Allison Tripp
Airmont,NY
Summary
Accumulated over 12 years of industry experience in diverse roles.
Assisted pharmacists in fulfilling prescriptions and managing medication inventory. Provided patient counseling and supported customer service efforts. Utilized strong communication skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
Directed human resources operations, encompassing employee relations, organizational structuring, and policy development.
Assisted in coordinating department activities and programs. Supported the implementation of policies and procedures related to employee relations. Observed trends in compensation and benefits to suggest enhancements.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Technician
Redi Pharmacy
Nanuet, NY
02.2025 - Current
- Conducted routine analyses using advanced laboratory equipment and techniques.
- Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
- Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, autoclave and evaporator.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by consistently following established safety procedures and guidelines within the lab setting.
- Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
- Compounded medications adhering to strict safety and quality standards.
- Conducted thorough inventory management, ensuring optimal stock levels of raw materials.
- Collaborated with pharmacists to ensure accurate prescription fulfillment and patient safety.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations regarding pharmaceutical practices.
- Collaborated with pharmacists to provide high-quality patient care and tailored medications.
- Contributed to the overall success of the pharmacy by consistently providing high-quality, safe, and effective compounded medications for patients.
- Maintained sterile environment, adhering to strict safety protocols and preventing contamination.
Pharmacy Technician
Black Rock Pharmacy
Fairfield, Connecticut
11.2023 - 02.2025
- Compare drug costs while shopping for inventory, helping save the pharmacy nearly $10,000 in the last year
- Assisted in compounding sterile products
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local laws
- Reported any discrepancies or errors
- Prepared transfers to other pharmacies.
- Improved inventory management
- Monitored prescription refill requests
- Participated in continuing education and training to stay current with pharmacy practices and technology.
- Educated patients on medication usage, potential side effects, and storage requirements.
- Prepared and processed medical insurance claim forms and records.
- Mixed pharmaceutical preparations
- Computed charges for medication
Lead Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
Norwalk, Connecticut
09.2013 - 11.2023
- Helped open and set up 3 CVS Pharmacies, 2 in Stamford, CT - Hope Street and High Ridge Road, as well as 1 in Norwalk, CT on Connecticut Avenue
- Worked with the entire district (12 different stores) to retrain all pharmacy staff members in WeCare workflow project
- Maintained accurate patient records
- Conducted regulatory inventory and insurance audits
- Resolved problems relating to billing issues or incorrect medications dispensed.
- Hired and trained new staff, monitoring staff productivity and providing guidance when needed.
- Managed weekly schedules.
- Developed policies and procedures for the efficient operation of the pharmacy department.
- Managed inventories, rotated stock, removed expired or damaged drug products and resolved discrepancies in drug counts.
- Worked with insurance companies
- Managed electronic health records.
- Mixed pharmaceutical preparations
- Administered flu shots and other vaccinations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cognitive Psychology
University of Connecticut
Stamford, CT01.2016
Associate of Arts - Recreational Therapy
Norwalk Community College
Norwalk, CT01.2014
Skills
- PTCB certification
- Customer service
- Drug safety
- Insurance reconciliation
- Medicare and medicaid process
- Drug utilization review
- FDA and HIPAA compliance and regulations
- Pharmacology
- Problem-solving skills
- Pharmaceutical calculations
- Inventory management
- New hire onboarding
- Staff development
- Payroll
- HR experience
- Work well in a fast paced, high pressure environment
- Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and an absolute focus on quality of work
Timeline
Laboratory Technician
Redi Pharmacy
02.2025 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Black Rock Pharmacy
11.2023 - 02.2025
Lead Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
09.2013 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Science - Cognitive Psychology
University of Connecticut
Associate of Arts - Recreational Therapy
Norwalk Community College