Pharmacist

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JAMES B. WILLIAMS

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TAILOR MADE COMPOUNDING, LLC, Nicholasville, KY Feb 2016 – Present Pharmacist in Charge, CEO, Founding Pharmacist

Leads and guides a team of 2 technicians and 4 administrative staff members in a challenging compounding pharmacy environment specializing in sterile and nonsterile pharmacy compounding

Immediate supervision and development of a $70K retrofit/installation of a USP 797 compliant sterile compounding facility including a completely separate anteroom and USP 800 compliant negative pressure room

Directly responsible for developing policies and procedures to sustain compliance with all state and federal regulations, to include USP 795, USP 797, and USP 800

Ensures accurate and efficient processing of an average 150 prescriptions monthly

Builds monthly budget and forecasts inventory needs for anticipated prescription orders by balancing “just-in-time” ordering with customer service while minimizing standing inventory costs

Develops customized therapy and formulas for specific patient and physician needs

Cultivates and fosters beneficial wholesaler relationships to decrease cost of goods and increase profit margins

Maintains pharmacy licensure in KY, AZ, NY, PA, WA, HI, FL, and CO while simultaneously holding pharmacist licensure in KY, LA, OK, and TX

Creates and delegates structured compounding training for development of new, inexperienced pharmacy technicians

UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY, Lexington, KY Aug 2014 – Feb 2016 Ambulatory Lead Pharmacist (Pharmacist in Charge), Kentucky Clinic Pharmacy

Led and managed a team 23 Pharmacists and 56 Pharmacy Technicians in University of Kentucky’s largest and most profitable Ambulatory Pharmacy

Directly responsible for developing policies and procedures to sustain compliance with all state and federal regulations

Ensured accurate and efficient processing of an average greater than 25,000 prescriptions monthly

Initiated and implemented process efficiency projects and innovative IT solutions to include: installation of Pyxis system for perpetual controlled substance inventory, installation of complete work management, data entry, and point of sale system renovation project, and phone/call center data management system

Provided oversight of 3300 line item medication inventory, valued in excess of $4M

Maintained and coordinated Kentucky AIDS Drug Assistance Program (KADAP) pharmacy within Kentucky Clinic Pharmacy, serving all eligible AIDS patients throughout the state of Kentucky

Worked with specialty pharmacy team to earn URAC accreditation for inclusion into specialty pharmacy payer’s markets

Utilized 340B contract pricing to increase profitability and seek out niche markets 2

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325TH MEDICAL GROUP, Tyndall Air Force Base, FL Jun 2012 – Aug 2014 Officer in Charge, Clinical Pharmacy Services

Led pharmacy operations at two geographically separated locations; provides comprehensive/cost- effective services to 36,000 beneficiaries; oversight of $8.9M budget

Serve as subject matter expert to 41 providers/11 clinics on medication therapy, dosing recommendations, clinical pharmacy practice

Complies with Drug Enforcement Agency & AF controlled drug standards; optimize security and resource protection

Coordinate multidisciplinary Pharmacy & Therapeutics Function; advise medical director and staff on critical medication management

CRAIG JOINT THEATER HOSPITAL, Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan Aug 2011 –Feb 2012 Pharmacist in Charge, Pharmacy Services

Led Operation Enduring Freedom's largest pharm operation; on-site consult 27,000 meds/22,000 IV/15,000 UD/9,000 in flight med orders; 99.9% accuracy rate

Benchmarked Rx practice for Afghan National Army medics; advanced host country's Rx health care--established coalition trust

Supported 327 Critical Care Air Transport Team (CCATT)/ Air Evacuation (AE) missions; prepared 1300 in-flight medications--pivotal for maintaining 98% survival rate

Created/implemented Central Command (CENTCOM) "Do Not Use" list; decreased order confusion--med errors down 73% from previous quarter

Conceptualized/authored 1st Craig Joint Theatre Hospital (CJTH) pharmacy newsletter; educated 50 providers--fostered group cohesion

Orchestrated NATO reuse program; salvaged 12,000 medications--received Good Catch Award

CENTCOM Rx safety officer; reported prescription errors/40 Forward Operating Bases (FOBs)-- identified corrective actions/increased active duty member return to duty by 89% 2D MEDICAL GROUP, Barksdale AFB, LA May 2009 – Jun 2012 Officer in Charge, Outpatient Pharmacy Operations

Supervised 17 active duty members, 2 civilians and 36 volunteers; including 5 pharmacists/16 technicians in all issues influencing pharmacy peacetime and wartime operations

Provided pharmacy services and education to over 32,000 beneficiaries

Managed $10.4M budget, consulted with provider/nursing/support staff; tracked medication errors/processes

Ensured compliance with federal/state/military standards for medication management, safety and resource protection

Devised policies/procedures governing pharmaceutical care; coordinated Pharmacy and Therapeutics meeting

Directed the processing of 265,000 scripts annually at two distinct operations

Established Rx policies/enforced professional standards of practice; provided clinical consultation to over 60 providers

Provided oversight and development of the policies and protocols governing the medication refill/renewal clinic; increased access to over 100 provider based appointments per month 3

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AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Company Grade Officer of Quarter, 325th Medical Support Squadron Oct 2013 Air Force Commendation Medal, 2d Bomb Wing Jun 2012 Company Grade Officer of Month, Craig Joint Theater Hospital Oct 2011 Air Force Achievement Medal, 2d Bomb Wing Oct 2010 Company Grade Officer of Quarter, 2d Medical Group Oct 2010 Air Force Global Strike Command, Pharmacy of the Year, 2d Medical Group Oct 2010 Company Grade Officer of Quarter, 2d Medical Group Mar 2010 Company Grade Officer of Quarter, 2d Medical Group Sep 2009 PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Program Director, 325th Medical Group Jun 2012 – Aug 2014 Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor, 325th Medical Group Feb 2013 - Aug 2014 Professional Development Chair, Company Grade Officer’s Council, Tyndall AFB Jun 2012 – Apr 2013 CENTCOM Pharmacy Safety Officer, Bagram AF, Afghanistan Sep 2011 – Apr 2012 Vice President, Company Grade Officer’s Council, Barksdale AFB Jun 2010 - Aug 2011 Lifetime Member, Society of Air Force Pharmacy (SAFP), USAF Jun 2009 – Present CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES

Pharmacist License, State of Texas, License #59701 2016 – Present Pharmacist License, State of Oklahoma, License #R-17173 2016 – Present Pharmacist License, Commonwealth of Kentucky, License # 015***-**** – Present Pharmacist License, State of Louisiana, License #PST.019***-**** – Present Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association 2011 – Present Basic Life Support Certification, American Heart Association 2009 – Present EDUCATION

KELLEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, INDIANA UNIVERSITY, Bloomington, IN 2014

MBA/MSGSCM Candidate

Expected Graduation Spring 2017

SQUADRON OFFICER SCHOOL, AIR UNIVERSITY, USAF, Maxwell AFB, AL 2012 COLLEGE OF PHARMACY, UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY, Lexington, KY 2009 Doctor of Pharmacy

Dean’s List

Dean’s Academic Scholarship Award

• Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity, Treasurer, Regent, Member

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