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Work History
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Renesha Yarbrough

Baton Rouge,LA

Summary

Dedicated Pharmacy Manager enthusiastic about helping diverse people and offering experience with regulatory requirements. Knowledgeable in clinical drug management and drug utilization trend analysis. Bringing successful career history comprising more than 14 years. Well-versed in collaborating with patients and healthcare team members to help alleviate symptoms and address root causes of medical issues. Proven to deliver exemplary level of healthcare service delivery to patients. Coordinate admission and discharge of patients. Plan and implement strategies for developing improved health care management. Proven problem solver and excellent communicator. Strong organizational skills, superb understanding of data collection and performance metrics. Recognized for staff development leading to high performing teams.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Pharmacy Manager

Ochsner Health
01.2019 - Current
  • Regional oversight of clinical and operational services for an inpatient pharmacy, two infusion pharmacies, an ambulatory surgical center, and medication distribution of over one hundred clinics
  • Co-Chair Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee
  • Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement (improved HCAHPS scores, reduced readmissions related to medications).
  • Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
  • Deliver presentations to stakeholders monthly
  • Formulary management
  • Lead two successful Joint Commission surveys with no findings and several Board of Pharmacy inspections successfully
  • Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
  • Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
  • Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
  • Conduct assessments to measure quality
  • Preceptor for pharmacy student
  • Write and review policies; completion of ongoing medication use evaluations
  • Oversees controlled substance management
  • Develop and maintain budget and productivity
  • Efficient user of EPIC EHR and BD Pyxis and analytic knowledge porta
  • Enforced compliance with pharmacy regulations and maintained up-to-date records of all medications dispensed.
  • Monitored and managed pharmacy staff performance to maximize productivity and customer satisfaction.
  • Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage.

Clinical Pharmacist

BriovaRx, Optum Infusion Pharmacy
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Partnered with physicians and other members of healthcare team to optimize patient care through effective use of medications.
  • Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage.
  • Achieved and maintained top customer satisfaction and retention by cultivating productive relationships with patients.
  • Pharmacokinetic monitoring and compounding IV admixtures in incompliance with USP 797 guidelines including extended stability total paternal nutrition
  • Manage and assess patients monthly on specialty medications (Factor products, IVIG/SCIG, etc
  • Extensive patient counseling to increase medication adherence
  • Assess treatment plans for the most cost-effective options based on individual insurance plans
  • Provide clinical and technical support for drug therapy and infusion pump programming (Baxter, CADD, and elastomeric pumps)
  • Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
  • Analyzed trends in medication use and made recommendations for policy updates.
  • Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
  • Displayed patient-oriented and comprehensive clinical pharmacy services and pharmaceutical care.
  • Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.

Staff Pharmacist/Trainer

Woman’s Hospital
08.2016 - 01.2019
  • Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
  • Prepares and dispenses pharmaceuticals (to include parental drug therapy, chemotherapy, compounded creams, oral medication, etc.) as ordered by an authorized prescriber
  • Review drug orders for appropriate usage, strength, dosage regimen, and route of administration
  • Focus on NICU patient population
  • Makes interventions when needed for inappropriately ordered drug therapy
  • Patient discharge teaching to assist with patient adherence to prescribed therapy and reduce the rate of readmission
  • Transitions of Care Preceptor
  • Communicated regularly with physicians, nurses, insurance companies and managed care organizations.
  • Troubleshot mechanical issues with Pyxis machines and other equipment.

Clinical Pharmacist

ExamWorks Clinical Solutions
05.2016 - 08.2016
  • Review and assess medical records and prescription pay history to provide a summary report identifying potential medication misuse, cost savings, and therapy duplication
  • Maintain remote data patient privacy and HIPPA via multiple applications
  • Perform peer-to-peer outreach within the designated operating system
  • Actively collaborate and discuss treatment plans with provider(s) for alternative medication therapy to improve patient outcomes
  • Write comprehensive, evidence-based RX Analysis reports within time-sensitive time frame
  • Provide internal educational materials and pharmaceutical law updates
  • Partnered with physicians and other members of healthcare team to optimize patient care through effective use of medications.
  • Analyzed trends in medication use and made recommendations for policy updates.
  • Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
  • Counseled customers on medications, appropriate dosage and potential side effects.
  • Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.

