Keith Posendek

His Story

Keith Posendek, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCGP, BCCP, received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Findlay in 2015 and completed a PGY1 pharmacy residency at Mercy Medical Center (now Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital) the following year. He also received his board certification in Pharmacotherapy, Geriatric Pharmacy, and Cardiology Pharmacy in 2017, 2019, and 2021, respectively. After his residency, Keith took a position as a clinical pharmacist at Adena Regional Medical Center. In 2020, Keith transitioned to a new role as the Internal Medicine/Transitions of Care Pharmacist at Western Reserve Hospital. In his current role, he rounds daily with a multidisciplinary team, assists with admission and discharge medications, performs patient counseling and education, assists with affordability issues, and much more.

Facility

Western Reserve Hospital serves as one of Northeast Ohio’s most advanced community hospitals, dedicated not only to exceptional patient care and excellence in healthcare services, but also to education, community outreach, and the overall wellness of Cuyahoga Falls and the surrounding areas.

Western Reserve Hospital offers a full range of health care options and services, reinforced by the shared commitment to patient satisfaction and improved healthcare delivery.

Owned and operated by physicians in the community, the hospital’s mission is to deliver 100 percent patient-centered care. Coupled with the vision of improving the delivery of the safest, highest quality health care available, Western Reserve is fully committed to patient satisfaction.

Initial Involvement in ASHP

This year I will serve in the Section of Inpatient Care Practitioners on the Pharmacy Practice Experiences Precepting Advisory Group. Prior to this role, I served in the New Practitioner's Forum for five years working on various projects and presentations. I have been a member of ASHP since 2015 and have also been involved in advocacy efforts supporting legislature that would permit health insurers to cover pharmacist-provided benefits.

Why did you become involved in ASHP?

I became involved in ASHP because I wanted to be a part of an organization that helps drive change in the profession and in patient care.

Advice for Someone New to Specialty Area

Advice for someone that is entering my specialty area is – be flexible and be able to adapt and pivot as the area is frequently changing!

How would you explain the value of ASHP to a friend or colleague?

ASHP's content, webinars, meetings, and guidelines are invaluable in any pharmacy practice. The toolkits and forums are a wealth of knowledge that enable you to build a community of colleagues that share ideas, assistance, and recommendations.