Melita Croom

Melita Croom serves as the Assistant Director of Pharmacy - Quality at University Health, overseeing a team of 11 professionals focused on medication safety, quality, accreditation, and staff education since November 2017. Previously, Melita held various positions at Baptist Health System, including Manager of Staff Education and Transitional Care Pharmacy Services, where responsibilities involved standardizing onboarding and training for a six-hospital system. Melita also served as a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, contributing to the translation of medication orders into electronic systems. A 2007 graduate of the University of Missouri-Kansas City with both a Doctor of Pharmacy and a Master of Public Administration, Melita brings a wealth of experience including a fellowship in drug policy development and internships that span clinical, educational, and administrative functions within pharmacy practice.