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Beth Kissel

Clinical Pharmacist
Yuma,Arizona

Summary

Dedicated Pharmacist offering 31 years of experience ensuring accurate review, processing and dispensing of medications in alignment with orders. Skilled in collaborating with team members to expedite urgent requests while maintaining impeccable focus on safety, accuracy and confidentiality. Advanced communicator with all levels of staff, clients, management and healthcare administrators.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications

Work History

MTM Pharmacist/Remote

Aspen RxHealth
8 2021 - Current
  • Completed comprehensive medication reviews with patients from various insurance plan utilizing strict Medicare guidelines.
  • Identified, evaluated, as well as educated patients about possible drug interactions. Contacted physicians, when needed and gave special administration instructions.
  • Improved overall outcomes as well as gave the patient knowledge of their medications as well as parameters to increase self-monitoring.
  • Achieved and currently have a 5 out of 5 star rating by having the highest post-review patient survey scores in the company.

Clinical Pharmacist Prior Authorizations/Remote

US Tech Solutions
11.2021 - 05.2023
  • Contracted position which utilized analytical skills and critical thinking to ensure the safe, effective, and appropriate use of selected medications.
  • Ensured proper patient selection, dosage, and drug administration.
  • Refined my ability to scan large quantities of chart notes, choosing the pertinent elements necessary to accurately complete each insurance company's criteria for drug approval.
  • Expanded my knowledge of injectable drug therapy regimens.
  • With constant attention to deadlines, took all necessary steps to achieve an approval (or denial) for the prior authorization, while ensuring all insurer's guidelines were met.

Staff Pharmacist

Costco
12.2019 - 02.2021
  • Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
  • Interpreted prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products.
  • Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
  • In 2020, I was part of a 2 person Pharmacist team that set the record for most prescriptions completed in 1 day.

Pharmacist Manager

Albertson's
04.2018 - 12.2018
  • Liaised with physicians and patients on proper dosage and potential adverse drug interactions.
  • Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
  • Promoted pharmacy services to patients and medical providers.
  • Responsible for all scheduling, monthly controlled inventories as well as quarterly complete inventories, in addition to the day-to-day responsibilities.
  • Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility. Specifically helping 2 pharmacy technicians attain their licensure.

Staff Pharmacist

Sant United Drug
06.2013 - 07.2017
  • Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
  • Triaged prescriptions for a twice daily delivery service
  • As the main supplier of Hospice of Yuma, utilized a specialized formulary, while providing outstanding customer service to all walk-in patients as well as the nursing staff from Hospice

Pharmacy Manager

Fry's Food And Drug
05.1997 - 02.2013
  • Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
  • Collaborated with store manager to maintain daily operations.
  • Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
  • Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
  • Attained a level of outstanding customer service with both repeat patients as well as new business
  • Organized and recruited both on and off-site immunization clinics for the corporation.
  • Streamlined pharmacy operations for increased efficiency by implementing new inventory management systems.
  • Supported employee growth and development by providing regular performance feedback, mentoring opportunities, and career advancement resources.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD
08.1986 - 05.1992

High School Diploma -

Clark High School
Clark, SD
02.1982 - 05.1986

Skills

Customer service, education and counseling

Medication dispensing and immunizing

Promotion of Health and Disease Prevention

Overseeing technicians

Reviewing prescriptions

Certification

Certified Immunizer

Timeline

Clinical Pharmacist Prior Authorizations/Remote

US Tech Solutions
11.2021 - 05.2023

Staff Pharmacist

Costco
12.2019 - 02.2021

Pharmacist Manager

Albertson's
04.2018 - 12.2018

Staff Pharmacist

Sant United Drug
06.2013 - 07.2017

Pharmacy Manager

Fry's Food And Drug
05.1997 - 02.2013

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

South Dakota State University
08.1986 - 05.1992

High School Diploma -

Clark High School
02.1982 - 05.1986

MTM Pharmacist/Remote

Aspen RxHealth
8 2021 - Current

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