Melinda Arnaud

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Director- IS Epic Project at Ochsner Health

Lafayette, Louisiana, United States

Overview

Melinda Arnaud is the Director of IS Epic Projects at Ochsner Health. With a background as a pharmacist and Director of Pharmacy Operations, she specializes in EMR medication build, maintenance, and automation projects. She earned her Bachelor of Applied Science from the University of Louisiana Monroe.

She serves as a 340B steering committee member for her health system, bridging pharmacy operations and IT.

Personality Overview

Informal

Full Of Energy

Enthusiastic

Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.  They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships. They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections.

Topics They Care About

EMR & Epic Systems
As Director of an IS Epic Project, she leads EMR medication build, maintenance, and implementation for Ochsner Health.
Pharmacy Operations
She has a strong background in pharmacy, having held roles as a staff pharmacist and as a Director of Pharmacy Operations.
Clinical Automation
Has served as the clinical lead for pharmacy automation projects and has experience with smart pump integration to improve workflows.

Media Appearances

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Work History

12-2023
Director- IS Epic Project at Ochsner Health
8-2023
IT pharmacist at Ochsner Health
11-2022 - 1-2024
IS Manager at Ochsner Health
11-2009 - 12-2014
Director Of Pharmacy Operations at Opelousas General Health System
2-2001 - 11-2009
Pharmacist at Opelousas General Health System

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc from University of Louisiana Monroe

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