Manager Quality Control
Resume:
edward folkman
Email: *********@********.***
Address: **** ******** **
City: brecksville
State: OH
Zip: 44141
Country: USA
Phone: 216-***-****
Skill Level: Management
Salary Range: $105,000
Willing to Relocate
Primary Skills/Experience:
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Educational Background:
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Job History / Details:
EDWARD J. FOLKMAN, RPH
7897 Oakhurst Drive * Brecksville, Ohio 44141
E-mail: *********@********.***
CLINICAL PHARMACIST
with comprehensive experience in
Pyxis-Cerner Systems
Baxter/Baxa Automated Systems
HMS Software
Connexius Software
Horizon Medication Manager
Inpatient Hospital / Outpatient clinics
Home Infusion
Long Term Acute Care/LTAC
Long term Care(LTC)
Abbott Software
Condor/rxpro2000
Digimedic Software
PDX Software
MCK-Omnicell+clinical manager
Mail Order
Specialty Pharmacy
Hospice
Retail
PROFESSIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Various agency/subcontracted Hospital/Retail assignments 1997-current
Agency/subcontracted,traveling work assignments: 1997 to currentPrepared specialty, IV Admixtures, TPNs and compound medications for medical surgical, anesthesia, home care, ambulatory care, and oncology patients. Hired as Interim Director for Skilled Nursing and Long Term Care facility. Assisted with JCAHO preparation, documentation and quality control. Interim Clinical Manager at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center.
TYPE OF POSTION DESIRED:
POSITION SHOULD PROVIDE A PROFESSIONAL, AND CHALLENGING ATMOSPHERE WHERE ACQUIRED SKILLS CAN BE UTILIZED. PERMANENT OR TEMP TO PERM.
CHEYENNE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTE
CHEYENNE,WY 6-9/ 2012
PHARMACY CLINICAL MANAGER- INTERIM
COORDINATE CLINICAL ACTIVITIES, ATTENDING HOSPITAL SAFETY AND CORE MEASURES MEETINGS ON A DAILY BASIS. ASSIST WITH THE DOP: MEDICATION ERRORS(MIDAS SOFTWARE), NEW CLINICAL PROGRAMS, STANDARD PROTOCOLS, COMPUTER ORDER SETS,ETC. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND DRUGS FOR FORMULARY AND NON-FORMULARY STATUS TO P AND T COMMITTEE. PRESENT INSERVICE PROGRAMS IDENTIFYING PROBLEM AREAS IN PATIENT TREATMENT. ROUND ON CLINICAL STAFF PHARMACISTS FOR REGULAR INPUT FOR NEEDED HELP ON ANY PROBLEMS THAT OCCUR ON SATELLITE PHARMACIES. DEVELOP NEW PROTOCOLS AND EVALUATE CURRENT POLICY AND PROCEDURES. PRESENTED TO PI/QI COMMITTEE.COORDINATED WEEKLY STAFF HUDDLES.
PAMIDA PHARMACIES -DOUGLAS,WY 2010 TO 2012
PHARMACY MANAGER
MANAGED PHARMACY OPERATIONS,TECHNICAL STAFF, MAINTAINING COMPLIANCE WITH WYOMING LAWS, MAINTAINING DRUG INVENTORY AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES. MAINTAIN CORE COMPETENCIES,MARKET CUSTOMER SERVICES.
DISPENSED AND COUNSELED PATIENTS ON PROPER USE OF PRESCRIPTION AND OTC MEDICATIONS.
IMMUNIZATION SERVICES.
Wyoming Medical Center Casper, Wyoming- 2010
From a decentralized satellite, performed medication reconciliation histories
on new patient admissions. Prepared thorough,accurate drug histories,utilizing admission notes,
patient interviews, pharmacy records, patient lists and family input. This record was placed in chart
and notations were made to MD regarding any discrepancies written. Interacted with medical and
nursing staff. Performed Therapuetic interchange and IV to PO.
CVS/Caremark,Careplus, Minuteclinic 4/2010-6/2010
Dispensed medications to patients of Caremark contracted facilities, on
a prn basis
Humana Corporation Cincinnati, Ohio- 2009-2010
Trained and performed as screener/final check on prescriptions.
Flagstaff Medical Center Flagstaff, Arizona- 2008
Worked rotating shifts as hot seat central pharmacist. Providing services for
ER, ENDO,Cath Lab,Ambulatory infusion, satellite support/dispensing. Prepared IV`s. TPN`s for
Adult and Nicu/Pediatric patients. Performed MD consults and Kinetic dosing. Documented TPN
Notes in chart for NICU patients.
Order entry via Pyxis/Cerner and used Baxa automated TPN system..
