William Fields
Email: *********@********.***
Address: ** ****** *****
City: Carmel
State: IN
Zip: 46032
Country: USA
Phone: 317-***-****
Skill Level: Management
Salary Range: $115,000
Primary Skills/Experience:
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Educational Background:
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Job History / Details:
Pharmacist Candidate
18 Albert Court
Carmel, IN 46032
Telephone: 317-***-****
Email: *********@********.***
Objective
To find a position commensurate with my career experience and skill packages. I am looking for a company with a strong and committed infrastructure and foundation for growth, improvement and change through attention to and commitment by its employees. A company with visible positive and forward thinking views toward development, growth and change while keeping its employees best interest in focus. My search is not limited and should include Retail Pharmacy options.
Personal Statement
I consider myself a sincere, loyal and dedicated individual at whatever I am doing in my life and my career past and present. I am motivated and passionate about what I do. I embrace learning, and the challenge that accompanies it. I get along well with others in a diverse workplace. I work efficiently on my own but prefer working in a collective and cooperative work environment. I am seeking a position where I can utilize and continue to grow my experience and add to my skill packages to best benefit my employer's goals, mission and directives.
Core Competencies
Pharmaceutical Industry regulatory experience (32 Years)
Clinical experience in Home Care Infusion (8 Years)
Clinical experience in Long Term Care (3 Years)
Positions as Manager and Director in Home Care Infusion and Long Term Care Pharmacies
Work with medical Informatics Systems (1 Year)
Knowledgeable of multiple basic computer applications
Retail Pharmacy experience (10 years)
Pharmacy Licenses in Indiana and Tennessee
Education
1964-1969
Butler University, Indianapolis, IN
BS Pharmacy (5yr program)
Butler University, Indianapolis, IN
Neuropharmacology, 1970 to 1973 Non-Degreed
Butler University, Indianapolis, IN
Business Administration, 1973 to 1976 Non Degreed
Institute of Hazardous Materials Management
Rockville, MD
Certification: Senior Level Hazardous Materials Manager (Retired)
Work Experience
11/27/12 - Present
United RX, LCC
Carmel, IN 46032
Pharmacy Manager
9/12/11 to 8/31/12
Ascension Healthcare Technologies
St. Louis, MO
Pharmacist Informaticist
St. Vincent Hospitals of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN 46260
6/1/11 - 9/12/11
MMY Consulting
Senior Consultant
Contracted with Ascension Healthcare Technologies
St. Louis, Mo
Location of work: St. Vincent Hospitals of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN 46260
3/21/11 - 5/31/11
PharMerica, Indianapolis, IN
Interim Pharmacy Manager/IV Department/Alere
12/6/10 - 3/18/11
PharMerica, Indianapolis, IN
Specialty Pharmacist
Clinical IV Pharmacist/Controlled Substance Department Anchor
7/2010 - 12/6/10 Medallion Rx Staffing Carmel, IN
Registered Pharmacist
Provide Clinical and IV Pharmacist services for Medallion Rx Staffing clients.
12/2009 - 5/2010 Innovative Pharmacy Solutions Greenfield, IN
Acting Manager of Pharmacy
Oversee start-up of new Long Term Care Pharmacy
Manage pharmacy personnel
Develop, manage and maintain pharmacy policies and procedures
Manage record keeping of Controlled Substances
Implement IV pharmacy processes, policies and procedures
7/2009 - 11/2009 Pharmakon LTC, Inc. Carmel, IN
Staff Clinical Pharmacist
Process, review and monitor physician and nursing orders for nursing home residents
Order Entry
Consult with nursing home administrators, physicians and nursing (internal and external)
Oversee pharmacy technicians
Back up to IV Pharmacist In Charge
6/2008 - 5/2009 Critical Care Systems Indianapolis, IN
Clinical IV Staff Pharmacist
Process, review and monitor physician and nursing orders for home care patients
Order Entry
Consult with physicians and nursing (internal and external)
Consult with patients and manage patient records, labs, medications and supplies dispensed
Oversee pharmacy technicians
9/2007 - 6/2008 Grandview Pharmacy Brownsburg, IN
Director of Pharmacy Operations
Manage pharmacy operations and personnel
Manage and maintain pharmacy policies and procedures
Process, review and monitor physician and nursing orders for nursing home patients
Order Entry
Consult with physicians and nursing (internal and external)
Manage patient records, labs as necessary, medications and supplies dispensed
Oversee records and distribution of Controlled Substances
Implement USP 797 Standards for IV Pharmacy
11/2006 - 8/2007 First Choice Pharmacists, Inc. Brownsburg, IN
*No longer in Business
Contract PRN Clinical IV Pharmacist
Clarian Home Care, Indianapolis, IN
Indiana University Hospital IV Pharmacy, Indianapolis, IN
Apria Home Healthcare, Indianapolis, IN
3/2006 - 11/2006 Chartwell Midwest Indiana, LLC Indianapolis, IN
*No longer in Business in Indiana
Director of Pharmacy
Manage pharmacy operations and personnel
Manage and maintain pharmacy policies and procedures
Process, review and monitor physician and nursing orders for home care patients
Order Entry
