Thomas Kiesel Email & Phone Number

Columbus, Ohio Area

Assist with development of communications materials and managed process of distribution, training and tracking of materials.

Responsible for basic communication skills training for pharmacists and support staff when communicating with phycisians and physicians' staff via telephone.

Staff pharmacist responsibilities including Dr. Calls protocol, Managed Care protocol, narcotics dispensing, general prescription checking. In-house training for Managed Care in last 18 months of this time.

Dispensing functions including medication review and IV admixture preparation for LTC pharmacy supporting nursing homes in NW Ohio area.

Primary responsibility included Formulary Education for Physicians and their staff via telephone.

Primary responsibility as liason between pharmacy and Nursing Home clients. Medication chart review; recommendations, Med Pass reviews, Committee engagements as required, providing inservices to nursing staff, OBRA training.