Karl Nitz
Saginaw,MI
Summary
Accomplished Pharmacist with over 21 years at Covenant Healthcare, specializing in oncology infusion. Expert in Epic Beacon software and patient education, enhancing chemotherapy management. Proven track record in drug safety and therapeutic recommendations. Strong communication skills foster collaboration with oncologists, optimizing treatment regimens. Dedicated to continuous learning and excellence in pharmaceutical care.
Overview
49
49
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacist
Covenant Healthcare
Saginaw, MI
08.1976 - 08.2025
First 21 years of practice as a central Pharmacist for Saginaw General then Covenant Healthcare. In 1995 accepted position as an Oncology infusion Pharmacist for Saginaw General Mackinaw Campus Oncology Infusion Center. Over 10 years experience using Epic Beacon software for management of chemotherapy orders. Experience in patient education consultation in chemotherapy treatments. Oncology Education gained through personal enrichment opportunities. Attend MSHO Cancer Lectures, Local cancer drug education offered by Drug manufacturers, and independent study utilizing materials for Certification of Oncology Pharmacist .
Worked closely with Oncologists as a resource for a variety of patient treatment issues including assistance in building oncology treatment regimens.
Checked Oncology preparations via the camera photo check system.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI06.1974
High School Diploma -
Douglas McArthur
Saginaw, MI06.1969
Skills
Customer service and communication skills
Prescription verification
Drug inventory management
Medication dispensing
Dispensing medications
Patient counseling
Patient education
Drug safety
Maintaining records
Prescription filling
Patient education and counseling
Sales skills
Pharmacy ethics
Medication expertise
Educating patients
State licensed pharmacist
Verifying orders
Reviewing prescriptions
Resolving complaints
Compounding experience
Managing products
Continuing education
Safety awareness
Storage procedures
Documentation skills
Therapeutic drug monitoring
Interpreting and processing medication orders
Medication therapy management
Pharmacoeconomics awareness
Confidentiality and HIPAA
Disease state management
Loss prevention
Overseeing technicians
Overseeing interns
Pharmacy software mastery
Preparing sterile and Non-sterile compounds
Setting up profiles
Software trained
Current state pharmacy license
Drug interactions
Safety
Documentation
Clinical decision making
Adverse reaction management
Therapeutic recommendations
Dosing recommendations
Supervising technicians
Timeline
Pharmacist
Covenant Healthcare
08.1976 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Ferris State University
High School Diploma -
Douglas McArthur