Lori Roark PharmD

Summary

• Lori Roark is a Clinical Pharmacist with a subspecialty in Critical Care Pharmacy, currently serving as the Clinical-Operations Specialist/Pharmacy Clinical Manager at the Heart Hospital of Austin. She graduated with a PharmD from Purdue University and has extensive employment & leadership experience at several hospitals, including Trinity Health Muskegon, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center, Ascension Seton Williamson, & PAM Rehabilitation Hospital. She has a background in nephrology and cardiology. She has been a clinical professor, PGY1 Residency Director, and has provided multiple CME/ACPE/CNE/CCMC lectures. Having been a member of a PHO executive leadership, she has expert knowledge in formulary management from active participation in P&T committees for both payors and facilities. Her skill set includes improving operations and financial outcomes through streamlining inventory, clinical practice and education. Lori has received several honors, including a Special Tribute from the Michigan Senate and House of Representatives, the MARR Coalition Resistance Ranger of the Year award, and the Fred W. Arnold Award from the Michigan Pharmacy Foundation. Working with the LVAD/MCS team is a highlighted "fun factor" of her current position.