Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Certification
PGY2 Experiences
PGY1 Experiences
Teaching
National Presentations
Institutional Presentations
Research
Leadership Experience
Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences
Professional Memberships
Honors And Awards
Timeline
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Collin J. Kruczek

Bloomsburg,PA

Summary

Knowledgeable Ambulatory Care Pharmacist. Demonstrated expertise in medication management and patient counseling, contributing to improved patient outcomes. Proven ability to collaborate with healthcare teams and implement safe pharmaceutical practices. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PGY2 Pharmacy Practice Residency in Ambulatory Care

Atrium Health - Carolinas Medical Center (CMC Main)
06.2025 - Current
  • RPD: Rachel Norton, PharmD, CDCES, BCPS, CPP, DPLA
  • Building on the experiences of PGY1 mentored pharmacy interns and students, providing guidance on clinical decision-making and professional development.
  • Implemented evidence-based guidelines to standardize treatment approaches across various therapeutic areas.
  • Analyzed pharmacy data to identify trends, inform strategic planning, and support continuous improvement efforts.
  • Contributed to pharmacy policy development and modification by staying up-to-date on industry trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements.

PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency with Ambulatory Care Focus

Atrium Health Cabarrus (CMC Northeast)
06.2024 - 06.2025
  • RPD: Paige Carson, PharmD, CDCES, BCPS, CPP, DPLA
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized treatment plans for diverse patient populations.
  • Led quality improvement initiatives aimed at reducing medication errors and enhancing patient care protocols.
  • Mentored pharmacy interns and students, providing guidance on clinical decision-making and professional development.

Senior Mail Order Pharmacy Intern

SelectRx Pharmacy
05.2022 - 05.2024
  • Preceptor: Lance Barber, RPh
  • Assisted pharmacists in patient consultations, providing essential drug information and guidance.

Hospital Institution Extern

Geisinger Medical Center
03.2024 - 04.2024

Elective Pharmacy Benefit Manager Extern

PerformRx Pharmacy Benefit Manager
02.2024 - 03.2024

Acute Care Extern

Geisinger Medical Center
10.2023 - 12.2023

Elective Pharmacy Practice Extern

PioneerRx Pharmacy Software
09.2023 - 10.2023

Ambulatory Care Extern

UPMC RxExpress
08.2023 - 09.2023

Elective Community Leadership Extern

Pennsylvania Pharmacist Care Network
07.2023 - 08.2023

Community Pharmacy Extern

Blueberry Pharmacy
06.2023 - 07.2023

Ambulatory Care Extern

Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium - Indian Health Service
05.2023 - 06.2023

Inpatient Pharmacy Intern

UPMC Shadyside Hospital
05.2021 - 04.2022
  • Preceptor: Jeffrey Smoulder, RPh
  • Assisted pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications, ensuring accuracy and compliance with hospital protocols.
  • Conducted medication reconciliation to verify patient medication histories and prevent discrepancies.

Community Pharmacy Intern

The Medicine Shoppe #0077
08.2016 - 01.2021
  • Preceptor: Jennifer Seltzer, PharmD
  • Mentored and trained new interns in pharmacy procedures and customer service protocols.
  • Served as a role model for fellow team members by consistently demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and commitment to excellence.

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) -

University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy
Pittsburgh, PA
04.2024

Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Science & Chemistry Minor

University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy
Pittsburgh, PA
04.2022

Certification

  • Pennsylvania Board of Pharmacy Pharmacist License, # RP458522, 2026-09-30
  • North Carolina Board of Pharmacy Pharmacist License, #33223, 2025-12-31
  • APhA Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Certification, 2026-01-31
  • Basic Life Support Provider (CPR and AED), 2026-07-31

PGY2 Experiences

  • Longitudinal
  • Chronic Care
  • Managed Care and Population Health
  • Academia
  • Administrative
  • Staffing ED Discharge Pharmacy
  • Elective
  • Specialty Pharmacy
  • Transitions of Care

PGY1 Experiences

July-August: Ambulatory Care Core - Casey Burleson 

September - Anticoagulation Core 

October - Internal Medicine - Andrew Clark 

November - Admin - Paige Carson 

December - Project Month 

January - Ambulatory Care Advanced - Casey Burleson 

February - Population Health 

March - Behavioral Health - Kristen Nagy 

April - Outpatient Care Pharmacy Dispensing Meyers Park 340 B - Marci Steele 

May - Transitions of Care - Heart Failure Service - Bryan Robinette 

June - Elective Specialty Pharmacy Neuromuscular Disorders - Lauren Downing 

Teaching

  • Course Facilitator - Atrium Health Family Medicine Residency Elizabeth Family Medicine
  • Preceptor; Jack Ledford, PharmD, BCACP, CPP, AAHIV
  • High Point University – Fred Wilson School of Pharmacy, Teaching Certificate.
  • Course Coordinators: Michelle Rapier, PharmD, Shaine Swartz, PharmD, Diamond Melendez, PharmD

National Presentations

  • Pros of GLP1ra Debate - E. Wright, MD, C. Kruczek, PharmD, presented at the Diabetes Technology Meeting, Burlingame, CA 2025
  • Development of an Over-the-Counter Hormonal Contraceptive Learning Module for Second-Year Student Pharmacists, C. Kruczek , T. Nguyen, PharmD, S. Schneider, PharmD, J. Carroll PharmD, K. Pater, PharmD presented at ASHP midyear in Anaheim, CA, 2023
  • Development of an Annual Community Pharmacy Practice Transformation Self-Assessment Tool, C. Kruczek, S. Stawarz, M. McGivney, PharmD, FCCP, FAPhA, S. McGrath, PharmD, K. Hake, PharmD, presented at APhA Annual in Phoenix, AZ, Pennsylvania Pharmacist Association Midyear in Lancaster, PA, 2023

