Karen Collell

Pharmacist professional with over 35 years of pharmacy experience in a multitude of clinical settings. Ranging from Hospital Pharmacy Leadership to Managed Care Pharmacist to a highly specialized Compounding Pharmacist. Demonstrates solid clinical experience coupled with problem-solving skills when faced with complex questions. Skilled in business, marketing, and inventory management. Effective at building successful relationships with medical providers, vendors and suppliers. Displays excellent customer service skills. Expert in providing accurate clinical services. Detail-oriented professional goes extra mile to deliver service and support to pharmacy customers.

• Ambulatory Care Clinical Coordinator, Pharmacy Department, CareOregon, Portland, OR, Coordinate and implement transitions of care services for dual eligible Medicare patients being discharged from the hospital setting to primary care clinic setting, Facilitate problem solving and root cause analysis for selected Medicare and Medicaid patients’ medications, Collaborate and coordinate pharmacy services within other CareOregon departments including transition of care nursing team., Develop Quality and Safety objectives for PGY2 and PGY1 Residency Program, Serve as a preceptor for residents and students, Coordinate activities of the Pharmacy and Therapeutic Committee, Process prior authorizations for non-formulary and restricted medications, Develop Pharmacy Department quality and safety policies and standard operating procedures
• Senior Manager Pharmacy Operations, Pharmacy Department, Providence Health Plan, Beaverton, OR, Management and supervision of the PHP Pharmacy Department’s Operations, Management and supervision of Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Program, Collaboration and coordination of selected Pharmacy Programs with key Oregon and System level leadership throughout Providence Health and Services, Provide oversight and consultation on daily PHP Pharmacy operational issues., Personnel management of 35 Pharmacy Technicians and five pharmacist direct Reports including the Program Manager for Medication Therapy Management Program, Operations Manager, three Clinical Pharmacists Specialists, and one Pharmacy Resident., Serve as ASHP Managed Care Residency Pharmacy Director, Foster, develop, and maintain key working relationships throughout the region and Ministries in Providence Health and Services with the common goal of providing high Quality, affordable pharmacy programs and services to members and patients in all areas where Providence serves out the Mission.
• Regional Pharmacy Director, Pharmacy Department, PeaceHealth Lower Columbia Region, Longview, WA, Determine the scope of Pharmacy Services, Provide strategic planning and vision for Pharmacy Services, Collaborate with Hospital Administration to implement initiatives and achieve Strategic objectives, Provide leadership, support, and collaboration for the safe and effective operation of Pharmacy Services. Provide direct and indirect supervision of 16 pharmacists, 18 technicians 2 nurses, and 2 medical assistants., Personnel management, Provide direction and supervision for pharmacy managers responsible for Outpatient and Inpatient Operations, Implement continuous process improvement, focusing on quality, safety, and efficiency in the hospital and clinic settings., Implement technology systems which enhance the quality and safety of the medication administration cycle, Implement monitoring and reporting metrics in order to meet current and prospective national Quality standards, Ensure that the hospital and clinics meet all Joint Commission and regulatory Washington Board Of Pharmacy regulatory requirements, Remain flexible to take on new assignments, within the hospital, as requested, Work with the medical staff to develop and implement a robust Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, Collaborate with medical staff and all departments/services within the organization to achieve and promote annual targets and strategic initiatives., Implement and develop pharmacists’ roles in the Emergency Department., Develop and implement a transition of care program with pharmacists providing discharge counseling for selected discharged patients. “Meds to Beds” Program., Supervise budget controls, monitors expenses and revenues, prepare annual budgets, Create and maintain an effective staffing plan including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and termination, Oversee performance evaluations and salary adjustments of pharmacy staff, Encourage staff to seek individual professional growth and development, and to meet Requirements of BCPS, antimicrobial stewardship and professional continuing education, Serve as a preceptor, mentor and resource to pharmacy staff, Work with Pharmacy Analyst to maintain an accurate drug compendium and Chargemaster, Promote a spirit of collaboration and transparency with all providers, nurses and hospital administrative staff, Participates on project work teams and other hospital committees as assigned
• Pharmacy Supervisor, Pharmacy Department, PeaceHealth Lower Columbia Region, Longview, WA, Supervise daily operations of the Pharmacy Department, Develop and implement drug policies and procedures, Develop interdisciplinary antimicrobial stewardship monitoring program, Develop instruction modules for pharmacist development in antimicrobial stewardship, Consult on complex antibiotic dosing and make recommendations to medical team, Personnel management including hiring, firing, and performance appraisals, Develop process improvement in patient quality and safety initiatives, Prepare for Joint Commission site visit, Staff as needed, Member of Leadership Team for St John Medical Center, Preceptor for pharmacy interns, externs and technicians

• ASHP 1980- present
• OSHP 1980- present