K-Mart - Duluth

APPE Experience Types
Ambulatory Care
Community Practice
Non-Patient Care (Elective)

Site Address
1734 Mall Drive
Duluth, MN 55811

Phone
(218) 727-3477

Link to APPE Site Home Page

Region
Duluth/Iron Range

Main Contact
Kenrea Perell Pharm.D., Staff Pharmacist, Immunizations & MTM
kperell@searshc.com
(218) 727-3477

Teaching Philosophy

We believe in a hands-on approach to learning. Our goal is to teach professionalism, instill a sense of community in students, and improve each student’s patient care skills.

Detailed Site Information

Institution
We staff two full-time pharmacists, one full-time technician, two part-time technicians, and one intern. We fill approximately 140 prescriptions per day.

Institutional Mission Statement and Vision
Kmart Pharmacy cares about our patients. Our pharmacists provide personal care and attention to improve our patient’s health and enhance their overall quality of life. This means we go beyond just filling prescriptions. Kmart pharmacists also provide immunizations, medication therapy management, educational information and in-store health events.

Pharmacy Services
Community pharmacy practice with expanding patient care services
Brian Leach Pharm.D.
Kenrea Perell Pharm.D.

Professionalism and Assessment
Performance assessment will occur throughout the experience. The pharmacists the student is working will provide feedback continuously to the student with a formal evaluation at the completion of the experience.

Resources
Office space with internet access.
30-minute lunch. 

Ambulatory care/Community practice

Primary Preceptor
Kenrea Perell Pharm.D., Staff Pharmacist, Immunizations & MTM
kperell@searshc.com (218) 727-3499

Other Preceptors
Brian Leach Pharm.D., Pharmacist in Charge, Management
bleach@searshc.com (218) 727-3477

APPE Structure
We are in the process of expanding our patient care services. We currently offer influenza immunizations. We are in the beginning stages of developing a MTM program. We have opportunites for students to complete CMR (comprehensive medication reviews) with Medicare Part D patients and bill for those services through Outcomes Pharmaceutical Health Care and Mirixia Corporation. Students will be involved in all the practical aspects of providing patient care. This involves the development and implementation of our MTM services, including the financial, business, and marketing plans. Students will also have the opportunity to learn about retail chain management, including pharmacy operations and personal management. Students will be splitting their time with approximately 50% community pharmacy practice and 50% ambulatory care.

Student Roles and Responsibilities
Student will participate in all established pharmacy services, including dispensing, counseling, and immunizations.
Students will be involved in developing and implementing new patient care services, including MTM services, health screenings, and diabetic education.

Educational Opportunities
In-store health events such as blood pressure screenings, diabetic days, and brown-bag events.
Writing articles for the local newspaper’s health section.
Short presentations at local assisted living facilities.

Other Requirements
None