Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

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
2022.08 - 2023.08

Pharmacy Manager, Operations

Oklahoma Children’s Hospital
Oklahoma City, OK
2019.07 - 2022.08

IT Clinical Pediatric Pharmacist

Oklahoma Children's Hospital Jimmy Everest Center
Oklahoma City, OK
2018.03 - 2019.07

Clinical Staff Pharmacist

OptionOne Pharmacy
Oklahoma City, OK
2017.05 - 2018.02

Clinical Pediatric Oncology Pharmacy

Oklahoma Children's Hospital Jimmy Everest Center
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
2015.05 - 2017.05

Interim Pharmacy Manager

Mercy Retail Pharmacy
Oklahoma City, OK
2014.09 - 2015.05

Pharmacy Manager

Wal-Mart Retail Pharmacy
Oklahoma City, OK
2013.08 - 2014.09

Pharmacy Front-End Manager

Prime Therapeutics, LLC
Albuquerque, NM
2012.10 - 2013.03

Health and Wellness Market Director

Sam’s Club Pharmacy
Oklahoma City, OK
2011.06 - 2012.10

Pharmacy Area Manager

Sam's Club Pharmacy
Oklahoma City, OK
2009.02 - 2011.06

Pharmacy Manager

Sam's Club Pharmacy
Oklahoma City, OK
2008.09 - 2009.02

Pharmacy Manager

Wal-Mart Pharmacy
Oklahoma City, OK
2006.06 - 2008.09

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
2022.08 - 2023.08
Pharmacy Manager, Operations - Oklahoma Children’s Hospital
2019.07 - 2022.08
IT Clinical Pediatric Pharmacist - Oklahoma Children's Hospital Jimmy Everest Center
2018.03 - 2019.07
Clinical Staff Pharmacist - OptionOne Pharmacy
2017.05 - 2018.02
Clinical Pediatric Oncology Pharmacy - Oklahoma Children's Hospital Jimmy Everest Center
2015.05 - 2017.05
Interim Pharmacy Manager - Mercy Retail Pharmacy
2014.09 - 2015.05
Pharmacy Manager - Wal-Mart Retail Pharmacy
2013.08 - 2014.09
Pharmacy Front-End Manager - Prime Therapeutics, LLC
2012.10 - 2013.03
Health and Wellness Market Director - Sam’s Club Pharmacy
2011.06 - 2012.10
Pharmacy Area Manager - Sam's Club Pharmacy
2009.02 - 2011.06
Pharmacy Manager - Sam's Club Pharmacy
2008.09 - 2009.02
Pharmacy Manager - Wal-Mart Pharmacy
2006.06 - 2008.09
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