Alexandra Carrera
New Braunfels,TX
Summary
Conscientious Healthcare professional offering over 7 years of experience in fast-paced settings. Competent in organizing charts, preparing patient rooms and supporting diagnostic processes through laboratory testing and medication administration. Positive and upbeat with excellent communication skills. Seeking to leverage skills and expertise to contribute to the efficient operation of a healthcare facility.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician
Humana
03.2023 - Current
- Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations, and patient information.
- Conducted regular inventory audits to identify discrepancies and reduce instances of stockouts or expired medications on pharmacy shelves.
- Carefully measure prescriptions filling 75+ orders daily
- Respected patients' privacy by maintaining strict confidentiality and upholding all local and HIPAA laws.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
Genoa Pharmacy
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Carefully measure prescriptions filling 75+ orders daily
- Served 100+ patients by taking prescriptions, answering questions, billing insurance and handling payment
- Respected patients' privacy by maintaining strict confidentiality and upholding all local and HIPAA laws.
Certified Senior Pharmacy Technician
H-E-B
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Managed phone calls across 5 lines, taking prescriptions, answering questions and resolving all patient concerns
- Served 200+ patients by taking prescriptions, answering questions, billing insurance and handling payment
- Respected patients' privacy by maintaining strict confidentiality and upholding all local and HIPAA laws.
- Assisted in training and mentoring new pharmacy technicians, leading to increased team efficiency and cohesion.
- Expedited prescription fulfillment through proficient use of pharmacy software systems, resulting in reduced wait times for customers.
Compounding Pharmacy Technician
Gruene Road Pharmacy
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Managed phone calls across 5 lines, taking prescriptions, answering questions and resolving all patient concerns
- Conducted quality control tests on compounded medications, ensuring safety and efficacy for patients.
- Utilized specialized equipment for efficient preparation of various dosage forms including creams, capsules, and suspensions.
- Demonstrated expertise in aseptic technique while working within cleanroom environments to maintain product integrity.
Medical Scribe
PhysAssist Scribes
02.2016 - 03.2019
- Documented complete information about examinations, treatment plans, lab results, and other details directly into charts.
- Charted patient encounters by recording information such as diagnosis, treatments, and prescriptions.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations by consistently maintaining patient confidentiality and protecting sensitive information during documentation processes.
- Reduced physician workload by taking on additional administrative tasks as needed, such as retrieving laboratory results and organizing patient files.
- Demonstrated exceptional multitasking abilities by effectively balancing competing priorities in fast-paced clinical environment while maintaining high accuracy in all documentation efforts.
- Advanced understanding of complex medical terminology through consistent application in daily tasks, ensuring accuracy in all written communications.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure timely completion of all necessary documentation, facilitating proper billing and reimbursement processes.
- Facilitated effective communication between healthcare providers by accurately recording diagnostic test results and treatment plans.
- Used eClinicalWorks to input information into computerized patient record system.
Pharmacy Technician
CVS/pharmacy
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Carefully measure prescriptions filling 200+ orders daily
- Managed phone calls across 5 lines, taking prescriptions, answering questions and resolving all patient concerns
- Managed inventory for 800+ behind and over the counter medications.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry -
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05.2025
Bachelor of Arts in French -
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05.2025
Skills
- Scheduling
- Communicating
- Scribing
- Knowledge of medical terms
- Immunization Administration
- Problem-solving skills
- Insurance Billing
- Knowledge of brand and generic drugs
- Maintaining records
- HIPAA Compliance
- Aseptic Techniques
Honors And Awards
- Flu-shot Liaison, 2016-2019
- Inventory Specialist with CVS/pharmacy
Coursework
- Biochemistry
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Advanced Organic Chemistry
- Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
- Neuropsychopharmacology
- Medical Humanities
- Technical Communication
Community Service Activity
- Volunteer at New Braunfels Red Cross, 2020
- Volunteer at New Braunfels Animal Shelter, 2011-2019
References
References available upon request.
Certification
- CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician
- CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS, CPR)
Languages
French
Professional Working
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician
Humana
03.2023 - Current
Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
Genoa Pharmacy
01.2022 - 03.2023
Certified Senior Pharmacy Technician
H-E-B
01.2021 - 01.2022
Compounding Pharmacy Technician
Gruene Road Pharmacy
01.2019 - 01.2021
Pharmacy Technician
CVS/pharmacy
01.2017 - 01.2019
Medical Scribe
PhysAssist Scribes
02.2016 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry -
Texas State University
Bachelor of Arts in French -
Texas State University