Institutional Presentations

  • Neurologic Conditions: Headaches Lecture presented to DNP students at University of North Carolina Charlotte 1.5 hr didactic lecture
  • Public Health Emergencies: Medical Disparities Between Urban and Rural Patients, 1 hr ACPE accredited CE lecture, 2025-02-01
  • Reevaluating the Glucose Management Indicator, Journal Club Presentation, 2024-07-01
  • DOACs and Diltiazem, Journal Club Presentation, 2024-09-01

Research

  • Implementation of Pharmacist Led HF GDMT Optimization Service in Primary Care
  • IRB approved prospective cohort study at emerging care clinics at Atrium Health.
  • Osteoporosis Medication Use Evaluation, 2024-06-01
  • IRB approved group MUE evaluating prescribing practices for guideline appropriate therapy management in osteoporosis at Atrium Health.
  • Pharmacist Intervention in Pain Management, 2024-06-01
  • IRB approved quality improvement project helping to manage pain management prescribing practices via pharmacist intervention in primary care clinics at Atrium Health.

Leadership Experience

  • Lead Program Coordinator, Pharmacy, Innovation, Experience, and Research (PIER) Program, 2021-08-01, 2022-08-31
  • Advisors: Christian Fernandez, PhD, Ravi Patel, PharmD
  • Hosted 5-week virtual curriculum to introduce high school/undergraduate students to pharmacy.
  • Auction Co-Chair, Phi Lambda Sigma Honor Society (PLS), 2021-04-01, 2023-05-31
  • Organized charity auction to raise money for Grace Lamsam Pharmacy Program for the Underserved raising over $23,000 between 2021-2023.

Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences

  • Ambulatory Care Extern, Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium - Indian Health Service, Sitka, AK, 2023-05-01, 2023-06-30, Alexander Woodcock, PharmD, BA
  • Community Pharmacy Extern, Blueberry Pharmacy, Pittsburgh, PA, 2023-06-01, 2023-07-31, Kyle McCormick, PharmD
  • Elective Community Leadership Extern, Pennsylvania Pharmacist Care Network, Pittsburgh, PA, 2023-07-01, 2023-08-31, Stephanie McGrath, PharmD, Kesley Hake, PharmD
  • Ambulatory Care Extern, UPMC RxExpress, Pittsburgh, PA, 2023-08-01, 2023-09-30, Kelsie Karolcik, PharmD
  • Elective Pharmacy Practice Extern, PioneerRx Pharmacy Software, Irving, TX, 2023-09-01, 2023-10-31, Josh Howland, PharmD, Dao Nguyen, PharmD
  • Acute Care Extern, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA, 2023-10-01, 2023-12-31, Erik Kowalek, PharmD, BCPS
  • Elective Pharmacy Benefit Manager Extern, PerformRx Pharmacy Benefit Manager, Philadelphia, PA, 2024-02-01, 2024-03-31, Christine Payne, PharmD
  • Hospital Institution Extern, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA, 2024-03-01, 2024-04-30, Jordan Moore, PharmD

Professional Memberships

  • American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP),
  • Attended ASHP Midyear: Las Vegas, Nevada (2022), Anaheim, CA (2023), New Orleans (2024), Las Vegas (2025)
  • ASHP New Practitioner Forum - Practice Advancement and Advocacy Group
  • Workgroup Privileging and Credentialing
  • American Pharmacists Association - Member
  • North Carolina Association of Pharmacists - Member of New Practitioners Forum

Honors And Awards

  • Pennsylvania Pharmacist Association Graduating Pharmacist of the Year (Pitt), 2024-04-30
  • APhA National Patient Counseling Competition Top 10 Finalist, 2023-03-01
  • National Community Pharmacist Association Presidential Scholarship, 2023-10-01

Timeline

PGY2 Pharmacy Practice Residency in Ambulatory Care

Atrium Health - Carolinas Medical Center (CMC Main)
06.2025 - Current

PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency with Ambulatory Care Focus

Atrium Health Cabarrus (CMC Northeast)
06.2024 - 06.2025

Hospital Institution Extern

Geisinger Medical Center
03.2024 - 04.2024

Elective Pharmacy Benefit Manager Extern

PerformRx Pharmacy Benefit Manager
02.2024 - 03.2024

Acute Care Extern

Geisinger Medical Center
10.2023 - 12.2023

Elective Pharmacy Practice Extern

PioneerRx Pharmacy Software
09.2023 - 10.2023

Ambulatory Care Extern

UPMC RxExpress
08.2023 - 09.2023

Elective Community Leadership Extern

Pennsylvania Pharmacist Care Network
07.2023 - 08.2023

Community Pharmacy Extern

Blueberry Pharmacy
06.2023 - 07.2023

Ambulatory Care Extern

Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium - Indian Health Service
05.2023 - 06.2023

Senior Mail Order Pharmacy Intern

SelectRx Pharmacy
05.2022 - 05.2024

Inpatient Pharmacy Intern

UPMC Shadyside Hospital
05.2021 - 04.2022

Community Pharmacy Intern

The Medicine Shoppe #0077
08.2016 - 01.2021

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) -

University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy

Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Science & Chemistry Minor

University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy