OSHP Member Spotlight

Learn more about OSHP Member Jason T. Wong, Pharm D

Title: PGY2 Health-System Pharmacy Administration Resident
Institution: Oregon Health & Science University
Specialty: Administration

Role in Pharmacy:

As the PGY2 Health-System Pharmacy Administration resident, I am responsible for the personnel management of nine pharmacy interns, pharmacy administrator-on-call, clinical staffing (trauma, general surgery, central pharmacy), and chief resident duties. Throughout my second year, I have the opportunity to rotate with the leadership team in various areas including but not limited to: inpatient operations, ambulatory operations, business intelligence, finance, and information management/medication safety.

How you got there:

I got to my position as the PGY2 Health-System Pharmacy Administration resident through a strong support system throughout my entire life. I owe all of my success to my loving parents, teachers, and mentors who always believed in me. During my childhood and into adulthood, I played baseball which taught me the value of teamwork, discipline, and leadership. For a career, I wanted to find a job that afforded me the opportunity to work alongside like-minded individuals who were dedicated to improving patient care. The greatest joy I find in my day-to-day activities is seeing the joy on my colleagues and patients faces when a goal is achieved.

Other Professional Activities:

ASHP, National Patient Safety Foundation

Advanced Training:

PGY1/2 Health-System Pharmacy Administration Residency, MBA

As a new practitioner what are some your career goals:

My pharmacy practice interests include organizational effectiveness, leadership development, human resource optimization, operations, and safety. My career goal is to inspire my colleagues and patients to live the most meaningful lives possible. I enjoy removing barriers and putting people in situations/environments to succeed. When my professional career comes to an end, I hope to have enriched the lives of others through belief and positivity that led to societal change to improve the world we live in.

Fun fact about yourself:

My favorite hobbies include CrossFit, surfing, and reading. My favorite quote: “There can be no leadership where there is no team.”