Cherlene Stricklan
Tooele,Utah
Summary
Highly experienced Purchasing Agent Pharmacy Specialist with over a decade of expertise in pharmaceutical procurement, supply chain management, and strategic sourcing at Intermountain Healthcare. My goal is to optimize the supply chain, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality medications and supplies, while upholding the highest standards of patient safety and regulatory compliance. Demonstrated exceptional customer service excellence, ensuring seamless operations and satisfaction. Driven by a commitment to excellence and a passion for innovation, I am eager to contribute to the healthcare sector's mission to provide quality care by enhancing procurement strategies and fostering strong supplier partnerships.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Agent Pharmacy Buyer II
Intermountain Healthcare Supply Chain Center
02.2011 - Current
- Created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions, and expedite customer orders.
- Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Searched for hard-to-find items and found high-quality, reliable vendors.
- Collaborated with internal departments to identify and manage demand for material and services.
- Identified and resolved supply chain issues to mitigate delays and production disruptions.
- Conducted research, identifying potential vendors and better pricing options.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Maintained documentation for all purchases.
- Developed and implemented strategies to reduce operational costs.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Pharmacy Technician II
Intermountain Healthcare McKay Dee Hospital
10.2007 - 02.2011
- Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
- Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Counted, measured and compounded medications following standard procedures.
- Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales.
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
- Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tooele High School
Tooele, UT06.2000
No Degree - Pharmacy Technician
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT06.2000
Skills
- Procurement
- Product sourcing
- Cost Control
- Data organization
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Accounts Payable
- Order tracking
- New Vendor Setup
- Strategic Sourcing
- Inventory Management
- Customer Service Excellence
Quote
The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person who is doing it.
Chinese proverb
Timeline
Purchasing Agent Pharmacy Buyer II
Intermountain Healthcare Supply Chain Center
02.2011 - Current
Pharmacy Technician II
Intermountain Healthcare McKay Dee Hospital
10.2007 - 02.2011
High School Diploma -
Tooele High School
No Degree - Pharmacy Technician
Salt Lake Community College
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