Sophia Humphreys, Pharm.D, Mha, Bcbbs
About Sophia Humphreys, Pharm.D, Mha, Bcbbs
Sophia Humphreys, Pharm.D, MHA, BCBBS, serves as the Director of System Pharmacy Formulary Management & Clinical Programs at Sutter Health, where she oversees medication committees and formulary management efforts. She has extensive experience in pharmacy management, having held various leadership roles at Providence St. Joseph Health and Omnicare Inc., and she is also a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Washington.
Current Role at Sutter Health
Sophia Humphreys serves as the Director of System Pharmacy Formulary Management & Clinical Programs at Sutter Health. In this role, she leads the organizational Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee, focusing on formulary management efforts. She coordinates clinical pharmacy services for a team of over 1000 pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Humphreys acts as the primary clinical pharmacy liaison to medical specialties regarding formulary and medication use standards. Additionally, she provides guidance and oversight for system-level medication committees and improvement initiatives.
Previous Experience at Providence St. Joseph Health
Prior to her current position, Humphreys worked at Providence St. Joseph Health in various roles. From 2016 to 2018, she served as the Pharmacist In Charge (PIC) for Pacific Medical Centers in the Greater Seattle Area. She then took on the role of System Drug Information Manager from 2018 to 2019. Following this, she was appointed as Director of System Pharmacy Clinical Services, where she worked from 2019 to 2022 in Renton, Washington.
Education and Expertise
Sophia Humphreys holds a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) degree from the University of Washington, which she completed from 1996 to 2000. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Health Administration (MHA) from the University of Cincinnati, studying from 2015 to 2018. Her academic background supports her extensive experience in pharmacy management and clinical programs.
Career Background in Pharmacy Management
Humphreys has a diverse background in pharmacy management, having worked at Omnicare Inc. as Director of Pharmacy from 2013 to 2016. She also served as Pharmacy Manager and Clinical Pharmacist at the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) from 2000 to 2015. Her roles have equipped her with significant expertise in clinical pharmacy and formulary management.
Academic Involvement
In addition to her roles in pharmacy management, Sophia Humphreys has been a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Washington, School of Pharmacy since 2001. This position allows her to contribute to the education of future pharmacists while remaining engaged in clinical practice.