Pharmacy Manager
Resume:
Kim Powell, R.Ph., MSPharm, PharmD
Integrated clinical health specialist and leader passionately focused on patient and population outcomes and service effectiveness 325-***-****
Lubbock, TX
adek0g@r.postjobfree.com
Profile
Brings comprehensive knowledge of pharmacotherapeutics, drug therapies and outcome analysis.
Carefully interprets and applies clinical and regulatory guidelines on drug safety and evaluations.
Leads with a focus on quality, operational optimization and problem-solving.
Looks for new opportunities and collaborates to improve operations to support business goals. Competencies
Pharmacotherapeutics
Specialty pharmacy operations
PA criteria development
Multi-tiered P&T formulary process
Clinical guidelines
Clinical outcome data analysis
Decision-making
Health care delivery innovation
Conceptual and long-term thinking
Personal accountability
Self-starting approach
Results-oriented teamwork
Problem-solving
Planning and organizing
Experience
CVS Pharmacy, Lubbock TX June 2018 to Present
Pharmacy Manager
Twin Oaks Specialty Pharmacy, Lubbock, TX November 2017 to June 2018 Clinical Specialist in Specialty Pharmacy
Medically manage patients, supervise pharmacy staff and dispense prescriptions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with professional, state and federal regulatory requirements. o Solicit patient information on current and past medical history. o Assess and prevent drug interactions.
o Counsel patients on administration, side effects, interactions, required lab monitoring, treatment goals and plan of care.
Analyze prescribing trends to monitor patient compliance and adverse drug reactions.
Collaborate with other health care professionals to plan, review, monitor and evaluate patient medication effectiveness.
BriovaRx Specialty Pharmacy (Optum, Inc.), Lubbock, TX August 2014 to November 2017 Clinical Specialist in Managed Care and Specialty Pharmacy
Reviewed cases and clinical information for urgency and accuracy, claims determinations, potential patient interventions, prescription interpretations and approvals.
Navigated information systems to find clinical information and answer questions.
Utilized cloud-based systems to document clinical services and process prescriptions.
Entered clinical data for analyzing, tracking and making clinical decisions.
Consulted with patients on medication use and appropriate interventions.
Analyzed patient prescribing trends to monitor compliance and adverse drug reactions.
Interpreted and applied clinical guidelines/data to make therapy and clinical recommendations to physicians and other health care professionals.
Directed the activities of 15 technicians.
Ensured quality assurance of drug utilization safety, regulatory and clinical evaluations. Kim Powell
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Texas Tech University System, Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC), School of Pharmacy, Amarillo, TX January 2007 to May 2014 Director of Pharmacy Services, TTUHSC Clinic Pharmacy, Lubbock, TX October 2012 to May 2014 Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Lubbock and Abilene, TX January 2007 to May 2014 TTU PhD Graduate Student, Lubbock, TX July 2010 to August 2012 Founding Regional Dean, Abilene, TX January 2007 to August 2009
Directed PR and fundraising for the Abilene School of Pharmacy, raising $27 million for campus operations, research center and infrastructure projects which laid the foundation for Abilene’s future School of Nursing, School of Allied Health and School of Public Health.
Oversaw final phase of 50,000 sq. ft. new construction School of Pharmacy academic building.
Hired and managed a staff of ten supporting purchasing, accounting, technology and facilities infrastructure for executive and regional campus operations.
Maintained oversight of and facilitated academic committees responsible for hiring 51 professors.
Supported department chairs to ensure operational effectiveness.
Directed and managed scholarship programs, internships, residency programs and student activities.
Taught social and administrative science courses and clerkships.
Developed recruitment, orientation and campus/faculty development programs.
Managed on-campus community pharmacy.
Wal-Mart Stores, Lubbock, TX July 2010 to April 2012 Community Pharmacist, Relief
Scott & White Prescription Services, Health Plan Division, Scott & White Healthcare System, Temple, TX July 2001 to December 2006 Lead Clinical Specialist in Managed Care, Specialty Pharmacy and Accreditation
Reporting to the medical director, actively participated in multi-tiered pharmacy and therapeutics committee, providing formulary development, implementation, administration and outcomes analysis.
Administered prospective and retrospective case management and participated in a highly developed clinical pharmacy practice.
o Analyzed data for drug and medical benefit forecasting. o Developed, implemented and administered clinical pharmacy programs, prior authorization guidelines, drug information services and drug/medical benefit programs and policies. o Interpreted and applied clinical guidelines and data to make administrative and therapy judgments with clinical recommendations to physicians and other health care professionals.
Oversaw regulatory compliance with the Joint Commission, Texas Department of Insurance and National Committee of Quality Assurance.
Consulted and advised on technology development and implementation.
Coordinated pharmacy intern and residency programs.
Supported Coryell Memorial Hospital system under contract agreement with Scott & White. Coryell Memorial Hospital, Gatesville, TX May 1999 to September 2004 Director of Pharmacy Services
Directed all pharmacy services for this 55-bed hospital and assisted living system. o Oversaw storage, documentation, distribution and clinical service activities. o Maintained quality assurance programs.
Developed policies and procedures for pharmacy and hospital services and ensured that facility’s regulatory compliance exceeded Department of Health requirements.
Created and implemented annual and monthly business plans. Kim Powell
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Provided input for hospital in-service teaching programs.
Collaborated with hospital executive committees to support hospital operations.
