Nikki Ratliff
Ethridge
Summary
Dynamic 340B Program Coordinator at Maury Regional Hospital with a proven track record in compliance assurance and operational efficiency. Expert in data analysis and vendor management, driving program optimization and enhancing team collaboration. Successfully managed project deliverables, ensuring adherence to regulations while improving service effectiveness.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
340B Program Coordinator
Maury Regional Hospital
Columbia
08.2019 - Current
- Manage day-to-day operations of the program, ensuring compliance with applicable policies and regulations.
- Act as the liaison with necessary departments to ensure 340B Program integrity
- Serve as liaison between external organizations and partners involved in delivering programming services.
- Facilitate communication between healthcare teams and external partners to enhance collaboration.
- Assure timely completion of project deliverables within budget constraints.
- Ensure adherence to policies and procedures while maintaining contracts and coordinating audits to align with organizational objectives.
- Identify areas where improvements can be made in order to increase efficiency or effectiveness.
- Prepare periodic reports and financial statements on program activities, providing management with critical insights.
- Maintain up-to-date records related to program activities.
Manager
Reeves Drug/Reeves Home Health Care
Pulaski
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Collaborated with pharmacist on counting, verifying, and compounding medications.Entered prescription and insurance data into RX30 system accurately.Maintained proper inventory management for effective operations.Verified adjudication amounts for each prescription to prevent discrepancies.Contributed to vaccination clinics, enhancing community health initiatives; eventually promoted to manager of RHHC (11/2017)
- Collaborated with pharmacist on counting, verifying, and compounding medications.
Entered prescription and insurance data into RX30 system accurately.
Maintained proper inventory management for effective operations.
Verified adjudication amounts for each prescription to prevent discrepancies.
Contributed to vaccination clinics, enhancing community health initiatives; eventually promoted to manager of RHHC (11/2017) - Processed prescriptions and facilitated prior authorizations to support efficient pharmacy operations.
Pharmacy Technician Instructor
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Pulaski
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Delivered instruction on pharmacy technician curriculum, fostering student success.
Supported student achievement through effective record-keeping and progress monitoring.
Engaged in monthly professional learning activities to stay updated on industry standards.
Marketed program to local communities, enhancing visibility and recruitment efforts.
Assisted with career placement initiatives, connecting students with employment opportunities. - Created curriculum materials aligned with industry standards, ensuring program relevance and quality.
- Educated students about pharmacy laws and ethical practices to ensure compliance and professionalism.
- Displayed proper medication dispensing techniques in laboratory settings to enhance student learning.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Holland's Drug
Lawrenceburg
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Managed FDA mandated drug recalls and returned outdated stock to the reverse distribution vendor quarterly. Conducted monthly pharmacy and OTC inventory reduction.
- Processed prescription orders accurately and efficiently for diverse patient needs.
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing medications and maintaining inventory levels.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of TN Southern/Martin Methodist College
Pulaski, Tennessee12-2013
Master of Science - Public Health
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MSSkills
- Regulatory knowledge
- Compliance assurance
- Financial reporting
- Data analysis
- Program optimization
- Operational efficiency
- Vendor management
- Analytical thinking
- Multitasking capacity
- Team collaboration
Awards
- Hold the Gains Winner, MRH - 2022 ($450k pharmacy cost savings initiative)
- Pharmacy Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians 6E, Paradigm Publishing, Subject Matter Expert - 2016
- Certified Pharmacy Technician of the Year, National Finalist - PTCB, 2016
- Presidential Scholar Award Recipient, Martin Methodist College - 2012 & 2013
Timeline
340B Program Coordinator
Maury Regional Hospital
08.2019 - Current
Pharmacy Technician Instructor
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
01.2015 - 01.2016
Manager
Reeves Drug/Reeves Home Health Care
01.2012 - 01.2018
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Holland's Drug
01.2008 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of TN Southern/Martin Methodist College
Master of Science - Public Health
University of Southern Mississippi