ALICIA HORTON
Sunnyvale,CA
Summary
Proactive Pharmacy Clerk and Laboratory Technician with extensive experience in maintaining patient confidentiality, verifying prescription information, and conducting precise laboratory tests. Skilled in streamlined pharmacy operations, laboratory safety protocols, and specimen analysis. Bringing a continuous improvement mindset and strong organizational abilities to enhance operational efficiency and patient care.
Experienced Clinical Laboratory Assistant with 23 year background in overseeing specimen collection activities. Focused on securing integrity of samples and results. Proficient in all laboratory and medical center equipment. Performing venipuncture and capillary collections for adults, pediatric and infant patients.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Clerk
Safeway
08.2022 - Current
- Verified prescription information prior to entry in pharmacy computer system.
- Established and maintained patient profiles, updating organizational database with current information.
- Streamlined pharmacy operations by maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
- Processed payments, returns and exchanges using pharmacy POS system to accurately manage transactions.
- Stocked shelves with medications and other pharmacy items for consistent availability.
- Safeguarded patient privacy by maintaining strict adherence to HIPAA regulations during all customer interactions.
Laboratory Technician
Laboratorio GI
01.2012 - 12.2021
- Supported operations across Hematology, Urinalysis, Serology and Microbiology departments.
- Provided timely and accurate test results, aiding physicians in making informed treatment decisions.
- Conducted manual and automated tests in alignment with specifications and regulations for results reporting.
- Adhered to rigorous confidentiality standards when handling sensitive patient information, upholding ethical obligations and regulatory requirements.
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by streamlining sample processing and data recording procedures.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective communication and teamwork across all laboratory personnel.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay abreast of industry developments and best practices.
- Kept supplies organized and well-stocked, requesting more supplies and avoiding unnecessary testing delays.
- Collect blood and tissue samples with focus on accuracy and adherence to aseptic techniques.
- Documented and verified patient information using laboratory information system.
Skills
- Answering customer questions
- Stocking shelves
- Patient confidentiality
- Verifying orders
- Adaptable learner
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Organizational abilities
- Safety Procedures
- Specimen analysis
- Equipment operations
- Specimen Collection
- Quality Control Procedures
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
- Phlebotomy expertise
Certification
- PH-2024 Sublocade REMs and Pharmacovigilance, Safeway Pharmacy - June 2024
- PH-2023 Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Training (FWA), Safeway Pharmacy - February 2024
- Pharmacy Prescription Plus Program Attestation, Safeway Ph - February 2024
- Pharmacy Emergency Kits and Responding to Anaphylactic Reactions, Safeway Ph - February 2024
- PH-2022 Pharmacy Safety Fundamentals, Safeway Pharmacy - February 2024
- Certification - Bloodborne Pathogens Training, Safeway Pharmacy - February 2024
- PH - HIPPA Compliance In Your Workplace High Level, Safeway Pharmacy - February 2024
- PH - 2023 Medicare Part B Training, Safeway Pharmacy - March 2024
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Pharmacy Clerk
Safeway
08.2022 - Current
Laboratory Technician
Laboratorio GI
01.2012 - 12.2021