Jody Lantz
Buckhannon,WV
Summary
Dynamic Contract Specialist and Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician at St. Joseph's Hospital, recognized for enhancing quality assurance and legal compliance. Achieved significant cost efficiency through strategic purchasing oversight and meticulous inventory management, while fostering collaboration across departments to reduce medication errors.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contract Specialist/Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician
St. Joseph's Hospital
04.1994 - Current
- Identified fraudulent activities by thoroughly analyzing prescription claim data and investigating discrepancies.
- Provided detailed reports on audit findings to both internal and external teams ensuring informed decision-making processes.
- Enhanced pharmacy compliance by conducting thorough and accurate audits of prescription claims.
- Reduced medication waste by closely monitoring stock levels and coordinating timely purchases to maintain optimal inventory levels.
- Collaborated with pharmacists to ensure appropriate medication selections, contributing to improved patient outcomes.
- Analyzed historical usage data to forecast future demand accurately, preventing stockouts and overstock situations.
- Developed strong relationships with pharmaceutical representatives, staying informed on industry trends and new product offerings.
- Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
- Worked closely with pharmacists to review patient profiles for medication appropriateness, ensuring safe and effective therapy for all patients receiving IV medications.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment within the IV room through regular cleaning schedules and adherence to USP 797 guidelines.
- Assisted in managing controlled substance inventory, preventing loss or misuse of these high-risk medications.
- Monitored temperature and humidity controls within the cleanroom, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements for sterile compounding areas.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers, facilitating seamless communication for enhanced patient care coordination.
- Contributed to the success of flu shot clinics by efficiently administering vaccinations according to established protocols.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Buckhannon Upshur High School
Buckhannon, WVSkills
- Quality assurance
- Cost efficiency
Legal compliance
- Cost control
- Purchasing oversight
Certification
Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician
WV licensed Pharmacy Technician
340B University
Timeline
Contract Specialist/Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician
St. Joseph's Hospital
04.1994 - Current
High School Diploma -
Buckhannon Upshur High School
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