Dr. Fijalka, UW Medicine’s chief pharmacy officer, is an expert in health system pharmacy, medication safety, and pharmacy practice and research. He is deeply involved in the system’s distribution of medication and vaccines, most notably heading the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine during the pandemic. Along with leading the system’s pharmacy services, he is the associate dean of the UW School of Pharmacy and an affiliate associate professor in the department of pharmacy.
Steve Fijalka, PharmDhas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
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Chief pharmacy officers provide systemwide oversight of medication management and drug supply, which in turn creates a safer patient experience. These executives are also responsible for leading cost-effective pharmacy strategy, implementing impactful pharmacy policies, driving automation and technology initiatives, and educating the next generation of pharmacy leaders.
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