Manager Project
Resume:
Wendell B. Bernier
Mesa, AZ *****
*********@*****.***
Healthcare operations executive with system wide operations experience in for-profit and not-for-
profit care settings within both inpatient and outpatient multi-site environments. Proactive team
leader with ability to develop innovative solutions and process improvements, to cultivate strong
relationships with stakeholders and to leverage combinations of technology and management
experiences resulting in success in varied environments. A history of increasing revenues and
efficiency in multiple environments while decreasing costs. Demonstrated expertise in strategic
planning, new business development, project management and ongoing training environment
assessments.
Education: Massachusetts College of Pharmacy - Boston, MA
BS/Pharmacy, 1973 - 1978
Registered Pharmacist in Massachusetts –
License # PH17398
Professional
Experience: Leaders for Today – Consultant – Interim Director of Pharmacy Services
On assignment to Steward Good Samaritan Medical Center.
Massachusetts 2013 – 2014
- Implementation of Cutting Edge cost saving measures
with focus on multiple positive outcomes for patients.
- Project Leader for 797 Clean Room updating.
- Leader for Pharmacy Process Improvement Review.
- Project Leader – Redirection of dosing of inhalation medications for
inpatient/outpatient populations with focus on renewed patient
involvement in care plan with fiscal rewards for all.
- 35+ FTE
Leaders for Today - Consultant – Interim Director of Ancillary Services On
assignment to New England Baptist Hospital – Director of Pharmacy and
Laboratory Services. Boston, MA 2013
- Project Leader in implementation of new satellite Surgical Center
consisting of eight operating suites.
- Equipping and staffing with state of the art technology and staffing
programs.
- Project Lead in exploratory review of proposed 340B Community
Pharmacy Locations.
- Leader for Pharmacy Process Improvement Review.
- Project Leader for 797 clean room updating.
- Project Leader in updating of laboratory equipment and staffing plan.
- 65+ FTE’s
Mohawk Associates - Independent Consultant - 340B Specialist with
primary focus in the areas of Health System Revenue Enhancement and
Operations Improvement Programs. 2010 – Present
- Continual review and updating of Policies and Practices for Client Base.
- Ongoing Support for Client Base with focus on Developing Avenues of
Revenue Capture utilizing 340B Programs
- Utilization of State of the Art 340B Software Solutions (Split Billing,
Compliance Requirement Audits).
- Recommendations for Cutting Edge Software Solutions and programs
(Accountable Care Organizations, Innovative Medication
Recommendations ).
Registered Investment Advisor – American Portfolios
Licensed Insurance Producer – American Portfolios
Personal investment Advisor/Financial Advisor.
2007 – 2013
Sisters of Providence Health System - Springfield, MA
Director of Pharmacy for Mercy Medical Center and Providence Behavioral
Health System and
The Community Pharmacy at Mercy Medical Center
2005 – 2010
* Conceived, proposed and implemented 340B community pharmacy
- Responsible for the daily operation of pharmacy services for two
inpatient facilities (250 beds and 125 beds)
- 40+ FTE’s
- Successful completion of two Joint Commission Surveys
- Implemented Barcoding and CPOE, also expanded ADM technology with
particular emphasis on informatics and technological advances.
- Oversaw two locations for outpatient methadone treatment programs
(1,100 plus patients per day 365 days per year.
Big Y Pharmacies - Springfield, MA
New business development director with focus on community pharmacy.
2004 – 2005
Louis & Clark Pharmacies & Medical Equipment -Wilbraham, MA. 2000 –
2004
Sales & New Business Director: Corporate Director.
Baker Pharmacy - Shelburne Falls, MA -
Staff Pharmacist. 1998 - 2004
Rite Aid Pharmacies – Maine/Mass. 1994 - 1998
Pharmacy Manager/Transitions Manager.
Advanced Home Healthcare – Woburn, MA 1983 - 1995
Owner/Co-founder – Responsible for daily operations.
Golf Cart Services, Inc. - Greenfield, MA 1983 -1995
Owner: Started & operated, sold after 11 years. (Annual revenues of $5.9
million)
Xerox Corporation - Lexington/Boston, MA
Territory Sales Manager. 1980 - 1983
CVS Pharmacies – Boston/Springfield, MA
Pharmacy Manager 1978 - 1995
Certifications: CCertified Asthma Educator - Purdue University, 2001
CCertified MDS - Med Guide Consultant
CCertified Immunizing Pharmacist, 2004
CCertified MAP Consultant: Drug delivery for the Dept. of Mental
Retardation in Massachusetts
Professional
Affiliations: ASCP – American Society of Consultant Pharmacists
ASHP – American Society of Health System Pharmacists
MSHP – Massachusetts Society of Health System Pharmacists
WMHPA – Western Massachusetts Hospital Pharmacists Association –
Director
Western New England College of Pharmacy – Advisory Board Charter
Member
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