Supervised pharmacy staff of five and periodically inspected nursing units. Pharmacy Management Roles October 1981 to April 1999 Staff Pharmacist, Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center Pharmacy, Waco, TX Pharmacy Manager, H. E. Butt Grocery Company, Waco, TX Consultant Pharmacist, Nursing Home and Geriatrics, Super Sav Drug, Waco, TX Pharmacy Manager, Skaggs Alpha Beta, Waco, TX
Pharmacy Manager, Revco Drug, Inc., Waco, TX
Pharmacy Manager, Inman Pharmacy, Belton, TX
Education
Partial PhD, in progress, Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Walden University, Minneapolis, MN, pending
Partial PhD, Business Administration, Operations Management, Health Organization Management, Rawls College of Business, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, suspended in 2011
ASHP Accredited Specialty Pharmacy Residency in Drug Information, The University of Texas at Austin and Scott & White Memorial Hospital, Temple, TX, 2002
PharmD, College of Pharmacy, University of Houston, Houston, TX, 2001
MSPharm, Pharmacy Administration, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, 1999
BS, Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, University of Houston, Houston, TX, 1981 Licenses and Certifications
Certified, Chemotherapy, ACPE/ASHP, NPTA, Houston, TX, 2012
Certified, Immunization, ACPE/ASHP, TTUHSC School of Pharmacy, Amarillo, TX, 2012
Certified, Aseptic Techniques, ACPE, University of Houston College of Pharmacy, Houston, TX, 1998
Certified, Sterile and Non-Sterile Compounding, ACPE, NACP, Amarillo, TX, 1997
Licensed, #04790, New Mexico Board of Pharmacy, 1985
Licensed, #25929, Texas State Board of Pharmacy, 1981 Professional Development and Recognitions
Volunteer, Lubbock Impact Clinic, Lubbock, TX, 2018 – present
Member, Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy, 2002 – present
Member, American College of Clinical Pharmacy, 2001 – present
Member, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, 1999 – present
Member, Texas Society of Health-System Pharmacists, 1999 – present
Member, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, The University of Texas at Austin, 1997 – present
Recipient, Employee Service Award
o Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2013 o Scott & White Healthcare System, 2006
o Coryell Memorial Healthcare System, 2004
Member, Board of Directors, Cancer Services Network, Abilene, TX, 2007 – 2010
Member, Coryell County Board of Directors, American Cancer Society, 1997 – 1999
Member, Fellow of Consultant Pharmacists, Texas Pharmacy Association, 1990 Kim Powell
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Committee/Volunteer Service
Continuing Education Committee, BriovaRx Specialty Pharmacy, 2014 – 2017
Marketing & Sales Committee, BriovaRx Specialty Pharmacy, 2014 – 2017
Continuing Education Committee, TTUHSC School of Pharmacy, 2013 – 2014
Quality Enhancement Plan Committee, TTUHSC, 2009 – 2010
Clinical Simulation and Assessment Ad Hoc Committee, TTUHSC School of Pharmacy, 2009 – 2010
Section Advisory Group on Gene Therapy, Section of Clinical Specialists and Scientists, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, 2008 – 2010
Higher Education Leadership Committee on Economic Development, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, 2007 – 2009
Institutional Compliance Ad-Hoc Development Committee, TTUHSC, 2007 – 2009
Residency Advisory Council, TTUHSC School of Pharmacy, 2007 – 2009
Dean’s Council, TTUHSC School of Pharmacy, 2007 – 2009
Academic Program Management Committee, TTUHSC School of Pharmacy, 2007 – 2009
Executive Committee, TTUHSC School of Pharmacy, 2007 – 2009
Specialty Pharmacy Benefit Consultant, HMO Club Group, 2006 – 2008
Dean’s Advisory Council, TTUHSC School of Pharmacy, 2004 – 2007
Founding Co-Leader, Committee for Community Clinical Pharmacy Services, Scott & White Health Plan (SWHP), 2005 – 2006
Coordinator of Specialty Pharmacy Services, SWHP, 2005 – 2006
Lead Pharmacist in Genomics and Biologic Drugs, SWHP, 2005 – 2006
Scott & White IS Administrative Committee, MEDecision, Macess & Amysis Project, 2005 – 2006
Medicare Part D Formulary Development & Administrative Committee, SWHP, 2005 – 2006
Physician Utilization Report Committee, SWHP, 2003 – 2006
Coordinator, Managed Care Student & Residency Programs, SWHP, 2002 – 2006
Pharmacy Benefit Management Administrative Committee, SWHP, 2002 – 2006
Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, SWHP, 2002 – 2006
Formulary Subcommittee, SWHP, 2002 – 2006
Drug Therapy Task Force, SWHP, 2002 – 2006
Medication Use Evaluation Committee, SWHP, 2002 – 2006
Pharmacy Benefit Management Committee, Scott & White Prescription Services, 2002 – 2006
Retail Pharmacy Management Committee, SWHP, 2002 – 2006
Medication Safety Committee, Scott & White Healthcare System, 2002 – 2006
Retail Pharmacy Medication Safety Team, SWHP, 2002 – 2006
NCQA/TDI/JCAHO Accreditation Committee, 2002 – 2006
Medication Safety Committee, Coryell Memorial Hospital, 2002 – 2004
Patient Safety Team, Coryell Memorial Hospital, 2002 – 2004
Pain Management Committee, Coryell Memorial Hospital, 2001 – 2004
Falls Prevention Committee, Coryell Memorial Hospital, 2000 – 2004
Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, Coryell Memorial Hospital, 1999 – 2004
Patient Care Committee, Coryell Memorial Hospital, 1999 – 2004
Infection Control Committee, Coryell Memorial Hospital, 1999 – 2004
JCAHO Accreditation Committee, Coryell Memorial Hospital, 1999 – 2004
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