Dr. Michael Thomas Smith,
PharmD, BCPS, BCMTMS
Work Experience
Jan 2022 – July 2023 Trillium Health Rochester, NY Clinical Ambulatory Care Pharmacist – Primary Care (Full-time)
• Utilize CPA to provide CDTM at FQHC Look-Alike in primary care
• Optimize medication regimens for diabetes, behavioral health, CVD, among many other conditions
• Credit for ~ 10% increase in clinic wide diabetes metric of HbA1c < 8%
• Regarded as point person for behavioral health education and assistance in treatment
• Acknowledged for having highest patient adherence rate to medications
• Proficient in CoverMyMeds and Parachute Health; Familiar with continuous glucose monitors
• Serve on Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) committee
• Precept APPE pharmacy students
Aug 2016 – Dec 2021
Springfield Medical Care Systems
& Springfield Hospital
Springfield, VT
Clinical Ambulatory Care Pharmacist – Behavioral Health; Clinical Inpatient Pharmacist (Full-time)
• Collaborate with provider and clinical coordinator at Rapid Access Clinic for mental health and substance abuse patients to prevent hospital readmissions and prevent psychiatric crisis or relapse
• Establish organizational policies and credentialing procedures for ambulatory care position
• Coordinate with Vermont CMS and Vermont BCBS for establishment of provider enrollment for pharmacists and reimbursement for services
• Establish Antimicrobial Stewardship Program and serve as lead pharmacist
• Member of Infection Control Committee
• Create and review health system and pharmacy department policies and procedures via Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee and other committees
• Lead pharmacist for technological management of EHR such as formulary and order set maintenance, protocol and policy implementation, and creating reports; maintain and update CADD and Alaris infusion pump databases; Pyxis ES superuser
• Precept IPPE and APPE pharmacy students
• Establish pharmacist role in pain clinic for reducing opioid overuse
• Train and rotate in emergency department position and central pharmacy position
• Implementation of transition of care program to reduce errors and improve outcomes
• Implementation of opioid use disorder program in emergency department
• Provide clinical education to variety of health system employees
• Schedule pharmacy department employees
Oct 2020 – Dec 2021 Valley Regional Healthcare Claremont, NH Clinical Inpatient Pharmacist (Per Diem)
July 2015 – Mar 2021 Rite Aid Pharmacy NY, VT, NH, MA Staff Pharmacist (Full Time 2015–2016; Per Diem 2016–2021) Michael Thomas Smith • 917-***-**** • adzshe@r.postjobfree.com Page 2 of 3
Education
Aug 2011 – May 2015
Saint John Fisher College
Wegmans School of Pharmacy
Rochester, NY
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
Aug 2007 – Dec 2010 SUNY Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY Multidisciplinary Studies: Bachelor of Arts and Science with concentrations in chemistry and biology Licenses, Certifications, & Certificates
New York Pharmacist License with CDTM Certification & Immunization Certification (060548) Vermont Pharmacist License with Preceptor Endorsement (033.0117935) New Hampshire Pharmacist License (R3133)
Massachusetts Pharmacist License (PH237023)
Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS)
Board Certified Medication Therapy Management Specialist (BCMTMS) SIDP Antimicrobial Stewardship Certificate
AHA Basic Life Support For Healthcare Providers Certification APhA Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Certification Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience
May 2014 – June 2014 Greater Rochester Independent Practice Association Rochester, NY Ambulatory Care: Headed asthma project; Received insulin pump training; Provided drug information Aug 2014 – Sept 2014 Lifetime Health Medical Group Buffalo, NY Ambulatory Care: Designed statin for diabetic patients’ project; Established hypertension screening protocol for office use; Educated and followed up with patients for medication, medical device, and disease management
Sept 2014 – Oct 2014 URMC: Golisano Children's Hospital Rochester, NY Acute Care: Contributed during interdisciplinary medical rounds for pediatric subspecialty units Nov 2014 – Dec 2014 Winthrop University Hospital Mineola, NY Transition of Care and Acute Care: Conducted medication reconciliation and enriched patient education; Counseled patients ready for discharge on medication changes and/or disease state Dec 2014 – Jan 2015 Pharmacy Medical Missions: India Pune, India Medical Mission Pharmacy: Created and adapted perfect plate for nutritional education use at clinic; Headed pharmacy and instructed pharmacy students; Organized and conducted various aspects of preparation process
Feb 2015 – Mar 2015 Monroe Community Hospital Rochester, NY Health Systems Pharmacy
Mar 2015 – Apr 2015 Wal-Mart Pharmacy Victor, NY
Community Pharmacy
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Publications, Grants, Presentations, & Posters
Publications
Smith M, Monahan M, Nelson, P, Moruzzi M, DeLucenay A, Birnie C. Uncontrolled Hypertension in the Developing World: A Role for Clinical Pharmacists. Int J Pharm Pract. 2017 Sep 19. DOI: 10.1111/ijpp.12398. [PMID: 28925056]
Grants
Coverys Community Healthcare Foundation
Presentations
Medication Therapy Management Pilot Proposal to Vermont Waterbury State Office Complex Comprehensive Opioid Education PAAV Annual Winter Conference VSL3 Probiotic for Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome Golisano Children's Hospital Bariatric Surgery Lifetime Health Medical Group
Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) GRIPA
PAD Update: Early Mobilization for Delirium Management St. John Fisher College Posters
Incidence of Undiagnosed Hypertension in Villages of Kenya ASHP Midyear Correlation between Sleep the Night Before and Exam Scores Saint John Fisher College Managing Your High Blood Pressure Koinonia Fellowship Driving Under the Influence of Prescription Medication Koinonia Fellowship Depression Koinonia Fellowship
Healthy Eating Community Health Screening
Service & Leadership
City of Lebanon Planning Board: Member (2020–2022) The Falls At Rivers Edge Homeowners Association: Vice President (2019–2022) Phi Delta Chi: Professional Pharmacy Fraternity: Founder and current president of Finger Lakes Alumni Chapter; Held officer positions at Gamma Zeta Collegiate Chapter; Arranged fundraisers for charities, promoted support for bills to expand pharmacy practice, organized community outreach and chapter events
Medical Missions Kenya and Hunger Relief: Served as pharmacy volunteer for mobile medical clinic in Kenya; Generated formulary, workflow, and medication recommendations for future trips St. Joseph’s Neighborhood Center: Pioneered collaborative volunteer pharmacy project at health outreach center for underserved patients; Designed and implemented medication form to convert written records into electronic form
Global Health Outreach: Served as volunteer in pharmacy component of medical clinic in El Salvador Mary’s Place Outreach: Supervised, tutored, mentored refugee children and assisted families with assimilation and access to services