Shirley J Reitz
About Shirley J Reitz
Shirley J Reitz serves as the Manager of Clinical Pharmacist Client Services at Cambia Health Solutions, where she utilizes Lean tools to enhance healthcare quality and cost efficiency. With a robust background in clinical pharmacy and leadership roles across various organizations, she is dedicated to developing teams to address complex healthcare challenges.
Work at Cambia Health Solutions
Shirley J Reitz has been serving as the Manager of Clinical Pharmacist Client Services at Cambia Health Solutions since 2019. In this role, she utilizes Lean tools to drive change, focusing on improving healthcare quality and cost efficiency. Her responsibilities include managing clinical pharmacist services and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Reitz's expertise contributes to the development of innovative healthcare programs that address complex healthcare issues.
Previous Experience in Clinical Pharmacy
Before joining Cambia Health Solutions, Shirley Reitz held several significant positions in the clinical pharmacy field. She worked at OmedaRx as the Clinical Pharmacist Client Manager from 2015 to 2020. Prior to that, she spent eight years at Group Health as the Associate Director of Clinical Pharmacy Services and four years as the Director of Pharmacy Clinical Services. Additionally, she served as the Director of the Pharmacy Residency Program at Group Health from 2013 to 2015 and as the Medication Use Manager Coordinator from 1998 to 2003.
Educational Background
Shirley J Reitz has a solid educational foundation in pharmacy. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. She also holds two Bachelor of Science degrees from South Dakota State University. Additionally, she studied at the University of Illinois at Chicago, further enhancing her knowledge and skills in the field of pharmacy.
Leadership and Team Development
Reitz is passionate about developing teams that are aligned with a common purpose to address complex healthcare challenges. She has extensive experience in leading multidisciplinary teams, which has enabled her to implement innovative healthcare programs. Her leadership roles have included managing divisional labor budgets and successful utilization management practices, showcasing her ability to drive efficiency and quality in healthcare delivery.
Achievements in Pharmacy Leadership
Throughout her career, Shirley J Reitz has led award-winning quality strategies in her pharmacy leadership roles. Her focus on improving healthcare quality and cost efficiency has been a hallmark of her work. Reitz's ability to utilize Lean tools and her extensive experience in clinical pharmacy have positioned her as a leader in developing effective healthcare solutions.