Expertise:
Development of order sets that ensure the appropriate therapy; Medication reconciliation; Direct patient care
Hobbies/Sports:
Scuba diving; Training on Minnesota lakes; Traveling to places, such as Cozumel, to do dives
Education Degrees:
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, North Dakota State University (1991)
Affiliations Awards:
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
Number Of Years In Profession:
25
Number Of Years In Current Position:
9
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to the clear goals she sets for patients.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she saw a need to reduce the side effects of medications for the elderly.
Extended Bio Profile:
The Olmsted Medical Center is a nonprofit primary care, multispecialty clinic, which offers walk-in urgent care. It is a level IV trauma hospital with a 24-hour emergency room, two FastCare retail clinics in Rochester Shopko stores, and 10 community branch clinics.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Overseeing all of the operations of the pharmacy department; Training and developing general and clinical staff; Serving on committees; Using a team approach to ensure safe medical therapy for all patients
Awards/Honors:
Pharmacist Leadership Institute, Boston University (2007)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Merbach hopes to continue improving quality care.