Sandra Seveland
Havertown,PA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Goal-driven Healthcare Administration professional well-versed in recruiting, training and managing employees to provide exceptional resident services. Highly organized and hardworking with excellent planning and program management skills. Licensed in State. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Healthcare Administrator with 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
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Pharmacy
Advanced Pharmaceutical Consultants
Philadelphia, PA
05.2023 - 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.
- 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.
- Implemented innovative technologies to improve workflow efficiency within the pharmacy department.
- 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.
- Enhanced formulary management strategies through periodic review and optimization of available medications offered within the organization''s drug formulary system.
- Managed personnel-related issues such as hiring, training, scheduling, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions to maintain a high-performing pharmacy workforce.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
Pharmacist
CVS HEALTH CORPORATION
Philadelphia, PA
02.2020 - 04.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive medication therapy management and counseling.
- Enhanced pharmacy efficiency by implementing new workflow processes and inventory management systems.
- Streamlined prescription filling process, maximizing accuracy and minimizing wait times for patients.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers to optimize patient care and medication adherence.
- Conducted thorough drug utilization reviews to identify potential drug interactions or contraindications, ensuring patient safety.
- Collaborated with pharmacy team members to develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement in quality of care.
- Mentored and trained new pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, fostering a supportive work environment focused on professional growth.
- Managed high volume of prescriptions daily while maintaining excellent customer service and attention to detail.
- Assisted in the development of policies and procedures related to pharmacy operations, promoting compliance with legal regulations and best practices.
- Conducted regular audits of the pharmacy''s controlled substances inventory, ensuring accurate record-keeping and preventing diversion or theft.
- Contributed to revenue growth through effective cost containment measures such as generic substitution whenever appropriate.
- Increased immunization rates in the community by administering vaccinations during flu season.
- Reduced medication errors within the pharmacy by developing and implementing a continuous quality improvement program.
- Collaborated with insurance providers to resolve billing discrepancies, ensuring timely reimbursement for pharmacy services.
- 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.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Educated patients on medication, tools and equipment to promote patient-centered care and increase adherence to treatment.
- Remained knowledgeable about health insurance and other third-party payment programs to facilitate purchases.
- Worked with automated dispensing systems to securely store medication and track narcotics and other controlled drugs.
- Helped patients overcome vaccine hesitancy by providing facts about efficacy and safety data.
- Worked as preceptor to provide practice-based instruction to students at pharmacy practice sites.
- Closely monitored department performance metrics.
Pharmacist Manager
CVS Healthcare
Bala, PA
05.2014 - 02.2020
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing efficient medication therapy management practices.
- Streamlined pharmacy operations for better customer service and reduced wait times.
- Enhanced patient safety with thorough medication reviews and drug interaction assessments.
- Increased prescription accuracy, ensuring proper dosing and dispensing of medications.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers to optimize collaborative patient care.
- Mentored junior pharmacists and technicians, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed budgetary responsibilities, achieving fiscal targets without compromising quality of care.
- Optimized workflow processes, resulting in increased efficiency and productivity within the pharmacy team.
- Empowered staff through delegation of responsibilities while maintaining oversight over critical functions within the Pharmacist Manager role.
- Developed policies and procedures for automatic dispensing devices such as Device and Device.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Application Developer
Comcast
King of Prussia, PA
01.2004 - 03.2006
- Enhanced application functionality by implementing new features and optimizing existing code.
- Reduced software bugs by conducting thorough testing and debugging procedures.
- Streamlined development processes with efficient project management techniques, resulting in faster delivery times.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and develop high-quality applications for various industries.
- Implemented user-friendly interfaces, improving overall user experience and satisfaction rates.
- Provided excellent customer support, addressing client concerns and resolving issues promptly.
- Generated detailed documentation to assist other developers and facilitate future maintenance efforts.
- Contributed to the successful completion of numerous projects, meeting deadlines and adhering to budget constraints.
- Developed custom solutions for clients based on their unique business requirements and objectives.
- Adhered to strict coding standards, ensuring the maintainability and scalability of developed applications over time.
- Assisted with training junior developers, providing guidance on best practices in application development.
- Worked closely with clients throughout the development process to gather feedback, ensuring that final products met their expectations.
- Participated in regular meetings with stakeholders, presenting progress updates and discussing any roadblocks encountered during development stages.
- Resolved system test and validation problems to provide normal program functioning.
- Wrote code for database applications.
- Created software applications in test-driven development environment.
- Participated in design and planning exercises for future software rollouts.
Jr. Software Engineer
Bidtrac
Bala, PA
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Improved software efficiency by identifying and resolving programming bugs.
- Collaborated with team members for successful completion of large-scale projects.
- Enhanced user experience by designing and implementing intuitive user interfaces.
- Optimized system performance with thorough code reviews and refactoring efforts.
- Delivered high-quality code on time, contributing to overall project success.
- Contributed to innovative solutions with thoughtful problem-solving techniques.
- Assisted in the design and development of cutting-edge software features.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning by staying current on industry trends and technology advancements.
- Participated in testing efforts to ensure software reliability before deployment to production environments.
- Adhered to best practices for secure coding, minimizing vulnerabilities within developed applications.
- Assisted senior engineers with complex tasks, gaining valuable hands-on experience in the field.
- Provided meaningful input during team meetings, offering suggestions for improvement based on project requirements and constraints.
- Worked closely with quality assurance teams to address identified issues promptly, ensuring a high level of product stability upon release.
- Took initiative in self-directed learning opportunities, enhancing skill set as a junior engineer.
- Contributed ideas and suggestions in team meetings and delivered updates on deadlines, designs, and enhancements.
- Tuned and improved software source code based upon new user requirements and technical guidelines.
- Adjusted design parameters to incorporate new features.
Education
Doctor Of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA05.2014
Associates - Computer Science
Bucks County Community College
Newtown, PADiploma - Computer Programming
Chubb Institute
Springfield, PASkills
Analytical
Problem solving
Data clean and manipulation
Leader
Manager
Microsoft 365
SQL
Excel
PowerPoint
Word
C
Visual basics
Java
JavaScript
HTML
Python
Accomplishments
Licensed Pennsylvania registered pharmacist
RP448710
Licensed immunization provider
Certification
Google data analytics progressional certification
Timeline
Director of Pharmacy
Advanced Pharmaceutical Consultants
05.2023 - Current
Pharmacist
CVS HEALTH CORPORATION
02.2020 - 04.2023
Pharmacist Manager
CVS Healthcare
05.2014 - 02.2020
Application Developer
Comcast
01.2004 - 03.2006
Jr. Software Engineer
Bidtrac
01.2001 - 01.2004
Doctor Of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Temple University
Associates - Computer Science
Bucks County Community College
Diploma - Computer Programming
Chubb Institute