Richard Chernugal, Registered Pharmacist, Store Owner.
E-mail: richard@medsavebemidji.com |
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Richard is the inspiration behind MedSave. He graduated from NDSU with his pharmacist degree and started out at North Country Regional Hospital. He went on to own The Medicine Shoppe 22+ years ago and several years ago he came to own MedSave Family Pharmacy and Wellness Center. Richard always has and always will continue to put others before himself. He believes that there is good in everyone and has a special place in his heart for those less fortunate. He lives in Bemidji with wife, Mary and is the proud Grandfather of 11 grand kids. He has made MedSave the #1 pharmacy in Bemidji and has enjoyed being a business leader in the community. He has been offered numerous prestigious awards but is so modest that he finds it hard to accept them. He truly believes that he doesn't deserve special treatment for doing his job. On his down time he enjoys spending time with his horses, family, and just putzing around. |
Sheila Dressler, Registered Pharmacist, Director of Professional Staff.
E-mail: sheila@medsavebemidji.com |
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Sheila enjoys the challenge of designing pharmaceutical compounds that individually fit the customer's problem, disease, or pain. It's an opportunity to combine pathophysiology, therapeutics, and pharmaceuticals and allows direct patient contact
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Kent Redland, Registered Pharmacist |
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You may recognize Kent from 10 years ago when he worked here part time. He has worked at Cass Lake for the Indian Health Services for 8 years and most recently was in Red Lake. He brings with us 20 years of hospital and community pharmacy knowledge. He is a 1980 graduate of NDSU and has been a Bemidji resident since 1993. He brings with him the desire to make MedSave a "family" pharmacy and a wicked sense of humor. |
Erin Folland, Registered Pharmacist |
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Erin graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy in May of 2007. As the newest member of the MedSave team, Erin is excited to participate in the services that MedSave has to offer such as, compounding and Medication Therapy Management (MTM). She enjoys talking to customers/patients and making sure they know how to use their medications. |
Joan Martens, Certified Pharmacy Technician, Store Manager
E-mail: jmartens@medsavebemidji.com
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In addition to being the store manager, Joan has been a pharmacy technician since 1997 and has been certified since 1999. She has a biology degree from Concordia College and feels that background helps with her duties in the pharmacy. As part of her job, Joan enjoys doing the data entry of prescriptions and dealing with all sorts of issues for our customers.
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Patty Boutell, Pharmacy Technician, Long Term Care / Extended Care
E-mail: patty@medsavebemidji.com
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She has been at MedSave for 18 years and started in "the little building that smelled like a perm"! She worked Point of Sales and then Data Entry and most recently resides as a "basement dweller" working with Long-term Care Homes. She enjoys working with area homes and ensuring that they receive the best possible care when it comes to their prescriptions.
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Julie Laitala, Pharmacy Technician, Breast-feeding Specialist |
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"I have been at MedSave Family Pharmacy working on a regular basis for 10 years now. I've come a long way from when I used to dust shelves at age 10+, did deliveries in High School, and have now become accustomed to working at Data Entry. I can do pretty much anything from cleaning the bathroom to drawing blood for tests. I have the privilege of working with breastfeeding moms and their newborn infants. The best part of the job at MedSave is getting to know the customers and making them a part of my family. A perk, and yet a curse, is that I get to be a part of the "family business" with my hero, my dad."
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Dawn Anderson, Pharmacy Technician |
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Dawn has worked at Medsave for seven years now. She works primarily in Point-of-Sale and filling prescriptions however; she helps out in other areas as well. Dawn's favorite thing about Medsave is the people. She enjoys her coworkers as well as getting to know the customers. Outside of Medsave, Dawn enjoys working out at the gym, fishing, and spending time with her family, kids, and friends. If you enjoy racing you will love to talk to Dawn. She is on her 15th summer of working at the Bemidji race track.
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Mandy Statton, Pharmacy Technician
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"I have worked at MedSave for almost five years now. My job has changed a lot from when I first started as a High School student. Now I work full time at data entry but I also help out at any other station when they need me. I really enjoy seeing all of our customers and helping them with whatever I can.
