General Manager & Director of Pharmacy - WellMart Medical Center - Accra, Ghana
(2020-01 - 2026-06)
- Developed and executed long-term strategic plan to transition from a retail pharmacy to a medical center offering outpatient clinic, emergency care services, laboratory and diagnostics in a span of five (5) years
- Prepared and monitored budgets, oversee revenue cycles, and manage capital investments
- Recruited, trained, and supervised department leads and administrative staff
- Collaborated with consultants and nurses on treatment protocols and drug therapy management
- Developed guidelines and maintain compliance with national pharmacy laws, licensing requirements, and hospital policies
Decentralized Pediatric Pharmacist - Children's Hospital at Montefiore - Bronx, NY
(2013-01 - 2019-04)
- Team Leader for Joint Commission Readiness in the Pediatric Pharmacy
- Participated in pediatric intensive care, hematology/oncology, bone marrow and solid organ transplantation interdisciplinary patient care rounds
- Evaluated pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic, and therapeutic drug monitoring of all drug therapy
- Performed medication reconciliation, medication therapy management and discharge counseling
- Provided education and training to health care staff on pharmacy related policies and procedures
- Facilitated cost containment strategies, pharmacotherapy optimization, and participation in quality assurance programs to maximize patient and center specific outcomes
- Coordinated and provided outpatient medication therapy management
- Provided mentorship and education to Pharm.D students through practical and clerkship experience
- Supported in training and orientation of new employees
- Facilitated in the evaluation and competencies of new pharmacy staff
- Facilitated organizational change and conflict resolution
- Advised on the business aspect of pharmacy clinical operations with a focus on improvement
Inpatient Pediatric Staff Pharmacist - Children's Hospital at Montefiore - Bronx, NY
(2010-07 - 2013-12)
- Assisted in medication reconciliation, medication therapy monitoring, and review of medication orders
- Provided patient education, drug information to other health care professionals, coordinated drug distribution, and overall quality assurance of pharmacy services
- Assisted in training and troubleshooting of Pharmacy Automation Systems to health care professionals
- Oversaw workflow processes, provided work direction and coordinated activities/schedules for all pharmacy technicians/interns
Ambulatory Clinic Pharmacist - Specialty Pharmacy at Montefiore Medical Center - Bronx, NY
(2012-01 - 2012-05)
- Dispensed medications for the treatment of infectious diseases in the outpatient setting
- Assisted in entering orders, filling and checking of prescriptions
- Assisted in record keeping of narcotic inventory
- Counseled patients on prescriptions and answered drug information questions
Inpatient Staff Pharmacist - Montefiore Medical Center - Bronx, NY
(2010-01 - 2010-06)
- Consulted with physicians and patients with regards to medication dosage, drug interactions, disease management and potential side effects
- Played a key role in the execution and completion of yearly pharmacy-based immunization programs
- Obtained, interpreted and evaluated all physician medication orders for therapeutic appropriateness, cost effectiveness, accuracy, safety and completeness
- Prepared and dispensed intravenous medications as per US797 guidelines
