Eric Zis
Lake Mary
Summary
Dynamic pharmacy professional with over a decade of experience, including three years in purchasing and materials management. Expertise in contract negotiation, problem-solving, and customer service, complemented by advanced training in sterile and non-sterile compounding in adherence to USP 795/797/800 standards. Proven track record in building cohesive teams and implementing DSCSA-compliant processes demonstrates a commitment to operational excellence. Eager to leverage extensive industry knowledge and established relationships to enhance supply chain performance and support national home-infusion operations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Buyer
AdventHealth Home Infusion
03.2022 - Current
- Results-driven Pharmacy Buyer with over 3 years of experience in strategic procurement and inventory management. Proven track record of optimizing supply chains, negotiating contracts, and ensuring the timely availability, allocation of medications in & out of shortages/back-order scenarios.
- Self-taught and experienced in Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) requirements; developed compliant ordering and receiving workflows and authored supporting SOPs.
- Conducted market research and analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities, including profit & loss analysis to ensure competitive pricing.
- Proficient in advanced inventory management techniques, strategic sourcing, vendor relationship management, and data-driven decision-making.
- Managed & maintained 340B accumulator. Focused on maximizing specialty patient/drug qualifications to improve overall inventory profit margin.
- Diligently ensured adherence to FDA regulations and industry standards, maintaining a 100% compliance rate during routine audits and inspections.
- Developed & maintained relationships with several Orlando specialty Clinics, Advent Hospitals, Supply/Drug vendors & manufacturers.
Pharmacy Technician Supervisor
CarepathRx
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Scheduling & Payroll: Managed staff schedules and payroll, ensuring timely and accurate compensation.
- Mentoring & Development: Provided guidance and coaching through weekly one-on-one sessions, fostering career development and enhancing team performance.
- Organized and delegated daily workload among staff members to maximize efficiency.
- Refined pharmacy processes and enforced best practices to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Conducted hiring and interviewing processes, contributing to the recruitment of skilled staff.
- Oversaw and verified drug batches and daily activities in Simplifi 797, ensuring accurate logging by pharmacists.
- Collaborated with warehouse staff and supervisors to ensure accurate and timely delivery of drugs and supplies.
- Managed drug inventory, including ordering and quarterly inventory assessments.
- Streamlined scheduling and payroll processes, reducing administrative errors by 20%.
- Implemented process refinements that increased operational efficiency by 25%.
- Successfully managed compliance with USP 797 standards, resulting in zero non-compliance issues during audits.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Optum
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Calibration Specialist: Calibrate YuYama dispensing units and Automatic Dispensing Units for an inventory of 550+ medications, ensuring accuracy and reliability in medication dispensing.
- Supervisory Responsibilities: Provide workflow direction and oversight for pharmacy technicians during weekly calibration periods, coordinating a team of three to maintain efficiency and quality.
- Operational Efficiency: Manage technician rotation across facility and laboratory stations to optimize throughput in a high-volume environment preparing nearly 1 million prescriptions monthly.
- Team Collaboration: Support smooth station transitions and uphold performance standards across pharmacy operations, strengthening workflow consistency and overall productivity.
Senior Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens pharmacy
02.2015 - 07.2020
- Training & Development: Train and mentor new pharmacy technicians in best practices and standard procedures, strengthening team competency and adherence to operational protocols.
- Inventory Management: Manage medication and supply inventory, including restocking and replenishment, to maintain optimal stock levels and ensure uninterrupted pharmacy operations.
- Pharmacy Operations: Perform primary filling and secondary compounding with accuracy; type prescriptions and interpret SIG codes to support safe and efficient dispensing.
- Policy Compliance: Consistently follow pharmacy policies and regulatory requirements, maintaining high standards of practice and safety.
- Insurance & Customer Service: Troubleshoot insurance issues and deliver high-quality customer and bedside support, addressing patient concerns with professionalism and care.
- Pharmacist Support: Assist pharmacists by managing medication recalls, removing expired or BUD-dated products, and maintaining an organized, state-compliant pharmacy environment.
Education
General Studies (Associate) -
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL05.2019
Skills
- HIPAA
- Team management
- Project management
- Contract Negotiation
- Market Analysis
- Analysis skills
- Customer service
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- FDA Regulations
- Compliance Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Aseptic Technique
- Supply Chain
- Supplier relations
- Product evaluation
- Demand forecasting
- Cost analysis
Accomplishments
- Achieved a $1.4m savings YTD through strategic and meticulous drug & supply selection utilizing vendor relations & contracts.
2. Spearheaded 340B project that streamlined the supply chain process, cutting overall traditional/specialty drug procurement costs by 15%. - Successfully reduced overall inventory holding costs (Drug & Supplies) by 10% through the implementation of a just-in-time
inventory system, ensuring optimal stock levels and minimizing wastage. - Negotiated and maintained supplier contracts for over 150 pharmaceutical products, resulting in an 8% reduction in procurement costs and improved product availability.
Certification
- None-Sterile Drug Compounding, 11/01/19-Present
- Sterile Chemotherapy Compounding Certification, 11/01/19-Present
- Sterile IV Compounding Certification, 11/01/19-Present
- Driver's License, 12/01/21 - 12/01/29
- Pharmacy Technician License, 12/01/15 - 12/01/26
- PTCB, 02/01/18 - 02/01/24
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Pharmacy Buyer
AdventHealth Home Infusion
03.2022 - Current
Pharmacy Technician Supervisor
CarepathRx
08.2021 - 03.2022
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Optum
07.2020 - 08.2021
Senior Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens pharmacy
02.2015 - 07.2020
General Studies (Associate) -
Daytona State College
Additional Information - Authorized To Work
Authorized to work in the US for any employer