Licensed Pharmacist

James Elledge, PharmD, RPh

Atlanta, GA 901-***-**** *****.*******@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/james-elledge-26b06796

PHARMACIST

Operational Streamlining Patient Communication Quality Assurance

Proactive and patient-focused clinical leader with experience performing clinical and professional pharmaceutical work in the review, processing, compounding and dispending of prescribed medications, drugs and supplies needed for patient care. Recognized for efficiently supporting operations in Clinical, Specialty, Retail, and Sterile IV Compounding pharmacies. Hire, engage, and retain top talent to achieve business goals while providing quality customer service. Build and strengthen relationships with pharmaceutical representatives, medical professionals, and insurance providers. Core competencies include:

Patient Assessment Talent Management Patient Education Medication Therapy Management Aseptic Techniques Coordination of Care Regulatory Compliance Inventory Management Project Leadership

EXPERIENCE

PHARMEDIUM, Memphis, TN 2010 – 2020

Lead Pharmacist – Sterile IV Compounding

Directed the full scope of daily maintenance, preparation, and distribution operations for intravenous admixtures and syringes for delivery and administration to patients, while ensuring full compliance with safety policies. Aligned the activities of 6 Pharmacists and 27 Pharmacy Technicians in aseptic techniques, sterile intravenous admixture solution preparations, and the procurement of pain management to meet all company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and DEA regulations.

·Cultivated open communication among staff and provided continual training opportunities to advance development and engagement among teams.

·Played a key role in the recruitment of new personnel and provided recommendations for promotions, pay increases, and advanced scheduling strategies, additionally executed performance reviews and required disciplinary actions.

·Conducted initial training and executed annual competency assessments for compounding/non-compounding staff.

·Delivered critical support in the creation and enforcement of quality assurance and quality control initiatives; consistently executed quality checks and verifications throughout the compounding process.

·Conducted on-site destruction of controlled substances adhering to state and federal DEA requirements.

·Utilized set SOPs to accurately drive all cleaning, sanitation, and monitoring of the laminar air flow hoods and the clean room environment.

ACCREDO HEALTH, INC., Memphis, TN 2009 – 2010

Specialty Pharmacist – Arthritic TRC

Provided pharmaceutical care telephonically, by conducting Comprehensive Medication Reviews for drug allergies, effectiveness, dose optimization, contraindications, adverse effects, potential interactions, therapeutic outcomes. Directly interacted with Physicians to deliver recommendations of new therapies for those found ineffective or that did not meet national standards.

·Main contact point for pharmacy customers, providing counsel on side effects, timing, monitoring, interactions, and adverse reactions.

·Leveraged effective communication methods to deliver comprehensive medication reviews to patients via telephone.

·Served as a conduit between patients and prescribers to ensure full understanding of patient’s therapy.

·Operated as disease management and clinical subject matter point of contact for the team.

WALGREENS, Memphis, TN 2007 – 2009

Staff Pharmacist – Pharmacy

Evaluated physician medication orders for appropriateness of drug, dosage, potential interactions, route of administration, and stability. Offered recommendations for therapy changes to the physician and facility staff.

·Assessed patient medical information to conduct drug utilization reviews on all prescriptions and reviewed any clinical edits to ensure no adverse drug interaction.

·Interpreted and evaluated the validity and safety of medication orders and prescriptions.

·Proficiently processed and dispensed written, oral and electronic prescriptions.

ENCLARA PHARMACIA, Memphis, TN 2005 – 2007

Call Center Clinical Pharmacist

Delivered palliative care for hospice patients to provide end-of-life symptom management to improve quality of life. Supplied recommendations for appropriate pain and symptom management medications and therapies that aligned with patient specific information.

·Partnered with nurses to develop cost-effective care plans and mentored nurses to educate each on therapies and possible interactions.

·Reviewed patient demographics, diagnosis, and drug history to offer recommendations of formulary alternatives.

·Effectively utilized clinical skills in concert with drug policy and medical literature understanding to provide sound judgments for medication recommendations.

·Conducted reviews of medication applications, cost data, and market trends to identify adjustments or changes in drug and therapy recommendations.

EDUCATION

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) – Pharmacy Studies, University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy

Bachelor of Science (BS) – Biology and Psychology, University of Southern Mississippi

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION

ACPE Sterile Products (IV) Certification Faculty Trainer

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)

Pharmacy Licensures: Georgia RPH032023 Mississippi-T-16237 Nevada-20337 Ohio-03439549

Tennessee-22365 Texas-66252 Virginia-020*******

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Contact this candidate