Connie Saldana
Fort Worth
Summary
Dynamic Lead Certified Pharmacy Technician with proven expertise in inventory management and staff training. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency and delivering exceptional customer service.
Overview
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1
Certification
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Inventory Specialist
Texas Centers for Infectious Disease
Fort Worth
10.2021 - Current
- Prepares PO's in accordance with the approval guidelines and assists operations with purchasing decisions
- Negotiates with vendors for best prices, terms and shipment minimums. Ensures that inventory is saleable at the current prices and provides plans for aged and closeout inventory
- Analyzes sales and purchasing performance and develops strategies to improve product line performance and increase market share
- Monitors the special-order program as well as other vendor programs developed to increase sales and gross profit
- identify potential inventory issues, developing resolutions and communicating plans to upper-level management
- Assists operations staff with problem solving with regards to product storage/placement, damages, returns, credits, etc
- Monitored expiration dates to prevent product loss and waste.
- Prepared monthly financial statements related to purchases and expenses.
- Conducted regular physical counts to ensure accuracy of inventory records.
Lead Certified Pharmacy Technician
LifeCare Hospitals of Fort Worth
Fort Worth
05.2019 - 10.2021
- Validated skills using pharmacy technician competency checklist, ensuring proper performance standards.
- Accurately filled unit-dose medication orders and delivered verified medications to nursing department.
- Conducted timely rounds to nursing units for medication delivery and collection of new orders.
- Completed all credits returned to pharmacy promptly, ensuring accurate reconciliation.
- Returned medications to stock efficiently before end of each shift.
- Supervised daily pharmacy operations, maintaining compliance with regulations and standards.
- Managed medication inventory and streamlined restocking processes for optimal efficiency.
Lead Certified Pharmacy Technician
The Center For Cancer And Blood Disorders
Fort Worth
09.2010 - 05.2018
- Prepared IV chemotherapy for immediate infusion
- Prepared IV chemo orders from our satellite clinics
- Checked physician orders to dispense for infusion
- Operate and dispense meds out of nucleus machine
- Prepared prefilled syringes for pre-meds
- Managed medication inventory and coordinated restocking processes efficiently
- Scheduled and managed courier services to maintain efficient operations
- Maintained excellent communication with infusion nurses and doctors from streamlined efficient care
Sr Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
Lake Worth
01.2000 - 10.2011
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing prescriptions and verifying accuracy.
- Operated pharmacy technology systems for prescription processing.
- Managed medication inventory and ensured accurate stock levels.
- Trained new technicians on proper procedures for compounding and dispensing drugs.
- Trained new staff on pharmacy procedures and customer service standards.
- Organized workflow within the pharmacy department by assigning tasks appropriately among staff members.
- Provided information to pharmacists for medication orders and prescription refills.
- Procured medications from wholesalers to ensure sufficient inventory.
Lead Certified Pharmacy Technician
JPS Outpatient Pharmacy
Fort Worth
10.2006 - 10.2007
- Supervised daily pharmacy operations and ensured compliance with regulations.
- Trained and mentored new pharmacy technicians on workflows and safety protocols.
- Managed medication inventory and coordinated restocking processes efficiently.
- Utilized pharmacy software systems to track prescriptions and manage patient records.
- Conducted regular audits to maintain quality assurance in pharmacy practices.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing patient needs and concerns effectively.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally according to company guidelines.
- Communicated with physicians regarding prescription refills and other inquiries.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Pre-Pharmacy
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TXSkills
- IV medication preparation
- Pharmacy operations oversight
- Inventory management and workflow optimization
- Team leadership and supervision
- Problem solving and decision making
- Customer relationship management
Certification
- Texas State Board of Pharmacy
- Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
- IV Certified
Timeline
Pharmacy Inventory Specialist
Texas Centers for Infectious Disease
10.2021 - Current
Lead Certified Pharmacy Technician
LifeCare Hospitals of Fort Worth
05.2019 - 10.2021
Lead Certified Pharmacy Technician
The Center For Cancer And Blood Disorders
09.2010 - 05.2018
Lead Certified Pharmacy Technician
JPS Outpatient Pharmacy
10.2006 - 10.2007
Sr Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
01.2000 - 10.2011
Some College (No Degree) - Pre-Pharmacy
Tarrant County College