Patty West

Provide guidance to long term care facilities regarding all aspects of medications use including ordering, storage, labeling, destruction, and administration.

Perform monthly medication regimen reviews for residents residing in long term care facility.

Perform reviews for newly admitted residents and readmitted residents within 72 hours to optimize quality, safety, regulatory, and cost-effectiveness of the the resident's medication regimen.

Provide medication related education to facility staff.

Aid long term care facilities in in the initiation of and adherence to a facility medication formulary.

Perform Comprehensive Medication Reviews as needed.

Attend facility Quality Assurance Performance Improvement meeting and present the pharmacy quarterly reports.

Collaborate with other Consultant Pharmacists to share knowledge, resources, and best practices for continual professional growth within the field.

Managed the monthly scheduling of the admission review teams in Ohio/Indiana.

Perform medication administration observations.

• Mentored and trained new pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, fostering a supportive work environment focused on professional growth.
• Assisted in the development of policies and procedures related to pharmacy operations, promoting compliance with legal regulations and best practices.
• Managed high volume of prescriptions daily while maintaining excellent customer service and attention to detail.
• Enhanced pharmacy efficiency by implementing new workflow processes.
• Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify prescription orders, ensuring accurate and timely medication dispensing.
• Reduced medication errors through rigorous adherence to pharmacy protocols and continuous staff training.
• Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers to optimize patient care and medication adherence.
• Collaborated with insurance providers to resolve billing discrepancies, ensuring timely reimbursement for pharmacy services.