Alice Wright
Mt. Prospect,IL
Summary
Pharmacy Technician with extensive retail and hospital experience. Proven track record in streamlining workflows, reducing errors, and managing inventory under strict regulatory compliance. Adaptable, precise, and dedicated to improving patient care through efficient dispensing and teamwork.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Tech I – Rotating
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Park Ridge, Illinois
01.2024 - Current
- Compounded medications according to physician prescriptions and hospital protocols.
- Prepared and labeled prescription medications for patient distribution in a timely manner.
- Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
- Managed medication inventory with pharmacists, ensuring proper storage and compliance with protocols.
- Teamed with peers, technicians and pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders.
- Educated patients on medication use, side effects, and safety precautions effectively.
- Assisted pharmacist with clearing high volume of prescriptions and responded to customer questions.
- Verified expiration dates on medications, ensuring only unexpired products were available for patient safety.
- Interpreted and processed medication orders under supervision of pharmacist.
- Trained new employees on pharmacy procedures, enhancing team efficiency and knowledge transfer.
- Reported any discrepancies or errors in medication ordering or filling processes immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
- Maintained pharmacological practices by checking drug inventory, stocking medications and monitoring supplies.
SENIOR CERTIFIED PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
Walgreens
Arlington Heights, USA
01.1996 - 12.2023
- Assisted pharmacist in preparing and dispensing medication, ensuring accuracy and adherence to safety protocols.
- Efficiently resolved discrepancies between prescriber orders and insurance plans through effective negotiation techniques.
- Compile daily reports on controlled substances, medication returns, and expired drug removal to maintain a secure environment.
- Collaborated with staff to meet deadlines, facilitating timely and quality patient care.
- Assisted pharmacists in maintaining inventory levels by ordering necessary supplies.
- Trained new pharmacy technicians on department policies and procedures, enhancing their integration and performance.
- Coached, mentored, and provided performance feedback to pharmacy technicians.
- Structured individual action plans that included focused objectives to Fast-track personal growth as a new Pharmacy Technician.
CERTIFIED OPTICAL LAB TECHNICIAN
Lenscrafters
Skokie, USA
01.2007 - 01.2017
- Determined client's current lens prescription using lensometer, lens analyzer, and client's eyeglasses.
- Examined prescription, work order, and eyeglasses to determine specifications for lenses, contact lens, and other optical elements.
- Optimized workflow processes in collaboration with team members to enhance lab efficiency.
- Identified areas for improvement within the lab by analyzing customer feedback data.
- Documented laboratory activities through detailed reports on production rates and material costs to support operational decisions.
Education
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS (A.A.) - HEALTH SCIENCE ADMINISTRATION
Harper College
Palatine, ILSkills
- Medication dispensing
- Compounding skills
- Pharmacy operations
- Inventory management
- Inventory control
- Insurance billing
- Insurance verification
- Processing payments
- Patient education
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- HIPAA
Certification
- Certified Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
- Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician (CSPT) Certification
Timeline
Pharmacy Tech I – Rotating
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
01.2024 - Current
CERTIFIED OPTICAL LAB TECHNICIAN
Lenscrafters
01.2007 - 01.2017
SENIOR CERTIFIED PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
Walgreens
01.1996 - 12.2023
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS (A.A.) - HEALTH SCIENCE ADMINISTRATION
Harper College