Julie Spaccarelli
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Progressive, growth-minded Clinical Pharmacist with a distinguished 35+ year leadership career at a premier, nationally ranked pediatric academic teaching hospital. Highly accomplished leader with a 24-year track record directing multi-campus pharmacy operations, non-sterile production workflows, and advanced automation deployment. Lifelong learner who serves as a vital anchor of institutional knowledge and historical practice perspective; highly sought after by leadership and interdisciplinary teams to guide current workflow adjustments, troubleshoot complex clinical issues, and mentor staff based on decades of proven operational evolution.
Overview
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Certification
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Pharmacist — Liberty Campus
CINCINNATI CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
Cincinnati, OH
07.2014 - Current
- Interim & Personnel Management: Perform Pharmacist Manager duties in the absence of formal management; directly oversee campus operations, manage complex pharmacist scheduling, and execute official payroll administration.
- Institutional Memory & Strategy: Serve as the department's primary historical reference point for leadership and staff; routinely consulted on past procedural precedents, long-term policy evolution, and operational rationale to guide current and future workflow optimizations.
- Drug Information Excellence: Routinely provide evidence-based drug information and critical clinical consultations to attending physicians, medical residents, and nursing staff in a fast-paced teaching environment to optimize patient care plans.
- Clinical Workflow Triaging: Actively manage and triage high-volume dispensing queues, troubleshoot complex patient-specific orders, and ensure all medications are distributed safely, efficiently, and in strict regulatory compliance. Establish procedures and processes to optimize workflow and increase safety.
- Automation Implementation: Serve as a dedicated Swisslog and KitCheck Super User (8–10 years expertise); championed the rollout of RFID kit tracking and pharmacy robotics to maximize inventory safety and workflow efficiency.
- Academic Preceptorship: Serve as an active Preceptor (2018 – Present) for the University of Cincinnati James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy IPPE Program, evaluating and training student pharmacists in institutional practice.
Lead Pharmacist — Unit Dose & Central Operations (Burnet Campus)
CINCINNATI CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
Burnet
01.2002 - 07.2014
- Operational Leadership: Directed all non-sterile production workflows, dispensing protocols, and operational workflows for the core hospital Unit Dose distribution area.
- Workforce Onboarding: Personally spearheaded the standard training, orientation, and competencies onboarding for all incoming Registered Pharmacists and clinical residents.
- Process Standardization: Authored and established foundational standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety processes regarding broad institutional dispensing.
- Technical Champion: Served as an early Epic Willow and Pyxis Super User (20+ years ago); systematically guided the department through digital health record transitions and automated dispensing cabinet deployments.
Heme/Onc Satellite Pharmacy Manager — Burnet Campus
CINCINNATI CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
Burnet
01.1993 - 01.2002
- Pharmacy Launch & Operations: Built out and managed the hospital's very first dedicated Hematology/Oncology Clinic Pharmacy as a sole staff practitioner; established strict hazardous compounding safety protocols.
- Clinical Research & National Presentation: Authored and present a breakthrough clinical study at the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting, demonstrating quantifiable positive outcomes in pediatric medication reconciliation.
- Transitions of Care (TOC): Pioneered early hospital protocols for medication reconciliation, creating a seamless continuity of care model for vulnerable pediatric oncology patients moving between outpatient and inpatient environments.
- Care Model Innovation: Appointed to the cross-functional development committee that designed and launched the hospital's first "Day Hospital" short-stay unit, establishing the foundational blueprint for modern outpatient pediatric infusion suites.
Staff Pharmacist — Burnet (Base) Campus
CINCINNATI CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
Burnet
12.1990 - 01.1993
- Operational Adaptability: Managed multi-unit medication distribution, verification, and critical order processing while executing flexible, fast-paced rotating shift schedules.
- Compounded, verified, and dispensed complex medications in strict adherence to sterile IV and cleanroom standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Pharmacy
University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy
Cincinnati, OH06-1989
Registered Pharmacist (RPh) -
State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy
Skills
- Institutional Knowledge & Historical Perspective
- Academic Teaching Hospital Operations
- Routine Drug Information Delivery
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Order Verification & Troubleshooting
- Clinical Workflow Triaging & Dispensing
- Pharmacist Scheduling & Payroll
- Medication Safety & Policy Compliance
- Epic Willow EHR & Pyxis (Super User)
- Swisslog & KitCheck Automation (Super User)
- Academic Precepting & Mentorship
Certification
Appointments & Certifications: Academic Preceptor (UC James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy, 8 Years), BLS
Timeline
Lead Pharmacist — Liberty Campus
CINCINNATI CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
07.2014 - Current
Lead Pharmacist — Unit Dose & Central Operations (Burnet Campus)
CINCINNATI CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
01.2002 - 07.2014
Heme/Onc Satellite Pharmacy Manager — Burnet Campus
CINCINNATI CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
01.1993 - 01.2002
Staff Pharmacist — Burnet (Base) Campus
CINCINNATI CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
12.1990 - 01.1993
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Pharmacy
University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy
Registered Pharmacist (RPh) -
State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Departmental Branding: Authored, developed, and established the official core tagline for the CCHMC Department of Pharmacy: "Your child. Their medications. Our expertise.", Clinical Excellence Recognition: Awarded the peer-nominated "Attentive" Award at the annual CCHMC Pharmacist Achievement Awards during Pharmacy Week (2010) for exceptional operational vigilance and patient safety advocacy.