Tara Rogers
Sciota,PA
Summary
Pharmacy inventory specialist with expertise in stock management and expiration monitoring. Demonstrated ability to resolve inventory discrepancies and maintain order accuracy. Proven success in optimizing inventory processes to enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
1
1
Certification
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Inventory Specialist
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
Easton, Pennsylvania
07.2021 - Current
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accuracy in medication orders and deliveries.
- Managed inventory levels for optimal stock availability in patient care.
- Monitored expiration dates and rotated stock to minimize waste and ensure medication availability.
- Processed purchase orders, invoices, and credit memos to maintain accurate financial records.
- Conducted regular physical counts to ensure accuracy of inventory records.
- Identified and resolved inventory issues, including damaged or lost items, to maintain stock integrity.
- Participated in physical inventory counts to keep information accurate and current.
IV Pharmacy Technician
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
10.2009 - 07.2021
- Compounded and labeled IV solutions for patient administration.
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing sterile products for chemotherapy treatments, antibiotics and other complex medications requiring specialized preparation techniques.
- Calculated dosages for intravenous medications according to physician orders.
- Ensured that all IV admixture solutions are prepared in accordance with the safety guidelines established by the hospital pharmacy department.
- Assisted pharmacists in verifying medication orders for accuracy and compliance.
- Monitored expiration dates on all supplies used in compounding and restocked when necessary.
OR Pharmacy Technician
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
Allentown, Pennsylvania
10.2004 - 10.2009
- Managed inventory levels and organized pharmacy supplies to ensure availability of essential medications.
- Restocked shelves with new medication supplies to maintain optimal stock levels and support patient care.
- Prepared compound medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Participated in pharmacy inventory management by tracking expiration dates and removing outdated medications to ensure compliance and safety.
- Kept accurate records of controlled substances received and dispensed in accordance with DEA regulations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Stroudsburg High School
Stroudsburg, PA06-1988
Skills
- Aseptic compounding
- Sterile compounding
- Expiration checks
- Inventory reconciliation
- Stock management
- Billing processes
- Precision in tasks
Certification
- Certified Pharmacy Technician
- Registered Pharmacy Technician - PA
Timeline
Pharmacy Inventory Specialist
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
07.2021 - Current
IV Pharmacy Technician
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
10.2009 - 07.2021
OR Pharmacy Technician
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
10.2004 - 10.2009
High School Diploma -
Stroudsburg High School