Candace Rogers
@candacerogers
I manage hospital pharmacy inventory, medication supply, and unit-dose operations.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I'm a Pharmacy Tech II at Presence Healthcare-Holy Family, where I manage medication inventory and forecast supply trends for a 100-bed hospital.
I work with vendors and distribution centers to manage shortages, recalls, delivery schedules, invoices, and procurement records while minimizing waste. I also research new medications, support pharmacists, and train new pharmacy employees.
My background includes hospital, retail, and home-delivery pharmacy operations, including prescription fulfillment, IV compounding, prior authorizations, patient records, and insurance coverage verification.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Pharmacy Tech II
Presence Healthcare-Holy Family
Jan 2017 - Present (9 years 8 months)
Forecast medication trends for a 100 bed hospital, foster relationships with vendors, and monitor medication shortages and recalls. Manage inventory stock levels, verify order fulfillment, and assist with training new employees.
Inventory Coordinator
Presence Healthcare-Holy Family
Jan 2006 - Dec 2017 (11 years 11 months)
Managed and organized inventory stock levels, monitored medication shortages and recalls, and researched new medications. Maintained procurement history and inventory records, and assisted with training new employees.
Enrollment Specialist
Health Alliance
Jan 2005 - Dec 2006 (1 year 11 months)
Worked in a call center taking inbound and making outbound calls for a home delivery pharmacy. Maintained a database with patient records and educated patients on Medicare part D needs.
Pharmacy Technician level II
Central DuPage Hospital
Jan 2001 - Dec 2005 (4 years 11 months)
Filled physician medication orders for a 400 bed hospital and compounded solutions for intravenous use. Gained experience with infection control, medical terminology, and accurately filled crash carts and surgical boxes.
Pharmacy Technician
Osco Drugs
Jan 1995 - Dec 2002 (7 years 11 months)
Maintained inventory, client and prescription information in the computer database, and accurately filled prescriptions. Assisted customers and contacted health insurance companies to verify coverage.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
DeVry University
Bachelor's Degree, Healthcare Administration
Currently pursuing a Healthcare Administration program at DeVry University in Chicago, IL.
State of Illinois Department of Professional Regulation
Pharmacy Technician License, Pharmacy
2012 - 2012
Licensed as a Pharmacy Technician by the State of Illinois Department of Professional Regulation in 2012.
Carl Schurz High School
High School Diploma, General Studies
Completed high school education at Carl Schurz High School in Chicago, IL.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
Skills
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