Richard Louis Thomas II
Hoover,AL
Summary
Dynamic healthcare operations leader with extensive expertise in pharmacy management, regulatory compliance, and specialty pharmacy operations. Recognized for successful management of the 340B program and third-party contracting while driving process improvements that enhance patient outcomes and financial performance. Proven ability to oversee multi-site pharmacy operations, optimize workflows, and implement innovative healthcare programs. Equipped with a strong understanding of market trends and corporate finance, aiming to leverage this knowledge to further elevate operational excellence.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Managed Accounts and Operations Support
ProxsysRx/Maxor
Birmingham, AL
04.2023 - Current
- Oversee regulatory licensing, third-party contracting, and compliance
- Manage relationships and operations with managed hospital partners in an account manager role
- Oversee and implement specialty pharmacy operations and service lines for disease state management
- Optimize 340B program compliance and maximize savings for health systems
- Develop and implement formulary management for prescription savings cards on PBM platforms
- Created and launched the PAL program for prior authorizations, benefits investigation, and test claims, directing 340B savings for health system partners
- Established a pharmacy student rotation program to enhance educational partnerships
Director of Pharmacy Operations
PharmaPoint
Birmingham, AL
02.2020 - 04.2023
- Managed a team of 50 employees, including pharmacists and pharmacy technicians
- Led pharmacy operations, including payroll, staffing, hiring, termination, and policy development
- Provided comprehensive oversight of pharmacy operations and clinical services across multiple hospital and clinic locations nationwide
- Partnered with health systems to develop clinical programs focused on improving patient outcomes
- Designed and implemented key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor pharmacy efficiency, budgets, and site performance
- Led process improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness
- Oversaw new pharmacy openings, including facility design, hiring, credentialing, licensing, and payer enrollment
Director of Operations
ProxsysRx
Birmingham, AL
01.2016 - 02.2020
- Managed a company of 100 employees, including pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, PA specialists, and RCAs
- Oversaw payroll, staffing, hiring, policy development, and resolution of operational challenges
- Provided leadership for pharmacy operations and clinical services across 15 hospitals in the Southeast
- Collaborated with health system partners to develop and implement clinical programs that improved patient care
- Designed and monitored performance metrics to enhance outpatient pharmacy efficiency and site performance
- Spearheaded process improvement initiatives to promote safe, cost-effective patient care
Education
Master of Health Administration -
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Professional Curriculum in Biological Science
Lee University
Cleveland, TN01.2009
Skills
- Strategic Business Growth
- Team management
- Project management
- Process improvement
- Operations management
- Financial planning
- Legal and regulatory compliance
- Partnerships and alliances
- Contract and vendor management
- Multitasking and organization
Certification
- Presented Discharge Delivery Application at Catavolt Client Summit, 10/01/16
- Assisted in developing a Bariatric Program for accreditation, achieving Bariatric Center of Excellence
- 340B University Graduate
- ASHP Pharmacy Leadership Certificate
Timeline
Director of Managed Accounts and Operations Support
ProxsysRx/Maxor
04.2023 - Current
Director of Pharmacy Operations
PharmaPoint
02.2020 - 04.2023
Director of Operations
ProxsysRx
01.2016 - 02.2020
Master of Health Administration -
Rutgers University
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Professional Curriculum in Biological Science
Lee University
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