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Carlos Xavier Solis, RPH.

Summary

Business Philosophy is to provide pharmacy related services with family oriented customer service and that no one should leave without some form of assistance.  Secondly and Just as important is to create a work environment that is positive and encourages self growth. We must remind ourselves “No one truly lives on an island. We must work collectively as a community to help others.” In today’s work place, there is no better foundation than a solid education. 

 

Work History

 

05/01-present

 

Pharmacy Manager / President, Ridgepoint Medical Pharmacy - McAllen, Texas
As President, Chief Financial Officer and General Manager, I am responsible for: 1. day to day operations of the store 2. financial records and profitability of operation and 2. human resources. 3. Pharmacist in Charge

 

01/01 – 07/02

Pharmacist in Charge / Consultant McAllen Specialty Surgical Center, McAllen, Texas 

As Pharmacist in Charge / Consultant, I was responsible for the development of a policy and procedure manual for the pharmacy department I was also responsible for putting together the Drug Formulary for the Surgical Center. This was accomplished by working with Medical Director and prescribing physicians. I was member of the P&T committee. I was responsible for assuring that all federal and state regulations related to the practice of pharmacy were upheld. I performed weekly audits of physician orders.

 

08/97 – 05/01

Pharmacy Manager/Owner, Sam Houston Pharmacy and Medical Equipment~ Pharr, Texas

In my current position, I am responsible for all aspects of the business. This includes growth, profitability, and teamwork with the surrounding health professionals.

 

07/94 – 8/97

Pharmacist / Owner, CS Pharmacy Services- McAllen, Texas

In This business, I had two distinct roles. My primary role was to provide relief pharmacist assistance to local pharmacies. In this capacity, I allowed other pharmacists to take vacations, days off, or sick leave. It was my goal to 'fill in" and perform the duties of the other pharmacist. My other role was to be a marketing representative for 4 local pharmacies. In this capacity, I visited Physician offices to educate and promote the specialized services of prescription compounding and IV Admixture.

 

07/94 – 8/97

Pharmacist-in-Charge, HEB. Pharmacy McAllen, TX

Responsible for all facets of pharmacy operation and customer service.

 

07/90 – 07/94

Staff Pharmacist Lee's Pharmacy McAllen, TX

Responsible for all facets of pharmacy operation and customer service

 

08/83 – 07/93

Worked as pharmacy staff then pharmacy manager starting with Kroger Co. in San Antonio, then, Tom Thumb Page in Dallas, Hypermart USA in Arlington, and then H.E.B. Co. in Austin

 

 Education

1978-1993

B.S. degree, College of Pharmacy, University of Texas @ Austin

1974 - 1978

High School Diploma, Donna, Texas

 

Interests & Activities

  • Active Parishioner: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, McAllen

  •  Board of Directors – Legend Pharmacy Coop 2000-2001, TrueCare Pharmacy 2001 – Present

  •  Board of Directors: V.A.M.O.S. (Valley Alliance of Mentors for Opportunities and Scholarships)  2002-2003, Past Board of Directors 1997 – 1998, 1999 – 2000 ** As a Founding member helped establish in 1996 the first scholarship foundation which all monies raised would be used to help local Hidalgo County high school students attend college. This foundation has raised over 5 million dollars to date. Within the circle of scholarship foundation has received national recognition.

  • President : Rio Grande Valley Pharmacy Association (1993 - present)

  • Chairman : Texas Pharmacy Medicaid Coalition

  • Chairman: University of Texas Austin – Edinburg Pharmacy Collaborative Program Advisory Board

 

Licenses & Certificates

  •  Texas Pharmacist License: 1983 thru present

  •  Sterile I.V. Admixture Certified (1996), Prescription Compounding Certified (1997)

Awards Received

  • 2003 National Leadership Award (NRCC) Business Advisory Council

  • Outstanding Clinical Pharmacy Student: 1983

  •  Valedictorian: 1978