Kelson R.

Background

About Kelson R.

Self-directed & driven Pharmacist with a comprehensive background in pharmacy operations and management, pharmacy recruiting, university relations, and cross-functional teams to ensure success and achieve business goals. I am passionate about patient care and raising awareness of vaccines. I enjoy helping others become better and teaching them how to improve patient outcomes through simple changes. I have demonstrated success in developing and seamlessly executing plans in complex organizational structures. Highly organized and creative problem-solver who excels at guiding teams through complex projects by identifying goals and advising on implications. Accomplishments:• Clinical Manager of the Year, 2016• Top Immunizing Pharmacist of 2013• Improved script count by 4.85% in first 8 months• Improved overall regional customer satisfaction from 3.45/5 to 3.60/5• Decreased pharmacist openings in Oregon from 62 to 35 in the first two months• Business Growth: Successful growth of pharmacy business through improved patient adherence (from 74% to 82%), and increased immunization administration (57% overall increase)• Clinical Protocol Development: Developed and implemented naloxone, smoking cessation, and strep and flu testing protocols for pharmacist prescribing with 139 stores and 426 pharmacists in Washington Expertise:Pharmacy Service, Pharmacy Recruitment, Project Management, Operations Management, Healthcare Management, Medication Therapy Management, Community Pharmacy, Candidates Sourcing, Leadership Development, Pharmacy Automation, Inventory Management, Project Planning, Patient Care, Customer Satisfaction, Clinical Pharmacy, Value-Based Care, Team Building, Immunization, Performance Management, Managed Care, Strategy, Talent Acquisition, Interviewing, Strategic Sourcing, University Relations, Customer Experience, Talent Management, Leading Initiatives, Pharmacy Practice, and Business Growth. Working Style:My working style is primarily focused on the big picture. Setting goals that align with those of the company is how I’ve been successful throughout my career. With the large goals in mind, I assist my team in making small but meaningful changes to meet the overall objective. As a goal-oriented person, I found that reassessing my aspirations periodically keeps me motivated and driven. By finding ways to meet my team’s needs and objectives, we all can succeed.Reach out to me: kelson.d.record@riteaid.com