Jennifer Wheeler Pharmd, Mba, Cdces

Jennifer Wheeler, PharmD, MBA, CDCES has a diverse work experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Jennifer started their career as a Licensed Pharmacy Technician at Safeway in 1999 and later became a Pharmacist. At Safeway, they were involved in dispensing prescriptions, counseling patients on new therapy, recommending self-care medications, and immunizing eligible patients.

In 2014, Jennifer joined Costco Wholesale as a Per Diem Pharmacist, where they continued to perform similar duties, including dispensing prescriptions, counseling patients, recommending self-care medications, and administering immunizations. Jennifer also gained experience as an Intern Pharmacist during their tenure at Costco Wholesale from 2011 to 2014.

In 2015, Jennifer joined Community Health Alliance Nevada where they held multiple roles. Jennifer started as a Per Diem Pharmacist and then became a Pharmacy Manager, responsible for overseeing pharmacy operations. Jennifer later served as the Director of Pharmacy and subsequently as the Chief Pharmacy Officer, where they provided oversight and decision-making for the organization's pharmacy program. Currently, they are serving as the Interim Chief Clinical Officer and Chief Clinical Officer, focusing on achieving performance excellence in terms of quality, safety, service, and affordability.

Throughout their career, Jennifer has demonstrated their expertise in pharmacy operations, patient counseling, medication therapy reviews, and collaboration with healthcare professionals.

Jennifer Wheeler has a diverse educational background and a range of certifications. Jennifer obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in an unspecified field of study from the University of Nevada, Reno from 1995 to 2002. In 2014, they completed their Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from Roseman University of Health Sciences. Continuing their education, Jennifer earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a focus on Business Administration and Management, General from Western Governors University in 2022. Additionally, they hold several certifications, such as Basic Life Support Certification from the American Heart Association, Certified Diabetic Educator from the American Association of Diabetes Educators, a Pharmacist License from the Nevada State Board of Pharmacy, and Pharmacy-Based Immunization from the American Pharmacists Association. No specific dates were provided for the certifications.