Mel Smith

Pharmacy Executive

Mel Smith, Pharm.D., MBA, BCPS is a seasoned pharmacy executive currently serving at Vizient, Inc since June 2023. Previously, Mel held various leadership roles at Research Medical Center from 2015 to 2023, including Director of Pharmacy and PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program Director, where Mel established the region's first pharmacy residency program and ensured compliance with accreditation standards. Responsibilities also included managing a department of 65 FTE, overseeing pharmacy informatics, and leading clinical updates for pharmacy staff. Prior experiences include completing a PGY-2 Health-Systems Pharmacy Administration residency at Puget Sound Healthcare System and a PGY-1 residency at Shawnee Mission Health. Education includes a Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Iowa and an MBA in Healthcare Management from Western Governors University.

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