MICHAEL GRIFFETH
106 Macon Court Cataula,,GA
Summary
Highly regarded, quality-focused, Pharmacist of 20 years of successful experience with demonstrated versatility in adapting to ever-increasing complexity in the healthcare industry while providing exceptional pharmaceutical care to a diverse patient population. Impressive background that encompasses multiple leadership roles in a national chain pharmacy and a 375 bed, Orthopedic and Cardiovascular Specialized Hospital. Precise, detail-oriented worker with proven skill in managing pharmaceutical operations, creating and executing development strategies, and motivating high performance of the pharmacy team.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Pharmacist
Wellstar West Georgia
06.2021 - Current
- Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers, facilitating communication and collaboration for optimal patient care and improved treatment outcomes.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to optimize patient outcomes through medication management and monitoring.
- Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and cost saving measures.
Pharmacy Manager
CVS Pharmacy
07.2019 - 06.2021
- Provide specialized pharmaceutical care and services to improve medication compliancy and therapeutic outcomes, including, but not limited to, consultation of medication with desired outcome to patients, Drug Utilization Reviews, and communication to physician on appropriate medication therapy
- Responsible for managing daily pharmacy operations in a large volume store and promoting departments sales through CVS prescription and immunization programs.
Administrative Director of Pharmacy
St. Francis Hospital
06.2018 - 07.2019
- Providing leadership, direction, and supportive resources to a pharmacy team Comprise of 40 full-time associates to deliver exceptional pharmaceutical care
- Establish and maintain strict controls and accountability for all medications stored in the hospital and dispensed to patients.
- Directs all aspects of monthly financial data to review with CFO and pharmacy operations.
- Develop and maintain policies and procedures that promote safe, efficient and cost-effective medication use and that comply with TJC standards, as well as, federal and state regulatory agencies
- Develop and implement processes which ensures that the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee efficiently and effectively promotes the efficacious, safe and cost-effective use of medications within the hospital
Assistant Director-Retail Pharmacy/Interim DOP
St. Francis Hospital
06.2014 - 06.2018
- Responsible for managing daily pharmacy operations to ensure maximum productivity of associates and development of pharmacy team
- Manage pharmaceutical inventory and cost effectiveness through inventory management processes and utilization of reporting system
- Communicated with Director of Pharmacy and Senior Leadership on pharmacy business to promote growth and visibility of the retail pharmacy department.
Pharmacy Manager
CVS Pharmacy
10.2012 - 06.2014
- Responsible for managing daily pharmacy operations and promoting departments sales through CVS prescription and immunization programs
- Achieved pharmacy business objectives by increasing prescription volume, total sales, and gross margins by 15%
- Partnered with leadership team to develop strategy and retention expectations in a local independent pharmacy acquisition.
Pharmacy Manager
Publix Super Markets
12.2007 - 09.2012
- Responsible for managing daily pharmacy operations and promoting department sales
- Partnered with Store Management to review monthly Revenue and Expense reporting and seek new opportunities for departmental growth
- Manage pharmaceutical inventory and cost effectiveness through inventory management system.
Pharmacy Manager/ETL Pharmacy
Target
03.2005 - 12.2007
- Responsible for daily operations and promoting departmental sales
- Responsible for verification of prescriptions and pharmaceutical care
- Supervised and educated staff to ensure knowledge of pharmacy services.
Pharmacy Intern/Staff Pharmacist
Walgreens
11.2001 - 03.2005
- Assisted Pharmacy Manager with development of pharmacy team
- Processed prescriptions effectively averaging 500 prescriptions daily
- Counseled patient on prescriptions and OTC products.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Mercer University
Atlanta, GA05.2004
Skills
- Leadership Driven
- Highly Developed Problem-Solving
- Customer Service Driven
- Excellent Communication
- Strong Business Acumen
- Success Budget Management Inventory Management System
- APhA Immunization Certified
Timeline
Clinical Pharmacist
Wellstar West Georgia
06.2021 - Current
Pharmacy Manager
CVS Pharmacy
07.2019 - 06.2021
Administrative Director of Pharmacy
St. Francis Hospital
06.2018 - 07.2019
Assistant Director-Retail Pharmacy/Interim DOP
St. Francis Hospital
06.2014 - 06.2018
Pharmacy Manager
CVS Pharmacy
10.2012 - 06.2014
Pharmacy Manager
Publix Super Markets
12.2007 - 09.2012
Pharmacy Manager/ETL Pharmacy
Target
03.2005 - 12.2007
Pharmacy Intern/Staff Pharmacist
Walgreens
11.2001 - 03.2005
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Mercer University
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