Dynamic Pharmacy Buyer with proven expertise at Larkin Community Hospital in inventory management and process improvement. Skilled in negotiating contracts to achieve cost savings while fostering supplier relationships. Adept at data analysis and team collaboration, ensuring efficient operations and enhanced workflow. Committed to delivering exceptional service and resolving discrepancies promptly.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Pharmacy Buyer
Larkin Community Hospital
Hialeah
09.2024 - Current
Identified opportunities for cost savings through effective contract negotiation techniques.
Tracked product and supply inventories, and ordered according to hospital needs.
Worked closely with the Pharmacy Manager in creating a better workflow and a better ordering process, which would facilitate the process.
Developed supplier relationships to ensure competitive pricing and reliable supply
Managed inventory levels by monitoring stock usage and making adjustments as needed.
Resolved any discrepancies between invoices and purchase orders in a timely manner.
Stayed abreast of market trends and anticipated consumer needs and purchasing habits.
Collaborated with other departments to facilitate smooth operations.
Ordered supplies needed for pharmacy and kept tabs on inventory levels.
Created reports detailing the status of all open purchase orders in the system.
Fully knowledgeable on pyxis es (Running Reports, Solving Discrepancy, load/unload, change cubbies, BD server)
Pharmacy Technician
Larkin Community Hospital
Hialeah
12.2023 - Current
Transferred medication from vials to sterile, disposable syringes using aseptic techniques.
Assisted pharmacists in compounding sterile products according to state regulations.
Teamed with peers, technicians and pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders.
Received and stored incoming supplies and informed supervisors of stock needs and shortages.
Efficient With Pyxis Es systems
Multitasker
IV Room Trained under USP 797 guidelines
Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Pharmacy Technician
Navarro Discount Pharmacy
Hialeah
11.2021 - 12.2022
Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
Assisted pharmacists in filling prescriptions accurately and efficiently.
Created new customer profiles and updated demographics, allergies and new medications in pharmacy computer systems.
Ensured compliance with all federal, state, local laws and company policies related to pharmacy operations.
Transmitted claims to insurance companies for payment and reconciled EOBs.
Provided customer service to patients by answering questions about medications and health-related topics.
Provided exceptional customer service, addressing patient questions and concerns with empathy.
Cleaned and maintained equipment or work areas according to prescribed methods.
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