Jen Perry Named Pharmacists Manager of the Year

Jennifer Perry, Pharm.D., Director of Pharmacy for the Infirmary, North and Morrilton, was recently named Manager of the Year by the Arkansas Association of Health-System Pharmacists. Jen has worked at here since 2010.

This is an annual award established by AAHP to recognize the accomplishments of a pharmacist in a purely management position. It recognizes the exceptional work of the recipient during the last 12-18 months.

The nomination noted that, under her leadership, our pharmacy saved nearly $750,000 in pharmacy initiatives in FY17 and was highlighted as a best practice site for medication management by The Joint Commission out of all facilities surveyed within CHI in 2016.

“Never has a leader made such an impact on the demeanor of a department in such a short period of time,” according to her nomination. “…While she did not seek out the role of director, Jen graciously stepped up from her role of Clinical Coordinator when the previous director exited.  In a little over 18 months, she has proven to be the leader we have always needed, consistently striving to accomplish the strategic agenda and core values of CHI St. Vincent.”