Suzanne Kluge
About Suzanne Kluge
Suzanne Kluge serves as the Corporate Director of Clinical Pharmacy Training at Option Care Health and has extensive experience in pharmacy management and education. She has held various roles in organizations such as ASHP, Walgreens, and Midwestern University, and possesses a strong background in clinical pharmacy practices and inter-disciplinary team management.
Work at Option Care Health
Suzanne Kluge has held the position of Corporate Director, Clinical Pharmacy Training at Option Care Health since 2012. In this role, she oversees the training and development of clinical pharmacy staff, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to provide high-quality care. Her tenure at Option Care Health spans over 12 years, during which she has contributed to the advancement of pharmacy practices within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Suzanne Kluge earned her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis, completing her studies from 1985 to 1990. She later pursued a Master of Business Administration at the University of Dayton, graduating in 2020. Kluge possesses extensive knowledge in various therapeutic areas, including heart failure, chemotherapy, parenteral nutrition, and pain management. Her expertise also extends to managing inter-disciplinary teams and compliance with pharmacy regulations.
Background
Suzanne Kluge has a diverse professional background in pharmacy, beginning her career as a Pharmacy Manager at Walgreens Home Care from 1999 to 2007. She then served as a Regional Pharmacy Supervisor at Walgreens Health Initiatives for a brief period in 2007. Following this, she worked as Regional Clinical Director - Midwest at Walgreens Home Care until 2012. Kluge has also been involved with Midwestern University as a Pharmacy Student/Intern Preceptor since 2007, contributing to the education of future pharmacists.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Suzanne Kluge has received positive feedback as a Pharmacy Surveyor for the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) since 2010. Her work in this role involves evaluating compliance in nursing, pharmacy, home infusion, and specialty pharmacy settings. Kluge has extensive experience in writing and updating policies and procedures, particularly in alignment with USP Chapters 795, 797, and 800, showcasing her commitment to maintaining high standards in pharmacy practice.