Administration

Stephen Eckel, PharmD, MHA, BCPS, FAPhA, FASHP

Assistant Director of Pharmacy and Director of Residency Programs - UNC Hospitals and Clinics

Residency Program Director - Two-Year Pharmacy Administration Residency

Clinical Assistant Professor - UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy

• BSPharm - University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy
• PharmD - University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy
• MHA - University of North Carolina School of Public Health
• PGY1 - Duke University Medical Center

Preceptor for: Academic Administration and Business Development

Rotation Description:

During this rotation, the resident will be exposed to the interface between academia and practice. Concepts to be understood are the reasons why a pharmacy department should have an academic focus, how to start your own process in identifying interest in pharmacy academia, and to be exposed to the relationship between UNC Hospitals and the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. In addition to academia, the resident will be exposed to the functions contained within business development and real examples where UNC is involved with the development of new pharmacy technologies.

Robert Granko, PharmD, MBA

Associate Director of Pharmacy - Clinical Operations

Clinical Assistant Professor - UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy

• PharmD - University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy - 2004
• BSPharm - Long Island University - 1996
• MBA - Pfeiffer University School of Graduate Studies - 2007

Preceptor for: Clinical and Operations Management

Rotation Description:

This rotation provides the learner with knowledge of managing a broad scope of departmental operations including clinical practice operations. The rotation will provide the resident with an opportunity to further develop leadership and management skills through the achievement of specific goals and objectives centered around acute and ambulatory care services. Additionally, the learner will play an integral role in the development of strategic initiatives to further improve upon the operational and clinical excellence in practice at UNC Hospitals and Clinics.

Elizabeth Forshay, BSPharm, MBA

Assistant Director of Pharmacy - Pharmacy Business Office; Departmental Budget; Procurement and Distribution; Pharmacy Informatics; Medication Information, Policy and Safety; Pharmacy Assistance Counselors; Manufacturer Medication Assistance Program; Prior Authorization Pilot

• BSPharm - University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy
• MBA - University of North Carolina Kenan-Flager Business School

Preceptor for: Financial and Human Resources Management

Rotation Description:

This administration rotation is a 4-week rotation that will allow the resident to understand the department verall contribution to the institution inances, the financial management of the department, the fiscal responsibilities of pharmacy leaders, the creation and execution of the budget, budget variance investigation and interpretation of financial reports. The rotation focuses on pharmacy leadership, planning for departmental operating reviews with the CFO, the creation of Capital, Personnel, Computer and Operating Budgets. The resident will be responsible for coordinating the budget preparation for the Minor Equipment, Travel, and/or Personnel. The rotation focuses on pharmacy leadership, networking and relationship building, communication and accountability.

Scott Savage, PharmD, MS

Assistant Director - Ambulatory Pharmacy Care Network, Oncology, Emergency Department, and Investigational Drugs, Clinical Assistant Professor

Clinical Assistant Professor - UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy

• PharmD - The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• MS - The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy
• Two-Year Pharmacy Administration Residency - The Ohio State University Medical Center

Preceptor for: Clinical and Operations Management

Rotation Description:

This rotation provides a general knowledge and background to Health-system Pharmacy practice. The resident will become an integral part of the Hematology/Oncology and Outpatient Teams. Furthermore, the rotation will provide the resident with an opportunity to further develop writing, speaking, clinical, teamwork, and leadership skills by achieving specific goals and objectives.

Brett Crisp, PharmD, MS

Position - Ambulatory Pharmacy Care Network

Position - Clinical Adjunct Professor - UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy

• PharmD - University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy
• MS - The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy
• Two-Year Pharmacy Administration Residency - The Ohio State University Medical Center

Preceptor for: Clinical and Operations Management

Rotation Description:

This rotation focuses on pharmacy leadership, performance improvement, human resources, strategic planning, and policy development. The resident will become an integral part of the Ambulatory Pharmacy Care Network through exposure to the institutional and departmental structure, the committee/decision-making structure of Ambulatory Pharmacy Care Network, and clinical/operational pharmacy services (ambulatory pharmacies and the transitional care model) provided throughout the Network.

Kayla Hansen, PharmD, MS

Position - Clinical Manager, Adult Surgery Services and Medication Use Advancement

Position - Medication Safety Officer

• PharmD - Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences - 2008
• MS - The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy - 2010
• Two-Year Pharmacy Administration Residency - The Ohio State University Medical Center - 2010

Preceptor for: Clinical Administration

Rotation Description:

This is a 4-week rotation that will allow the resident to gain an understanding of the institutional and departmental structure, the committee/decision-making structure of Acute Care Pharmacy Services, and clinical/operational pharmacy services provided within UNC Hospitals. The rotation focuses on pharmacy leadership, performance improvement, human resources, strategic planning, and policy development. The resident will become an integral part of the Adult Surgery Services Team and the quality and safety initiatives undertaken by the department. Furthermore, the rotation will provide the resident with an opportunity to further develop writing, speaking, organizational, time management, teamwork, and leadership skills by achieving the objectives and goals stated below.

Chad Hatfield, PharmD, MHA, BCPS

Clinical Manager - Central Inpatient Operations, Special Formulations

Assistant Residency Program Director - Two-Year Pharmacy Administration Residency

• PharmD - Oregon State University/Oregon Health & Science University
• MHA - Simmons School of Management (candidate)
• PGY1 - Scripps Mercy Hospital, San Diego, CA

Preceptor for: Operations Management

Rotation Description:

This rotation provides a general knowledge and background to Healthsystem Pharmacy practice. The resident will become an integral part of the central pharmacy operation team. The rotation will provide the resident with an opportunity to further develop writing, speaking, clinical, teamwork, and leadership skills by achieving specific goals and objectives.