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Stephanie Zubke, Certified Pharmacy Technician
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Stephanie is a board certified pharmacy technician. She has been with MedSave since 2003 and is currently our purchasing and inventory manager. Stephanie has worked in nearly every area of the pharmacy including filling prescriptions, overseeing the automated counting machines, point-of-sale, and data entry. She is also an experienced compounding specialist who can combine drugs into capsules and creams made specifically for you as an individual. Outside of work Stephanie enjoys spending time with her husband and going to the beach with her "canine children", Mya & Sadie. |
Steve Boutell, Deliveries
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He worked at Potlatch for 20+ years and came to Medsave after retiring. He does the free deliveries to homebound patients and enjoys seeing and visiting people who don't get out much.
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Elena Brustad, Pharmacy Technician
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I have been at MedSave for 2 years. I fill prescriptions and make sure that the McKesson Pill Dispenser is working at all times for our patients. I also work at the Point of Sales counter and do many jobs which included checking out patients, setting up deliveries, mailing out, helping figure out copays and insurance questions and checking the voice mail. I enjoy working with patients one on one and working in a place where patients come first has been great.
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Chelley Martens, Bookkeeping |
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Chelley heads up our billing and accounts receivable department. She manages patient accounts, facilitates insurance billing and maintains all patient records/files. She works closely with patients to ensure accurate billing and reimbursement for Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance and Workman's Compensation claims. Prior to joining MedSave in 2005, Chelley worked in marketing/advertising, retail sales and real estate. She holds a BA degree in advertising from the University of St. Thomas and a Paralegal Certificate from UND. |
Sue Rosnow, Accountant
E-mail: suzie@medsavebemidji.com |
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I joined the family of MedSave in May 2005 in the accounting department. Along with other accounting duties I am the contact person for accounts payable. It is great to work with employees dedicated to provide the best service possible for our "family" of customers.
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Angie Grina, Pharmacy Technician |
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Angie comes to us from Grand Forks, ND. She most recently worked at a long-term care facility in the Bemidji Area. She works downstairs with our Long-Term Care Team and enjoys making sure that all our local homes are well taken care of. In her spare time she is an avid fisherman and is part of Team Northland Fishing Team. |
Carol Winger, Certified Pharmacy Technician |
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Carol is a certified technician with 9 years of experience. She has enjoyed working with the Medsave Pharmacy since February 2006 and currently works in the Long Term Care Division. "It's great to work in a place that really does have a family atmosphere." |
Sue Wednchuk, Pharmacy Technician |
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Sue started working at Medsave in January 2008. Her primary position is filling prescriptions but she also works point-of-sale. Sue is a people person; she enjoys her coworkers and loves being around the customers. Outside of work she enjoys reading and spending time with her family. Sue is originally from International Falls and moved to Bemidji seven years ago.
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Kyra Plante, Pharmacy Technician |
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Kyra recently joined the Medsave team February of 2008. She enjoys interacting with the customers face to face while working Point of Sale. Kyra graduated from Northwest Technical College with a degree in Administrative Support. She enjoys spending time with her husband and friends as well as her two cats and her dog. Her hobbies include reading, scrapbooking, cooking, traveling, and camping.
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Molly Marchel, Pharmacy Technician |
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I just started working at Medsave in January 2008. I'm currently a freshman at Bemidji State University where I am doing the pre-pharmacy program with an emphasis in psychology. The hands-on experience at Medsave is a wonderful opportunity for me, and the people here are great.
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Colleen Falk, Business Coordinator
Email: colleen@medsavebemidji.com |
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Colleen Falk joined MedSave Family Pharmacy and Wellness Center in the capacity of Business Development. Colleen has a degree in Business Administration and a Master's Degree in Industrial Technology. Previous to MedSave she worked at Bemidji State University's Center for Research and Innovation in the area of Business Development and Training. Colleen has been a life long resident of Bemidji and enjoys meeting new people and growing new business.
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Aimee Imhof, Marketing Specialist |
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I joined Medsave at the beginning of March 2008. I am employed through TJ Design Studio as a Marketing Specialist and work at Medsave two days a week. I am really excited to be a part of the Medsave family and help them continue to grow. I am originally from the small town of Littlefork, MN however, I have lived in the Bemidji area for almost two years now and I am really enjoying it.
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