William (Bill) Kitson, PharmD
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Owner and Operator of Independent Specialty Pharmacy providing white glove service to the greater Atlanta area
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
President
Excelsior Specialty Pharmacy, Inc.
Chamblee, Georgia
2018.03 - Current
- Owner and Operator of Regional Specialty Pharmacy
- Established business strategy which led to a generation of 28 million dollars in annual revenue, split between traditional retail and specialty pharmacy dispensing
- Provides white-glove level service in management and submission of prior authorizations and appeals for approximately 165 dermatology providers in the Greater Atlanta Area
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens Boots Alliance
Atlanta, Georgia
2004.09 - 2018.04
- Managed operations across multiple locations
- Developed and operated specialty pharmacy programs focusing on dermatology, fertility, and rheumatology
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Mercer University
Atlanta, Georgia 2009.09 - 2013.05
Some College (No Degree) - Pre-Pharmacy
University of Georgia
AthensSkills
- Prior Authorization Management
- Letters of Medical Necessity
- Interprofessional Communication
- Complex Problem Solving
- Insurance Utilization Management
- Health Outcomes
Annual Pharmacy Statistics
- 165 Dermatology Providers Serviced
- 28 million dollars in annual sales
- 11,000 prior authorizations submitted
- 1,100 appeals written
Timeline
President
Excelsior Specialty Pharmacy, Inc.
2018.03 - Current
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Mercer University
2009.09 - 2013.05
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens Boots Alliance
2004.09 - 2018.04
Some College (No Degree) - Pre-Pharmacy
University of Georgia