Staff pharmacist

Pamela Karnbach, PharmD

Clinical Pharmacy Leader

Accomplished and outcomes-driven pharmacist leader with proven history developing and implementing strategic quality initiatives across pharmacy services to ensure compliance and deliver improvements throughout an organization. Adept at analyzing complex medication-related processes and systems using core knowledge of adverse events, interactions, and proper drug delivery and monitoring. Able to identify issues or potential problems, research viable options, and present meaningful outcomes that lead to process improvement. Dynamic communicator, able to present complex pharmacy protocols to a wide audience, lead cross-functional teams, and educate staff and providers. Talent for building and maintaining long-standing business relationships with patients, physicians, vendors, executive leadership, and project stakeholders at all levels.

Highlights of Expertise

Strategic Planning

Operational Oversight

Business Development

Physician and Staff Education

Policy/Procedure Development

Budget and Financial Management

Project Management

Quality Assurance and Control

Regulatory Compliance

Stakeholder Engagement

Collaborative Leadership

Team Building and Mentoring

Career Experience

Hillcrest Pharmacy and Compounding, Elkton, MD

Independent Retail Staff Pharmacist, 2021 – Current

Process, adjudicate, and dispense prescriptions, monitor appropriateness of medication and dose, monitor drug interactions and allergies, counsel patients, give OTC recommendations, order and maintain inventory, compound medications, provide immunizations services, manage daily pharmacy operations and staff, establish trusting/caring/loyal relationships with customers, and follow all federal and state pharmacy laws. Currently using Pioneer Software, and familiar with Med Sinc tool and processing of prescriptions for nursing homes/assisted living facilities.

AHS Staffing, LLC, Edmond, OK

STAFF PHARMACIST, 2018 - 2021

Optimize consistent and ongoing monitoring of all long-term infusion patients, assessing to determine appropriateness of therapy, high-risk medications, allergies, and other indications or interactions. Accurately process and review all treatment orders, supervise preparation of commercial IV admixtures, TPN solutions, and chemotherapy agents. Ensure medications meet highest standards in quality and preparation of final dosage form, neatness, and labeling.

Revised and implemented policies and procedures, enforcing professional and operational standards, including compliance with legal regulations.

Formulated institute quality assurance program for The Joint Commission Accreditation process and visit, successfully communicating institute standards related to distribution and control of scheduled and non-scheduled drugs.

Developed and performed drug utilization reviews, ensuring accuracy and appropriateness of patient drug therapies.

Shady Grove Medical Center, Rockville, MD

NIGHT SHIFT STAFF PHARMACIST, 2014 - 2018

Evaluated medication-related problems including adverse events, therapeutic duplication, adherence to therapy, polypharmacy, and untreated disease or conditions. Reviewed medical and drug histories to determine pharmacokinetic calculations, dosing recommendations, and care plan development. Provided education and training on appropriate use of medications, and monitored and evaluated patient response to multiple therapies including IV admixtures, TPN solutions, and chemotherapy agents.

Consulted with physicians and associate providers to improve quality of care and value, educating on cost-effective therapy and drug utilization goals.

Served on Performance Improvement Team, collaborating to develop medication safety initiatives to improve patient care.

Delivered key clinical recommendations on gaps in care, high-risk medications, compliance and adherence, drug interactions, therapeutic substitution, and generic substitution.

Provided critical input into budget development, meeting revenue and expense targets by adhering to and enforcing policies and requirements set forth by regulatory agencies and the organization.

Prince George’s Hospital Center, Cheverly, MD

CERNER ANALYST AND IT EDUCATOR, 2013 - 2014

Led design, build, and implementation of Cerner CPOE (Computerized Physician Order Entry) utilizing evidence-based medicine, communicating, collaborating, and working to design and customize new or updated computer systems. Interacted directly with physicians, nurses, medical records, case managers, and nursing leadership to improve Cerner order sets, documentation, and workflows.

Developed and programmed Cerner system, including collaborating with all types of end users to help meet needs using Cerner product.

Resolved complex problems involving groups across functional lines, exercising independent judgment in developing processes, techniques, and success factors to achieve implementation goals.

Provided implementation process leadership for workgroups, supporting teams through Cerner upgrades, system changes and enhancements, and ongoing system maintenance.

DIRECTOR OF PHARMACY, 2012 - 2013

Oversaw pharmacy services for $11MM cost center with direct supervision of over 65 employees. Initiated and promoted staff development by assuring proper training and evaluating performance. Prepared budget and financial reports and monitored allocation of resources. Led policy and procedure development, workflow coordination, productivity enhancement, and regulatory compliance.

Spearheaded Pyxis 4000 RX and Pyxis Connect installation, including development of policies and procedures, configuration of meditations, education for nursing staff on installation, and performance monitoring.

Served as member of corporate committee overseeing new technologies, implementing Cerner CPOE system to update physician order entry, electronic MAR, pharmacy systems, and barcoding of medications, patients, and employees.

Increased patient safety through service on Medication Safety Committee and Implementation Committee for IPROB.

Harbor Hospital Center, Baltimore, MD

DIRECTOR OF PHARMACY, 1999 - 2012

Managed planning, project delivery, application development, and deployment strategies for all Pharmacy business functions of $8MM cost center with 35 direct reports. Developed department strategies and directed development and implementation of new programs and services to achieve vision. Ensured fiscal integrity by overseeing preparation of budget recommendations and assuming accountability for annual staffing, supplies, and expenses.

Facilitated process improvements and initiatives across organization as member of hospital’s Medication Safety Committee, Corporate Strategic Medication Council, and Corporate Medication Distribution System Design Team.

Participant in educational grant with Cardinal Distributors, developing comprehensive medication safety management program.

Directed staff development, mentoring, and career management of pharmacy staff, providing professional development to strengthen individual and department capabilities.

Additional Experience

Pharmacy Supervisor and Patient Centered Care Pharmacist, Harbor Hospital Center, Baltimore, MD

IV Clinical Coordinator and Staff Pharmacist, Prince George’s Hospital Center, Cheverly, MD

Education & Credentials

Doctor of Pharmacy, Magna Cum Laude, University of Maryland, School of Pharmacy, Baltimore, MD

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, Summa Cum Laude, Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science, Philadelphia, PA

Pre-Pharmacy Program, SUNY at Stony Brook, Stony Brook, NY

Licensure and Certification

Maryland Licensed Pharmacist

CPR Certified

Immunization Certified Pharmacist

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