Linda Collins
Columbus,TX
Summary
Results-driven Data Analyst with extensive experience at S/T Health Group Consulting, Inc. Skilled in data evaluation and Excel functions, I effectively identified overcharges, ensuring hospitals received rightful reimbursements. A dedicated worker with strong communication skills, I thrive in fast-paced environments, consistently improving accuracy and efficiency in inventory management and contract compliance.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Data Analyst in Price Verification and Contract Co
S/T Health Group Consulting, Inc
04.2005 - 04.2014
- Input GPO contracts and hospital ancillary contracts.
- Required creating spreadsheets in Excel and importing into the computer.
- Input hospital invoices and wholesaler charges.
- Compare GPO pricing versus wholesaler charges in order to identify and recover overcharges to hospital.
- Reverify wholesaler denials with drug and supply manufacturers and preform follow-ups to ensure hospitals are reimbursed their credits.
- Required email and phone conversations to resolve issues with pricing discrepancies.
Pharmaceutical Buyer
St. Lukes Episcopal Hospital
03.1996 - 04.2005
- Purchase medications and supplies in accordance with Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) to maintain contract compliance.
- Prepare Purchase Orders for all orders.
- Prepare and place medication and supply orders from wholesalers and drug manufacturers.
- Manages recalls, back orders, and return goods.
- Inform department managers of all back orders and recalls.
- Manage rebates and expires drugs for return.
- Initiate processing of invoices with the appropriate personnel.
Inventory Control Manager of Pharmacy
St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital
03.1989 - 03.1996
- Monitor and replenish medications and supplies as needed.
- Prepare inventory documentation; minimum and maximum quantity levels ensuring sufficient medication and supply availability.
- Perform random cycle counts of medication and supplies, and conduct regular audits of inventory to ensure improved accuracy of inventory, and identify discrepancies.
- Forecasting future medication and supply needs.
- Ensure constant flow of medications and supplies.
- Reconcile inventory and review minimum and maximum levels regularly.
- Investigate missing or non-received medications and supplies per invoices and other documentation.
- Perform regular inventory counts for weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
- Supervise receivers and stockers.
Pharmacist Assistant/Inventory Assistant
Voelkel's Pharmacy
06.1981 - 07.1989
- Answered customer phone calls to address questions and provide assistance with prescriptions.
- Received, processed and entered prescription orders into pharmacy databases.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, adhering to strict hygiene protocols for optimal patient care.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing accurate medication and dosage information to the pharmacist.
- Package medications into unit-dose packaging for nursing home patients.
- Inventory pharmaceuticals, supplies, and front-end over the counter medications.
- Place orders for appropriate restock levels.
Pharmacy Assistant/Pharmacy Technician
St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital
08.1986 - 03.1989
- Receive prescription requests via phone and written.
- Answer phone calls from satellite pharmacies and fill requests for medication and supplies.
- Kept pharmacy counter and related areas clean, neat and organized.
- Select appropriate drug, brand, form, strength, and quantity.
- Prepare label via computer. Count medication and package in container.
- Place labels with instructions on use and warning labels including expiration dates on container.
- Price per insurance, medication cost, and determination of eligibility for discounts or other adjustments.
- Interact with patients.
- Attending Codes for in-patients.
- Processing medications in unit-dose packaging for in-patient distribution.
- Filling in-patient medications per patient on a 24-hour basis via daily fill line.
Education
Business Administration
University of Houston
Houston, TXBusiness Administration
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TXHigh School Diploma -
Columbus High School
Columbus, TX05-1979
Skills
- Data Evaluation
- Excel functions
- Thoroughness in Tasks
- Dedicated Worker
- Quick Learner
- Effective Communication Skills
Timeline
Data Analyst in Price Verification and Contract Co
S/T Health Group Consulting, Inc
04.2005 - 04.2014
Pharmaceutical Buyer
St. Lukes Episcopal Hospital
03.1996 - 04.2005
Inventory Control Manager of Pharmacy
St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital
03.1989 - 03.1996
Pharmacy Assistant/Pharmacy Technician
St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital
08.1986 - 03.1989
Pharmacist Assistant/Inventory Assistant
Voelkel's Pharmacy
06.1981 - 07.1989
Business Administration
University of Houston
Business Administration
Stephen F. Austin State University
High School Diploma -
Columbus High School
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