Adreama Cook
GRIFFIN,GA
Summary
Dynamic Certified Pharmacy Technician with extensive experience at Emory University Hospital, excelling in medication preparation and inventory management. Proven ability to ensure patient confidentiality while collaborating effectively with healthcare teams. Skilled in IV admixture preparation and adept at problem-solving, consistently enhancing pharmacy operations and patient care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Emory University Hospital
Atlanta, Georgia
05.2022 - Current
- Prepared and dispensed medications according to hospital protocols.
- Assisted pharmacists in managing inventory and stock levels.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in the pharmacy area.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure safe medication practices.
- Monitored expiration dates and managed pharmaceutical waste disposal.
- Managed inventories, rotated stock, removed expired, or damaged drug products and resolved discrepancies in drug counts.
- Maintained strict patient confidentiality to adhere to HIPAA regulations and avoid data compromises.
- Adhered to all federal, state and local laws governing the practice of pharmacy technicians.
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing prescriptions for filling, including counting tablets and labeling bottles.
- Performed administrative duties such as filing, data entry, answering phones.
- Maintained a clean work environment by wiping down counters, cleaning spills promptly and properly disposing of waste products.
- Checked expiration dates on drug products prior to dispensing them to customers.
- Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies, and logged items into inventory system.
- Maintained pharmacy inventory by restocking shelves with medications and supplies.
- Followed safety protocols when handling hazardous drugs or materials in accordance with OSHA standards.
- Monitored stock levels of medications in the pharmacy's inventory system.
- Maintained records of controlled substances dispensed according to state regulations.
- Adhered to regulatory guidelines for workplace safety and customer confidentiality.
- Generated labels for compounded medications using an automated system.
- Prepared IV admixtures under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Implemented and followed pharmacy protocols for medication disposal and waste management.
- Participated in continuing education and training to stay current with pharmacy practices and technology.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Wellstar Hospital
Griffin, Georgia
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Prepared and dispensed medications according to hospital protocols.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in the pharmacy area.
- Assisted pharmacists in managing inventory and stock levels.
- Maintained strict patient confidentiality to adhere to HIPAA regulations and avoid data compromises.
- Managed inventories, rotated stock, removed expired, or damaged drug products and resolved discrepancies in drug counts.
- Adhered to all federal, state and local laws governing the practice of pharmacy technicians.
- Maintained a clean work environment by wiping down counters, cleaning spills promptly and properly disposing of waste products.
- Checked expiration dates on drug products prior to dispensing them to customers.
- Prepared IV admixtures under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walgreen's Pharmacy
Griffin, GA
07.2021 - 10.2021
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walmart
Lovejoy, Georgia
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Processed prescription orders using electronic health record systems.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in the pharmacy area.
- Conducted medication reconciliation for incoming patients.
- Managed inventories, rotated stock, removed expired, or damaged drug products and resolved discrepancies in drug counts.
- Adhered to all federal, state and local laws governing the practice of pharmacy technicians.
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing prescriptions for filling, including counting tablets and labeling bottles.
- Performed administrative duties such as filing, data entry, answering phones.
- Worked with insurance companies to process claims, resolve problems and obtain payments.
- Entered patient profile information into computer systems accurately and completely.
- Answered questions from customers regarding insurance coverage eligibility requirements.
- Assisted pharmacist with clearing high volume of prescriptions and responded to customer questions.
- Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies, and logged items into inventory system.
- Efficiently processed cash register transactions for new and refilled prescription orders.
- Transmitted claims to insurance companies for payment and reconciled EOBs.
- Ensured accurate billing information was included on prescription orders prior to processing them.
- Consulted with customers via telephone or in-person to assist with navigating pharmacy systems and completing requests.
- Verified patients' identities at pickup to prevent sale of wrong medications.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding product quality or quantity issues.
- Participated in prescription pharmaceutical and over-the-counter product inventory audits.
- Prepared prescription transfers to other pharmacies.
- Administered flu shots and other vaccinations as certified and in accordance with pharmacy regulations.
- Monitored prescription refill requests and communicated with patients regarding their status.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Kroger's Pharmacy
Griffin, Georgia
12.2019 - 08.2020
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Publix Pharmacy
Locust Grove, Georgia
01.2014 - 08.2019
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Rite-Aid Pharmacy
Griffin, Georgia
05.2013 - 01.2014
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Pharmacology
12-2013
Skills
- Medication preparation
- Inventory management
- Patient confidentiality
- Prescription processing
- IV admixture preparation
- Insurance claims processing
- Pharmacy regulations compliance
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Safety protocols adherence
- Record keeping
- Hazardous materials handling
- Aseptic techniques
- Data entry
- Filling prescriptions
- Drug security
- Medication dispensing
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsPaid time offPaid sick leave401k matchTeam Building / Company RetreatsWork from home option4-day work weekWork Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Certification
- CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician
Timeline
Certified Pharmacy Technician - Emory University Hospital
05.2022 - Current
Certified Pharmacy Technician - Wellstar Hospital
09.2021 - 06.2022
Certified Pharmacy Technician - Walgreen's Pharmacy
07.2021 - 10.2021
Certified Pharmacy Technician - Walmart
01.2021 - 07.2021
Certified Pharmacy Technician - Kroger's Pharmacy
12.2019 - 08.2020
Certified Pharmacy Technician - Publix Pharmacy
01.2014 - 08.2019
Certified Pharmacy Technician - Rite-Aid Pharmacy
05.2013 - 01.2014
Southern Crescent Technical College - Associate of Applied Science, Pharmacology
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