Title: Pharmacy Manager
Company: Publix Pharmacy
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Jarryn Smith, PharmD, Pharmacy Manager at Publix Pharmacy, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Healthcare Professionals for dedication, achievements and leadership in the field of Pharmaceuticals.
Dr. Smith has established a distinguished career in pharmacy, marked by progressive leadership roles and a commitment to community health. Since 2022, he has served as a pharmacy manager at Publix Pharmacy in the Atlanta, Georgia, area, where he is recognized for his expertise in community pharmacy and HIV/AIDS medication. In this capacity, Dr. Smith has demonstrated exceptional skill in transforming challenging environments.
Before being promoted to his current position, Dr. Smith served as an assistant pharmacy manager at Publix Pharmacy from 2021 to 2022. During this period, he contributed to the development of efficient workflows and fostered a culture of patient-centered care, which prepared him for a prosperous future with the organization.
Affiliated with Walgreens for over a decade, Dr. Smith advanced from a pharmacy intern in 2007 to a pharmacy manager by 2019. He also excelled as a pharmacy manager at Walmart from 2016 to 2019, where he was responsible for overseeing daily operations, managing staff and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Dr. Smith’s leadership during this time was instrumental in enhancing service delivery and optimizing pharmacy performance, while also managing a diverse team and implementing strategies to improve medication safety and patient counseling services.
In addition to his internship at Walgreens, Dr. Smith gained valuable clinical experience as a pharmacy intern at Bayfront Medical Center in 2011 and completed a pharmacy intern clerkship at AnazaoHealth in 2012. These opportunities were significant in his ability to gain hands-on training in his field.
Dr. Smith’s academic achievements have played a pivotal role in his professional success. He earned a Doctor of Pharmacy, magna cum laude, from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in Tallahassee, Florida, in 2012. He also holds the HIV Pharmacist credential from the American Academy of HIV Medicine, underscoring his specialized knowledge in the management of HIV/AIDS medications.
Throughout his career, Dr. Smith has been an active member of several professional organizations. He has maintained membership in the Pharmacy Leadership Service (Phi Lambda Sigma), the American Pharmacists Association and the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. Beyond his professional responsibilities, Dr. Smith is committed to civic engagement as a volunteer with Atlanta Food Bank and through his affiliation with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
Dr. Smith’s decision to pursue a career in pharmacy was influenced by his early exposure to health care through his aunt, a nurse, as well as his intrinsic interest in science. After considering various career paths, including nursing, engineering and medical school, he found that pharmacy offered the ideal balance between scientific engagement and meaningful patient interaction.
Attributing his success to empathy, Dr. Smith consistently treats patients as individuals, prioritizing their well-being as if they were members of his own family. These attributes have been a guiding principle that has shaped his approach to patient care and leadership throughout his career.
Looking ahead, Dr. Smith aims to build on the strengths inherent within his community and aspires to hold an administrative or supervisory position in the future. His career reflects unwavering dedication to advancing pharmacy practice while fostering positive change within both professional settings and the broader community.
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