Loretta De Herrera
La Jara,Colorado
Summary
Resourceful Purchasing Agent responsibly and proficiently procures materials necessary for operations. Experienced evaluator of supplier performance and maintains constant awareness of inventory levels. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Able to fill in all technician duties during personal shortage or stat situations. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Purchasing Agent, CPhT
San Luis Valley Health
05.1999 - Current
- Streamlined purchasing processes for increased efficiency and reduced operational costs.
- Facilitated smooth operations through accurate tracking of purchase orders.
- Reduced lead times by implementing strategic inventory management practices.
- Maintain compliance with State and Federal regulations and company policies.
- Optimized inventory levels by implementing demand forecasting techniques to minimize stockouts or excess inventory situations.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through collaboration, professional development, and open communication among team members.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Maintained consistent email communication regarding drug shortages.
- Accept and process supply requests from clinic staff and place orders.
- Analyzed and reported on inventory levels to determine purchasing requirements.
- Communicate closely with Oncology Director and nurses for patient care medications.
- Work closely with the 340B Analyst. Order ONCO360 medications. Order accordingly to stay compliant with the program.
- Assist the coders and pharmacists in a timely manner to get them NDC's and AWP's for billing processes.
- Trained in Meditech.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Michael Espinoza
04.1993 - 05.1999
- Assisted dentist with procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Scheduled patient appointments.
- Assisted with accounts receivable and payable.
Education
Centauri High School
La Jara, CO05.1992
Skills
- Cost Control
- New Vendor Setup
- Order Tracking
- Demand Forecasting
- Inventory Management
- Purchase Order Processing
- Product Knowledge
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Cost Reduction Strategies
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Documentation Requirements
- Vendor Relations
- Inventory Management Skills
- Purchasing Oversight
- Documentation Skills
Additional Information
- Pyxis refill and deliver
- Proper sterile compounding with IV and Chemotherapy medications
- Phone etiquette
- Prepackaging medications
- Computer knowledge
- Refill medication kits
- Pull soon to expire medications
- Unpack medication order and scan into Meditech and Pyxis Systems
Certification
- PTCB
- State of Colorado License
- Chemotherapy Certified
Timeline
Pharmacy Purchasing Agent, CPhT
San Luis Valley Health
05.1999 - Current
Dental Assistant
Dr. Michael Espinoza
04.1993 - 05.1999
Centauri High School
- PTCB
- State of Colorado License
- Chemotherapy Certified
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