Kristie Coots

Experience

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  Health First

  May 2010 - Jul 2013

  Pharmacy Manager

  Created and maintained department budget and inventory, ensuring that operating expenses were minimized in order to increase profitability.Developed a discharge prescription delivery system for hospitals thereby generating revenue for the pharmacy, improving patient satisfaction scores and decreasing re-admission rates for hospital.Oversaw comprehensive renovation (over $900K) of pharmacy while maintaining full operating capability, allowing business to be more streamlined and efficient in order to improve productivity.Coordinated with IT and Program Manager, integrating McKesson software as part of pharmacy renovation.Managed Hospice and Home Infusion programs, guaranteeing all orders were entered and billed correctly, overseeing sterile compounding and attending weekly team meeting to collaborate with other members.Prevented losses incurred during process of filling prescriptions for mail order division by designing an optimized and creative workflow system. Show less

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  Target

  Jul 2013 - Jul 2014

  Pharmacy Manager

  Conducted staff interviews, scheduling, and performance evaluations, creating a fully staffed and engaged team.Administered flu vaccines to patients, improving health and creating revenue for the pharmacy.

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  Jackson Drugs Pharmacy

  Jul 2014 - Jul 2015

  Pharmacist

  Made recommendations to physicians based on insurance formulary, ensuring that patients received the most cost-effective medication.Dispensed medications within the 340B framework; including maintaining separate billing system, insurance guidelines and drug inventory while supporting periodic compliance audits.

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  Savers Drugmart

  Jun 2015 - Nov 2018

  Pharmacist

  • Primary Staff Pharmacist responsibilities:o Verified prescriptions issued by physician or another authorized prescriber. Counseled patients ensuring accuracy and appropriateness of medication.o Provided MTM sessions with patients in Mirixa and Outcomes, maintaining compliance with Star Ratings.o Managed pharmacy inventory, guaranteeing that pharmacy stayed within budget.o Realized $20K in additional pharmacy revenue by developing and executing a plan to administer vaccinations to residents of assisted living facilities.o Validated orders for assisted living pharmacy, confirming accuracy within electronic medical record system.o Completed quarterly medication cart checks for each facility, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. Show less

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  American Excellence Pharmacy

  Nov 2018 - Jan 2019

  Sterile Compounding Pharmacist

  Primary Sterile Compounding Pharmacist responsibilities:Ensured proper documentation practices on product batch records.Performed quality control measures including visual inspection of syringes for presence of bubbles or particulate matter.Maintain compliance with cleanroom operational requirements including sanitary handwashing and garbing procedures.

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  Brevard Health Alliance, Inc.

  Jan 2019 - now

  Pharmacy Manager

  Assisted with the opening of the Sarno Pharmacy to include recruiting and training of the pharmacy technicians and per diem pharmacistsWork to grow the business by training pharmacy managers and technicians for the new locations as well as recommending per diem pharmacistsBuild relationships with the patients, providers, and clinical staff to ensure the highest capture rate on prescriptionsEnsure compliance with 340B guidelinesResults oriented. Developed competencies for the pharmacists and technicians to ensure consistent and thorough training Show less