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Amanda Buchanan

Osceola

Summary

Seasoned Director with background in strategic planning, team leadership, and performance optimization. Known for driving company growth by developing efficient operational strategies and fostering professional relationships. Demonstrated abilities in problem solving, decision making, and communication skills to influence key stakeholders. Proven record of delivering innovative solutions and achieving organizational goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director, Market Health and Wellness

Walmart
Kalamazoo
05.2022 - Current
  • Lead health and wellness strategy across multiple markets, overseeing pharmacy operations, clinical services, and team development.
  • Drive performance through collaboration, innovation, and execution of high-impact initiatives.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to enhance patient care, adherence, and community engagement.
  • Mentor managers to build high-performance cultures focused on accountability and growth.
  • Spearhead market programs for immunizations, MTM, and point-of-care testing.
  • Manage market-level KPIs, budget planning, and strategic goal-setting.

Pharmacy Clinical Services Manager

Walmart Pharmacy
Grand Blanc
02.2018 - 05.2022
  • Delivered region-level support, filling leadership gaps, and ensuring continuity of care.
  • Led immunization planning and COVID-19 vaccine rollout across the entire region.
  • Elevated adherence performance through targeted interventions and coaching.
  • Trained and certified in various swabbing techniques, and enabled the training of others.
  • Developed and mentored pharmacy teams in MTM, immunizations, and point-of-care testing.
  • Set and tracked quarterly goals aligned with clinical and operational priorities.
  • Facilitated SOP training, and guided pharmacy managers on successful medication interventions.

Pharmacy Manager

Walmart Pharmacy
Flint
03.2017 - 02.2018
  • Managed pharmacy operations including staffing, scheduling, and financial performance.
  • Recruited and trained technicians in prescription processing and customer service.
  • Promoted quality counseling and patient engagement among pharmacists.
  • Implemented strategies to boost sales, profitability, and medication adherence.

Staff Pharmacist

Walmart
Commerce
08.2014 - 03.2017
  • Verified prescriptions and provided patient counseling to ensure safe medication use.
  • Maintained inventory and compliance with hazardous waste and expired medication protocols.
  • Delivered immunizations and MTM services via Mirixa and Outcomes platforms.

Education

Doctorate of Pharmacy -

Regis University
Arvada, CO
05.2014

Skills

  • Strategic planning
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Change management
  • Talent development
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Conflict resolution
  • Professional integrity
  • Leadership and communication

Certification

  • State of Colorado Pharmacist License, PHA.0020418, 01/14, Present
  • State of Michigan Pharmacist License, 53002042594, 01/14, Present
  • Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery, APhA, 10/10
  • Delivering Medication Therapy Management Service, APhA, 05/13
  • Healthcare Provider CPR Certification, American Heart Association, 01/10, Present

Awards

Pharmacy Clinical Services Manager of the Year, Region 19, 2021

Timeline

Director, Market Health and Wellness

Walmart
05.2022 - Current

Pharmacy Clinical Services Manager

Walmart Pharmacy
02.2018 - 05.2022

Pharmacy Manager

Walmart Pharmacy
03.2017 - 02.2018

Staff Pharmacist

Walmart
08.2014 - 03.2017

Doctorate of Pharmacy -

Regis University
Amanda Buchanan