Amris Willis
Madisonville,LA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Manager Divisional
Slidell Memorial Hospital Main and East
09.2023 - Current
- Monitored and managed pharmacy staff performance to maximize productivity.
- Led a high-performing team of pharmacists and technicians to deliver exceptional patient care and service.
- Supported employee growth and development by providing regular performance feedback, mentoring opportunities, and career advancement resources.
- Enhanced team communication by establishing regular meetings focusing on performance metrics, best practices, and continuous improvement strategies.
Pharmacy Director
Ochsner Medical Center Northshore
08.2021 - 09.2023
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Maintained regulatory compliance per state and joint commission requirements.
- Managed operational profitability for department and supported strategic goals of company.
- Ensured patient and customer satisfaction.
- Directed day-to-day administrative and operational functions.
Pharmacy Operations Coordinator
Ochsner Medical Center-Northshore
01.2012 - 08.2021
- Managed procurement and inventory of controlled substances in compliance with state laws.
- Participated in regulatory accreditation surveys.
- Oversaw day-to-day departmental operations.
- Oversaw pharmacy quality assurance.
- Designated person for USP 800 and USP 797/795 and educated staff on policies and procedures related to USP guidelines.
- Evaluated medication Errors, adverse drug events, and developed action plans for process improvements.
- Resolved interdepartmental issues.
- Implemented operational and clinical system initiatives.
- Led System Pharmacy Operations Team for approximately 3 years voluntarily.
- Initiated Epic CNR approval process.
- Initiated action plan to Fluid Backorder Shortage with SBAR.
- Participated in various system meetings such as director of pharmacy. leader meetings, pharmacy operations meetings, and chemotherapy subcommittee meetings.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
XAVIER UNIVERSITY oF LOUISIANA
New Orleans2011
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA2001
Skills
- Regulatory compliance & requirements
- Training and mentoring
- Quality assurance controls
- Operations management
- Workflow optimization
- Employee Engagement
Affiliations
- ASHP Member
- LSHP Member
Certification
- DPLA, ASHP - 2020-2021
Timeline
Pharmacy Manager Divisional
Slidell Memorial Hospital Main and East
09.2023 - Current
Pharmacy Director
Ochsner Medical Center Northshore
08.2021 - 09.2023
Pharmacy Operations Coordinator
Ochsner Medical Center-Northshore
01.2012 - 08.2021
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
XAVIER UNIVERSITY oF LOUISIANA
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of New Orleans
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