Krunal Patel

About Krunal Patel

I am a Pharmacy Leader, a trusted business partner and healthcare advisor. My role is to serve as a catalyst for positive change, collaborative growth, and increased market share at the enterprise level, using an applied growth mindset and deep insights on the pharmacy business and marketplace.I think and act strategically, fostering agility and innovation, making sound business decisions, and engaging and inspiring others. I have led my team to go beyond expectations, providing the highest levels of service and quality health care, and championing the ongoing development of a profitable business unit. I have also partnered with and coached my district to become #1 in east coast in pharmacy performance, launching new products, programs, and services to keep the communities we serve healthy. Additionally, I have increased culture and diversity awareness and deepened understanding with current leaders, identifying gaps and opportunities, and providing recommendations to foster equity and inclusion. My core competencies include strategic planning, leadership, medical coding, billing, P&L, budgeting, forecasting, medication adherence, compliance, high-performance teams, clinical research, analysis, innovation, agility, influence, data analysis, reporting, presentation, public speaking, healthcare practice management, coaching, training, mentoring, medication therapy management, pharmacy best practices, inventory, quality, control, risk reduction, and compliance. I am fluent in English, Gujarati, and Hindi. I have also received multiple honors and certifications, such as the Lions Club International Fellowship, the CPR & BLS, the Immunization, and the Certified Medical and Dental Biller.

Experience

1. Hospital Pharmacist

   Atlantic Health

   Aug 2023 — Present

   Oncology: Verify chemotherapy and supportive regimen by comparing with NCCN guidelines to optimize therapy plan, prevent/reduce medication error, and establish proper monitoring plans. Transition of Care: Perform medication reconciliation by tactfully accessing and communicating different sources; identify any discrepancies and implement evidence-based recommendation by collaborating with other healthcare providers. Sterile Preparation: Prepare, supervise, and ensure aseptic compounding of IVs including antineoplastic agents correctly and in a timely manner promoting efficiency and cost effectiveness. Review all patient charts for correct medication review and documentation, including patient drug allergies, drug/drug interactions with current medications, appropriate medication choice, route of administration and dose for therapy optimization. Clinical duties include renal dosing, drug regimen review, antibiotic & anticoagulant monitoring. Consults with and advises Administration, Medical Staff and hospital staff on quality, regulatory and risk issues within the organization.

Education

• St. John Fisher University

  Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.), Pharmacy

  2011 — 2015

• Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences

  Bachelor’s Degree, Industrial Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences

  2004 — 2008