Jennifer Thompson

Her Story

Dr. Jennifer Thompson received her Doctorate in Pharmacy from the Medical University of South Carolina in 2008 and her MBA from Anderson University in 2018. She also has a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Wofford College. Dr. Thompson is credentialed by the Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties (BPS) as a Board Certified Sterile Compounding Pharmacist (BCSCP).

After completing her doctorate, Dr. Thompson began her career at AnMed Health Medical Center as a staff clinical pharmacist. In 2010, she also began working on the Antibiotic Stewardship Team. Dr. Thompson currently serves as the Director of Pharmacy at AnMed. Dr. Thompson also serves as a preceptor for students from Presbyterian College of Pharmacy where she was nominated for preceptor of the year in 2021. She also serves as a preceptor for pharmacy students from MUSC and the University of South Carolina’s colleges of pharmacy.

She has been an active member in the Anderson community and has taken leadership roles where she believes she can make a difference. She has previously served as the Directory of Pharmacy for the Anderson Free Clinic and served on the Anderson County United Way's Board of Directors. She was named one of Anderson County's 20 under 40 leaders in 2013 and was nominated in 2018 as one of the Extraordinary Women in Healthcare at AnMed Health.

She is currently serving as a state delegate for the American Society of Health System Pharmacist and has previously served as the President and a Regional Board Member for the South Carolina Society of Health Systems Pharmacists. She also serves as a member of the Section of Pharmacy Practice Mangers Advisory Group on Frontline Leaders for ASHP. She has co-authored a journal article on leading through rapid change and created a podcast on ensuring pharmacy technician voices within the pharmacy department. When she isn’t working, Jennifer enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and 9 year old daughter. She currently works at AnMed. She is AnMed Pharmacy Administration – preceptor for pharmacy students at Presbyterian College, Medical University of South Carolina and University of South Carolina.

Facility

AnMed Health is a 648-bed, not-for-profit health system serving the Upstate and northeast Georgia. The system is anchored by AnMed Health Medical Center, a 461-bed acute care hospital that has earned the prestigious Magnet® designation. The four-hospital system includes AnMed Health Women's and Children's Hospital, AnMed Health Rehabilitation Hospital and AnMed Health Cannon in Pickens, S.C. With more than 400 physicians and 3,700 employees, AnMed Health is Anderson County's largest employer.

Recent Significant Projects

I have recently been involved in the implementation of new technology within our health system. We just completed a role out of all new automated dispensing cabinets and are in the process of implementing IV workflow software.

Involvement in ASHP

I currently serve as a Regional Delegate for my state and also as a member of the Section of Pharmacy Practice Leaders Advisory Group on Frontline Leaders.

Why did you become involved in ASHP?

I became involved in ASHP because I felt that it was important to have a voice in my profession. ASHP gave me a place to network with other pharmacist from all across the nation and share with each other.

Advice for Someone New to Specialty Area 

I would advise someone to never be afraid to ask questions. I am always sending emails to other pharmacy leaders at health systems across the state to ask questions. There will always be things that come up that you don't know the answer to and it is okay to reach out to those who have been in role for longer than you have and seek advise and counsel.

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

ASHP advocates on behalf of pharmacists, technicians and student pharmacists. They provide a united voice for all of us and provide a place for us to share information and connect.

What is the value of ASHP for the profession?

Being an active member in ASHP has allowed me to serve as a voice for members of my profession through the committees that I serve on and by being a delegate for my state. I have been able to meet and network with other pharmacy professional from across the nation that I would not have otherwise had the opportunity to meet. These are people that I am now able to reach out to with questions or for support.