Erin Lopata
About Erin Lopata
Erin Lopata is an Adjunct Professor and Course Coordinator at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, with extensive experience in clinical pharmacy and health plan management. She has held various roles at UPMC Health Plan and PRECISIONvalue, contributing to the field of pharmacy since her education at the University of Pittsburgh.
Current Role at University of Pittsburgh
Erin Lopata serves as an Adjunct Professor and Course Coordinator at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy. She has held this position since 2012, contributing to the education and training of pharmacy students in Pittsburgh, PA. Her role involves developing course materials and coordinating various aspects of the pharmacy curriculum.
Previous Experience at UPMC Health Plan
Erin Lopata has extensive experience at UPMC Health Plan, where she worked in various capacities from 2009 to 2019. She began as a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, then transitioned to Manager of Clinical Pharmacy, and later served as Coordinator for Specialty Pharmacy. Her tenure at UPMC Health Plan spanned a total of six years, during which she focused on enhancing clinical pharmacy services.
Experience at PRECISIONvalue
Since 2020, Erin Lopata has been working at PRECISIONvalue as the Vice President of the Access Experience Team. Prior to this role, she served as Senior Director of the same team for one year. Her work at PRECISIONvalue involves overseeing initiatives aimed at improving access to pharmaceutical care.
Educational Background
Erin Lopata earned her Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from the University of Pittsburgh, completing her studies from 2002 to 2008. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Public Health (MPH) from the same institution, which she completed from 2014 to 2017. This educational background supports her expertise in pharmacy and public health.
Early Career at Giant Eagle
Erin Lopata began her career in pharmacy at Giant Eagle, where she worked as a Pharmacy Intern from 2003 to 2008 and later as a Pharmacist from 2008 to 2010. This early experience provided her with foundational skills in pharmacy practice and patient care.