Maureen Kennedy
105 Sheffield Court Allison Park,PA
Summary
Detail-oriented Pharmacy Operations Specialist with over 10 years of experience in pharmacy operations. Known for excellent multitasking abilities, successful cross-functional communication, and the development of effective training materials that enhance team performance and streamline processes.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Operations Specialist - Senior - Billing
UPMC Passavant Hospital - McCandless
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2016 - Current
- Provided training for the billing role, fostering a supportive learning environment conducive to success in the billing role. Created a "how to do" billing guide with step by step instructions to aide in training.
- Complete daily billing of inpatient and outpatient surgical anesthesia billing.
- Manage and create hundreds of ConnectRX entries, including adding new NDCs, deleting NDCS, and confirming that medications have the ability to scan on restock.
- Collaborate with pharmacy co-workers to add a new NDC, add or delete an item, or build an new item into the formulary. Work with PharmIT via the Jira website to facilitate medication status. This will also help with DSCSA.
- Compiling daily department charges, utilizing medications princes from Cardinal as well as Trulla to create a charge. Every quarter,, submitting a spreadsheet of charges for specified nursing units.
- Process IMS requests for Omnicell privileges for Passavant and Passavant-Cranberry.
- Substitute as replacement purchaser in case of call off or sickness, with knowledge of Trulla and Cardinal purchasing.
- Complete weekly internal audits of nursing units for narcotic inventory. Contact nursing management if not complete.
- Complete daily audits of Anesthesia Fanny packs, as well as additional narcotics pulled for Anesthesia and AIPPS/OR.
Pharmacy Technician
UPMC Passavant Hospital - McCandless
Pittsburgh, PA
11.2000 - 05.2016
- Processed prescription orders accurately and efficiently to ensure timely patient care.
- Assisted pharmacists in medication preparation and distribution, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Maintained inventory levels and conducted regular audits to prevent stock shortages.
- Created a Crash Cart system when the Crash carts were all done by hand; oversaw 60 crash carts as well as the Emergency department carts.
- Aided with the implementation of Kit Check with the Crash Carts
- Mentored countless technicians in the Pharmacy department.
- Oversaw monthly department checks, and developed a system for checking with paperwork,
Pharmacy Courier
UPMC Passavant Hospital - McCandless
Pittsburgh, PA
07.2000 - 11.2000
- Delivered medical supplies and equipment efficiently across hospital departments.
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to prioritize urgent deliveries based on patient needs.
- Utilized tube system and hand deliveries to ensure timely and accurate delivery.
- Addressed customer feedback constructively, resolving issues promptly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Theatre
Allegheny College
Meadville, PA05-2000
Skills
- Operational efficiency
- Working knowledge of Kit Check, Omnicell, Pharmet/Cerner, as well as ordering knowledge in Oracle, McKesson, Cardinal, and Trulla
- Cross-functional communication
- Use email and Teams to let coworkers know about new medications or new medication strengths that Passavant has obtained due to a drug shortage or updated formulary requirements
- Excellent daily multitasking skills
- I have prior knowledge of ECRI and drug recalls and experience in processing ECRI recalls
- Join cost-saving efforts by working to remove medications from the formulary (via Jira request) that Passavant no longer carries, and team up with management and pharmacy staff to keep stock levels low while maximizing efficiency
Certification
- Certified Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Technician Certifican Board - [April 2003-Present]
Timeline
Pharmacy Operations Specialist - Senior - Billing
UPMC Passavant Hospital - McCandless
05.2016 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
UPMC Passavant Hospital - McCandless
11.2000 - 05.2016
Pharmacy Courier
UPMC Passavant Hospital - McCandless
07.2000 - 11.2000
Bachelor of Science - Theatre
Allegheny College
Awards
ACE Award - 2018 - UPMC Passavant McCandless