Alysia Higa
Summary
Dynamic Pharmacy Buyer with extensive experience at The Queens Medical Center, excelling in supplier relations and inventory management. Proven track record in demand forecasting and cost analysis, ensuring optimal stock levels. Recognized for strong problem-solving abilities and a commitment to service quality, fostering collaboration within teams to meet patient needs effectively.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Buyer
The Queens Medical Center
11.2017 - Current
- Interacted with vendors, pharmacy managers and other stakeholders to maintain on-time deliveries.
- Established relationships with vendors to secure adequate inventory.
- Cultivated relationships with wholesalers and distributors to increase inventory availability.
- Placed orders for medication consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.
- Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
- Researched and identified new suppliers and vendors.
- Collaborated with buyer team to identify and fulfill patient needs.
IV Pharmacy Technician
The Queens Medical Center
01.2013 - 11.2017
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
- Prepared hazardous and non-hazardous intravenous medications for patients, verifying accuracy of dosage.
- Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
- Trained new and existing pharmacy technicians for accuracy and efficiency with aseptic technique.
Pharmacy Technician
Hilo Hospital
02.2010 - 12.2012
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions healthcare providers.
- Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
Pharmacy Technician
The Queens Medical Center
11.2003 - 03.2010
- Dispensed medicinal products and supplies used in hospital.
- Coordinated and compounded daily batch orders in high-volume hospital pharmacy environment.
- Precisely measured ingredients to deliver scrupulous formulation for patient compounded prescription orders.
- Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
Retail Pharmacy Technician
Longs Drug Stores
07.1995 - 11.2003
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
Education
No Degree - Business
University of Hawaii At Hilo
Hilo, HIHigh School Diploma -
Hilo High School
Hilo, HI06-1994
Skills
- Demand forecasting
- Supplier relations
- 10-key data entry
- Active listening
- Vendor relationships
- Team collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Stock management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Supply chain assistance
- Purchase order management
- Inventory management
- Professional demeanor
- Self motivation
- Attention to detail
- Supplier communication
Timeline
Pharmacy Buyer
The Queens Medical Center
11.2017 - Current
IV Pharmacy Technician
The Queens Medical Center
01.2013 - 11.2017
Pharmacy Technician
Hilo Hospital
02.2010 - 12.2012
Pharmacy Technician
The Queens Medical Center
11.2003 - 03.2010
Retail Pharmacy Technician
Longs Drug Stores
07.1995 - 11.2003
No Degree - Business
University of Hawaii At Hilo
High School Diploma -
Hilo High School
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