Division of Clinical, Social and Administrative Sciences

Faculty

Pamela Hucko Koerner, Pharm.D. Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice 315 Bayer T 412.396.5844 koerner@duq.edu

Educational Background

Doctor of Pharmacy 1996 – 1998
Duquesne University,   Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy 1992 – 1997
Duquesne University,   Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

RESIDENCY EXPERIENCE

Managed Care Residency 1999 – 2000
Primary emphasis: Disease Management

University of Pittsburgh and Stadtlanders Pharmacy, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pharmacy Practice 1998 – 1999
ASHP Accredited
West Virginia University Hospital, Morgantown, West Virginia

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice 2009 –
Division of Clinical, Social and Administrative Sciences Duquesne University Mylan School of Pharmacy, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Interim-Assistant Director in Experiential Education 2008 – Present
Duquesne University Mylan School of Pharmacy, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Director, Professional Services and Compliance Officer 2005 – 2008
University Pharmacotherapy Associates, Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Primary Responsibilities:

Direct Grant Process

• Compose grant requests including development of a detailed budget
• Negotiate grant specifications
• Plan, direct and monitor all components of the grant execution
• Monitor, verify and reconcile all expenditures related to grant activities

Manage Educational Initiatives

• Create timeline for program and publication development and fulfillment
• Develop and edit clinical content for pharmacy continuing education programs (regional, mediated and national), scientific panels, advisory boards and publications.
• Assess clinical content for accuracy, balance and objectivity
• Manage faculty recruitment, evaluation and retention
• Oversee outsourced meeting coordinator activities for scientific panels, advisory boards and national meetings (e.g. site search, invitation process, on-site event management)
• Implement and maintain outcomes monitoring process
• Direct the preparation and production of program resources including promotional and participant printed materials

Develop and Maintain Client Relationship

• Establish and maintain day-to-day client communication
• Report and/or present program outcomes according to established grant timeframes

• Investigate and resolve grant related issues

Identify New Business Opportunities

• Research drug pipeline and analyze latest evidence-based medicine for new educational opportunities
• Develop and present comprehensive strategic opportunities for potential partners

Manage UPA Operations and Personnel

• Coordinate and oversee day-to-day internal operational activities
• Provide direction and editorial support to clinical specialists
• Educate, guide and monitor staff compliance with ACPE, ACCME, OIG and PhRMA guidelines (Compliance Officer)
• Monitor performance of meeting coordinators based on individual grant requirements and adherence to company policies.
• Maintain UPA website in terms of current company activities and accuracy of clinical content for mediated educational programs

Completion of all accreditation self-assessment documents

Coordinate pharmacy consultant activities for UPMC Health Plan

Precept clinical pharmacy rotations (University of Pittsburgh and Duquesne University)