Tony Kauten
Kaiser,MO
Summary
Strategic leader of retail and hospital pharmacy services with 22+ years of experience in leading individuals, improving efficiencies and driving change to meet the ever changing needs of the patients and the organization. Demonstrated history of collaboration with cross-departmental leadership to oversee projects from concept to creation, while building top level teams to spearhead solutions to complex issues. Effective communicator who collaborates across all stakeholders and builds a sense of pride within the team to optimize buy-in and responsibility to optimize results.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Pharmacy
Lake Regional Health System
12.2018 - Current
- Responsible for day to day oversight of 32-40 FTEs, $40+ million in expenses and over $100 million in annual revenue across hospital and retail pharmacy operations.
- Collaborated with prescribers to increase biosimilar usage resulting in $2+ million savings in annual drug spend.
- Achieved savings of over $5 million in drug spend and generated $3.2 million in revenue through optimization of 340b program.
- Led team of 50+ employees, volunteers and community members to plan, develop and roll out COVID vaccination program for Lake Regional and entire Lake community.
- Executed strategic plan to reduce retail pharmacy operations from five to three locations to drive efficiencies and profitability at all locations.
Assistant Director of Pharmacy
Lake Regional Health System
04.2018 - 12.2018
- Facilitated hiring, training, development and evaluation of 18 hospital pharmacy staff members.
- Led and worked on numerous hospital-wide committees to implement new projects and expand scope of engagement.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with Joint Commission accreditation standards.
Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator
Lake Regional Health System
12.2015 - 04.2018
- Executed complete and on-time build of all pharmacy dictionaries and order sets in Meditech 6.15 upgrade.
- Implemented multi-disciplinary rounding in ICU setting.
- Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and departmental policies and procedures.
Staff Pharmacist
Hughes HealthMart Pharmacy
12.2005 - 12.2015
- Interpreted prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products.
- Communicated regularly with physicians, nurses, insurance companies and managed care organizations.
- Directly supervised eight Pharmacy Technicians, interns and support staff while on duty.
- Partnered with management team to develop and implement in-store programs to increase sales.
Pharmacy Team Lead
Target Pharmacy
10.2002 - 12.2005
- Built pharmacy team and business from ground zero to ultimately filling 100+ prescriptions per day ahead of budgeted schedule by over one year.
- Fostered sense of ownership amongst store employees by developing referral incentive program to build business.
- Responsible for scheduling of all float and relief staff across entire state of Iowa to ensure vacation and PTO coverage.
Staff Pharmacist
Target Pharmacy
05.2001 - 09.2002
- Served as staff pharmacist to open new pharmacy location and grow business from zero to over 65 prescriptions per day while meeting financial metrics.
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
- Effectively resolved insurance rejections and other billing issues.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD05.2000
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD05.1998
Skills
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Leadership Development & Coaching
- Change Management
- Team Leadership & Performance
- Complex Project Implementation
- P&L, ROI & Cost Justifications
- Process & Efficiency Improvement
- Cross-Departmental Team Leadership
- Pharmacy Operations Metrics & Performance
- Regulatory & Legal Compliance
- Effective Communication & Relationship Development
- Profitability Management
Certification
- Registered Pharmacist (RPh) - Missouri License #2015044199 Active)
- Registered Pharmacist (RPh) - Colorado License #15770 (Active)
Affiliations
American Society of Health System Pharmacists (2010-current)
National Community Pharmacy Association member (2015-current)
Missouri Pharmacy Association (2018-current)
Community Leadership
Emmetsburg City Council - Ward 2 Representative
Timeline
Director of Pharmacy
Lake Regional Health System
12.2018 - Current
Assistant Director of Pharmacy
Lake Regional Health System
04.2018 - 12.2018
Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator
Lake Regional Health System
12.2015 - 04.2018
Staff Pharmacist
Hughes HealthMart Pharmacy
12.2005 - 12.2015
Pharmacy Team Lead
Target Pharmacy
10.2002 - 12.2005
Staff Pharmacist
Target Pharmacy
05.2001 - 09.2002
Doctor of Pharmacy -
South Dakota State University
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
South Dakota State University
- Registered Pharmacist (RPh) - Missouri License #2015044199 Active)
- Registered Pharmacist (RPh) - Colorado License #15770 (Active)
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