Jamie Kim, PharmD, joined Legacy in 2018 as Senior Director of Pharmacy Services & Patient Assistance Programs, where she led various teams within the Pharmacy Department and Financial Services, and the Prevention Coordinator and Referral Department. She developed different levels of pharmacy and clinical support services to increase access, remove barriers, and improve clinical outcomes.

Among her many accomplishments, Jamie led efforts to restructure and improve the process of Patient Assistance & Insurance Assistance Programs to meet the standard of care and quality metrics for the Ryan White grant, as well as efforts to restructure and improve the process for cancer prevention screening and referrals. Additionally, she played a key role in the development of Clinical Pharmacy Services, the addition of Specialty Pharmacy Services, and the implementation of various technologies in the pharmacy department.

Prior to joining Legacy, Jamie dedicated over a decade to pharmacy leadership at Texas Children’s Hospital. During her tenure, she spearheaded numerous high-impact projects across both inpatient and outpatient settings. Her leadership was pivotal in the design and construction of new pharmacy facilities and the establishment of cutting-edge clinical support services. Jamie’s efforts significantly expanded the hospital’s capacity to deliver comprehensive pharmaceutical care, contributing to the opening of new facilities and the optimization of patient care processes.

As Vice President of Pharmacy Services, Jamie will continue to provide leadership for the coordination and delivery of a variety of pharmacy and clinical support services to ensure optimal outcomes for patients. Her responsibilities will encompass offering strategic clinical leadership toward the optimization of patient care; designing and managing workflows to ensure efficiency and responsive care; and promoting coordination of care, quality outcomes, and patient satisfaction.

After earning a Doctor of Pharmacy at Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy at Rutgers University, Jamie completed her post-graduate pharmacy residencies specializing in Pediatrics & Pharmacy Administration through Indiana University Health and Texas Children’s Hospital. In 2018, she continued her education and obtained her Master of Public Health with a focus on Healthcare Management at the University of Texas School of Public Health in Houston.

Outside of her professional responsibilities, Jamie cherishes time spent with her three children. As the spouse of a youth pastor, she dedicates a significant portion of her personal time to mentoring, teaching, and guiding students and youth volunteers in grades 6-12. One of her greatest joys is nurturing the next generation and witnessing their growth and maturation.