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Matthew Jennings

Oakland,CA

Summary

Results and people driven healthcare leader offering 10+ years of clinical, administrative and patient care experience. Gifted in building and implementing approaches to increase quality and streamline procedures. Significant leadership background directing multidisciplinary teams to achieve care objectives and outperform business targets.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Pharmacy Clinical Services Manager

Walmart
11.2018 - Current
  • Develop, implement, and monitor Regional clinical initiatives for 116 Walmart Pharmacies in California, Idaho, Oregon, and Nevada.
  • Utilize data and metrics in planning, implementing, and monitoring Regional Health & Wellness initiatives. Focuses include leading Immunization, MTM Adherence, and Specialty Medication initiatives. Identify opportunities to improve clinical practices, devise strategies, and implement plans to elevate patient care standards, enhance operational procedures, and increase profitability. The Immunization and Specialty programs collectively account for $100 Million in annual sales with yearly sales increases of 45% and 20%, respectively.
  • Educate and train Walmart Pharmacy staff with a focus on optimizing clinical services (Immunization, Point of Care Testing, Adherence, Specialty Medication) while also ensuring Walmart Pharmacies remain compliant with State & Local laws and company protocols. I am the lead facilitator for Walmart Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technician onboarding Standard Operation Procedure Continuing Education course.
  • Coordinate and schedule Basic Life Support training for 1000+ Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians in California, Idaho, Nevada, and Oregon
  • Led COVID-19 initiatives including the training of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians to conduct COVID-19 nasal swab testing, deliver COVID vaccines at all pharmacies, and monitored supply & allocation of COVID-19 vaccines in compliance with local rules & regulations.
  • Facilitated Moment of Care Training, a Disney Institute & Walmart culture change initiative, for Walmart Health & Wellness associates. This initiative led to an overall increase in Net Promoter Score to > 85.
  • Coordinate outreach efforts with local prescribers and industry contacts to broaden Walmart's footprint.
  • Plan and contract with public and private organizations to execute immunization clinics throughout California, Idaho, Nevada, and Oregon thereby increasing Pharmacy profitability & extending Walmart's community impact.

Pharmacy Manager

Walmart
07.2017 - 11.2018
  • Managed pharmacy operations and monitored pharmacy staff performance to maximize productivity and customer satisfaction
  • Led scheduling of 40+ pharmacists in Market territory
  • Enforced compliance with pharmacy regulations according to California Board of Pharmacy regulations and Walmart Standard Operation Procedures
  • Provided Medication Therapy Management reviews within the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regulations. Duties include providing comprehensive medication adherence and drug utilization reviews operating the following MTM platforms: RxCompanion, EquippRx, MirixaPro, and MTMoutcomes
  • Coordinated and trained pharmacy staff to best engage immunization candidates and thereby increase vaccination rates within the community
  • Utilized clinical knowledge to verify prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contraindications before dispensing medications
  • Coordinated with physicians, nurses, insurance companies and managed care organizations to ensure safe and effective treatments are provided to patients. Effectively resolved insurance rejections and other billing issues

Staff Pharmacist

Walmart
07.2012 - 06.2017
  • Trained and developed support staff understanding of key pharmacy initiatives including workflow enhancements, quality improvements, and immunization program
  • Provided pharmaceutical care to customers, including processing and accurately dispensing prescription orders, counseling customers regarding health care and prescription medication needs, maintaining confidential information, maintaining controlled medication and required documentation

Pharmacy Intern

Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates
09.2011 - 02.2012
  • Acted as primary liaison between pharmacists and physicians for medication related inquiries

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy -

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences University
Boston, MA
2012

Skills

  • California State Board of Pharmacy Registered Pharmacist
  • Certified Continuing Education Course Instructor (American Pharmacists Association Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery, Walmart Standard Operating Procedures)
  • American Pharmacists Association Pharmacy-based Immunization Certificate
  • American Heart Association BLS Certificate

Affiliations

  • American Pharmacists Association (APhA)
  • Rho Chi National Honor Society, Gamma Pi chapter

Additional Information

  • Rho Chi National Honor Society, Gamma Pi chapter October 2009 - Present
  • MCPHSU Dean's List September 2007 - May 2011

References

References available upon request

Timeline

Regional Pharmacy Clinical Services Manager

Walmart
11.2018 - Current

Pharmacy Manager

Walmart
07.2017 - 11.2018

Staff Pharmacist

Walmart
07.2012 - 06.2017

Pharmacy Intern

Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates
09.2011 - 02.2012

Doctor of Pharmacy -

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences University

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