Kayla Sakimoto Oshita
About Kayla Sakimoto Oshita
Kayla Sakimoto Oshita is a Clinical Review Lead at SmithRx, where she has worked since 2019. She has extensive experience in pharmacy, having previously held positions at Safeway, University of Hawaii at Manoa, and University of California, San Francisco.
Current Role at SmithRx
Kayla Sakimoto Oshita serves as the Clinical Review Lead at SmithRx, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing clinical review processes and ensuring the delivery of evidence-based patient care. Her experience in clinical pharmacy enables her to contribute effectively to the organization’s goals in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Previous Experience in Pharmacy
Prior to her current role, Kayla worked as a Clinical Pharmacist at SmithRx from 2016 to 2019. She also gained experience as a pharmacist at Safeway in Oakland, CA, for five months in 2016, and as a Graduate Intern at Safeway in Santa Rosa, CA, from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, she completed various pharmacy internships at the University of California, San Francisco, including roles in acute care and ambulatory care settings.
Educational Background
Kayla earned her Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from the University of California, San Francisco, where she studied from 2010 to 2014. She also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, where she studied from 2005 to 2009. Her educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in pharmaceutical sciences and patient care.
Tutoring and Leadership Experience
Kayla has experience in academic support roles, having served as a Tutor and Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leader at the University of Hawaii at Manoa from 2008 to 2009. In this capacity, she assisted students in understanding complex subjects, contributing to their academic success. She also worked as a Curriculum Liaison at the University of California, San Francisco, from 2012 to 2013.
Licensure and Professional Affiliations
Kayla is a registered pharmacist in both California and Hawaii. Her licensure reflects her commitment to maintaining professional standards in pharmacy practice. She has experience working as part of an interdisciplinary care team, which enhances her ability to collaborate effectively in various healthcare settings.