Trinh Le, BSPharm, MS, FASHP

Clinical Manager - Pharmacy Informatics

• BSPharm - University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy
• MS - University of Kansas School of Pharmacy
• Two-Year Pharmacy Administration Residency - University of Kansas Hospitals

Preceptor for: Informatics and Clinical Administration

Rotation Description:

The pharmacy informatics elective rotation will familiarize the resident with the information systems of the pharmacy and medical center. Residents will develop a basic understanding of Computerized Prescriber Order Entry (CPOE) systems, pharmacy order entry systems, barcode-medication administration systems (BCMA), automated dispensing systems, automation/robotics, “smart” infusion pump, and electronic health records. Additionally, the resident may be exposed to system databases, system interfaces, clinical drug databases, and clinical decision support.

Sarah Lee, PharmD, MS

Clinical Manager - Pharmacy Support Services

• PharmD - University of Iowa College of Pharmacy
• MS - University of Kansas School of Pharmacy
• Two-Year Pharmacy Administration Residency - University of Kansas Hospitals

Preceptor for: Supply Chain Reimbursement Management

Rotation Description:

This rotation is designed to introduce residents to the operational and financial management of the medication supply chain within the diverse environment of an academic medical center. The resident will be exposed to the pharmacy storeroom, ordering and supplying of medications, medication billing, and ensuring medication delivery to patients with limited economic resources.

Maryann Oertel, PharmD, BCPS

Clinical Specialst - Drug Shortage Management, Drug Information and Formulary Management

Clinical Assistant Professor-UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy

Education:

• PharmD-University of Michigan
• Pharmacy Practice Residency-Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center, Chicago, IL
• Drug Information Specialty Residency: Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center, Chicago, IL
• Preceptor for: Drug Shortage Management, Formulary Management
• Rotation Description:

The goal of the rotation is to provide experience in the theoretical and practical aspects of managing a drug formulary (governing all inpatient/ambulatory care/clinic areas of UNC Health Care), within an environment that now requires intensive management of drug shortages. Experience the influential role that the pharmacy profession can have in promoting optimal patient care through formulary and shortage management, as well as implementing drug policy. The rotation experience will designed around the interests and talents of the learner. Opportunities are available to develop competency in the use of drug information resources, conducting drug use evaluations (DUEs), practicing literature evaluation/statistics, communication skills, developing/reviewing CPOE ordersets, and/or learning the operational and clinical side of purchasing pharmaceuticals.

Lindsey Poppe, PharmD, MS, BCPS

Clinical Manager - Oncology Service Line and Emergency Department Services

• PharmD - University of Wyoming School of Pharmacy
• MS - University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy
• Two-Year Pharmacy Administration Residency - UNC Hospitals and Clinics

Preceptor for: Clinical and Operations Management

Rotation Description:

During this rotation, residents will manage human resources, automation, and distributional and clinical operations, while continuing to expand services and create more efficient processes. Residents will lead operational meetings to facilitate team building, serve as the lead for questions from employees, and conduct projects throughout the month. In addition, the resident will be exposed to multidisciplinary meetings to learn relationship building with colleagues outside of the pharmacy department.

Erinn Rowe, PharmD, MS

Clinical Manager - Sterile Products Area, Controlled Substances and OR Pharmacy

• PharmD - University of Georgia College of Pharmacy
• MS - University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy
• Two-Year Pharmacy Administration Residency - UNC Hospitals and Clinics

Preceptor for: Operations Management

Rotation Description:

This rotation is designed to provide the learner with an understanding of the drug distribution model for UNC Hospitals. This rotation will develop human resource management skills in addition to project management skills within the Central Inpatient Pharmacy. Additionally, the learner will gain an appreciation for the complexities of an academic medical center while personally developing core skill sets needed to thrive in a leadership role.

Ashley Lewis, PharmD, BCPS

Clinical Specialist - Drug Information and Formulary Management

Clinical Assistant Professor - UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy

• PharmD - Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy - 2007
• PGY1 - Medical University of South Carolina - 2008
• PGY2 Drug Information Specialty Residency - Medical University of South Carolina - 2009

Preceptor for: Drug Information Center

Rotation Description:

The goal of the Drug Information rotation is to provide experience and understanding of the philosophy and scope of a Drug Information Center, as well as develop competency in the use of drug information systems, application of the primary drug literature in responding to drug information requests, and effective oral and written communication skills. The rotation will also focus on formulary management, biostatistics, and critical literature evaluation.

Neelu Patil, PharmD, BCPS

Clinical Specialist - Compliance, Policy & Accreditation

• PharmD - University of Tennessee Health Science Center - 2003
• PGY1 - Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Memphis, TN - 2004

Preceptor for: Compliance and Accreditation Standards

Rotation Description:

Nicole R. Pinelli, PharmD, MS, CDE

Clinical Assistant Professor - UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy

Clinical Specialist - Outcomes Research - UNC Hospitals and Clinics

• PharmD - Wayne State University - 2007
• Masters of Science, Clinical Research Design and Statistical Analysis - University of Michigan - 2009
• Diabetes Post-Doctoral Fellowship - Wayne State University - 2009

Preceptor for: Care Transition, Layered Learning Practice Model

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