At Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Stephenville, you’ll find there’s always more.
More smiles, more compassion and, of course, Sammy Moore, director of pharmacy, standing ready to help.
Moore’s education and career have long been about serving and helping others. A compelling influence in high school put him on the path to healthcare, like the rest of his family. Now, more than 30 years into his Texas Health role, his sons are carrying on that legacy as well, beginning their careers as physicians.
“Sammy does not know a stranger and is always willing to help, no matter the task. He understands that service to others stretches far beyond the boundaries of our campus and compassion is a renewable resource that uplifts everyone we care for,” said Claudia Eisenmann, M.B.A., FACHE, president of Texas Health Stephenville.
Here’s more about him, in his own words.
What did you want to be as a kid, and how did you choose your career?
I wanted to be a physician at a very young age, but I was encouraged to be a pharmacist by my in-laws. My father-in-law was a physician and my wife’s older brother was in pharmacy school when we started dating in high school. My wife is also a pharmacist, as well as her middle brother. My wife and I started dating in high school and continued in undergrad while both attending pharmacy school at the University of Texas.
What does a typical workday look like?
Most of what we do is routine checks for correct medication orders and managing inventory. I spend a lot of time on the phone, answering questions. I really enjoy the clinical aspect of pharmacy by managing medications or researching issues that come up. Error Prevention Tools help when we’re making sure everything is safe while confirming orders. We do not have a lot of specialists in Stephenville, so we work closely with the hospitalists and try to assist any way that we can.
What’s your favorite part of your job, and what’s the biggest challenge?
People are the reason I still enjoy coming to work each day. Interacting with patients to provide exceptional care and working with my fellow care team members is fulfilling. The biggest challenge is dealing with the difficult parts of our nation’s healthcare system that should be more focused on compassion and outcomes.
What’s something that most people wouldn’t know about you?
I’m originally from Arkansas and I tend to always prefer to have something to do. One of my favorite things to do is help someone without them knowing who did it. Doing a random act of kindness is my favorite hobby.
What are some of the ways you strive to serve employees or consumers?
I try to tell people what they can do and not just what they cannot do. Empowering others is an important way we can show compassion and care. Most of us, from time to time, need help with big and small things. I really enjoy helping people, so if I get the chance and I’m able to help someone, then that’s a good day in my book.
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