Staff

We challenge our professional staff to grow and flourish both professionally and educationally. We encourage our staff members to work in collaboration with the local medical community to seek new and innovative care opportunities to improve our patients’ lives.

Jayhawk works with every patient, their family and their life circumstances to ensure the proper level of care. We are a nimble organization with the ability to respond quickly and efficiently to patients’ changing healthcare needs.

Meet our staff (scroll to view all or choose the link to view only by location):

Jayhawk is a locally owned and nationally recognized Durable Medical Equipment Provider and Community Pharmacy. We offer a family friendly work environment with flexible hours. Pay commensurate with experience and enthusiasm.

Part-Time Customer Service Associate – Healthcare Retail Setting

We are seeking a part-time Customer Service Associate to join our team! If you are a people-person with a strong work ethic, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

Engage with customers to understand their needs and provide appropriate product or service options.
Deliver exceptional face-to-face customer service in a fast-paced environment.
Perform a mix of desk and on-your-feet tasks throughout your shift.
Occasionally assist with non-prescription deliveries; must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Participate in an on-call rotation once per month.
Accurately handle cash transactions and count change.
Understand and use Roman numerals and the months of the year in daily operations.
Maintain punctuality and reliability with all scheduled shifts.

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum 2 years of face-to-face customer service experience, ideally with patients.
Previous retail experience preferred.
Typing speed of at least 35 words per minute.
Basic knowledge of healthcare insurance is a plus.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

This Job is for You If:

You enjoy talking with people and problem-solving.
You are comfortable being on your feet for extended periods.
You are dependable, detail-oriented, and punctual.
You are open to a dynamic, hands-on role with a variety of responsibilities.

This is not a desk-only job or a position for someone who prefers minimal interaction.

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Administration

Mike Conlin

Mike Conlin, RPh, FIACP, FACA, CEAC, FACVP

Business Owner and Pharmacist

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Location: Jayhawk Patient Supply on 6th Avenue
Degrees and certifications:

Registered Pharmacist (RPh)
Fellow International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists (FIACP)
Fellow American College of Apothecaries (FACA)
Certified Environmental Accessibility Consultant (CEAC)
Certified Menopause Educator, North American Menopause Society (NAMS)
Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Certified
Fellow American College of Veterinary Pharmacists

Cathy Conlin, RN, BSN, CPed, CFm

Billing Director, Patient Intake Director

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Location: Jayhawk Patient Supply on 6th Avenue
Degrees and Certifications:

Registered Nurse
Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Certified Pedorthist (CPed)
Certified MastectomyFitter (CFm)

Cathy Coates Conlin was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She subsequently moved to Colorado with her family and attended the University of Southern Colorado at Pueblo. This university experience established the foundation for Cathy’s acceptance to the Stormont Vail School of Nursing, graduating in 1980 as a Registered Nurse. Her career path in nursing offered her the opportunity to work in the Emergency Department at St. Francis Hospital for 13 years.

Community Pharmacy

Tara Sage

Tara Sage, RPh

Pharmacist

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Location: Jayhawk Pharmacy at Mission Woods
Degrees and Certifications:

Registered Pharmacist
Medicine Therapy Managment (MTM) Certified

Tara is the Pharmacist in Charge at Jayhawk Pharmacy & Patient Supply. She graduated from the University of Kansas School of Pharmacy in 1998 and has worked in the Topeka community since then. Tara has been a member of the team at Jayhawk Pharmacy & Patient Supply since 2011, currently serving as the Director of Pharmacy Services.

Tara oversees pharmacy patient care including Medication Therapy Management, medication synchronization and consolidtaed medication packagine to improve medication compliance.

Compounding Pharmacy

Patient Supply

Paige Conlin

Paige Conlin, RRT, CFm

Respiratory and Healthcare Technology Manager

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Location: Patient Supply on 6th Avenue
Degrees and Certifications:

Registered Respiratory Therapist
Certified Fitter—Mastectomy (CFm)

As a licensed respiratory therapist, Paige brings a high level of professionalism and compassion to customers with all manner of respiratory needs. Paige earned her degree from Washburn University in 2012. And in 2017, Paige gained certification as a mastectomy form fitter. This means clients get expertise as well as empathy and sensitive guidance when selecting and fitting with mastectomy forms and bras.

Paige has been a friendly, helpful face around Jayhawk Pharmacy & Patient Supply since 2003. Having grown up in the business, she has served customers at the refill counter, as a pharmacy technician, in patient care services and as a delivery driver before advancing her education and career to include respiratory therapy from Washburn University and mastectomy form fitting.

When not at work, Paige is happily planning her September 2019 wedding and enjoying her fiance, Jared, and their two dogs, Gus and Bernard.

Bonnie Haggard

Tama "Bonnie" Haggard, CPC, QMC, QMPOC

Billing Coordinator

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Location: Jayhawk Patient Supply on 6th Avenue

Bonnie is an experienced professional in many areas of healthcare billing and insurance:

Consulting Services CPC, QMC, QMPOC
Billing Management
AR Management—problem denials, recurring denials and appeals
EDI and clearinghouse management
Software management and updates
Managing billing companies in a provider setting
Insurance updates, requirements and maintenance
Credentialing services and point of contact with provider representatives
Staff training software, insurance requirements, prior authorizations, insurance updates, billing, notes
Providers note review, insurance requirements with regard to billing requirements, correct and complete notes, correct coding and billing

Since 2004—billing
Since 2004—Podiatry and DME billing/credentialing/insurance
Since 2009—consulting
Since 2014—credentialing , chiropractic and general practice billing/insurance
Since 2017—pain management billing, credentialing and insurance

Garry Kahre

Clinical Patient Services Representative, Inventory Manager

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Location: Jayhawk Patient Supply on 6th Avenue

Garry was born and raised in Wichita, Kan., and moved to Topeka in 1979. He attended Friends University, Independence Community College, Wichita State University, and received BFA from Washburn University. Garry was Project Administrator for Wichita Urban Renewal and an independent contractor for 20 years. He worked for Jostens Year Book as a production artist and was employed by Adams Business Forms as a department supervisor.

Gary also taught in USD 501 as substitute and full time art teacher. During all these phases of employment, he has been an award winning exhibiting artist.

He is the father of three daughters, grandfather of 11, honorary grandfather of two, great-grandfather of two.

Subcategories

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Community Pharmacy

Compounding Pharmacy

Patient Supply