Hi, I’m
Ashli V. Nicholson
Richardson,TX
Summary
Experienced IV Pharmacy Technician with 5+ years of experience as a procurement specialist. Currently responsible for managing a closed-door pharmacy and 40+ infusion clinics nationwide. Excelled in managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and achieving significant cost savings while ensuring timely material delivery. Strong problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail have optimized procurement processes for maximum efficiency.
Overview
15
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Medix Infusion
Procurement Specialist
05.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Process purchasing request for pharmacy and infusion centers
- Negotiating Contract Pricing
- Research and manage order delays
- Onboarding new accounts
- Prepare Inventory Reports
- Data Analysis
- Maintain accurate DSCSA inventory documentation
- Build and maintain relationships with GPO’s and other vendors
- Implement Cost Saving Strategies
- Drug Formulary Committee
- Pediatric Referral Admissions Review Committee
LifeCare Hospital of Plano
Pharmacy Technician PRN
10.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Responsible for charging medications, filling pyxis med stations, crediting and redistributing returns
- Prepared non-sterile medications, as well as sterile Intravenous admixtures under a laminar flow hood and for distribution to all hospital areas
- Assisted the pharmacists in the preparation and distribution of narcotic and controlled substances to hospital areas
- Assisted in training other technicians
- Complied with both JCAHO guidelines; as well as Policy and Procedures regarding handling and preparing medications
Medix Infusion
Lead IV Pharmacy Technician
10.2020 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Compound Antibiotics
- Purchasing
- Inventory Management
- Translate prescriptions
- Data entry
- Audit patient charts
- Data Analysis
- Coordinated patients’ home deliveries
- Conducted all the training of the clean room staff
BioScrip Infusion Services
IV Pharmacy Technician/Procurement Specialist
08.2014 - 08.2020
Job overview
- Compound Total Parental Nutrition admixtures
- Compound Antibiotics
- Compound Respiratory admixtures
- Compound Chemotherapy admixtures
- Purchasing
- Inventory Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Maintained vendor relationships
- Translate prescriptions
- Data entry
- Audit patient charts
- Data Analysis
- Coordinated patients home deliveries
- Conducted all the training of the clean room staff
- Traveled to other branches to assist with sterile compounding
Remington College
Adjunct Instructor
07.2018 - 11.2018
Job overview
- Taught introduction to pharmacy which included history of pharmacy, dosage calculations, insurance billing, data entry and the top 200 drugs
- Taught health science business procedures which included the components of a computer, operating systems, office technology, as well as word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software
- Tutored students who needed help with algebra, pharmacy calculations and writing assignments
- Student advisor for pharmacy technician program
- Attended monthly staff meetings and quarterly in-service training
Pharmerica
Data Entry Pharmacy Technician
04.2014 - 08.2014
Job overview
- Data Entry
- Insurance Billing
- Translated prescriptions
Cleveland Clinic Homecare Infusion Pharmacy
Lead IV Pharmacy Technician
03.2010 - 08.2012
Job overview
- Compound TPN’s
- Compound Antibiotics
- Compounded Pain bags
- Compound Chemotherapy admixtures
- Inventory
- Translate prescriptions
- Data entry
- Insurance Billing
- Scheduled patients home deliveries
- Conducted all the training of the clean room staff
Education
Independence University OnlineSalt Lake City, UT
BS from Health Services Management
09.2017
Sanford Brown CollegeMiddleburg Heights, OH
Pharmaceutical Technology
10.2009
Cuyahoga Community College Metro CampusCleveland, OH
General Studies
05.2005
Skills
- Procurement Planning
- Sterile Aseptic technique
- Facility Management
- Materials Management
- Effective communication
- Price negotiation
- Supply Chain Management
- Risk Management & Inventory Control
- Order placement
- Supplier contracts
- Detail oriented
- Purchasing processes
Certification
- Pharmacy Technician National Certification, 01/01/26, 5001-0701-0068-165
- Texas Pharmacy Technician License, 10/01/26, 235715
- Sterile Products Certification, 05/01/16
Timeline
Procurement Specialist
Medix Infusion
05.2022 - Current
Lead IV Pharmacy Technician
Medix Infusion
10.2020 - 05.2022
Pharmacy Technician PRN
LifeCare Hospital of Plano
10.2019 - Current
Adjunct Instructor
Remington College
07.2018 - 11.2018
IV Pharmacy Technician/Procurement Specialist
BioScrip Infusion Services
08.2014 - 08.2020
Data Entry Pharmacy Technician
Pharmerica
04.2014 - 08.2014
Lead IV Pharmacy Technician
Cleveland Clinic Homecare Infusion Pharmacy
03.2010 - 08.2012
Sanford Brown College
Pharmaceutical Technology
Cuyahoga Community College Metro Campus
General Studies
- Pharmacy Technician National Certification, 01/01/26, 5001-0701-0068-165
- Texas Pharmacy Technician License, 10/01/26, 235715
- Sterile Products Certification, 05/01/16
Independence University Online
BS from Health Services Management
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