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Education
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Certification
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Lorissa K. Thomas

Mustang,OK

Summary

Dynamic pharmacy executive with 17+ years of experience with a proven track record in strategic pharmacy management, value-based care delivery, and cost optimization. Seeking to leverage these accomplishments and skills to drive cost-effective care and enhance patient outcomes within the healthcare setting and affiliated organizations:

  • Proven ability to identify and capitalize on new opportunities, optimize contracts, and drive substantial cost savings by successfully saving over $600,000 annually by implementing biosimilar use strategies.
  • Expertise in developing innovative pharmaceutical solutions and fostering strategic partnerships has led to significant reduction in overall patient spending per day by 20% compared to the previous fiscal year.
  • Proficient with leading pharmacy initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders, and delivering exceptional clinical and operational resources.
  • Adept at translating complex data into actionable insights, empowering decision-makers to make informed choices.
  • Excellent communicator and relationship-builder, with a track record of influencing change and fostering strategic alliances.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Pharmacy

Oklahoma Children's Hospital
Oklahoma City, OK
08.2022 - 08.2023

Pharmacy Manager, Operations

Oklahoma Children’s Hospital
Oklahoma City, OK
07.2019 - 08.2022

IT Clinical Pediatric Pharmacist

Oklahoma Children's Hospital Jimmy Everest Center
Oklahoma City, OK
03.2018 - 07.2019

Clinical Staff Pharmacist

OptionOne Pharmacy
Oklahoma City, OK
05.2017 - 02.2018

Clinical Pediatric Oncology Pharmacy

Oklahoma Children's Hospital Jimmy Everest Center
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
05.2015 - 05.2017

Interim Pharmacy Manager

Mercy Retail Pharmacy
Oklahoma City, OK
09.2014 - 05.2015

Pharmacy Manager

Wal-Mart Retail Pharmacy
Oklahoma City, OK
08.2013 - 09.2014

Pharmacy Front-End Manager

Prime Therapeutics, LLC
Albuquerque, NM
10.2012 - 03.2013

Health and Wellness Market Director

Sam’s Club Pharmacy
Oklahoma City, OK
06.2011 - 10.2012

Pharmacy Area Manager

Sam's Club Pharmacy
Oklahoma City, OK
02.2009 - 06.2011

Pharmacy Manager

Sam's Club Pharmacy
Oklahoma City, OK
09.2008 - 02.2009

Pharmacy Manager

Wal-Mart Pharmacy
Oklahoma City, OK
06.2006 - 09.2008

Education

Masters - Healthcare Legal Studies

OU COLLEGE OF LAW, Oklahoma City, OK
08.2022

Doctor of Pharmacy -

SOUTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY, Weatherford, OK
01.2005

Bachelor of Science - Biology

NORTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY, Alva, OK
01.2002

Skills

  • Personnel Management
  • Policy and Program Development
  • Health Information Systems
  • Quality Assurance Controls
  • HIPAA Guidelines
  • Logistics Project Management
  • Employee Recruitment and Hiring
  • Regulatory Requirements
  • Budget Planning
  • Employee Performance Evaluations
  • Accreditation Coordination
  • Financial Operations Oversight
  • 340B and WAC Spend Variance Control
  • Performance Metrics
  • Organizational Goal Development
  • Stakeholder Coordination

Certification

  • OK Pharmacist License #13730
  • APhA Immunization Certification - 2014
  • Kaizen Certified Leader - 2021
  • 340B Apexus University

Timeline

Director of Pharmacy - Oklahoma Children's Hospital
08.2022 - 08.2023
Pharmacy Manager, Operations - Oklahoma Children’s Hospital
07.2019 - 08.2022
IT Clinical Pediatric Pharmacist - Oklahoma Children's Hospital Jimmy Everest Center
03.2018 - 07.2019
Clinical Staff Pharmacist - OptionOne Pharmacy
05.2017 - 02.2018
Clinical Pediatric Oncology Pharmacy - Oklahoma Children's Hospital Jimmy Everest Center
05.2015 - 05.2017
Interim Pharmacy Manager - Mercy Retail Pharmacy
09.2014 - 05.2015
Pharmacy Manager - Wal-Mart Retail Pharmacy
08.2013 - 09.2014
Pharmacy Front-End Manager - Prime Therapeutics, LLC
10.2012 - 03.2013
Health and Wellness Market Director - Sam’s Club Pharmacy
06.2011 - 10.2012
Pharmacy Area Manager - Sam's Club Pharmacy
02.2009 - 06.2011
Pharmacy Manager - Sam's Club Pharmacy
09.2008 - 02.2009
Pharmacy Manager - Wal-Mart Pharmacy
06.2006 - 09.2008
OU COLLEGE OF LAW - Masters, Healthcare Legal Studies
SOUTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY - Doctor of Pharmacy,
NORTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY - Bachelor of Science, Biology
Lorissa K. Thomas