Steven Giannetti
Grosse Pointe Woods
Summary
Results-driven management professional with a strong foundation in medication dispensing, order verification, and clinical review. Proficient in ensuring regulatory compliance, medication safety, and adherence to formulary and institutional protocols. Collaborates effectively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize pharmacotherapy and improve patient outcomes. Committed to accuracy, efficiency, and continuous quality improvement within the institutional pharmacy environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Pharmacy Services
Detroit Medical Center - Children's Hospital of Michigan
Detroit, MI
01.2026 - Current
- Serve as the Pharmacist in Charge for Children's Hospital of Michigan pediatric hospital, midtown based specialty infusion center, Troy based specialty, emergency, and operating room services, and ancillary clinics throughout Southeastern Michigan.
- Manage and mentor a multidisciplinary pharmacy team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, leading recruitment, onboarding, and retention efforts to maintain strong staffing levels and support safe, efficient pharmacy operations.
- Lead operational and procedural improvements to enhance pharmacy workflow efficiency and overall productivity.
- Develop and implement staff training programs to improve service quality and efficiency.
- Oversee budget and labor management, ensuring optimal resource allocation for departmental needs.
- Collaborate with hospital multidisciplinary teams to streamline processes such as medication delivery, omnicell optimization, billing accuracy, and clinical initiatives to improve patient outcomes and experience.
General Manager Pharmacist
Omnicare of Southern Michigan, a CVS Health Company
Livonia, MI
12.2024 - 12.2025
- Achieved a 92% manager impact rating and a 79% favorable employee engagement score, reflecting strong leadership, communication, and team development.
- Received a 91% operational satisfaction score from Omnicare customers, reflecting exceptional service, responsiveness, and operational efficiency.
- Lead daily operations including order entry, dispensing, sterile and non-sterile compounding, deliveries, returns, and ADU restocks (omnicell).
- Actively support and engage with the dispensing team to ensure accurate, efficient, and timely medication deliveries across all patient care areas.
- Serve as the USP and USP designated person in charge of maintaining compliance with non-sterile and sterile compounding.
- Ensure compliance with pertinent regulations and USP guidelines in addition to company standard operating procedures.
- Analyze and monitor site and district-level P&Ls to drive efficiency, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure financial sustainability.
- Collaborate with the sales team with regards to prospective clients and participate in long-term care conferences to promote business growth and strengthen industry relationships.
Pharmacist in Charge
Omnicare of Southern Michigan, a CVS Health Company
Livonia, MI
07.2019 - 12.2024
- Provide pharmacy services to diverse care facilities, achieving a 98% prescription completion rate and a 60% reduction in PVI internal events.
- Attained a 90% score on Omnicare's full-pharmacy audit demonstrating effective leadership and a commitment to regulatory excellence.
- Maintained complete compliance with zero infusion infractions found during a 2022 Omnicare full-pharmacy audit.
- Lead operational improvements, staff training, and ensure compliance with Omnicare SOPs involving USP , USP , and USP.
- Collaborated with and supervise a multidisciplinary team to enhance clinical outcomes, maintain regulatory compliance, and drive measurable improvement in pharmacy services.
- Provide remote and on-site support to other pharmacies to streamline operations, reinforce operating procedures, and maintain timely deliveries.
Director Of Pharmacy
Select Specialty Hospital Northwest Detroit
Detroit, MI
02.2018 - 06.2019
- Led the quarterly Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee to advance medication safety and elevate pharmacy services.
- Instituted comprehensive antimicrobial stewardship protocols by partnering with interdisciplinary teams, advancing evidence-based prescribing and reducing incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
- Oversaw staff development and hiring while managing the departmental budget, ensuring optimal team performance and financial stewardship.
- Managed pharmacy staff, medication inventory, and clinical workflows to ensure efficient operations and superior patient care.
- Provided personalized medication counseling to patients and families to optimize therapy and improve health outcomes.
