Shea Polk

Senior Informatics Pharmacist · Uab Hospital

pharmacist Birmingham, AL

Overview

Level
Staff
Tenure
15 years
since Jul 2011

Experience

Senior Informatics PharmacistCurrent
Uab Hospital
Since Jul 2011 · 15 years · Birmingham, AL

Education

University of Mississippi
BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences PharmD
1995 – 2001

Skills

Cerner Informatics Pharmacists Cpoe Healthcare Information Technology Hospitals

About Uab Hospital

Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
5000+
Revenue
$100M to <$1B
Office Location
Birmingham, AL

Professional Overview

Shea Polk is a Senior Informatics Pharmacist, currently affiliated with Uab Hospital, based in Birmingham, AL. As a pharmacist, Polk contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Birmingham, AL. They have been with Uab Hospital for 15 years. Polk holds academic credentials, including BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences PharmD, from University of Mississippi. Core competencies include Cerner, Informatics, Pharmacists, Cpoe, Healthcare Information Technology. Uab Hospital operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 5000+ employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit pharmacist professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to pharmacist specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Birmingham, AL healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 86,704 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the pharmacist specialty. Shea Polk is one of them.
  • 953 pharmacists are based in AL (out of 16,429 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 186 contacts at Uab Hospital are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical pharmacist compensation in AL: $97,000 – $147,000 (median $120,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of pharmacists in AL: Walgreens (64), Cvs Health (38), Walmart (31).
  • 3% of pharmacists in AL hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 75% of pharmacists in AL have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Shea Polk located?

Shea Polk is based in Birmingham, AL. They are currently affiliated with Uab Hospital.

What is Shea Polk's specialty?

Shea Polk specializes in pharmacist. Their current role is Senior Informatics Pharmacist.

Where does Shea Polk currently work?

Shea Polk currently works at Uab Hospital. They have been there for 15 years.

What is Shea Polk's educational background?

Shea Polk attended University of Mississippi.

How do I contact Shea Polk for recruiting?

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What is the average salary for a pharmacist in AL?

pharmacists in AL typically earn $97,000 to $147,000 annually, with a median of $120,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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