Kathy Lee
Sacramento,CA
Summary
A dynamic clinical and retail pharmacist with experience at Centene Corporation and Rite Aid Pharmacy, excelling in medication review and patient counseling. Proven ability to enhance patient care outcomes through effective drug interaction analysis and strong interpersonal communication. Adept at collaborating with healthcare teams to implement medication adherence initiatives, ensuring compliance and optimal therapeutic results.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Pharmacist
Centene Corporation (Contract Via Populus Group)
Remote, CA
06.2025 - Current
- Reviewed and evaluated prior authorization/coverage determination requests for medications to determine their clinical necessity, appropriateness, and compliance with guidelines and health plan policies.
- Applied evidence-based data to support appropriate utilization of prescription medications and related cases.
- Documented clinical decisions, relevant notes, and communications to ensure continuity and audit readiness.
Pharmacist
Rite Aid Pharmacy
Sacramento, CA
08.2010 - 07.2025
- Counseled patients on the appropriate use of over-the-counter and prescription medications.
- Checked medications for content, accuracy, and completeness of drug packaging and labeling.
- Maintained accurate patient medication profiles, including allergies, conditions, and concurrent medications.
- Detected and reported therapeutic incompatibilities.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Offered clinical assistance and guidance to pharmacist colleagues
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Administered immunizations according to established protocols and guidelines.
- Mentored interns, pharmacy technicians and trainees, providing insight and answering questions regarding company procedures and protocols.
- Conducted comprehensive medication reviews to identify, resolve, and prevent medication-related problems.
- Executed medication adherence initiatives by performing daily point of care counseling, regional MTM services, and coordinating medication synchronization.
- Counseled health care professionals regarding therapeutic options, formulary restrictions, drug interactions and side effects.
- Analyzed prescription trends and utilized data to improve pharmacy services and patient care outcomes.
- Maintained compliance with state and federal drug laws.
Medical Record Reviewer
MRK Medical Consultants
Sacramento, CA
01.2006 - 03.2006
- Summarize relevant medical records submitted by attorneys and/or insurance companies.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Touro University
Vallejo, CA06-2010
Bachelor of Science - Chem-Bio
University of The Pacific
Stockton, CA12-2005
Skills
- Patient education and counseling
- Medication review
- MTM
- Drug interaction analysis
- Immunization administration
- Data analysis
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Interpersonal communication
- Staff training
- Side effect and usage education
- Clinical decision making
- Adaptable
- Quick Learner
- Time management and prioritization
- Prior authorization
Certification
- California State Board Pharmacist License #64313
- Basic Life Support ID#01R63NK Valid Until 02/28/2027
- APHA Certified Imunnizing Pharmacist 06/2/2010
References
- Colin Nurmi (916)281-6078
- Noora Ahram (916)896-8125
- Van Mar (916) 804-8692
- Rachel Lazarraga (440)552-9621
Timeline
Clinical Pharmacist
Centene Corporation (Contract Via Populus Group)
06.2025 - Current
Pharmacist
Rite Aid Pharmacy
08.2010 - 07.2025
Medical Record Reviewer
MRK Medical Consultants
01.2006 - 03.2006
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Touro University
Bachelor of Science - Chem-Bio
University of The Pacific