University Hospital of Geneva Community Geneva, Ohio-2005-2007
Dispensed PO/IV/TPN Meds to Medsurg,SICU, and ER patients.
NCS, Omnicare (LTC) Eastlake,Oh 2005
Long Term Care Dispensing with some order entry.
Select Specialty (LTAC) Akron, Ohio- 2005-2006
Order entry via HMS
Dispensed po/iv/tpn/chemo drugs to Long term acute care patients at Akron City
and Akron General Hospitals.
CAPS Infusion Valley View, Ohio- 2005
Managed the IV room compounding area for preparation of TPN`s,-
Adult/neonate. Checked all IV`s for accuracy and sterility, adherence to
Aseptic technique.
Heather Hill Hospital Chardon, Ohio- 2000
Interim Director of inpatient services for two LTC units, two Alzheimer units,
Acute care/long term rehab unit, and assisted living care units.
Prepared and dispensed PO/IV/TPN MEDS
Mt. Sinai Medical Center Cleveland, Ohio- 2001
Rotation in Order Entry, Anesthesia Satellite, IV Room(Adult/Neonate TPN) plus
IV Admixtures, and some Outpatient Dispensing prn.
St. Vincent Hospital Cleveland, Ohio- 2005-2006
Dispensed PO/IV/TPN/CHEMO DRUGS to inpatients.
Personally prepared Oncology drugs and consulted with oncology unit nurses and
MD`s, writing oncology dose and directions in patient chart.
Fairview General Hospital Cleveland,Ohio- 2000
Dispensed IV/TPN(Adult/Neonate),Chemo IV`s.
Order Entry via Digimedic software
University Hospital Home Infusion Bedford, Ohio- 1999
Prepared, Dispensed IV Admixtures, TPN`s, Chemo, and Specialty Drugs along
with necessary supplies to home care patients in a timely, accurate manner
Order Entry via Abbott software
Worked in large Class 100 positive pressure IV room, checking and also help
Prepared IV`s and TPN`s.
Performed quality control functions(Sterility testing) for JCAHO.
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Cleveland Clinic Home Infusion Independence, Ohio- 1998-2000
Worked in large IV class 100 positive pressure room and checked all IV`s
TPN,s, Pain(PCA`s), Chemo Meds for home infusion patients.
Also assisted technicians in compounding for timely,accurate preparation.
Pharmacorr Omaha,NE- 2001
Performed quarterly audits for a maximum security prison, ensuring state and
Federal laws were being followed and outdated drugs destroyed.
University Hospital Bedford Community Bedford,Ohio- 1999
Dispensed PO/IV/TPN MEDS to inpatients
PHARMERICA Twinsburg, Ohio- 1998
Long Term Care Dispensing
Continental Pharmacy (mail order) Brooklyn, Ohio- 1998
Practiced as the MD calling Pharmacist, for problem prescriptions, refill
Authorizations,etc.
Marymount Hospital Garfield HTS, Ohio- 1997-1998
Computer Order Entry via Digimedic systems.
Mostly was in charge of computerized TPN compounding, IV admixtures,Chemo
Hospital Experience
CLEVELAND CLINIC HOSPITAL- CLEVELAND, OHIO 1985 TO 1990
Provided inpatient dispensing of medications in a centralized setting.
Prepared TPN, IV Admixtures
Prepared specialty formulations for cardioplegia and bone marrow transplant media
Consulted with physicians regarding alternative therapies, therapeutic interchange and formulary compliance
CLEVELAND METROPOLITAN/HIGHLAND VIEW GENERAL HOSPITAL- CLEVELAND, OHIO 1979 TO 1985
Provided inpatient dispensing of medications in both a decentralized and a centralized setting.
Participated in rounds with physicians
Maintained the computer database of formulary and non-formulary medications
Participated in implementing unit dose on floors
Reviewed, evaluated and made recommendations to the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee
Responsible for documentation and dispensing, specific to investigational drug protocols
Designated Oncology Pharmacist for both inpatient and outpatient services
Participated in IV Admixture Committee charged with establishing a centralized IV Admixture program
RETAIL EXPERIENCE
RITE AID CORP.
1990-1995
PHARMACY MANAGER(PIC)
MARC'S DRUG
1995-2000
PHARMACY MANAGER(PIC)
AND CORPORATE FLOAT
PLUS AGENCY RELIEF WORK
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Tulane University, Freeman Graduate School of Business- New Orleans, Louisiana
Master of Business Administration Certificates in Business Management and Marketing
UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO - Toledo, Ohio - Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
APHA Nationally Certified Immunizer
AHA BLS certified
LICENSURE
LICENSED IN OHIO, ARIZONA, SOUTH CAROLINA, AND WYOMING
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