Kastriot "Kas" Shaska, RPH, JD

Experience

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  Henry Ford Health System

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2011

  ◆ 𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗣𝗘: Directed operations for this pharmacy with $100M in sales, including insurance audits, REMS compliance, and call center metrics of a specialty/mail order business. Guided a 31-member team to meet objectives and successfully dispense medications. Managed inventory and medication procurement, and created budget and performance goals.◆ 𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗭𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗧:➞ Created the strategic plan for relocating to an expanded facility, involving implementing new software system.➞ Identified and corrected $80K purchasing error.➞ Drafted policies and procedures to improve departmental support, and ensured 340B regulation compliance. Show less ◆ 𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗣𝗘: Administered all facets of this high-volume, clinical setting pharmacy, including developing budget goals and annual targets. Outlined new protocols and services to staff and physicians. Managed largest freestanding ER in US. Designed an oncology program in collaboration with oncology clinic to delivery medications directly to patients.◆ 𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗭𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗧:➞ Increased staff capacity through effective performance evaluations and skill development.➞ Consulted patients on medication use and third-party reimbursement support.EARLY CAREER SUCCESS: PHARMACY MANAGER/STAFF PHARMACIST at Kroger Co. of Michigan. Show less

  • PHARMACY MANAGER OF PHARMACY ADVANTAGE

    Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

  • PHARMACY COORDINATOR FAIRLANE FACILITY

    Jan 2008 - Jan 2009
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  Rays Drugs Community Pharmacy

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2016

  OWNER - PHARMACIST

  ◆ 𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗣𝗘: Spearheaded all business operations for this high-volume, independent pharmacy with a large portfolio of assisted living accounts. Ensured regulatory compliance, community relations, payroll, human resources, and third-party vendor contracting. Provided high-quality care to group home patients, meeting complex needs with local medical providers. Offered full-line of durable medical supplies, expanding services and providing medical therapy to a behavioral health department at a local hospital.◆ 𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗭𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗧:➞ Accelerated sales to $5.5M (10%+ increase) and prescription volume growth of 7%/7,500 per month.➞ Designed and launched successful vaccine program, offering flu shots to local businesses.➞ Saved $75K+ annually by identifying drug file errors.➞ Key player in delivering blister packaging to 50+ group homes/month. Show less

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  Beaumont Hospital

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2017

  LEAD INPATIENT PHARMACIST

  ◆ 𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗣𝗘: Ensured all protocols followed for patient care and dispensing medication. Architected and launched testing/compliance regimen. ◆ 𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗭𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗧:➞ Key contributor to Joint Commission certification of an inpatient pharmacy cleanroom program set by the State of Michigan.➞ Created policies/procedures to support sterile compounding, following USP requirements.

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  St. Joseph Mercy Hospital

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

  INPATIENT PHARMACIST

  ◆ 𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗣𝗘: Administered all aspects of pharmacy operations, including confirming verification of orders and IV room supervision. Partnered in staffing pharmacy for this 400-bed hospital. Utilized Cerner EHR technologies.◆ 𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗭𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗧:➞ Tapped into expertise as emergency room pharmacist at a level 1 trauma center.

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  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

  Apr 2018 - now

  ◆ 𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗣𝗘: Direct all operations and create objectives for this inpatient pharmacy supporting 140-bed hospital, including 2 large outpatient pharmacies for volume of 1.1M prescriptions annually. Budget and forecast $100M budget while guiding and leading 9-direct/17-indirect reports. Lead all facets of procurement, pharmacy informatics, and contracting. Manage new construction, which involves planning a new outpatient pharmacy and IV room remodel. Design workflow to maximize productivity and staffing during pandemic.◆ 𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗭𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗧:➞ Selected specifically to serve as Chief of Pharmacy when required.➞ Recognized for successful utilization of all 3 FDA-approved Covid-vaccine products.➞ Garnered knowledge of Covid vaccines, creating the plan for storage, distribution, and delivery of 80K vaccines across 6 vaccination sites.➞ Created a strategic plan to administer 2.5K vaccines weekly, then accelerate to 6K/week in just 2 weeks.➞ Led therapy and product changes in collaboration with P&T to adjust product selection.➞ Credited for role in achieving 2 successful Joint Commission review. Show less

  • VISN 10 Pharmacy Procurement and Inventory Program Manager

    Jun 2023 - now

  • ASSOCIATE CHIEF OF PHARMACY, OPERATIONS

    Apr 2018 - Jun 2023