“Change” and “pharmacy” are pretty much synonyms: job changes, pharmacies, pharmacies closing, increasing competition - one truth to pharmacy as a profession is that change is rising, and at a much more rapid rate.
Another truth with that is that how you view our environment will determine the actions you take to equip yourself with what you need to succeed. Basically what I’m saying is that working to improve your practice to PIVOT is now more critical than EVER.
The power of the pivot will enable you to not only adapt to change, but to quickly and effectively USE change rather than allow change to use you and bear the brunt of what could happen if you’re not ready when the inevitable opportunity strikes.
That is why I am bringing back to The Fit Pharmacist Healthcare Podcast Joshua Stoneking, PharmD, who is an award-winning pharmacist for a growing Inc. 5000 Specialty Pharmacy, who uses his unique and in-depth knowledge to create strategic partnerships and grow specialty pharmacies across the country.
Josh is passionate about his pharmacies and pharmacy partner. He specializes in bringing a peace of mind and superlative value to those pharmacy partners as well as accelerated growth to his current pharmacies. He takes pride in building a team atmosphere, and always goes the “extra mile” to provide his patients with the highest level of specialty care.
By making an industry leap from a clinical pharmacist to a specialty pharmacy director, Josh found professional success at a high level, earning his company’s highest awards in oncology 5 years in a row. Currently, he coaches and leads a strong team of exceptionally skilled regional account managers and operational experts across the country.
Josh has earned his Bachelors of Science Degree in Exercise Physiology and his Doctorate of Pharmacy degree; both from West Virginia University, while completing his PGY-1 residency training at Indian River Medical Center in Vero Beach Florida.
Outside of the pharmacy, Josh is a Natural Men’s Physique bodybuilding professional and is a 5-time champion. He currently resides in Tampa Florida, but will always maintain his original West “by God” Virginia roots.
By listening to this episode, you will be able to practice the most invaluable skill you can use to leverage your own skills and abilities: the power of the pivot.
Resources Mentioned in this Podcast:
1. OG Podcast with Josh - Episode 02 - Specialty Pharmacy, Fitness, and Staying On Track While Traveling: https://bit.ly/2o2c3m0
2. Rx: YOU! The Pharmacist’s Guide to Managing Stress & Fitting in Fitness: amzn.to/2QDtqCP
3. Coaching: bit.ly/2WAxf2X
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Main Points From this Podcast:
- The current state of rapid change in pharmacy
- What a “pivot” is and why it is important in the pharmacy profession
- How to shift fear into opportunity when it comes to changes
- 3 keys for HOW to pivot in your pharmacy career
- How to lead and redirect colleagues during times of unexpected change
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Host: Adam Martin, PharmD, ACSM-CPT, NAMS-CNC
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Guest: Joshua Stoneking, PharmD
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