Thomas Dembski
Santa Cruz,NM
Summary
Results-oriented professional with extensive experience in pharmacy management and patient care. Known for implementing strategic initiatives that optimize operational processes and foster collaborative relationships with healthcare providers, ultimately improving patient outcomes and compliance with regulatory standards. Growing up in a pharmacy environment with my family owning and operating pharmacies, I've worked through over 40 years of change and challenges in the pharmaceutical industry as both staff pharmacist and owner.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
President
Medical Tree Pharmacy Inc
Santa Cruz, CA
01.2003 - Current
- Led cross-functional initiatives aimed at boosting operational efficiency and fostering customer satisfaction across diverse pharmacy locations.
- Implemented cost-saving measures that optimized inventory management and reduced overhead expenses significantly.
- Developed collaborative relationships with healthcare providers to improve patient care outcomes.
- Oversaw compliance with regulatory standards, ensuring adherence to industry best practices and safety protocols.
- Developed and executed marketing strategies that increased brand awareness and positioned pharmacy as a community health leader.
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
Staff Pharmacist
Medical Clinic Pharmacy
Santa Cruz
10.1991 - 01.2003
- Supervised daily pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.
- Consulted with healthcare professionals to optimize medication therapy management.
- Developed and implemented patient counseling protocols to enhance medication adherence.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing medication shortages and waste.
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
Director of Pharmacy
Sutter Surgery and Maternity Center
Santa Cruz, CA
03.1996 - 07.1999
- Managed pharmacy operations, ensuring strict compliance with regulations and implementation of patient safety measures.
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to enhance medication management processes.
- Managed pharmacy budget, optimizing resource allocation for maximum efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Coordinated efforts with multidisciplinary teams to drive improvements in patient outcomes via comprehensive medication therapy management initiatives.
- Implemented and monitored regulatory compliance strategies, ensuring pharmacy practices align with state and federal safety standards.
- Designed and documented effective policies and procedures to ensure compliance and improve pharmacy management practices.
Staff Pharmacist
Longs Drugs
Santa Cruz, CA
04.1987 - 09.1991
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
- Enthusiastically answered questions regarding medications and side effects and printed out detailed information on pharmaceuticals for customers.
- Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
- Regularly stocked shelves, rotated stock and checked for expired medications.
- Received and accurately processed written prescriptions from customers using medical computer system.
Education
Master of Science - Pharmacy
University of The Pacific
Stockton, CA05.1987
Timeline
President
Medical Tree Pharmacy Inc
01.2003 - Current
Director of Pharmacy
Sutter Surgery and Maternity Center
03.1996 - 07.1999
Staff Pharmacist
Medical Clinic Pharmacy
10.1991 - 01.2003
Staff Pharmacist
Longs Drugs
04.1987 - 09.1991
Master of Science - Pharmacy
University of The Pacific