Kaylene Karczewski
Kenosha,WI
Summary
Proven Certified Pharmacy Technician with extensive experience at Fresenius Medical Care, adept in inventory management and customer service. Excelled in streamlining pharmacy operations, enhancing drug security, and improving patient satisfaction. Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite and aseptic techniques, consistently achieving compliance with federal regulations. Demonstrated leadership in supervising teams and executing strategic sourcing to optimize inventory levels.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Fresenius Medical Care
Lake Bluff, USA
07.2022 - Current
- Assist patients with supply inquiries and placing orders
- Utilize SAP to assist patients and RN’s with patient account inquiries
- Assist EPS team with renewals as applicable
- Assist Clinic team with placing orders
- Verified accuracy of patient information on prescription orders.
- Received verbal prescriptions from physicians or nurse practitioners via telephone, fax or electronic means.
- Adhered to all federal, state and local laws governing the practice of pharmacy technicians.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding product quality or quantity issues.
Certified Pharmacy Technician/Inventory Control Management
Fresenius Medical Care
03.2019 - 07.2022
- Purchase and receive in pharmaceuticals and various supplies for the pharmacy, hospital clinics, and ambulatory center
- Oversees monthly pharmacy medication expenses
- Reviews backorder reporting information
- Maintains/adjusts par levels to meet facility needs
- Meets with vendors as needed
- Evaluates alternative sources when shortages arise
- Manage pharmacy returns and recalls as needed
- Conducted compliance packaging of prescribed medications into unit dose containers.
- Adhered to all federal, state and local laws governing the practice of pharmacy technicians.
- Prepared IV admixtures under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Maintained pharmacy inventory by restocking shelves with medications and supplies, utilizing first in first out procedures.
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing prescriptions for filling, including counting tablets and labeling bottles.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Froedtert South
Kenosha, USA
06.2018 - 03.2019
- Adhered to all federal, state and local laws governing the practice of pharmacy technicians.
- Generated labels for compounded medications using an automated system.
- Prepared IV admixtures under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Maintained records of controlled substances dispensed according to state regulations.
- Processes ambulance trays and code cart trays
- Performed administrative duties such as answering the phone and filing paperwork
Grocery Department Manager
Walmart
Antioch, USA
01.2017 - 06.2018
- Analyzed store's inventory and ordered merchandise and products to keep stock level.
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate items based on their needs or preferences.
- Worked closely with store management team to develop new initiatives that would improve customer satisfaction ratings.
- Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
- Take special orders from customers
- Created promotional displays and ensured proper signage throughout the grocery department.
- Maintain pricing and signing integrity throughout the department
- Supervised staff in the grocery department including hiring, training, and evaluating employees.
- Monitored store performance metrics to ensure compliance with company standards.
- Ensured timely resolution of customer inquiries or complaints regarding product availability, pricing and quality.
Education
Bachelor’s degree candidate - sociology
Universiy Wisconsin- Parkside
Kenosha, WI05-2027
High School -
Antioch Community High School
Antioch, IL05.2006
Skills
- Certified pharmacy technician
- Technology proficient
- Customer Service oriented
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Knowledgeable in many areas of pharmacy
- Point of sale systems proficiency
- Intravenous admixture preparation
- Drug security
- Pharmacy and customer records management
- Pharmacy operations
- Aseptic techniques
- Drug inventory control
- Medication dispensing
- Product sourcing
- Cost control
- Strategic sourcing
- Materials planning
- Inventory management
- Pricing analysis
- Procurement planning
- Customer service
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
- Certified pharmacy technician since 2008
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Fresenius Medical Care
07.2022 - Current
Certified Pharmacy Technician/Inventory Control Management
Fresenius Medical Care
03.2019 - 07.2022
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Froedtert South
06.2018 - 03.2019
Grocery Department Manager
Walmart
01.2017 - 06.2018
Bachelor’s degree candidate - sociology
Universiy Wisconsin- Parkside
High School -
Antioch Community High School
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