Bethany Nickerson PharmD, MBA

Experience

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  Meijer

  Feb 2000 - Oct 2010

  Provided rotating services for six Meijer pharmacies. Filled/checked 300+ prescriptions daily, counseled patients on appropriate medication use, provided recommendations on OTC products, consulted with physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care, and resolved insurance/billing issues.

  • Pharmacist

    Jun 2003 - Oct 2010

  • Pharmacy Intern

    Feb 2000 - Jun 2003
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  Harper Hospital

  May 2001 - Nov 2007

  Provided clinical pharmacy services to diverse patient population, including neonates, intensive care patients (medical/surgical/neurosurgical/cardiothoracic), bariatric surgery patients, high-risk obstetrics, oncology and general medical, surgical and cardiology patients. Assisted with investigational drug protocol summaries for quick reference. - At Coumadin clinic, monitored anticoagulation therapy using point-of-care technology in patients with hypercoagulability, DVT/PE, mechanical valves, atrial fibrillation and other disorders requiring therapy with warfarin- Provided pharmacy services for Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT), including: evaluation of patients at every stage of transplant process; inpatient rounds; pharmacokinetic dosing services and outpatient BMT clinic- Provided pharmacy services for Karmanos Cancer Institute, including review of chemotherapy orders, dose calculation and discussion with nurses and physicians, order entry and verification, and chemotherapy preparation for inpatient and outpatient therapy- Established first-time pharmacy services in emergency department, participating in medical codes and collaborating with 15+ MDs on patient management – decreased turnaround time for antibiotics, improving reimbursement rates and patient outcomes Show less

  • Clinical Pharmacist

    Jun 2003 - Nov 2007

  • Pharmacy Intern

    May 2001 - Jun 2003
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  Karmanos Cancer Institute

  Jun 2004 - Dec 2007

  Clinical Pharmacist
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  Health Alliance Plan

  Dec 2007 - Dec 2009

  Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

  Reviewed prior authorization requests (150+ per day) and participated in discussions with other healthcare providers to determine if approval criteria was met. Met with pharmaceutical reps to determined product formulary placement (50+ drugs) as well as prior authorization requirements. Oversaw reviews of oncology related medication and facilitated discussions clinical staff (20+ pharmacists and support staff) regarding therapy. Reviewed patient drug therapy, discussed cases with physicians, and suggested modifications to optimize quality of care.- Contributed to expansion of new HAP specialty drug program, provided Medication Therapy Management Program for 100+ HAP Medicare Part D members and drug information for HAP Associate Medical Directors- Delivered monthly educational presentations on drug use guidelines to physicians and developed collaborative relationships with specialty physicians - Reviewed 50+ new drug therapies pre-market launch to determine coverage criteria and ensure guidelines were in place and consistent across all lines of business Show less

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  Henry Ford Health System

  Dec 2007 - Dec 2009

  Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
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  Comprehensive Pharmacy Services

  Mar 2008 - Oct 2012

  Pharmacist

  Provided clinical pharmacy services and medications to 80+ psychiatric inpatients (pediatrics-adults-geriatrics).

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  St. John Providence Health System

  Nov 2009 - Oct 2013

  Clinical Pharmacist

  Provided pharmacokinetic dosing services, anticoagulation dosing, monitoring and education; renal dosing services, antimicrobial stewardship, order verification and medication dispensing for 400-bed community hospital.- Prepared/delivered inpatient and outpatient chemotherapy – contributed to process improvements reducing length of stay and enabling same-day initiation of treatment - As Emergency Department pharmacist, assisted 10+ clinicians/nurses in code situations and provided drug therapy/dosing recommendations, medication reconciliation/counseling and drug information services Show less

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  Crittenton Hospital Medical Center

  May 2011 - Aug 2012

  Pharmacist

  Provided on-call inpatient pharmacy services for 300-bed community hospital.

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  Seagen

  Nov 2016 - Dec 2023

  • Principal Medical Science Liaison

    Nov 2022 - Dec 2023

  • Senior Medical Science Liaison

    Sept 2018 - Nov 2022

  • Medical Science Liaison

    Nov 2016 - Sept 2018
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  Pfizer

  Dec 2023 - now

  • Field Medical Team Lead, Thoracic Oncology

    May 2024 - now

  • Medical Affairs at Pfizer

    Dec 2023 - May 2024