Stephanie Padilla
Arlington,TX
Summary
Results-oriented Pharmacy Purchaser with expertise in budget planning, cost analysis, and data interpretation. Proven ability to analyze sales and inventory data, optimizing purchasing strategies and enhancing supplier relationships.
Detail-oriented Pharmacy Purchaser recognized for strong relationship-building and analytical skills. Experience includes cultivating supplier partnerships and implementing effective purchasing strategies that elevate inventory management and reduce costs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Purchaser
Pharmerica Pharmacy
04.2023 - Current
- Studied and monitored market trends to identify potential suppliers.
- Analyzed sales and inventory data to determine purchasing needs and reorder points.
- Cultivated relationships with wholesalers and distributors to increase inventory availability.
- Provided clerks with information to print on price tags such as price, mark-ups or mark-downs or style number.
- Devised and implemented policies and procedures for purchasing and inventory control.
- Placed orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.
- Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
01.2017 - 04.2023
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
- Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
- Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
- Welcomed customers to pharmacy and answered questions relating to prescriptions and over-the-counter products.
- Resolved third-party billing, computer system and customer service issues.
Education
Associate of Science -
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TX05-2017
Skills
- Budget planning
- Purchasing strategies
- Cost analysis
- Demand forecasting
- Teamwork
- Professional demeanor
- Customer needs identification
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
- Data interpretation
- Ordering and purchasing
- Active listening
- Relationship building
Certification
- Licensed Pharmacy Technician
Timeline
Pharmacy Purchaser
Pharmerica Pharmacy
04.2023 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
01.2017 - 04.2023
Associate of Science -
Tarrant County College