Pharmacy Manager/ Clinical Pharmacist

CarePoint, A Bioscrip Company
02.2011 - 06.2016
  • CarePoint Partners, a Bioscrip Company
  • Manage the day-to-day pharmacy operations overseeing 50+ team members
  • Train and develop pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and support staff
  • Pharmacokinetic monitoring and compounding IV admixtures in incompliance with USP 797 guidelines including extended stability total paternal nutrition and intrathecal pain pumps
  • Partner with nursing liaisons and account executives to build the business relationship
  • Develop care plans based on patient history and clinical findings
  • Extensive patient counseling to increase medication adherence
  • Compounding IV admixtures in compliance with UPS 797 standards including total parental nutrition and intrathecal pain pumps
  • Selection of cost-effective therapy based on insurance plan
  • Close collaboration with physicians, nurses, and patients to manage acute and chronic disease states
  • Provide clinical and technical support for drug therapy and infusion pump programming (CADD, Baxter, elastomeric pumps)
  • Adheres to all Federal and state laws mandated by the Board of Pharmacy
  • Partnered with physicians and other members of healthcare team to optimize patient care through effective use of medications.
  • Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
  • Advised physicians on how to properly dose medications.
  • Analyzed trends in medication use and made recommendations for policy updates.
  • Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
  • Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
  • Displayed patient-oriented and comprehensive clinical pharmacy services and pharmaceutical care.
  • Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
  • Counseled customers on medications, appropriate dosage and potential side effects.
  • Supervised and coached team of pharmacy technicians and trainees.
  • Achieved and maintained top customer satisfaction and retention by cultivating productive relationships with patients.

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

University of Louisiana
Monroe, LA

High School Diploma -

Tara High School
Baton Rouge, LA

MBA - Business Administration And Management

Louisiana State University Shreveport
Shreveport, LA
05.2024

Skills

  • Drug Utilization Review
  • Quality Assurance
  • Literature Searches
  • Health Information Policy and Procedure Development
  • Medication Therapy Management
  • Patient Safety
  • Profitability Strategies
  • Patient Care Assessment

Affiliations

Louisiana Society of Health-System Pharmacists (LSHP) President-Elect 2023-2024


LSHP South Central Chapter President July 2021-May 2023


American Society of Health-System Pharmacists 2016-Present


Society for Collegiate Leadership and Achievement 2022-Present


Baton Rouge Health District Opioid Stewardship Taskforce Committee Baton Rouge, LA 2019-Present

Additional Information

  • AWARDS AND HONORS 2022-Present Society of Collegiate Leadership and Achievement 2022 LSHP Outstanding Chapter President

Certification

  • Licensed Pharmacist 18793 - Jan 2023-Dec 2023
  • Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist 3156582 Jan 2018 to Dec 2024
  • Certified Lean Practitioner - Apr 2023- Apr 2028

Timeline

Clinical Pharmacy Manager

Ochsner Health
01.2019 - Current

Clinical Pharmacist

BriovaRx, Optum Infusion Pharmacy
01.2018 - 01.2019

Staff Pharmacist/Trainer

Woman’s Hospital
08.2016 - 01.2019

Clinical Pharmacist

ExamWorks Clinical Solutions
05.2016 - 08.2016

Pharmacy Manager/ Clinical Pharmacist

CarePoint, A Bioscrip Company
02.2011 - 06.2016

Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

University of Louisiana

High School Diploma -

Tara High School

MBA - Business Administration And Management

Louisiana State University Shreveport

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