Robin Skindzier
Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania
Summary
Seeking a position in a professional setting to help broaden my pharmaceutical knowledge and to provide the best health care to the community Highly skilled and enthusiastic professional with more than 25 years of experience managing operations in pharmacies. Successfully oversee budgeting, supply management and patient services. Develop and lead productive and efficient pharmacy staff. Contribute to high-volume medical practices by providing exceptional customer service related to Pharmacy.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Pharmacy
PharmaCare Services
10.2019 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive pharmacy programs and services.
- Streamlined medication management processes for increased efficiency and reduced medication errors.
- Enhanced patient safety with thorough drug utilization reviews and medication therapy management initiatives.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care plans, ensuring appropriate medication use and treatment adherence.
- Developed staff training programs to enhance pharmacy team competencies and maintain high-quality service standards.
- Managed budgetary resources, controlling costs while maintaining optimal levels of pharmaceutical inventory.
- Oversaw regulatory compliance initiatives, ensuring adherence to state and federal guidelines for safe pharmacy practices.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement, leading quality assurance efforts to identify areas for operational enhancement.
- Established strong relationships with healthcare providers to facilitate timely communication regarding medication-related concerns or issues affecting patient care outcomes.
- Championed evidence-based practice principles within the pharmacy team, incorporating current research findings into daily operations as appropriate.
- Enhanced formulary management strategies through periodic review and optimization of available medications offered within the organization''s drug formulary system.
- Evaluated clinical protocols and pathways involving pharmacotherapy options in collaboration with medical staff members to ensure alignment with best practices.
- Promoted employee engagement and professional development by providing regular feedback, recognition, and opportunities for growth within the pharmacy team.
- Managed personnel-related issues such as hiring, training, scheduling, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions to maintain a high-performing pharmacy workforce.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
Pharmacist in Charge
LifeCare Health Partners
05.2013 - 09.2019
- Responsible for daily pharmacy operations, supervision of technicians, dealing with regulatory agencies, such as the State Board of Pharmacy, JCAHO, DOH, and interdisciplinary Team Conference
- Other duties include, but are not limited to: clinical review of antibiotics, adverse drug reaction notification and review, TPN's, psychotropic/antipsychotic identification and review, narcotic ordering and inventory, and daily management of the department.
- Streamlined pharmacy operations by continually reviewing and updating standard operating procedures, resulting in improved efficiency.
- Managed a team of pharmacy technicians, providing guidance and training to ensure adherence to best practices and regulatory compliance.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers, fostering trust and collaboration in medication therapy management for patients.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate prescription processing, counseling on medication usage, and addressing any concerns or questions.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to keep employees informed about company updates, policies, regulations, and professional development opportunities.
- Leveraged technology to optimize workflow within the pharmacy environment, increasing overall operational efficiency.
- Coordinated immunization clinics at the pharmacy site, promoting public health initiatives within the community.
- Ensured proper storage conditions for temperature-sensitive medications, maintaining product integrity and minimizing waste due to spoilage.
Night Pharmacist
Jefferson Regional Medical Center, AHN
04.2001 - 11.2013
- Reviewed prescription to confirm appropriate selection of drug, dose and check for interactions with other medications.
- Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications, and counseled patients on drugs.
- Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
- Communicated issues and reactions to specific medications to intercept potential errors.
- Reviewed and evaluated orders for non-formulary to identify generic alternatives.
- Complied with pharmacy regulations to increase quality of health care and inhibit criminal abuse of drugs.
- Prepared medications in blister packs to provide safe and convenient way to take prescribed medication.
- Evaluated drug therapy to drive appropriate medicine use.
- Worked with automated dispensing systems to securely store medication and track narcotics and other controlled drugs.
- Reported adverse drug events to comply with regulatory policies and procedures.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers to optimize patient care and medication adherence.
- Served as liaison between the pharmacy department and other healthcare professionals, facilitating communication regarding patient care plans.
- Optimized drug therapy for patients by closely monitoring lab results, vital signs, and clinical response to medications.
Night Pharmacist
Baptist Hospital East
07.1999 - 04.2001
- Reviewed prescription to confirm appropriate selection of drug, dose and check for interactions with other medications.
- Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications, and counseled patients on drugs.
- Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
- Communicated issues and reactions to specific medications to intercept potential errors.
- Reviewed and evaluated orders for non-formulary to identify generic alternatives.
- Complied with pharmacy regulations to increase quality of health care and inhibit criminal abuse of drugs.
Staff Pharmacist
Walgreens Pharmacy
12.1998 - 07.1999
- Assist in the operations of a community pharmacy
- Including counseling patients, receiving written and oral prescriptions, inputting, filling, and review of prescriptions, supervision of technicians, checking in the narcotic order, advising fellow healthcare professionals
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
- Interpreted prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products.
Floating/Staff Pharmacist
Wal-Mart Pharmacy
07.1998 - 12.1998
- Providing the necessary pharmaceutical care for the operation of a community pharmacy
- Counseling patients, obtaining oral and written prescriptions, entering, review, and dispensing of prescriptions; supervision of technicians, perpetuating a working environment with other healthcare personnel
Education
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Duquesne University School of Pharmacy
Pittsburgh05.1998
Skills
- Pharmacy Management
- Quality Assurance
- Patient Education
- Supplier Relations
- Operations Oversight
- Pharmacy performance metrics
- Pharmacy law
- Therapeutic drug monitoring
- Pharmacy risk management
- Clinical knowledge
- Formulary management
- Pharmacy policy enforcement
- Pharmacy education
- Performance improvement
- Pharmacy workflow optimization
- Pharmacy operations
- Policy development
- Medication therapy management
- Budget management
- Drug utilization review
- Inventory control
- Regulatory compliance
- Pharmacy quality indicators
- Interdepartmental collaboration
- Patient safety
- Pharmaceutical expertise
- Medication reconciliation
- Employee Work Scheduling
- Employee Supervision
- Operational Records Maintenance
- Critical Thinking
- Decision-Making
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Employee Training Program
- Financial Reporting Coordination
- Process Implementation
- Service Utilization Improvements
- Heartsaver CPR AED
- Inventory and Restocking
- Records Maintenance
- Risk Analysis
References
Available upon request
Certification
Pharmacist License (RP044124T) expires 9-30-2024
Authorization to Administer Injectables License - (RPI007297) expires 9-30-2024
Timeline
Director of Pharmacy
PharmaCare Services
10.2019 - Current
Pharmacist in Charge
LifeCare Health Partners
05.2013 - 09.2019
Night Pharmacist
Jefferson Regional Medical Center, AHN
04.2001 - 11.2013
Night Pharmacist
Baptist Hospital East
07.1999 - 04.2001
Staff Pharmacist
Walgreens Pharmacy
12.1998 - 07.1999
Floating/Staff Pharmacist
Wal-Mart Pharmacy
07.1998 - 12.1998
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Duquesne University School of Pharmacy
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