Michael Ruggiero, PharmD, AAHIVP

Michael Ruggiero, PharmD, AAHIVP has a diverse work experience in the pharmaceutical field. Michael started their career at Sunray Drugs Pharmacy in 2016 as a Per Diem Pharmacist and then worked as a Staff Pharmacist at CVS Health from 2017 to 2019. At CVS Health, they provided pharmaceutical support and services to customers.

In 2018, Michael worked as a Part Time Pharmacist at Fishtown Pharmacy, where they developed standing order protocols for various vaccines and provided medication therapy management services. Michael also coached new hires on smoking cessation services.

In 2020, Michael joined CVS Health again, this time as a COVID-19 Vaccine Support Pharmacist, where they played a crucial role in supporting and administering COVID-19 vaccines.

From 2019 to 2022, Michael worked at BEYOND / HELLO as a Regional Pharmacy Manager. In this role, they built and enhanced standard operating procedures for the pharmacy department, developed strategic scheduling criteria to increase workflow efficiency, and ensured the best possible outcomes for patients. Michael also played a key role in interviewing, onboarding, and training new medical professionals and developed educational programming as a COVID-19 vaccine liaison.

More recently, Michael has been involved in scientific roles. Michael worked as a Scientific Reviewer at The Cannigma and as a Scientific Writer and Reviewer at ELITE PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION, LLC.

Overall, Michael Ruggiero has demonstrated their expertise in pharmaceutical operations, clinical pharmacy, vaccine administration, staff training, and scientific writing/reviewing throughout their career.

Michael Ruggiero, PharmD, AAHIVP completed their Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. Michael also holds the certification of HIV Pharmacist™ from the American Academy of HIV Medicine, obtained in December 2021. In addition, they have additional certifications including the Delivering Medication Therapy Management Services Certificate from the American Pharmacists Association, First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/Automatic External Defibrillator – Adult from the American Heart Association, Pennsylvania Authorization to Administer Injectables from the Pennsylvania Board of Pharmacy, Pennsylvania Department of Health Medical Cannabis Certificate from the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania Pharmacist License from the Pennsylvania Board of Pharmacy, and Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery from the American Pharmacists Association. No specific dates are provided for the additional certifications.