Graduate Student

• Jan 2022 - Present

Pharmacy Technician

• Aug 2007 - Sep 2019

Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician

• 2013 - 2017

As senior pharmacy technician, performs role in vault inventory and acquisition management. Serves as central point-of-contact for clinic and pharmacy personnel for matters concerning supply and availability of pharmaceutical supplies. Initiates procurement actions for pharmaceuticals and locates alternate sources of supply for unavailable items, emergency one-time orders, multi-source, and special requests. Maintains good working relations with area hospitals for the purpose of trading emergency items as necessary. Plans, coordinates, and provides pharmaceutical support of operations outside the main hospital. Coordinates supply support for special programs such as mass or emergency vaccinations, troop deployment, mass casualties, etc. Establishes stock levels, determines and adjusts reorder points considering factors such as usage rates, shelf life, storage capability, lead time, and fluctuations in demand. Changes are based on request, usage, cost suitability, availability of other items, and knowledge of Pharmacy needs. Monitors stock for deterioration and removes outdated items. Receives and collects outdated, damaged, and other medication, and arranges for their destruction. Maintains complete records of destruction activities. Maintains computerized records, logs, and registers for each item to detail all transactions. Coordinates with person(s) appointed on orders to schedule monthly inventory without disruption of patient care. Prepares all necessary documents. Show less