Pediatric Pharmacist: From Clinician to Entrepreneur with Jena Quinn
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In this episode of The Happy PharmD, we have Jena Quinn, a business owner at Perfecting Peds who has leveraged her experience and certification in pediatric pharmacy to provide high-quality and accessible services to children and families in the community.    Jena shares her journey from managing fertility treatments to becoming an entrepreneur in pediatric pharmacy, emphasizing her passion for patient care, her transition from a B2C to a B2B model, the importance of partnerships for business growth, and her vision for future expansion and advocacy in the field.    Here are the highlights of my conversation with Jena:   03:32 - The challenges of balancing entrepreneurship with parenting, particularly in the field of pediatric care, and highlights the importance of medication management for medically complex children.  12:08 - The importance of work-life balance,  mental health, and team support in the role of a pediatric pharmacist.  15:49 - The journey of a pediatric pharmacist who identified a need for specialized pediatric pharmacy services in the US and gradually transitioned into entrepreneurship to address this gap.  20:48 - The transition from selling skincare products to becoming a successful pediatric pharmacist, highlighting the importance of persistence and learning from initial failures.  22:26 - The importance of letting go of perfectionism in parenting and daily life, while highlighting how pediatric pharmacy allows for channeling perfectionism into patient care.  24:34 - The implementation of a value-based care model by pediatric pharmacists in long-term care facilities, resulting in significant cost savings and improved patient outcomes.  38:56 - The struggle of balancing entrepreneurship with patient care in pediatric pharmacy,  emphasizing the importance of staying focused on what they love and avoiding the trap of prioritizing profit over patient well-being.  44:25 - The future goals of a pediatric pharmacist, including expanding advocacy efforts,  improving patient outcomes through research, and raising awareness of the important role pharmacists play in healthcare.    This episode provides valuable insights for pharmacists and entrepreneurs interested in pediatric pharmacy, highlighting the blend of passion, resilience, and strategic vision required for success in this field.   Links: Jena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jena-quinn-pharmd-bcpps-70b1634b/ Perfecting Peds: https://perfectingpeds.com/   We get pharmacists jobs they love! If you are ready to find your dream job and enjoy a balanced work and home life, we want to connect with you.    Click the link below to book a free call with us! https://thehappypharmd.com/HPDPodcast  
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