Keith Williams
Denver,CO
Summary
I have instituted a number of practice measures in collaboration with clinical pharmacy specialists, physicians and risk management to improve patient care. Some of the initiatives I have championed are:
- bupropion and seizure history
- Cholinergic burden and elderly patients
- Prasugrel contraindication monitoring
- Community-acquired pneumonia therapy guidance
- Community resource specialist referrals
I have recently completed additional certificates from the American Pharmacists Association for both immunization (2021) and medication therapy management (2022). I have completed coursework for HIV pre and post exposure prophylaxis for pharmacists in Colorado. I have registered for pharmacist reimbursement from Colorado Medicaid after the passing of HB 21-1275. I am a 2-time finalist for the Kaiser Permanente Rxcellence pharmacist award, I was deemed the "outstanding service employee of the month (July 2014) and have received the "Great Catch" recognition in the Kaiser Pharmacy newsletter in 2016 and 2021.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Pharmacist
Kaiser Permanente
Aurora, CO
05.2011 - Current
- Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
- Partnered with physicians and other members of healthcare team to optimize patient care through effective use of medications.
- Advised physicians on how to properly dose medications.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage.
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects and optimal methods of administration.
Long Term Care Pharmacist
Kaiser Permanente
Aurora, CO
03.2002 - 05.2011
- Dispensed medications for skilled and assisted living facilities
- Worked with medical teams to implement effective treatment plans.
- Provided geriatric health education materials/presentations to assisted living facilities in conjunction with a multidisciplinary health care team
Long Term Care Pharmacist
American Pharmaceutical Services
Denver, CO
08.2000 - 03.2002
- Interpreted prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products for residents of skilled and assisted living facilities.
- Worked with multi-disciplinary team to improve medication outcomes in hospice patients
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, CO08.2000
Master of Science - Physiology
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO08.1995
Skills
- Initiated Epic/HealthConnect EHR monitoring parameters for appropriate drug therapy/ medication assessments
- Advocacy-worked in conjunction with the Colorado Pharmacist Society to promote improved work conditions as part of 2021 Sunset/Colorado pharmacy practice act
- Intern Management
- Prescription Review and Dosage
- Monitoring and Modifying Medications
- Prescription Interpretation
- Vaccination Administration/certification via APHA
- Prescription Counseling
Certification
Board Certification Ambulatory Care
Certification Date 12/31/2015, Expires 12/31/2022
Credential # 6150384
Board Certification Pharmacotherapy Specialist
Certification Date: 12/31/2019, Expires 12/31/2026
Credential #3160271
Timeline
Clinical Pharmacist
Kaiser Permanente
05.2011 - Current
Long Term Care Pharmacist
Kaiser Permanente
03.2002 - 05.2011
Long Term Care Pharmacist
American Pharmaceutical Services
08.2000 - 03.2002
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
University of Colorado Denver
Master of Science - Physiology
Colorado State University
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