Russell Gilbert, PharmD

Wylie, TX *****

Interview Availability: Monday to Friday, 8 - 5

Internet Speed: 243mbps download, and 106mbps upload PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:

• Licensed Pharmacist in Texas: 45018, expiring on 09/30/2023.

• Well versed in pharmacy operations, team development, patient care and consultations, inventory management, and running prior authorizations for specialty medication.

• Registered Pharmacist with 15 years of experience in various pharmacy settings.

• Highly technical with background in developing software for safety net hospitals, as well as working with government 340B programs.

• Flexible and independent, ensuring the needs of clients are met in a timely manner with minimal supervision.

• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio) and other company-based systems like Enterprise, Pioneer, ConnectRx, and more.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Genoa Denton, TX 01/2020 – Present

PRN Pharmacist

• Working in a Mental Health Facility pharmacy focusing on medication for inpatients.

• Makes call for prior authorizations, contacting doctors’ offices, sending out requests through fax.

• Filling prescription medications accurately and efficiently.

• Verifying medication orders and checking for potential drug interactions.

• Providing counseling to patients on proper medication usage, side effects, and precautions.

• Ensuring compliance with state and federal pharmacy regulations.

• Managing drug inventory, including ordering and restocking medications.

• Collaborating with pharmacy technicians and staff to maintain a smooth workflow.

• Performing medication therapy management services when required.

• Adhering to pharmacy policies and procedures while maintaining patient confidentiality. Hilliard Drugs, LLC. Kerens, TX 03/2018 – 01/2020

Director of Pharmacy Service – Pharmacist in Charge

• Managed all aspects of Pharmacy Operations in Compounding and 340B Services Environment.

• Developed, Implemented, and Monitored Compliance with Departmental Policies and Procedures.

• Responsible for Pharmacy Budget, Inventory, Work-flow Success and Efficiency, Pharmacy Growth Results, Staff Management and Legal Responsibilities for Pharmacy Compliance.

• Proficient in Inventory Management, Shipping and Receiving Skills, and Maintenance of Pharmacy Records according to Company Policy, Multi-state and Federal Law.

• Managed contracting of Buying Groups and Group Purchasing Organizations inclusive of Onmark, MedAssets, Amerinet, Novation, Premier, etc.

• Established relationships and legal requirements for all applicable regulatory bodies. Renner Pharmacy:

Medimix Specialty Pharmacy Richardson, TX 06/2014 – 03/2018 Director of Pharmacy Services – Pharmacist in Charge

• Managed all aspects of Pharmacy Operations in large scale compounding Pharmacy.

• Managed client concerns and pharmacy start-up and daily functioning through critical decision making and efficiency in a fast-paced compounding pharmacy environment.

• Provided Customized Pharmacy Compounding Services to customers.

• Drove company improvements inclusive of acquiring ACHC/PCAB Accreditations and multiple state licenses. Russell Gilbert, PharmD

Wylie, TX 75098

Interview Availability: Monday to Friday, 8 - 5

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Business Solutions Dallas, TX 08/2012 – 05/2014

Director of Pharmacy Services

• Directed the daily activities of the Pharmacy Services Department including oversight of all Department Projects and directed cross-functional collaboration.

• Developed Customizable Solutions for Healthcare Systems, Provided Accreditation Assistance, and Redeveloped and Directed Proprietary Software for 340B and Rx History through collaboration with cross functional departments.

• Provided Pharmacy Consulting Services for Formulary Management, Specialty Solutions, and Compounding for Hospital and Retail Customers.

• Maintained Pharmacy Customer Accounts, Developed Predictive modeling, Supervised Pharmacy IT.

• Collaborated with Sales team to market the Pharmacy Services Offerings inclusive of Rx History, 340B Spend Optimization, Rx Claim Advisor.

• Provided clients with customizable solutions for healthcare. Target Pharmacy Wylie, TX 03/2009 – 08/2012

Pharmacist in Charge – Executive Team Lead Pharmacist

• Responsible for Pharmacy Budget, Inventory, Work-flow success and efficiency, pharmacy growth results and Diabetic OTC inventory in addition to Staff Management and Legal Responsibilities for Pharmacy Compliance.

• Fulfilled over 1,000 prescriptions weekly through effective management of ancillary staff.

• Developed Staff learning plans and offering of continuing educational opportunities to help further develop team members.

• Increased Sales and Profitability by 32% within 6 months.

• Developed compounding protocols for region.

• Consulted with physicians and patients on medication dosage, drug interactions, medical equipment, disease management, and potential side effects of prescription and OTC medications.

• Supervised staff and staff education through building and implementation of learning plans. BioScript Specialty Pharmacy Dallas, TX 03/2008 – 03/2009 Pharmacist in Charge

• Role to evaluate, redesign, reorganize, and restructure BioScript location to revitalize and create a growing specialty pharmacy business that had become stagnant.

• Increased Sales and Profitability by 12% within 6 months of redesign and reorganization implementation and improved customer satisfaction as measured through customer survey.

• Redesigned workflow of pharmacy for Scalability during continued growth and restructured staff positions to establish job core roles and responsibilities.

• Recognized for ability to manage a high volume and accommodate three individual 340B programs along with special handling of medications and all investigational drug protocols.

• Fulfilled over 1,500 prescriptions weekly through effective management of ancillary staff. EDUCATION:

Doctor of Pharmacy - South University School of Pharmacy Savannah, GA 2006 Bachelor of Science: Microbiology, Chemistry - Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX 1990

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