Robert R. Ford
Mt. Pleasant
Summary
Dynamic Pharmacy Technician with a proven track record at the Medical University of South Carolina, excelling in drug procurement and inventory control. Recognized for exceptional patient counseling and regulatory compliance, I effectively managed high-cost drug purchases and trained new logistics team members, ensuring optimal operational efficiency and patient care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Technician Nationally Certified
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston
01.2006 - 01.2020
- Coordinated procurement and distribution of flu vaccine for hospital system, ensuring timely availability for patient care.
- Oversaw purchasing of drugs for clinics, labs, and research areas to support clinical operations.
- Pharmacy Drug Buyer – High cost Drugs for inpatient pharmacy’s
- Handled emergency on-call duties during rotation, providing critical support during urgent situations.
Logistics - Team Member
Target Corporation
Mt. Pleasant
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Led sales floor operations to improve customer satisfaction and streamline service.
- Supervise sales floor team members.
- Received merchandise and ensured timely movement to sales floor for efficient restocking.
- Backroom – properly store excess merchandise for future sales floor replenishment.
- Organized store areas to comply with corporate replenishment guidelines, enhancing inventory accessibility.
- Appointed as the official peer trainer for all new employees to the logistics team.
- Executed additional tasks directed by store executives.
- Reset various areas of the store according to the corporate issued planograms to re-merchandise product.
Education
Pharmacy Technician - Nationally Certified
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC01.2020
Skills
- Medication management
- Drug procurement
- Inventory control
- Prescription verification
- Patient counseling
- Regulatory compliance
References
- Barbara Lakin, 775-841-5119
- Betty Bryant, 843-266-4400
- Sara Bodson R.N., 843-571-3733
- Dr. Mark La Brie D.V.M., 210-922-1231
- Mike Hostetler C.P.A., 830-336-3935
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician Nationally Certified
Medical University of South Carolina
01.2006 - 01.2020
Logistics - Team Member
Target Corporation
01.2004 - 01.2006
Pharmacy Technician - Nationally Certified
Medical University of South Carolina