Susan Truong
About Susan Truong
Susan Truong is a Clinical Pharmacist at Scripps Green Hospital, part of Scripps Health. She has extensive experience in various pharmacy roles, including positions at the VA San Diego Healthcare System and CVS Pharmacy.
Current Position at Scripps Health
Susan Truong works as a Clinical Pharmacist at Scripps Green Hospital under Scripps Health. She has been in this role since September 2014. In her current position, she is responsible for overseeing medication therapy management, dispensing medications, and ensuring the safety and efficacy of prescribed drugs for patients.
Previous Roles at Scripps Health
Before her current role, Susan Truong worked as a pharmacist on the SSRS Pharmacy Team at Scripps Health from 2013 to 2014. This role, based in San Diego, involved the management of specialized pharmacy services and providing support to the healthcare team regarding medication use and safety.
Experience at VA San Diego Healthcare System
Susan Truong has significant experience at the VA San Diego Healthcare System. She completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency from 2012 to 2013. Prior to this, she worked as a Pharmacy Technician from 2009 to 2012. These roles allowed her to develop skills in patient care, medication management, and the operational aspects of healthcare pharmacies.
Pharmacy Internship at CVS Pharmacy
Susan Truong gained practical pharmacy experience during her four-year internship at CVS Pharmacy from 2007 to 2011. This role provided her with hands-on experience in dispensing medications, counseling patients, and handling pharmacy operations in a retail setting.
Educational Background
Susan Truong holds a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from UCSD Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, which she completed from 2008 to 2012. She also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Pharmacological Chemistry from the University of California San Diego, where she studied from 2005 to 2009. This solid educational foundation has equipped her with the necessary knowledge and skills for her career in clinical pharmacy.