Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Ability Summary
Emerging Leader Graduate 2025
Timeline
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Maria Novak

Lafayette

Summary

Team Lead / Management

Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solution

Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Administrative Assistant

The Royal Hospital For Sick Children
  • Royal Hospital School Of Dentistry, Belfast, Northern Ireland
  • Managed scheduling and coordination for medical staff and patients
  • Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems
  • Prepared documentation for patient admissions and discharges efficiently
  • Supported office supply management with timely procurement of materials

Laboratory Technician

Belfast City Hospital
  • Histopathology Department
  • Maintained supply inventory for efficient phlebotomy operations.
  • Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
  • Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
  • Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
  • Conducted routine laboratory tests, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and procedures.
  • Operated and maintained laboratory equipment, troubleshooting issues to minimize downtime.
  • Prepared and analyzed samples using various techniques, including PCR and chromatography.

Lab Assistant

The Plant Testing Station
  • Managed routine plant sample tests for quality compliance.
  • Executed precise sample preparation techniques for accurate analysis.
  • Ensured optimal lab equipment functionality and safety protocols.
  • Supported data entry and management of test results in information systems.

Paraprofessional

New Prairie Middle School
  • Classroom assistant.
  • Special Education tutor/assistant.
  • Assisted in implementing personalized plans for students with special needs.
  • Supported classroom management to maintain a positive learning environment.
  • Collaborated with teams to assess student progress and adjust strategies.
  • Utilized adaptive technology to enhance learning for diverse learners.

Certified Pharmacy / Lead Technician

Cvs Pharmacy
06.2017 - 12.2021

Pharmacy Technician

Meijer Pharmacy
06.2016 - 06.2017

Certified Pharmacy Technician

IU Health Physicians
07.2022 - Current
  • Trained new staff on operational procedures and best practices within the pharmacy setting.
  • Processed prescription orders using pharmacy management software to enhance workflow efficiency.
  • Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
  • Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations, and patient information.
  • Proactively addressed potential conflicts or discrepancies within the pharmacy team to maintain a positive work environment.
  • Fostered strong relationships with local healthcare providers, promoting collaboration for optimal patient outcomes.

Education

BIology

Ivy Tech
Michigan City, IN

Skills

  • Medical records management
  • Interdepartmental collaboration
  • Professionalism and discretion
  • Organizational growth
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving
  • Workload management
  • Team leadership
  • Spreadsheet tracking
  • Follow-up skills
  • Report preparation

Certification

  • Certified Pharmacy Technician CPHT
  • Certified vaccination technician
  • Cpr certified

Ability Summary

  • Professional in all aspects of position, high energy, with excellent attention to detail.
  • Major strengths include excellent telephone manner, strong team player and good judgement in high stress situations.
  • Customer service in all previous employment.
  • Oversee all prescription input, production and delivery of medication.
  • Supervises all training of new hires, assuring attention to detail, due diligence and integrity due to the nature of occupation. Builds relationships with all customers to maintain trust and ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • Ability to troubleshoot any insurance claim issues and very familiar with call centers, prior authorization claims and overrides for patients.
  • Instrumental in maintaining Pharmacy Protocols, Outdates, returns, recalls, warehouse ordering, outside vendor ordering. Vaccine receiving and storing, vaccine administering and recording. Maintenance of drugs on hand and counting all controls for DEA and state records.

Emerging Leader Graduate 2025

I attended the Spring 2025 Emerging leader 6 month program. I learned about communication, networking and Leader etiquette.

It gave me so much confidence im myself to strive for a new position in leadership[

Timeline

Certified Pharmacy Technician

IU Health Physicians
07.2022 - Current

Certified Pharmacy / Lead Technician

Cvs Pharmacy
06.2017 - 12.2021

Pharmacy Technician

Meijer Pharmacy
06.2016 - 06.2017

Administrative Assistant

The Royal Hospital For Sick Children

Laboratory Technician

Belfast City Hospital

Lab Assistant

The Plant Testing Station

Paraprofessional

New Prairie Middle School

BIology

Ivy Tech
Maria Novak