George Yost
Maple Shade, NJ 08052
Phone: 856-***-****
ac3dd1@r.postjobfree.com NJ Pharmacy License Exp 4/2019
OBJECTIVE
Detailed-oriented innovative management professional with solid business expertise related to operations management and sales in high-pressure environments.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Direct Meds of Camden
Staff Pharmacist
September, 2015 April, 2017
Camden, NJ
Professional providing outstanding pharmacy services using integrated skills with a track record of establishing positive relationships with patients, medical professionals, healthcare organizations and insurance providers
Consulted with physicians, their staff and patients with regard to safe and cost-effective medication use
Served as key leader in effectively managing billing and reimbursement issues
Provided quality care and accurate medication dispensing by maintaining accurate patient profiles, dosing information/directions and patient communication
Medical Center based pharmacy located within Cooper University Medical Center concentrating on the well being on intercity patients as well as providing care to the top South Jersey Counties
Preparing prescriptions for patients as well as providing follow-up consultations and home visits to ensure patients are compliant and have access to needed medications
Work with Cooper Medical Center health care professionals to avoid re-admissions.
NJ Medical
Clinical Manager/Sales Manager/Owner, Operator
August, 2002 April, 2017
Mt. Laurel NJ
Provided oversight of all logistics, purchasing/procurement, inventory control, expense control and clinical services related to durable medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, coordinates and arranges medically necessary equipment for patients with multiple insurers
Collaborates with case managers and clinical staff in determining medical necessity for requested equipment
Educates clinical staff and patients to equipment covered as part of their benefit package and locates in-network care for patients requesting out-of-network services
Acts as a liaison to Durable Medical Equipment providers to evaluate responsiveness and effectiveness and to patients to evaluate satisfaction
Maintains relationships with contracted vendors/providers regarding quality and service.
Director Pharmacy/Patient Transport/Security/Project Mgr Clinical Systems
Lourdes Health System
August 1982 January, 2004
Camden, NJ
Director of Pharmacy/Patient Transport and Security Departments
Responsible for the management of all activities within the listed departments
Directed financial management functions including development of monthly/quarterly financial statements, financial forecasts, budgets and performance improvement
Compiled monthly management reports for senior management including internal audits to ensure regulatory compliance and operational efficiency/accuracy
Built and led teams in carrying out special projects
Planned and designed services that reflect the vision, mission and values of Our Lady of Lourdes Health System
Managed the day-to day operations
Established policies, standards, goals and objectives for the provision of services
Awarded as associate of the year for 2000 in recognition of outstanding performance
Maintained a work environment that was energetic team-oriented and focused on providing quality care to our patients
Ensured quality performance for all associates through effective supervision, training, and evaluation as well as ensuring that all departmental processes reflect the need for absolute accuracy
Develop, implement and monitor state-of-the-art information technology systems and automation in order to provide safe, effective care for our patients
Consistently met deadlines while demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving skills to achieve corporate objectives
Resource in the development and implementation of Clinical Pathways, Physician Order Entry, and Bedside System (Siemens
MAC Med Administration Check (closed-loop medication use process)
Maintain Drug Formulary
Coordinate computerized quality assessment programs.
EDUCATION
PCPS Philadelphia, PA
BS, Pharmacy/Science
August, 1978 May, 1983