2025 Election
Kelli M. Johnson
Board of Directors (2026-2028)
Kelli M. Johnson, CPhT-Adv, PMP, CTDP
Pharmacy Operations Specialist
Clearway Health
Portland, OR
Kelli M. Johnson, CPhT-Adv, PMP, CTDP ([email protected]) is a pharmacy operations specialist at Clearway Health. A career pharmacy technician with over two decades of experience, she is a passionate advocate for pharmacy technician professionals and is committed to advancing the profession through collaborative leadership. In her current role, Johnson leads projects focused on specialty pharmacy builds for health-system partners, aiming to improve patient medication access and outcomes as well as pharmacy operational efficiency. Her work ensures pharmacy teams are equipped with the tools and support needed to provide high-quality care. Her people-first approach emphasizes mentorship and building inclusive, high-performing teams. Previously, as senior program manager and pharmacy technician supervisor at Credena Health Pharmacy, a division of Providence, Johnson developed a comprehensive training program and career ladder that achieved 100% trainee retention and high staff satisfaction. Her servant leadership style empowered a team of over 30 technicians to grow and excel. Johnson currently serves as chair of the Pharmacy Technician Chapter and board member-at-large of the Oregon Society of Health-System Pharmacists (OSHP). In April 2024, she became the first pharmacy technician to receive OSHP’s Distinguished Service Award. Nationally, she is chair of the TPTS Career and Leadership Committee and has held multiple leadership roles in ASHP’s Pharmacy Technician Forum, including serving on the executive committee and on advisory groups focused on patient care and career advancement. She is also a co-author of the upcoming ASHP Pharmacy Technician Practice Exam Workbook. Johnson leads by example—serving, supporting, and elevating others.
Statement of Philosophy
Pharmacy technicians are vital contributors to today’s healthcare system. We are more than task-based support—we are medication experts, problem-solvers, patient advocates, and essential members of interdisciplinary teams. I believe pharmacy technicians have the capacity to lead, educate, and innovate when given the structure, recognition, and opportunities to grow. Our profession must be seen and treated as a critical pillar of safe, accessible, and equitable patient care. My vision for the future and the TPTS Board is one in which pharmacy technicians are supported not only in certification and foundational training but in advanced practice, leadership development, and career mobility. I would like to see the board continue to push for the creation of national frameworks that formalize technician advancement, elevate our visibility across healthcare systems, and ensure technicians are recognized for their clinical and operational impact. Through strong partnerships, policy development, and targeted programming, we can drive lasting, meaningful change in how our profession is valued. With over two decades of experience in health system, community, and specialty pharmacy settings, I’ve led technician career ladder development, built high-performing teams, and mentored future leaders. As a current appointed chair within TPTS and a former leader in ASHP forums, I bring both strategic vision and hands-on experience in advancing technician practice. If elected to the TPTS Board of Directors, I will serve with purpose and integrity. I will contribute to governance with a focus on inclusion, mentorship, and advocacy. I am committed to advancing the TPTS mission and building a future where every pharmacy technician is empowered to lead, grow, and thrive at their full potential.