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Maira Salcedo

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Diligent District Administrator with solid background as Pharmacy Technician. Demonstrated ability to assist pharmacists in preparing medications and managing inventory efficiently. Proven track record of maintaining precise records and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

District Administrator

CVS Pharmacy
Los Angeles
07.2024 - Current

• Helping implement policies & procedures

• In charge of setting long & short range goals

• Facilitates District meetings

• Manage day to day operations

• Overseeing budget and managing store expenditures

• Assists in evaluating staff

• Ensure and assist with district compliance with local state and federal laws and regulations.

  • In charge of overseeing full store inventories for 26 store locations

District Performance Coordinator

CVS Pharmacy
Los Angeles, CA
02.2023 - 07.2024
  • Coordinated daily operations to ensure efficient pharmacy workflow and optimal customer service.
  • Assisted in inventory management, tracking stock levels and facilitating timely reorders.
  • Implemented process improvements to enhance accuracy in prescription filling and patient consultations.
  • Provided training and support to new team members on operational procedures and systems.
  • Managed scheduling for pharmacy staff, optimizing coverage during peak hours for improved service delivery.
  • Monitored compliance with regulatory standards, ensuring safety protocols are consistently followed.
  • Led initiatives to streamline communication between departments, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
  • Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
  • Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
  • Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
  • Collaborated with department heads to develop strategic plans aligning with overall company objectives, fostering a unified approach toward shared goals.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams, resulting in seamless project execution and enhanced outcomes.
  • Assisted in recruitment efforts by coordinating interviews and managing onboarding activities for new hires.

Lead Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy
Los Angeles, CA
02.2003 - 02.2023
  • Supervised daily pharmacy operations to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
  • Trained and mentored junior pharmacy technicians on medication dispensing procedures.
  • Managed inventory levels, ensuring timely restocking of medications and supplies.
  • Collaborated with pharmacists to verify prescriptions for accuracy and appropriateness.
  • Implemented workflow improvements that enhanced efficiency in medication preparation processes.
  • Resolved customer inquiries and concerns, providing exceptional service and support.
  • Conducted regular audits of pharmacy records to maintain data integrity and accuracy.
  • Supervised 6 pharmacy technicians and coordinated day-to-day assignments.
  • Helped maintain a clean and organized workspace for optimal efficiency during high-volume periods.
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Promoted teamwork among pharmacy staff, fostering a collaborative environment for improved productivity.
  • Resolved non-routine issues like third-party billing, computer system, and customer service issues.
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Maintained and updated patient records, prescription information and patient data in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Supervised junior technicians, providing guidance on best practices in pharmaceutical processes and procedures.
  • Optimized inventory management, regularly reviewing stock levels and placing timely orders to prevent shortages or overstocking issues.
  • Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
  • Helped pharmacist clear problematic prescriptions and address customer questions to keep pharmacy efficient.
  • Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
  • Maintained compliance with all federal and state regulations related to pharmaceutical operations, ensuring accurate record-keeping and documentation practices.
  • Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
  • Provided excellent customer service at the point-of-sale counter, efficiently managing transactions while addressing patient inquiries.
  • Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
  • Expedited prescription refills requests by promptly contacting prescribers'' offices for authorization.
  • Reviewed and verified customer information and insurance provider information.
  • Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales.
  • Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
  • Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
  • Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
  • Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions.

Education

Pharmacy Technician

United Education Institute, Los Angeles, Ca
Los Angeles, CA
02-2003

Skills

  • Medication knowledge
  • Inventory management
  • Prescription processing and accuracy
  • Dosage calculation
  • Customer service
  • Problem solving
  • Type 50- 60 WPM
  • Knowledge of safety and compliance
  • Organizational leadership
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability
  • Active listening
  • Effective communication
  • Decision-making
  • Relationship building
  • Task prioritization

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

District Administrator

CVS Pharmacy
07.2024 - Current

District Performance Coordinator

CVS Pharmacy
02.2023 - 07.2024

Lead Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy
02.2003 - 02.2023

Pharmacy Technician

United Education Institute, Los Angeles, Ca