Accomplished and certified Pharmacy Technician with over forty years of experience in retail pharmacy environments for major national chains. Practiced at offering medications to patients, offering information to patients and communicating with healthcare professionals. Knowledgeable about FDA drug safety guidelines, prescription interactions and pharmacy law.
Overview
55
55
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Technician
Sanford
Sioux Falls, United States
05.1980 - 06.2021
Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
Stocked, labeled and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
Director/Pharmacy Technician Instructor
Southeast Technical College
Sioux Falls, SD
07.2006 - 07.2020
Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations.
Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student.
Implemented new educational techniques to boost student comprehension while reducing learning time.
Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
Updated instructional materials, ordered equipment and supplies and utilized various learning modalities to enhance instruction.
Distributed course syllabus and communicated course standards and learning objectives to students.
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.