Medication Delivery Member Team
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ANTHONY TASCIONE, RPh, MBA/HCM
Cornelius, NC ****1
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PHARMACIST
Cross-functional expertise includes directing science, technology and R&D teams
– as well as innovative leadership developing sales strategies, new business development, client relationships and vendor management strategies. Optimize manpower and resources to stabilize cost, improve revenue and achieve profitability goals.
Core Competencies
Budget, Cost and P&L Management Policy Design and Implementation
Project Management Sales and Operations Management
Execution Level Leadership Client Relationship Management
Regulatory Compliance Vendor Management Programs
Recruitment and Staffing
Training and Development
Nuclear Pharmacology
Retail, Specialty, Home Infusion, Nuclear Pharmacy
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
US Bioservices (Amerisource Bergen), Charlotte, NC February 2008 – 2022
Supervised all aspects of the specialty pharmacy and improve workflow, prescription fulfillment, and quality systems with a focus on compliance with corporate guidelines as well as the implementation of cost cutting measures.
Reduced shipping costs by 40%
Improved workflow, resulting in the ability to decrease pharmacy FTEs
Member of the pharmacy policies and procedures committee.
Managed GSK program drugs.
Focused on Hepatitis C, oral oncology and RSV therapies.
Facility serves NC and surrounding states for 300+ core patients with increases to 900+ patients during RSV season.
CVS Pharmacy, Davidson, NC September 2006 – Present
Per Diem Pharmacist,
Dispensing pharmacist and regional performance trainer covering multiple sites in the Charlotte, NC area.
Advocate Rx, Charlotte, NC September 2006 – February 2008
Per Diem Pharmacist covering specialty pharmacy (nuclear, retail, home infusion and long-term care) and retail pharmacist duties.
Coram Healthcare, Charlotte, NC November 2006 – June 2007
Compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations, policies and procedures and accrediting body standards.
Directed pharmacy operations and coordinated all departmental activities including sales, admissions, nursing, and warehouse.
Managed, recruited and hired pharmacy staff.
Managed personnel issues for pharmacy department, coordinating staff schedules, on-call coverage, performance evaluations and exit interviews.
Developed the pharmacy department budget.
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Managed subordinate managers who supervise several other employees in the business office and clinical departments.
Awarded the branch “Everyday Hero” award twice for performing above and beyond company standards for customer service and corporate compliance. Commended by the Coram Executive Advisor for bring the Charlotte facility back into compliance with corporate and regulatory compliance pertaining to USP 797.
Cardinal Health (Syncor International), Ft. Lauderdale, FL May 1991 – September 2006
The business operated Pharmacies around the world serving the nuclear medical profession. During this period there have been multiple acquisition events -- selected as an integral part of the Operations Advisory teams throughout.
Regional Operations Manager, 2000-2006
Multi-Site Manager, 2000
Pharmacy Manager, 1996-2000
Directed a team of 15+ pharmacist, technologist and customer service assistants, servicing more than 100 active accounts in the Miami region including key hospital and medical facilities across the region.
With full budgetary and P&L accountability, drove teams in an aggressive sales and business development strategy -- and worked diligently with internal processes to improve delivery scheduling and on-time performance. Overall change and improvement efforts boosted revenues from $2.6 to $5 million.
Consultative selling strategies, sales training and continuing education supported increased cardiology product sales 45% and was instrumental in assisting numerous physician clinics in establishing nuclear imaging practices.
Grew in sales propelled the facility into 1st Place out of five company wide teams. Problem resolution and relationship management skills restored creditability with an at risk account, winning contract renewal ($125k) the following year.
Streamlined inventory management practices trimming cost 5%, and augmented prescription count by 33%, which impacted sales and improved material utilization.
Staff Nuclear Pharmacist, 1991-1996
Developed and executed the sales and operational structures of the Miami facility.
Assumed full budgetary, P&L management and direct oversight of a 15-member team of pharmacists, technicians, customer service assistants and sales personnel.
Grew the Miami revenue 100%, implemented all operational and sales procedures, hired and trained staff – and was commended for innovation and insight resulting in numerous cost saving and organizational initiatives. Since that time through to present, have successfully project managed, (as part of a small team), more than eleven new facilities from design and construction to operational start-up. Monitored quality controls and ensured compliance with GMP, FDA, OSHA, National Safety, Department of Radiation and Department of Pharmacy regulations.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Healthcare Management
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Bachelor of Science (BS), Pharmacy St. John’s University, New York
REGISTERED PHARMACIST
Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana, Nebraska, New York, North
Carolina, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia
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CORPORATE AND INDUSTRY TRAINING
Numerous Pharmacy Continuing Education Seminars Annually
Responsible Management
Face-to-Face Sales Training
Resolving Customer Conflicts
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Pharmaceutical Association (APHA)
Society of Nuclear Medicine (SNM)
Academy of Molecular Imaging (AMI)
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Stewards of the Game Baseball Coach & League Equipment Manager
Knights of Columbus Member
Tae Kwon Do Black Belt Club children’s instructor
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