Manager Management

John Michael Ballengee

Kernersville, NC ***** 336-***-**** aczmaf@r.postjobfree.com

Pharmacy Manager

Seasoned and highly trained pharmacy management professional with over 25 years of experience and proven ability to provide quality, evidence-based patient care within dynamic and high-pressure environments. Interested in pharmacy management opportunity that allows for clinical collaboration and quality care for positive patient outcomes.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Medication Compounding

TPN Monitoring

Acute Care Proficiency

Electronic Medical Records

IV Expertise

JCAHO/HIPAA Compliance

Pyxis

Medication Management

EPIC Dimensions

Patient Education &

Support

Complex Troubleshooting

Medication Administration

CareNet Systems

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DIRECTOR OF PHARMACY, PRN PHARMACIST Select Specialty Hospital, Greensboro, NC 2/2008 to Present Deliver reliable day to day instruction and support to clinical staff and pharmacists for efficient operations and provision of quality care in acute care facility. Guide staff through administrative tasks such as inventory maintenance, materials purchasing, and receiving following appropriate regulatory guidelines. Execute medication dispensation and clinical consults as per regulatory standards. Comply with confidentiality of patient data as per HIPPA law.

Engage in staff development and training, scheduling for appropriate coverage according to hospital needs, and provision of performance appraisal. Develop corrective action plans as needed for performance improvement.

Execute compliant compounding practices for sterile and non-sterile practices according to USP 797,800 and 750.

Harmonize clinical services related to warfarin/heparin dosing, antibiotic stewardship, pharmacokinetics monitoring, renal dosing, and pain management.

Actively engaged in process improvement committees with multidisciplinary teams in efforts to establish and enhance best practices.P. PHARMACIST Novant Health, Kernersville Med Ctr, Thomasville Med Ctr, Thomasville, NC 2/2011 to 7/2015

Engaged in general pharmacy operations including order entry, medication dispensation, clinical monitoring, and patient education. Participated in the implementation of EPIC Dimensions for medication management. Delivered guidance to clinical staff regarding medication choice, interactions, and dosing. Member of process improvement committees for best practices.

Delivered quality pharmacy services for a variety of populations including geriatric, behavioral health, obstetrics, pediatrics, and critical care patients.

Managed pharmacy practices utilizing Siemens Medical, EPIC, and Pyxis Connect.

PHARMACY OPERATIONS MANAGER Concierge Infusion, Denton, TX 11/2007 to 5/2008

Orchestrated start-up of home infusion pharmacy providing guidance on construction, cleanroom assembly, equipment and supplies purchasing, and general inventory acquisition.

Charged with recruiting, hiring and training of new pharmacy staff. Provided ongoing support for fresh staff through implementation of processes and practices.

Oversaw and executed IV medication preparation according to regulatory standards and in compliance with the State’s pharmacy laws.

Pharmacy successfully opened with ACHC accreditation for home care.

●INFUSION PHARMACIST Curascript IP, Greensboro, NC 8/2006 to 12/2007 Charged with daily efficient operations including medication dispensation for home infusion and clinical monitoring of patients.

Coordinated infusion activities such as compounding, timely delivery of medication, and nursing services arrangements for complex therapy cases.

Engaged in complex therapies including TPN, enteral, antibiotic, pain management, sickle cell, premature labor, chemotherapy, and hydration.

Executed high-risk compounding for home care patients as well as outpatient clinics.

PHARMACY MANAGER Critical Care Systems, Greensboro, NC 9/2004 to 8/2006

Delivered expertise for start-up home infusion pharmacy design and construction according to USP standards. Charged with day to day operations management such as order entry, patient education, and clinical monitoring.

Coordinated recruitment, hiring, and training of new personnel. Provided ongoing support through start-up of operations ensuring quality care and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Orchestrated the successful compounding and delivery of home care infusions including TPN, antibiotic treatment, hemophilia treatment, IVIG, pain management medications, and hydration therapy. Assisted with provision of nursing care for home infusions.

Executed vendor contracts, equipment purchasing, and general inventory supply purchasing.

PHARMACY MANAGER Advanced Home Care, High Point, NC 3/2003 to 4/2004

Provided direction on day to day operations for compounding infusion center providing services to state wide home care agency. Ensured compliance with all policies, procedures, and state regulations regarding pharmacy practices and staff licensure.

Harmonized large staff of technicians, interns and support staff coordinating training and schedules for appropriate coverage. Executed performance appraisals and developed improvement plans as needed.

Proficiently practiced compounding of IV and chemotherapy medications as per regulatory requirements.

Additional experience as Pharmacist and Pharmacy Manager, from 1994 to 2003 with long term care pharmacy, Infusion Services and Consultant Pharmacists.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATES

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

Licensed in NC and OH Professional Compounders Centers of America Certification

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