Samantha Aston

Samantha Aston, PharmD, MMCi, currently serves as the Director of Pharmacy for Retail and Outpatient Pharmacy Services at UNC Health, a position held since January 2023, after previously holding the role of Clinical Manager for System Retail and Outpatient Pharmacy. Prior experience includes serving as Pharmacy Manager at Duke University Health System from November 2017 to January 2023, where significant contributions included overseeing a team, leading the implementation of Epic Willow Ambulatory projects, and optimizing outpatient pharmacy workflows. Samantha's career began at Rite Aid, where multiple roles culminated in a Pharmacy Manager position, noted for exceeding immunization goals and effectively managing pharmacy operations. Educational credentials include a PharmD from Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and a Master of Management in Clinical Informatics from Duke University School of Medicine.