Christine M. Burg Pharm.D., MSHSA
Sioux Falls,SD
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager of Retail Pharmacy Operations
Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center
01.2024 - Current
- Increased team productivity by implementing streamlined processes and effective communication strategies.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
- Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
- Facilitated successful cross-functional collaborations for the completion of key projects, fostering strong working relationships among team members.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
Pharmacy Compliance Coordinator
Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center
08.2018 - 01.2024
- Compiled internal information for compliance audit by reviewing company policy documentation, non-compliance reports and investigations into questionable conduct.
- Educated employees by conducting compliance training programs and issuing periodic communications to refresh knowledge of compliant work practices.
- Implemented company compliance programs by researching changes in state and federal legislation, maintaining company policy documentation and educating personnel on compliance policies.
- Promoted compliance by advising management on needed or prohibited actions to comport with government regulations.
- Ensured proper policy development to maintain compliance with state, federal and accreditation requirements.
- Create reports summarizing findings from internal audits, assessments, and evaluations.
- Investigate instances of suspected non-compliance with applicable laws or regulations.
- Advise department heads about best practices related to meeting regulatory requirements.
- Oversee clinical operations compliance
- Maintain regulatory development, legal review and contract management
- Ensure proper policy development
- Project management for vendors and interfaces
- Coordinate objectives with directors over Retail Pharmacy and Specialty/Compounding Pharmacy
Pharmacist in Charge
Avera McKennan Campus Pharmacy
02.2017 - 08.2018
- Directed and managed outpatient pharmacy that is attached to medical hospital.
- Work alongside hospital technicians and hospital pharmacists to maintain Meds-to-Beds program.
- Provided pharmaceutical service and care to employees, discharge and home hospice patients.
- Oversaw pharmacy technicians' drug preparation and distribution activities to provide safe, efficient care for patients.
- Maintained updated records such as pharmacy files, patient profiles, charge system files, inventories and controlled drug registries.
- Followed state and federal record keeping guidelines for legend drugs and controlled substances.
- Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
- Managed drug and supply inventories.
Pharmacist in Charge/Clinical Director
AmeriPharm, Inc. dba MedVantx Pharmacy Services
12.2011 - 12.2016
- Directed functions of pharmacy personnel to ensure efficient and accurate prescription delivery service that maintains health and safety of patients within each health care group.
- Chair of CQI monthly meetings.
- Developed and maintained pharmacy policies and procedures, coordinating with other departments to ensure requirements of all functions are met.
- Ensured that procedures adhere to all state and federal regulations, licensing is current, and act as liaison between MedVantx and boards of Pharmacy.
- Collaborated on development, implementation and monitoring of clinical programs.
- Provided direct supervision of controlled drug cage.
- Provided supervision of submission of state specific PDMP reporting of controlled drug dispenses.
- Directly supervised team of 25 pharmacists.
- Indirectly supervised 50 processing and filling technicians.
- Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency
Pharmacist In Charge/Manager
Target Pharmacy
09.2003 - 05.2012
- Launched pharmacy for Sioux Falls Target store.
- Managed pharmacy team and built loyal clientele.
- Consulted with patients and physicians with regard to medication dosage, drug interactions, medical equipment, and potential side effects of prescription and OTC medications.
- Exceeded corporate goals on pharmacy sales and store promotional initiatives
- Preceptor for pharmacy students and pharmacy technician students.
- Maintained professional relationships with professors and College of Pharmacy.
- Trained and implemented Target's RedRx computer system.
Education
Professional Licensure
Master of Science - Health Service Administration
University of Wyoming School of Pharmacy
Laramie, WY2018
PharmD -
South Dakota State College of Pharmacy
Brookings, SD2000
Bachelor of Science -
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD1998
Timeline
Manager of Retail Pharmacy Operations
Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center
01.2024 - Current
Pharmacy Compliance Coordinator
Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center
08.2018 - 01.2024
Pharmacist in Charge
Avera McKennan Campus Pharmacy
02.2017 - 08.2018
Pharmacist in Charge/Clinical Director
AmeriPharm, Inc. dba MedVantx Pharmacy Services
12.2011 - 12.2016
Pharmacist In Charge/Manager
Target Pharmacy
09.2003 - 05.2012
Professional Licensure
Master of Science - Health Service Administration
University of Wyoming School of Pharmacy
PharmD -
South Dakota State College of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Science -
South Dakota State University
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