Gifty Edusei

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

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

Doctor of Pharmacy Degree - Pharmacy - University at Buffalo, The State University of New York (2009-05)

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences - University at Buffalo, The State University of New York (2005-05)