Shelby Hafner, Pharm D
About Shelby Hafner, Pharm D
Shelby Hafner, Pharm D, is a PGY-1 Managed Care Pharmacist Resident at Yale Health Center, where she has been working since 2023. She holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Colorado and has experience in formulary management and quality improvement projects.
Work at Yale Health Center
Shelby Hafner currently serves as a PGY-1 Managed Care Pharmacist Resident at Yale Health Center in New Haven, Connecticut. She began this role in 2023 and is expected to complete her residency within one year. In this position, she focuses on managed care pharmacy practices, gaining hands-on experience in formulary management and patient care.
Work at Magellan Rx Management
Shelby Hafner has been working at Magellan Rx Management as a PGY-1 Managed Care Pharmacist Resident since 2022. Her role involves gaining experience in formulary and account management across various lines of business, including commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid. This position allows her to apply her academic knowledge in a practical setting.
Education and Expertise
Shelby Hafner earned her Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from the University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, completing her studies from 2018 to 2022. Prior to this, she obtained a Bachelor's degree in Biological and Biomedical Sciences from the University of Northern Colorado from 2014 to 2018. Her education has provided her with a strong foundation in pharmaceutical sciences and managed care.
Professional Experience
Shelby Hafner has accumulated diverse professional experiences in the pharmacy field. She worked as an Academic Student Leader at the University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences for five months in 2019-2020. Additionally, she served as a Student Tutor at the University of Northern Colorado from 2016 to 2018 and as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Kenton Manor from 2015 to 2017. She also gained practical experience as a Pharmacy Intern at King Soopers/City Market from 2019 to 2022.
Research and Leadership
Shelby Hafner presented a research project in health economics and outcomes at the 2023 AMCP Annual Conference, showcasing her commitment to advancing knowledge in the field. She also served as the former Vice-President for the University of Colorado Local Chapter of the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP), demonstrating her leadership and involvement in professional organizations.