Allison Williams
Columbus
Summary
Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician with over 10 years of experience in inpatient, retail, and long-term care settings. Led workflow improvements, trained staff, and managed inventory while supporting multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Skilled in medication preparation, access, prior authorizations, and process optimization, prioritizing patient safety.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician
Ohio State East Hospital
Columbus, OH
10.2023 - Current
- Promoted to Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician in under two years based on performance, initiative, and leadership.
- Rewrote pharmacy onboarding materials to enhance training consistency and streamline orientation for new technicians.
- Manage medication inventory, documentation, and controlled substance accountability while maintaining accuracy and compliance.
- Collaborate with pharmacists, nurses, and providers to ensure timely medication delivery and continuity of patient care.
- Managed medication inventory, documentation, and controlled substance accountability, ensuring accuracy and compliance with standards.
- Assisted in implementing daily workflow improvements to support efficient operations in a high-volume inpatient pharmacy.
Assisted Living Facility Technician
Remedi Seniorcare
Troy, OH
08.2021 - 09.2023
- Assigned to a specialized pharmacy data entry task demanding exceptional accuracy, speed, and attention to detail.
- Consistently met and exceeded hourly productivity and accuracy standards in a closely monitored, high-volume environment.
- Executed processing of prescription and medication orders with precision, ensuring compliance with pharmacy procedures and quality standards.
- Assisted the primary data entry team during downtime to maintain workflow efficiency and support department productivity.
- Served as the only pharmacy technician during organizational restructuring due to consistent performance, reliability, and productivity.
Lead Certified Pharmacy Technician
Kroger
Dayton, OH
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Led daily technician workflow and scheduling to optimize operational efficiency.
- Managed medication inventory and coordinated medication transfers between pharmacy locations to reduce waste and control costs.
- Coordinated onboarding and training for new employees to enhance competency and streamline workflow.
- Collaborated with pharmacists and healthcare teams to address medication-related concerns and ensure timely service delivery.
- Streamlined workflow processes, increasing productivity and reducing turnaround times for prescriptions.
Registered Pharmacy Technician
Kroger
Troy, OH
04.2016 - 01.2020
- Processed prescriptions while ensuring accuracy, regulatory compliance, and exceptional patient care.
- Collaborated with insurance providers and prescribers to resolve coverage issues and secure prior authorizations, ensuring patient access to medications.
- Guided patients through medication questions, insurance concerns, and prescription troubleshooting, enhancing patient understanding and satisfaction.
- Ensured accuracy of prescription records and identified discrepancies, facilitating safe medication dispensing.
Education
High School Diploma -
Walter E. Stebbins Highschool
Riverside, OH05.2010
Skills
- Medication Preparation
- Compounding techniques
- Medication reconciliation
- Pharmacy management
- Inventory Management
- Substance accountability
- Medication Access
- Pharmacy Management Systems
- BD Pyxis
- Process improvement
- Leadership & Team Development
- Training Program Development
Certification
- CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician (NHA - 5/10/2020)
Timeline
Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician
Ohio State East Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Assisted Living Facility Technician
Remedi Seniorcare
08.2021 - 09.2023
Lead Certified Pharmacy Technician
Kroger
01.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Pharmacy Technician
Kroger
04.2016 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
Walter E. Stebbins Highschool