Matthew Hamed
Director of Pharmacy at Tops Markets
- Role
- Director of Pharmacy at Tops Markets
- Location
- Buffalo, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Matthew Hamed
I am a strategic and business-minded Pharmacy Operations Executive with the ability to align initiatives with overall business objectives and build consensus surrounding innovative operational processes. Over my career, I have been known for driving the implementation of industry best practices to optimize performance at up to 56 retail pharmacies. I identify opportunities for process improvement, critical to increasing efficiencies and enhancing workflows. My background consists of leading and managing teams of up to 140+ employees, ensuring high levels of productivity and staff performance. I possess the ability to manage programs and operations in high-volume settings while leveraging a deep understanding of inventory control, compliance, and acquisition/integration of competitors’ pharmacy operations. Specialties:Patient Satisfaction & Patient Relations | Medication Disbursement | Leadership and MentorshipPatient Education | Staff Development | Process Improvement | Inventory ManagementQuality Assurance | Drug Interactions | Policy & Procedures | Operational Efficiency Strategic Business Planning | Clinical Pharmacy Programs | P&L Management
Experience
Director of Pharmacy
Jan 2018 — Present · Buffalo, NY, US
Implemented clinical pharmacy program, yielding over $100K in additional revenue through Medication Therapy Management efforts. • Increased influenza vaccination program by approximately 45%, translating to $120K in ancillary revenue. • Deployed COVID-19 vaccination program across 56 pharmacies through federal partnerships, overcoming changing protocols and government-led roll-out plans. • Improved pharmacy warehouse operations to stock 500+ generic drug items; enhanced utilization of warehouse, reducing COGS by over $12M annually. • Increased margins by assisting in buying process for Tops generic warehouse. • Negotiated several contracts and saved $800K over 3 years in single instance.• Deployed macro-level pharmacy programs including BrightBridge Specialty Pharmacy solution. • Researched and updated all required materials required for seamless operation of Pharmacy Department.
Education
University at Buffalo School of Management, The State University of New York
Executive Master of Business Administration
University at Buffalo
PharmD, Pharmacy
2003 — 2009
Skills
- Medication Therapy Management
- Community Pharmacy
- Pharmacy
- Certified Immunizer
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Patient Counseling
- Immunization
- Pharmacists
- Pharmacy Practice
- Pharmacy Benefit Management
- Clinical Pharmacy
- Compounding
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