Consult with physicians and nursing (internal and external)
Consult with patients and manage patient records, labs, and dispensing of medications and supplies
Manage records and distribution of Controlled Substances
Manage records and distribution of Blood Factor products
Consult with Billing and Claims Administration
12/2004 - 3/2006 LinCare Home Infusion, Inc. Indianapolis, IN
*No longer in Business in Indiana
Center and Branch Manager
Manage business operations for Indianapolis branch pharmacy
Manage pharmacy personnel
Manage and maintain corporate and branch policies and procedures for Indianapolis branch operations
Manage nursing staff and assignments for Indianapolis Branch
Manage marketing services
Oversee billing and claims
Process, review and monitor physician and nursing orders for home care patients
Order Entry
Consult with physicians and nursing (internal and external)
Consult with patients and manage patient records, labs, medications and supplies dispensed
Accomplishments
Bonused 4 of 5 quarters
Increased growth by 200% plus in less than 2 years
6/2004 - 12/2004 OmniCare Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. Indianapolis, IN
Clinical and IV Staff Pharmacist
Process, review and monitor physician and nursing orders for nursing home residents
Consult with nursing home administrators, physicians and nurses
Consult with nursing manager
Oversee pharmacy technicians
Supervise dispensing of medications
Back up for IV Pharmacist In Charge
5/2004 - 6/2004 First Choice Pharmacists, Inc. Brownsburg, IN
*No longer in Business
Contract PRN Clinical IV Pharmacist
St Elizabeth Anne Seton Hospital, Carmel and Indianapolis, IN
Kindred Hospital, Indianapolis, IN
LinCare Home Infusion, Inc., Indianapolis, IN
11/2003 - 4/2004 Spectracare of Indiana. Inc. Indianapolis, IN
*No longer in Business in Indiana
Manager of Pharmacy
Manage pharmacy personnel
Manage processing, review and monitoring of physician and nursing orders, patient records and labs for home care patients
Order Entry
Consult with physicians and nursing (internal and external)
Consult with patients and manage preparation and distribution of patient medications and supplies
8/2002 - 11/2003 Progressive Home Care Infusion, Inc. Indianapolis, IN
Manager of Pharmacy Operations
Manage and maintain pharmacy policies and procedures
Manage Controlled Substance regulations, policies and procedures
Manage pharmacy operations for supply of medications under contract with Fairbanks Hospital, Indianapolis, IN
Manage pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and drivers
Process physician orders, nursing orders, patient records and monitor labs for home care patients
Order Entry
Consult with physicians, nurses (internal and external)
Oversee compounding of IV medications and distribution of supplies
Oversee supply of Blood Factor medications and supplies.
Consult with Nursing Manager and Customer Service Representatives
5/2002 - 8/2002 East Side Prescription Shop Indianapolis, IN
Retail Pharmacist
Assist owner and friend of Independent Retail Pharmacy for 3 months
7/2001 - 5/2002 PRN Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. Indianapolis, IN
Staff Pharmacist
Process, review and monitor physician and nursing orders for nursing home residents
Consult with nursing home administrators, physicians and nurses
Consult with nursing manager
Oversee pharmacy technicians
Supervise dispensing of medications
Back up for IV Pharmacist In Charge
12/1985 - 7/2001 Eli Lilly and Company, Inc. Indianapolis, IN
Senior Hazardous Materials / Environmental Technical and Legal Advisor
3/1970 - 12/1985 Eli Lilly and Company, Inc. Indianapolis, IN
Senior Pharmaceutical Chemist
Accomplishments
Managed multiple federal and state regulatory programs for Eli Lilly facilities and plant sites as a Technical and Regulatory Advisor for over 25 years.
* Held multiple technical and regulatory advisor positions in the following areas of
State and Federal Regulations:
FDA, DEA, EPA, NRC, OSHA, DOT, IMO, CAA, ICAO, IATA
* Certified as a National Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Senior Level in September
* of 1991. This certification was granted by the Institute for Hazardous Materials
* Management (IHMM) and recognized internationally by the WHO.
* Developed and implemented Hazardous Waste Disposal Program for Eli Lilly Discovery
* Research. This program was a pilot project in 1995 and was in use by all Eli Lilly and
* Company plant sites before my retirement.
* Serviced as Controlled Substance Officer for Eli Lilly Discovery Research.
* Served as Emergency Response Officer for Eli Lilly Discovery Research
* Held alternate Board of Directors position for HMAC Professional Trade Organization,
* Washington, DC
* Public speaker for Eli Lilly and Company for over 12 years.
* Initial member of Eli Lilly and Company's Hazardous Materials Response Team.
* Initial member of Eli Lilly Environmental and Legal Audit Team.
* Served on Board of Directors and as President of a Major Trade Organization (COSTHA) in Washington, DC. Changed infrastructure and visibility of this organization to turn its average worth from ~$6,000 to more than $250,000 in
2 years while providing for extended growth and development of the organization.