Katreen Gabriel
North Miami Beach
Summary
Experienced Oncology pharmacist specializing in complex medication therapies within oncology, specialty pharmacy, and acute care. Skilled in evaluating high-cost biologics and infusion treatments by analyzing clinical data and collaborating with providers to address authorization and therapy-related challenges. Proficient in Epic, Beacon, and EMR systems, enhancing remote clinical documentation workflows.
Overview
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Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Oncology Staff Pharmacist
SYLVESTER COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER / UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI HEALTH SYSTEM
Miami, FL
08.2016 - Current
- Conduct clinical reviews of specialty medication requests, chemotherapy regimens, infusion orders, and high-cost therapies for indication, medical necessity, dosing, safety, contraindications, interactions, and monitoring requirements.
- Facilitated prior authorization and coverage determinations for oncology and non-oncology infusion therapies, biologics, injectables, and specialty medications.
- Review chemotherapy and biologic regimens for appropriate indication, dosing, safety, therapeutic appropriateness, and monitoring.
- Perform first- and second-check verification of chemotherapy regimens and support safe medication utilization.
- Support prior authorization and coverage determination activities for oncology and non-oncology infusion therapies, biologics, injectables, and specialty medications.
- Apply evidence-based guidelines, formulary criteria, utilization policies, and clinical protocols to medication reviews and coverage-related decisions.
- Collaborated with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and healthcare teams to gather clinical information and address medication-related issues.
- Provide recommendations regarding renal/hepatic dose adjustments, monitoring, premedications, supportive care, antiemetics, and treatment modifications.
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and healthcare teams to obtain supporting clinical information and resolve medication-related issues.
- Review specialty therapies involving oncology, rheumatology, neurology, immunology, Crohn’s disease, colitis, multiple sclerosis, and rheumatoid arthritis.
- Modify and support Epic/Beacon chemotherapy treatment plans and therapy plans in collaboration with providers.
- Review and verify stem-cell transplant admissions and treatment-related medication orders.
- Trained pharmacy staff, residents, and students on clinical review processes, medication safety, oncology pharmacy, and optimal medication use.
- Support quality assurance, medication safety, compliance, inventory utilization, and regulatory initiatives.
Oncology Per Diem Pharmacist
SYLVESTER COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER / UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI HEALTH SYSTEM
Miami, FL
01.2016 - 08.2016
- Performed clinical review of chemotherapy, infusion therapies, specialty medications, and biologics for appropriateness, dosing, safety, and indication.
- Facilitated prior authorization and coverage determinations for high-cost specialty and infusion therapies, ensuring access to appropriate patient care.
- Applied clinical guidelines, formulary criteria, and institutional policies to medication reviews.
- Utilized clinical guidelines, formulary criteria, and institutional policies to conduct thorough medication reviews, enhancing patient safety and treatment efficacy.
- Documented pharmacist interventions and clinical recommendations while collaborating with providers to optimize patient therapy outcomes.
Clinical Staff Pharmacist / NICU Staff Relief Pharmacist
MOUNT SINAI MEDICAL CENTER
Miami Beach, FL
06.2011 - 08.2016
- Verified medication orders in Epic for clinical appropriateness, dosing accuracy, and safety, enhancing patient care through thorough assessment of contraindications, interactions, and therapeutic effectiveness.
- Participated in multidisciplinary rounds and provided evidence-based medication recommendations.
- Monitored antibiotic pharmacokinetics and renal dose adjustments.
- Performed medication reconciliation and discharge medication review.
- Oversaw IV compounding, admixtures, dilutions, and TPN preparation, ensuring compliance with safety standards and optimizing medication delivery.
- Supervised technician workflow and sterile compounding practices in accordance with USP requirements.
- Supported medication safety, quality assurance, and Joint Commission compliance initiatives, contributing to a culture of safety and regulatory adherence.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) -
FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY
Tallahassee, Florida05-2010
Skills
- Oncology infusion therapy
- High-cost injectables
- Specialty Medication Review
- Prior authorization
- Utilization management
- Formulary interpretation
- Clinical policy application
- Clinical documentation
- Medication safety
- Pharmaceutical compounding
- Hazardous Drug Handling
- Provider collaboration
Certification
Florida Licensed Pharmacist
PS47396
Languages
English
Timeline
Oncology Staff Pharmacist
SYLVESTER COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER / UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI HEALTH SYSTEM
08.2016 - Current
Oncology Per Diem Pharmacist
SYLVESTER COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER / UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI HEALTH SYSTEM
01.2016 - 08.2016
Clinical Staff Pharmacist / NICU Staff Relief Pharmacist
MOUNT SINAI MEDICAL CENTER
06.2011 - 08.2016
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) -
FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY
Personal Information
Title: Oncology Pharmacist | Prior Authorization | Specialty Medication Review