Learn more about OSHP President, Junior Lyman
Title: Executive Director
Organization: Regional Pharmacy Services at Kaiser Permanente Northwest Region
Specialty: Ambulatory Care
OSHP Member Since 2016
What are some unique opportunities you have had throughout your career?
- Starting several Specialty Clinical Pharmacy services in different areas (Weight Management, Geriatrics/Memory Clinic, Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Rheumatology, Behavioral Health, etc.)
- Hosting visitors from Singapore to see the Kaiser Permanente model
- Attending a program at Harvard University for Executive Leadership
- Pre-Pharmacy: Working in a large Cardiology practice where one of the cardiologists, Dr. Geoffrey Hartzler, was one of the early pioneers of angioplasty
- Pre-/During Pharmacy School: Owned a medical transcription company
Professional Journey (How you got there/why did you have an interest in your current practice site):
- Started as a Primary Care Specialty Resident at Kaiser Permanente Colorado
- Whole pharmacy career has been with KP
- 2015 – Wanted a change to live further West and still wanted to stay with KP. Timing was such that I was able to get a Senior Director position in Clinical Pharmacy for KPNW and subsequently, moved into the Executive Director role about a year after moving to Portland. I had an interest in seeing how I could more broadly shape the practice of pharmacy at both a regional and national level.
Advanced Training:
- Primary Care Specialty Residency
- Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS)
Other Professional Activities:
- Member of ASHP and ACCP
- Member of the Pacific University School of Pharmacy Dean’s Advisory Board
- Affiliate Faculty Member, Oregon State University College of Pharmacy
What made you take an interest in OSHP?
I’ve been a member of OSHP since 2016, shortly after moving to Oregon. I was introduced to Kristy Butler while I was still in Colorado and I was making plans to move to Oregon. Once I got here, Kristy introduced me (through wine, of course!) to many other colleagues and friends who were also OSHP members. Through those connections, I joined OSHP and then subsequently became the Northern Chapter Chair-Elect and Chair. Others should consider becoming more involved due to the fantastic networking opportunities and a unique ability to help shape health-system pharmacy practice in Oregon. OSHP is very involved at a legislative level and also provides members with great opportunities for continuing education in a wide variety of topics. I have found members to be super engaged, welcoming, and always willing to share. I’ve made so many connections and gone to many different people when I’m facing a particular problem and I want some additional input.
Fun Fact About Yourself
I have traveled to all 7 continents and want to hit them all a 2nd time.
Inspirational Quotes
From my Grandmother: “If you’re early you’re on time…if you’re on time, you’re late…if you’re late, you’re left.”
It has always resonated with me the importance of being on time and the sign of respect it shows that whoever you are showing up for is important. As a result, I try very hard every day to ensure I’m on time.
Henry Ford: “When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.”
I love to travel and reminds how important resiliency truly is.
