Debbie A Baratta
Lockport
Summary
Dynamic Government Inventory Manager Specialist 4-years of experience with Outstanding Appraisal Rating. Mastered Experience with Account Classification Codes (ACC) for integrated funds controls, Financial Management System (FMS) Analysis for Hines Hospital Vendor Master Files and VA 10091 Forms Processor, IFCAPs (integrated Funds Control Accounting and Procurement), FCP (Fund Control Points), CPRC (Clinical Product Review Committee) member Processor for all the above.
Inventory management professional well-prepared for impactful contributions. Proven track record in optimizing inventory systems and maintaining accurate stock levels. Consistently fosters team collaboration and adapts to dynamic business needs. Skilled in supply chain management and process improvement, valued for reliability and adaptability.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inventory Manager Specialist
Edward J Hines VA
10.2022 - Current
- Manages, controls inventory, by use of automated systems Generic Inventory Packing (GIP). Analyzes agency's accountable property through SCCOP, SCIDO assurance efficient acquisition, distribution, storage tracking of assets, conduct audits, reconcile discrepancies, and implementation as a key liaison for supply chain readiness and compliance with federal regulations.
- Analysis & Reporting: Analyzes usage data, forecasts supply needs, prepares reports for management, and research solutions for supply chain issues.
- Support & Training: Serves as a subject matter expert, advises stakeholders, resolves complex inventory problems, and trains others on procedures.
- Confidential Financial Disclosures
National Certified Pharmacy Tech
Molina Healthcare
10.2015 - Current
- Responsible for initial receipt, review of retail and specialty level prior authorization requests. Also, assist with additional information for providers including confidential medical history and prior drug therapy, to properly evaluate the request. Assistance with Medicaid peer to peer request in an effort for good decision making regarding medical preferred necessity, when implementing a patient’s plan of care. Accurately enter on-line approvals or denials of mediation requests along with strong clinical decision accountability.
- Transferable Skill: Strong communication and teaming/interpersonal skills; strong leadership capabilities, and ability to initiate and maintain cross-team relationships. Computer Microsoft Word Program, spreadsheets. (Microsoft Office/Dell computer or similar, Excel program)
- ICD-9-CM; ICD-10; J Codes, billing and coding for Medicaid State of Illinois Programs
- Experienced in adjudication of Pharmacy Prescription Claims through the Companies PBM System CVS Caremark
- Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, surgical terminology, pharmacological terminology, patient care documentation terminology
Purchasing Agent
Edward J Hines VA
09.2019 - 10.2022
- Procure supplies, services, and equipment utilizing simplified acquisition procedures/ instruments to establish contracts and SAP orders at 100 % Proficiency
- Preparing purchase orders, soliciting bid proposals; reviewing requisitions for goods and services; negotiating and renegotiating with suppliers, vendors, evaluating audits for purchase under $10,000 daily per vendor request
- Provide technical assistance and training to service unit staff, compile data for reporting, and on the job training to new acquisition employees.
- Confidential Financial Disclosures
National Certified Pharmacy Technician
Molina Healthcare
10.2015 - 10.2019
- Responsible for initial receipt, review of retail and specialty level prior authorization request at 50% standard before Pharmacist approval.
- Supported information for providers including confidential medical history and prior drug therapy.
- Assistance with Medicaid peer to peer request (medical decision-making process for preferred necessities) Drugs General to Specialty of over 500k daily.
- Implementing a patient’s plan of care.
- Accurately enter on-line approvals or denials of mediation requests, strong clinical decision accountability at 100%.
- Confidential Financial Disclosures
Education
Doctor of Health Science Degree Program -
Purdue Global University
12.2025
Master's degree - Master of Public Health Administration with Distinction, Health care and Human Services Management
Devry University Keller Graduate School of Management
Tinley, IL, United States08.2021
Bachelor of Science Degree - Healthcare Administration, Health Science
12.2016
Skills
- Federal Government Inventory Specialist
- Manages, controls inventory, use of auto systems Generic Inventory Packing (GIP)
- Analyzes accountable property through SCCOP, SCIDO assurance efficient acquisition
- Public Speaking
- Data Analysis
- Support & Training: Serves as a subject matter expert, advises stakeholders, resolves complex inventory problems, and trains others on procedures
Affiliations
Hines VA Hospital - Certification in FLG 100 Principles of inventory Management
Certification
- Certified Nurse - Morton College Cicero, IL - 08/1998 Current PTCB, Pharmacy Technician State Certification Board- National Pharmacy Technician –Since July 2004
- Current Notary Public, Will County, Illinois – Commissioned since 2005- Current Affiliations or Other Relevant Experience Certified Supervisor
- Illinois Department on Aging Alzheimer Disease, Chicago IL Since 2009 Medical Assessment Health Fairs, Chicago, Illinois Since 2009
- Job Related Training:
- White Belt Certification, 2021-08-02, Yellow Belt Certification Completion, 2022-09-13 Exam Completion 2022-09-14, Green Belt Certification, 2023-03-10
- Certification in FLG 100 Principles of inventory Management Completion 2020 Clinical Team Training (CTT) Master Training Course
Timeline
Inventory Manager Specialist
Edward J Hines VA
10.2022 - Current
Purchasing Agent
Edward J Hines VA
09.2019 - 10.2022
National Certified Pharmacy Tech
Molina Healthcare
10.2015 - Current
National Certified Pharmacy Technician
Molina Healthcare
10.2015 - 10.2019
Master's degree - Master of Public Health Administration with Distinction, Health care and Human Services Management
Devry University Keller Graduate School of Management
Bachelor of Science Degree - Healthcare Administration, Health Science
Doctor of Health Science Degree Program -
Purdue Global University
Professional Publications
- Notary Public, Will County, Illinois – Commissioned #806031, Since 2005- Current
- Certified Supervisor, Illinois Department on Aging, Since 2009
- Alzheimer Disease, Chicago IL Since 2009
- Medical Assessment Health Fairs, Chicago, Ill. Since 2009
- Federal Employment Membership in Delta Mu Delta, Alumni ID 2340370, Since 2020
- DeVry National Chapter Since 2021
- National Society of Leadership Sigma Alpha Pi - since 2021
- Chicagoland Social Events Chair National Society of Leadership and Success, DeVry University Chicagoland, Chapter Since, 2021
- National Society of Leadership Sigma Alpha Pi - Since 2025
- Chicagoland Social Events Chair National Society of Leadership and Success, Purdue Global University, Chapter Since, 2025
Availability
- Job Type: Permanent
- Work Schedule: Full-time
- Desired Locations:
- Remote or Hines, United States