Battin Promoted to President of McGuire Group Pharmacy

The McGuire Group Pharmacy

2355 Union Road, Suite 200, Cheektowaga, NY  14227

(716) 631-2433

CHEEKTOWAGA, NY – The McGuire Group Pharmacy, Inc., provider of institutional pharmaceuticals for the health care industry, has promoted Jennifer L. Battin, R.Ph., CGP, to president of the company. Prior to this, she served as vice president for more than 15 years. The McGuire Group Pharmacy is an affiliate of The McGuire Group, Inc., operator of five skilled nursing and rehabilitative facilities in WNY.

As president, Battin is responsible for the day-to-day management of all pharmaceutical operations as well as a staff of more than 50 pharmacists and technicians. In addition, she researches and integrates technology to accurately service and communicate with McGuire’s clients. This includes automated patient-specific packaging systems, document management systems, electronic medication and treatment administration, compliance and billing information, survey preparation, case management and quality review.

Battin is a certified geriatric pharmacist and is experienced in meeting the special needs of the frail elderly while adhering to the ever-changing federal and state regulations that govern the long-term care industry.

She is a member of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) and Pharmacists Society of the State of New York (PSSNY). She holds a bachelor of science in pharmacy from Albany College of Pharmacy.

She resides in Buffalo with her husband Paul and has two children, Meredith and Isabelle.

“Jennifer’s professionalism, knowledge of health care codes and years of pharmaceutical experience are incomparable,” stated F. James McGuire, CEO of The McGuire Group Pharmacy. “Our organization, and the residents we serve, benefits tremendously from her expertise.”

The McGuire Group Pharmacy has been providing institutional pharmaceutical services since 1990. Professionals within the organization also serve as resources by providing related programs and development opportunities to peers in the health care field. For more information, visit www.mcguirepharmacy.com or call 826-2010.