Lin Butterfield
About Lin Butterfield
Lin Butterfield serves as the Associate Chief Clinical Information Officer for Shared Services at Intermountain Healthcare, where he has worked since 2019. He holds a Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Utah and an MBA with a healthcare emphasis from West Texas A&M University.
Work at Intermountain Healthcare
Lin Butterfield currently serves as the Associate Chief Clinical Information Officer for Shared Services at Intermountain Healthcare, a position held since 2019. In this role, he provides tactical and operational direction for various programs that utilize data and insights to inform decision-making. He has been with Intermountain Healthcare since 2008, holding several positions including Clinical Pharmacist, Clinical Informatics Pharmacist, and Clinical Pharmacy Informatics Manager. He also worked as a Care Transformation Partner from 2017 to 2019. His extensive experience within the organization spans multiple areas, including pharmacy, laboratory services, and rehabilitation.
Education and Expertise
Lin Butterfield holds a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from the University of Utah, which he earned from 2004 to 2008. He also obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on healthcare from West Texas A&M University, completing his studies from 2018 to 2021. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in both clinical pharmacy and healthcare management, enabling him to effectively contribute to healthcare operations and clinical informatics.
Background
Before joining Intermountain Healthcare, Lin Butterfield worked as a Staff Pharmacist at SUPERVALU from 2008 to 2010. He began his career at Intermountain Healthcare as a Clinical Pharmacist at Intermountain Medical Center, where he worked from 2008 to 2010. He then transitioned to the role of Clinical Pharmacist in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) from 2010 to 2013. His career path reflects a consistent focus on clinical pharmacy and informatics within healthcare settings.
Achievements
Throughout his career at Intermountain Healthcare, Lin Butterfield has led Shared Service programs across various domains, including Lab and Pathology, Pain Services, Pharmacy, Dialysis Services, Imaging, Respiratory Therapy, and Rehabilitation. His leadership in these areas demonstrates his commitment to improving healthcare operations and enhancing patient care through data-driven insights and continuous improvement initiatives.