Trudy Williams
Chalmette,LA
Summary
Pharmacy professional with expertise in inventory management and medication reconciliation. Applies proactive practices to reduce drug waste and support cost savings through cross-team collaboration. Improves pharmacy operations using pharmaceutical knowledge and process efficiency.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Technician/Buyer
University Medical Center
New Orleans, La
02.2024 - 08.2026
- Resolved medication shortages by identifying alternative medications and connecting with third-party pharmaceutical companies for procurement
- Maintained adequate inventory levels for pharmacy department
- Reduced drug waste by utilizing PAR levels and minimizing over-spending.
- Collaborate with colleagues to increase cost savings by comparing generic and brand name drugs
- Assisted in managing 340B program tasks to support pharmacy operations.
- Reconciled invoice discrepancies through accounts payable/receivable
- Compliant in maintaining requirements for continuing education and licenses.
Pharmacy Technician/Buyer
Childrens Hospital
New Orleans, La
11.2007 - 03.2023
- Managed pharmacy inventory to maintain optimal stock levels and ensure availability.
- Managed ordering of specialty drugs for outpatient clinics.
- Completed pharmacy tasks including intravenous admixture, compounding oral medications, timely replenishment of automated medication machines, and dispensing medications for delivery to patient care areas.
- Coordinated timely delivery of medications to pharmacy satellite clinics.
- Conducted monthly inspections of medications for expiration, documenting findings in the reconciliation system.
Pharmacy Technician
Ochsner Medical Center
New Orleans, La
09.1997 - 11.2007
- Administered medications to patients in rooms and automated medication system, ensuring timely and correct dosage delivery.
- Executed intravenous admixture duties, refilling medications and responding to nursing inquiries to support patient care.
- Transcribed physician orders into electronic medical record system to ensure accurate patient medication management.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Health Care Administration
University of Arizona Global Campus
Chandler, AZ11-2023
Skills
- Medication reconciliation
- Intravenous admixture techniques
- Inventory management
- Pharmacy software proficiency
- Invoice reconciliation
- Client relationship management
- Client engagement
Awards & acknowledgments
Maintained high rating on yearly evaluation for being a team-player, having a positive attitude, meeting goals set from previous year., Awarded completion of Apexus 340B University OnDemand, Awarded Pharmaceutical Sales Certification
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician/Buyer
University Medical Center
02.2024 - 08.2026
Pharmacy Technician/Buyer
Childrens Hospital
11.2007 - 03.2023
Pharmacy Technician
Ochsner Medical Center
09.1997 - 11.2007
Bachelor's Degree - Health Care Administration
University of Arizona Global Campus