Vina Howarth
San Pedro,CA
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record in the United States Air Force, excelling in fast paced environments, focusing on strategic development and operational efficiency. A pharmacy professional with expertise in prescription verification in multiple electronic health record platforms. A collaborative team builder fostering a culture of patient safety and continuous process improvement.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO/Pharmacist Manager
United States Air Force
06.2022 - Current
- Executed healthcare delivery for 65K beneficiaries supporting a $15B budget
- Ranked #1 of 5 organizational senior leaders, dramatically improved culture for 175 members ensuring team cohesion.
- Verified prescription orders through utilization of pharmacy automation and a health system electronic health record
- Highly engaged leader and well rounded pharmacist with experience creating teams that are people centered and mission focused.
- Ensured regulatory compliance with The Joint Commission, Department of Defense and Air Force guidelines.
Leadership Development Coach
United States Air Force
06.2020 - 06.2022
- Directed the Air Force Medical Service's only mid-level provider leadership course. Conducted 32 online classes, coached 1.5K students.
- Fostered a culture of continuous learning within organizations by creating accessible resources/materials focused on professional development.
- Powered a Distance Learning Study with 766 members showcasing online equivalence to in person learning
- Conducted workshops on topics such as emotional intelligence, change management, and strategic planning to improve overall leadership capabilities among managers.
- Verified both inpatient and outpatient prescriptions utilizing pharmacy automation and the electronic health record.
Chief of Pharmacy Operations
United States Air Force
06.2018 - 06.2020
- Directed pharmacy operations, managed the preparation of 850K prescriptions, 4M drug orders with a $32M budget supporting 276K beneficiaries
- Led 4 pharmacies and 89 staff members supporting 450 providers and 51 specialty services
- Oversaw pharmacy inspection guidelines and reviewed compliance with State, Federal, DoD and Joint Commission standards
- Led a 12-member advisor team in Afghanistan, mentoring 8 Afghan General Officers, conducting 32 key leader meetings in 20 outside the wire missions.
- Executed 1st joint physical standards policy, secured 72K tourniquets worth $1.4M and revised Afghan first aid course for 34K personnel.
Division Leader/Pharmacist
United States Air Force
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Led 90 medical personnel in 13 specialties supporting 70K patient appointments for 33K beneficiaries with an $11 budget
- Overhauled the clinic's inspection program resulting in zero deficiencies and a noted benchmark program!
- Surged appointment availability and increased access to care by 60% culminating in a #1 rating in the Air Force for 4 months
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams on complex projects, fostering teamwork and cooperation to meet shared objectives.
- Led pharmacy team to complete 150K prescriptions utilizing updated pharmacy software
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Oregon State University
Corvallis, ORDoctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Florida
Gainesville, FLSkills
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- Collaborative Team Leadership and Development
- Knowledgeable medication expert
- Prescription verification expertise
- Proficient in multiple electronic health record systems
- Experienced with remote technology
Affiliations
- American Pharmacist Association
- Society of Air Force Pharmacy
Timeline
CEO/Pharmacist Manager
United States Air Force
06.2022 - Current
Leadership Development Coach
United States Air Force
06.2020 - 06.2022
Chief of Pharmacy Operations
United States Air Force
06.2018 - 06.2020
Division Leader/Pharmacist
United States Air Force
06.2016 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Oregon State University
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Florida
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