing pharmacy operations and ensuring regulatory compliance. Proven ability to navigate the evolving landscape of pharmacy, excelling in medication therapy management and metric optimization. Committed to delivering high-quality patient care while implementing innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency. Strong leadership skills foster collaboration among multidisciplinary teams, driving excellence in pharmacy practice.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacist In Charge
Walgreens Pharmacy
12.2022 - Current
- Cover stores in the district when Pharmacists are sick or taking vacation time.
- Manage and supervise a 1500 prescription a week volume pharmacy while managing 1 pharmacist and 3 technicians. Providing mentorship and training to team members when appropriate.
- Mirixa and MTM counseling patient.
- Verify and implement proper billing of commercial, Medicaid, Medicare and secondary insurances.
- Managed daily pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and safety standards.
- Implemented inventory management strategies to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
- Conducted medication therapy management consultations to improve patient outcomes and adherence.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to streamline prescription processes and address patient needs.
- Analyzed workflow efficiencies, identifying areas for improvement in service delivery and productivity.
- Oversaw financial transactions, ensuring accuracy in billing and reimbursement processes.
- Monitored controlled substances inventory and records, ensuring compliance with state regulations and preventing diversion or misuse.
- Maintained a clean and organized pharmacy workspace, adhering to strict sanitation guidelines for the safe handling of medications.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate prescription processing, counseling on medication usage, and addressing any concerns or questions.
- Assisted patients with selecting appropriate over-the-counter products based on their symptoms or medical history while educating them about potential side effects or interactions with other medications they may be taking.
- Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
- Administered immunizations, smoking cessation, diet implications, cold and flu management
- Closely monitored department performance metrics.
Pharmacist In Charge
Pharmerica
03.2020 - 10.2022
- Inventory management for controlled and non-controlled medications.
- Manage and supervise 4 pharmacist, 5 data entry technicians and 10 filling technician. Provide training and mentorship for team and staff performance.
- Implementing and creating strategies for better workflow performance and increase facility metrics.
- Manage controlled prescription paperwork from facilities to meet all of DEA state and federal regulations and guidelines.
- Liaison to 32 nursing homes that we facilitate for pharmaceutical management. Also, to transport companies and facility maintenance personal.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers, fostering trust and collaboration in medication therapy management for patients.
- Interview and recruiting of potential staff. Manage COVID regulations for the my facility and vaccinations for nursing facilities. Maintain DOSIS machine and narcotics room regulations.
- Verify medications, IV preparations, compounded medications and blister cards filled from technicians.
- Verification of orders from nursing facilities and data entry staff.
Pharmacist In Charge and Floating Pharmacist
Walgreens Pharmacy
06.2015 - 11.2019
- Cover stores in the district when Pharmacists are sick or taking vacation time.
- Manage and supervise a 1500 prescription a week volume pharmacy while managing 1 pharmacist and 3 technicians. Providing mentorship and training to team members when appropriate.
- Mirixa and MTM counseling patient.
- Verify and implement proper billing of commercial, Medicaid, Medicare and secondary insurances.
- Managed daily pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and safety standards.
- Implemented inventory management strategies to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
- Conducted medication therapy management consultations to improve patient outcomes and adherence.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to streamline prescription processes and address patient needs.
- Analyzed workflow efficiencies, identifying areas for improvement in service delivery and productivity.
- Oversaw financial transactions, ensuring accuracy in billing and reimbursement processes.
- Monitored controlled substances inventory and records, ensuring compliance with state regulations and preventing diversion or misuse.
- Maintained a clean and organized pharmacy workspace, adhering to strict sanitation guidelines for the safe handling of medications.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate prescription processing, counseling on medication usage, and addressing any concerns or questions.
- Assisted patients with selecting appropriate over-the-counter products based on their symptoms or medical history while educating them about potential side effects or interactions with other medications they may be taking.
- Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
- Administered immunizations, smoking cessation, diet implications, cold and flu management
- Closely monitored department performance metrics.
Pharmacist
The Aroostook Medical Center
12.2013 - 05.2015
- Control of patient medications when admitted and distributed to said patient when need arose.
- Maintaining and updating the Maine Pharmaceutical Emergency Drug Cache located at facility and distribution when an emergency event may happen.
- Up-dating and implimenting policies and procedures for new workflow of pharmacy.
- Verification of ambulance boxes and refilling used medications, verification of anesthesia boxes for operating room usage, Pyxis control and verification.
- Managed medication distribution, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and regulatory standards.
- Reviewed and interpreted medication orders for accuracy, minimizing potential errors and enhancing patient safety.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to optimize pharmacotherapy plans and improve patient outcomes.
- Conducted drug utilization reviews, identifying opportunities for cost-effective medication management strategies.
- Verified safety and accuracy of physician orders.
- Maintained strict compliance with relevant laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to hospital pharmacy practice.
Pharmacist
Walgreens Pharmacy
07.2013 - 12.2013
- Supervised medication dispensing processes to ensure patient safety and adherence to protocols.
- Mentored junior pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in best practices and regulatory compliance.
- Evaluated patient medication therapy regimens, providing consultations to optimize treatment outcomes.
- Conducted drug utilization reviews, identifying potential interactions and contraindications for patient safety.
- Managed high volume of prescriptions daily while maintaining excellent customer service and attention to detail.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Husson University School of Pharmacy
Bangor, ME07.2013
Skills
- Medication verification
- Pharmacy benefits optimization
- Medication reconciliation
- Pharmaceutical calculations
- Problem-solving abilities
- Detail-oriented approach
- Effective communication
- Pharmacy workflow optimization
- Patient safety
Certification
- Pharmacist in Charge PIC45758 Maine Board of Pharmacy 07/2015-Present
- Pharmacist PR12912 Maine Board of Pharmacy 07/2013-Present
- Pharmacist Administration Of Drugs and Vaccines ADV28910 Maine Board of Pharmacy 07/2013-Present
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Basic Life Support For Healthcare Providers American Heart Association 09/2011-Present
Timeline
Pharmacist In Charge
Walgreens Pharmacy
12.2022 - Current
Pharmacist In Charge
Pharmerica
03.2020 - 10.2022
Pharmacist In Charge and Floating Pharmacist
Walgreens Pharmacy
06.2015 - 11.2019
Pharmacist
The Aroostook Medical Center
12.2013 - 05.2015
Pharmacist
Walgreens Pharmacy
07.2013 - 12.2013
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Husson University School of Pharmacy
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