- Collaborated in weekly multidisciplinary rounds to assess all patients, optimize medication regimens, and support coordinated patient care.
Lead Pharmacist
McLaren-Flint Hospital
Flint, MI
03.2017 - 02.2018
- Monitored and interpreted pharmacokinetic data for medications with narrow therapeutic indices, collaborating with healthcare providers to optimize outcomes and minimize toxicity.
- Provided accurate, evidence-based responses to medication information inquiries from healthcare providers and patients.
- Supervised and trained pharmacists and technicians to ensure accurate medication dispensing.
- Participated in and chaired an alteplase administration team to ensure timely and evidence-based management of acute ischemic stroke cases.
- Acted as the responsible party for 2nd shift operations, providing leadership, oversight, and decision-making authority while on duty.
Clinical Staff Pharmacist
Community Hospital
Munster, IN
06.2012 - 02.2017
- Compounded intravenous therapies, including chemotherapy and Total Parenteral Nutrition in compliance with USP and USP .
- Collaborated with physicians on non-formulary medications, clarifying orders, and recommending therapy adjustments.
- Monitored drug therapy for efficacy, toxicity, drug-to-drug interactions, and contraindications to optimize therapeutic outcomes.
- Provided off-hours, centralized clinical and operations support for affiliated hospitals across the healthcare network.
- Practiced in a decentralized role on a cardiac telemetry unit to provide real-time clinical support and pharmacotherapy expertise.
Pharmacy Intern
Detroit Receiving Hospital
Detroit, MI
05.2009 - 04.2012
- Compounded and distributed IVPB and other sterile and non-sterile medications in accordance with hospital standard operating procedures.
- Managed and optimized automated dispensing cabinet (Pyxis) inventory to maintain continuous medication availability and minimize waste.
- Educated and trained Pharmacy Technicians on compounding procedures, medication safety, and workflow efficiency.
Education
Pharm.D. -
University of Michigan College of Pharmacy
Ann Arbor, MI05-2012
Pharmacy Prerequisite - undefined
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI01-2008
Skills
- Pharmacy Operations & Technology
- Evidence Based Pharmacotherapy
- Sterile and Non-Sterile Compounding
- Regulatory Compliance
- Staff Training and Development
- Medication Therapy Management
- Antimicrobial Stewardship
- Financial Accountability
- Team leadership
- Time management
Timeline
Manager, Pharmacy Services
Detroit Medical Center - Children's Hospital of Michigan
01.2026 - Current
General Manager Pharmacist
Omnicare of Southern Michigan, a CVS Health Company
12.2024 - 12.2025
Pharmacist in Charge
Omnicare of Southern Michigan, a CVS Health Company
07.2019 - 12.2024
Director Of Pharmacy
Select Specialty Hospital Northwest Detroit
02.2018 - 06.2019
Lead Pharmacist
McLaren-Flint Hospital
03.2017 - 02.2018
Clinical Staff Pharmacist
Community Hospital
06.2012 - 02.2017
Pharmacy Intern
Detroit Receiving Hospital
05.2009 - 04.2012
Pharmacy Prerequisite - undefined
Michigan State University
Pharm.D. -
University of Michigan College of Pharmacy
AWARDS & HONORS
- Omnicare Premier Award, Omnicare of Southern Michigan was recognized company-wide for outstanding achievement in patient safety, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance
- IPPE Preceptor of the Year, Recognized for exemplary mentorship, clinical instruction, and commitment to advancing pharmacy student education during Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPE)
- Antibiotic Stewardship Excellence Award, Led antimicrobial stewardship initiatives that delivered measurable improvement in antibiotic utilization and patient safety, resulting in the hospital receiving the Antibiotic Stewardship Excellence Award for Most Improved Program.
PUBLICATIONS
- Cost-effectiveness of Medications Compared With Laser Trabeculoplasty in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Archives of Ophthalmology
- February 2012