Katherine Lopez
@katherinelopez2
Doctor of Pharmacy with clinical experience in ambulatory care, hospital pharmacy, and CME coordination.
What I'm looking for
I am a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) with hands-on clinical experience across ambulatory care, hospital, and community pharmacy settings, and current experience coordinating ACCME-compliant CME programs. I have independently managed chronic care patients, conducted medication reconciliation and anticoagulation counseling, led in-service education, and supported large-volume medication processing with an emphasis on accuracy and patient-centered communication.
I bring bilingual fluency in English and Spanish, demonstrated leadership in student organizations and community outreach, and practical skills in vaccination administration, population health outreach, and pharmacy operations. I am committed to improving medication adherence and health outcomes through evidence-based interventions, clear patient education, and collaborative practice.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
CME Coordinator
Academia Medica del Sur
Mar 2025 - Present (7 months)
Ensure ACCME standards compliance during CME-accredited congresses by vetting disclosures, CVs, and presentation content and providing real-time faculty and attendee support to ensure smooth program execution.
APPE Pharmacy Student
CVS Pharmacy
Jan 2025 - Feb 2025 (1 month)
Coordinated PHI consolidation and new patient outreach during a major merger, resolved prescription and insurance errors independently, provided counseling, administered vaccinations, and managed complex transfers and iPLEDGE processes.
APPE Pharmacy Student
Jefferson Family Medicine Associates
Nov 2024 - Dec 2024 (1 month)
Managed chronic care patients and supported diabetes medication management including GLP-1 counseling and injection training, while contributing to clinic visits and evidence-based therapeutic recommendations.
APPE Pharmacy Student
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Sep 2024 - Oct 2024 (1 month)
Rounded with the family medicine team managing up to 19 patients daily, performed medication reconciliation, renal dosing and anticoagulation management, and led an in-service on COPD/Asthma inhaler technique.
APPE Anticoagulation Intern
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Aug 2024 - Sep 2024 (1 month)
Counseled patients on direct oral anticoagulants, addressed drug interactions and side effects, and provided supportive communication to reduce patient anxiety during consultations.
Population Health Intern
Jefferson Health Plans
Jun 2024 - Aug 2024 (2 months)
Conducted outreach to 300+ Hispanic patients to increase medication adherence, translated clinical protocols to Spanish, and identified root causes of non-adherence through patient research.
Family Medicine Pharmacy Intern
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
May 2024 - Jun 2024 (1 month)
Rounded across Family Medicine, NICU, and MICU units, led an in-service on heart failure pharmacotherapy, and supported pharmacy team responses to clinical questions.
IPPE Pharmacy Intern
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Jan 2024 - Apr 2024 (3 months)
Verified patient orders under supervision in the Emergency Department and prepared medications for seizure episodes to support timely patient care.
IPPE Pharmacy Intern
Jonathan Lax Treatment Center
Jan 2023 - May 2023 (4 months)
Administered AUDIT and DAST-10 screenings under supervision to support ambulatory care assessment and substance use identification.
Pharmacy Intern
University of Pennsylvania Health System
Jun 2022 - Dec 2022 (6 months)
Processed 500+ weekly orders with zero billing errors and accurately interpreted over 1,000 medication orders under pharmacist supervision while assisting in training pharmacy interns to improve operational accuracy.
Service Learning Volunteer
Veterans Multi-Services Center
Aug 2021 - Nov 2021 (3 months)
Facilitated patient engagement and trust-building with veteran patients, enabling breakthroughs with resistant patients and presenting VA operations in Puerto Rico.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Thomas Jefferson University College of Pharmacy
Doctor of Pharmacy, Pharmacy
Doctor of Pharmacy degree conferred in May 2025 from Thomas Jefferson University College of Pharmacy.
Ponce Health Sciences University
Master of Science, Medical Sciences
Master of Science in Medical Sciences conferred in May 2021 from Ponce Health Sciences University.
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