HUGH YAWN
McRae
Summary
Seasoned Pharmacy Owner known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in medication dispensing, pharmaceutical care management, and regulatory compliance. Excel at patient counseling, inventory management, and healthcare collaboration. Utilize strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills to enhance pharmacy operations and patient care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Owner
Ryals Drug Store
McRAE
08.2013 - 12.2024
- Mitigated business risks through collaboration with staff and performance assessments.
- Handled prior authorization approvals while meeting step therapy criteria.
- Identified and executed various utilization opportunities to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Completed regulatory, government, and market requests as assigned.
- Ensure adherence to company, state, and federal guidelines.
- Coordinated and directed activities of businesses or departments concerning production, pricing and sales.
- Created budgets and managed financial operations of the pharmacy.
- Educated patients about their medications including proper usage instructions.
- Support the development and implementation of pharmacy policies and procedures.
- Evaluated formulary changes for access to care issues, and the impact on operational aspects of the business.
- Worked with health plan representatives, specialty companies, and other corporations to develop deliverables on pharmacy priorities.
- Participated in professional meetings or conferences related to pharmacy practice standards.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure competitive pricing on products.
- Advised health care providers on appropriate medication therapies based on patient needs.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as physicians or nurses to optimize patient outcomes.
- Managed operational systems for correct prescribing, distribution, administration and monitoring outcomes of drug therapy process.
- Participated in next-generation education of pharmacists with clerkships, pharmacy internships and post-graduate residency training programs.
Pharmacist
Freds Pharmacy
McRAE
02.2011 - 08.2013
- Responded to medication-related questions and concerns from patients, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals.
- Ensured strict adherence to pharmacy laws, regulations, and standards, including controlled substances management.
- Contributed to pharmacy and healthcare team meetings with medication expertise and recommendations.
- Increased focus on pharmacy's encompassing health services by administering immunizations and delivering patient consultations.
- Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
- Verified accuracy of prescription labels before dispensing medications.
- Analyzed physician's medication orders for correctness according to policy guidelines.
- Utilized pharmaceutical software to manage inventory, process prescriptions, and monitor drug interactions.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to develop and implement patient-specific medication plans.
- Maintained accurate patient medication profiles, including allergies, conditions, and concurrent medications.
Pharmacist
Walmart Pharmacy
Fitzgerald
07.2006 - 02.2011
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws regarding the dispensing of medications.
- Coordinated with physicians' offices to obtain medical records when needed for prescription processing.
- Served as a liaison between pharmacists, physicians, insurance companies and other healthcare providers involved in patient care decisions.
- Administered fiscal operations for accounting, budget planning, authorizing expenditures and coordinating reporting.
- Verified prescription information against safety guidelines and insurance limitations to protect patient health and financial interests.
- Resolved customer inquiries concerning their prescriptions, insurance coverage, pricing or other related issues.
- Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
- Dispensed medications after reviewing and interpreting prescriptions from healthcare providers.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
SOUTH UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF PHARMACY
Savannah, GA05-2006
Skills
- Regulatory compliance
- Financial management
- Medication therapy management
- Prior authorization processing
- Medication formulary review
- Contract negotiation
- Price structuring
- Analytical thinking
- Consumer relations
- Data analysis
- Policy development
- Decision-making
- Staff training/development
Accomplishments
- Awarded business of the year 2018
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pharmacy Owner
Ryals Drug Store
08.2013 - 12.2024
Pharmacist
Freds Pharmacy
02.2011 - 08.2013
Pharmacist
Walmart Pharmacy
07.2006 - 02.2011
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
SOUTH UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF PHARMACY
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