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Amanda Bendel

McKeesport,PA

Summary

Skilled Pharmacy Technician with background in medical prescription assistance and customer service. Experience includes managing medication inventory, providing patient counseling, and assisting pharmacists with prescription fulfillment. Strong communication skills, knowledge of pharmacy law and ethics, ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously highlight abilities. Previous roles have showcased commitment to patient care, efficiency improvement in workflow management, and fostering relationships with healthcare providers.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Pharmacy Technician II

Forbes Regional Hospital
Monroeville , PA
12.2023 - Current
  • Mixed pharmaceutical preparations according to written prescriptions.
  • Participated in continuing education and training to stay current with pharmacy practices and technology.
  • Maintained proper storage and security conditions for drugs.
  • Verified the accuracy of medication labels before they were dispensed to patients.
  • Assisted pharmacists in filling prescriptions accurately and efficiently.
  • Received and stored incoming supplies and informed supervisors of stock needs and shortages.
  • Cleaned and maintained equipment or work areas according to prescribed methods.
  • Assisted pharmacists in preparing intravenous admixtures and chemotherapy drugs.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of all activities performed within the pharmacy.
  • Ensured compliance with departmental policies and procedures related to medication dispensing.
  • Adhered to all safety protocols when handling hazardous materials.
  • Prepacked bulk medicines, filled bottles with prescribed medications and typed and affixed labels.
  • Delivered medications to restock Omnicells, PSBs and AWS carts.

Pharmacy Technician, Senior

UPMC McKeesport
Mckeesport, PA
09.2011 - Current
  • Managed inventories, rotated stock, removed expired or damaged drug products and resolved discrepancies in drug counts.
  • Oversaw inventory management processes such as ordering, stocking, tracking expiration dates.
  • Maintained proper storage and security conditions for drugs.
  • Conducted regular audits to ensure adherence to quality and safety standards.
  • Checked medications for content, accuracy and completeness of drug packaging and labeling.
  • Assisted in the training of new pharmacy technicians and provided feedback on their performance.
  • Ordered, labeled and counted stock of medications and entered inventory data into computer.
  • Collaborated with other departments within the organization to ensure optimal patient care.
  • Answered telephones to respond to questions or requests.
  • Assisted pharmacists in filling prescriptions accurately and efficiently.
  • Assisted with training new employees on aseptic technique principles, safe handling of hazardous drugs and general pharmacy operations.
  • Assisted pharmacists in preparing sterile products for chemotherapy treatments, antibiotics and other complex medications requiring specialized preparation techniques.

Pharmacy Technician

Rite Aide Pharmacy
Elizabeth, PA
07.2007 - 12.2008
  • Verified prescriptions and drug labels, documents and packages.
  • Participated in pharmacy inventory management, including tracking expiration dates and removing outdated medications.
  • Processed insurance claims and handled billing inquiries to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Received payment from customers and processed credit card transactions when necessary.
  • Maintained pharmacological practices by checking drug inventory, stocking medications and monitoring supplies.
  • Provided customer service to patients by answering questions about medications and health-related topics.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Pharmacy Technician

Community College of Allegheny County
West Mifflin, PA

Skills

  • Medication dispensing
  • Inventory management
  • Pharmaceutical compounding
  • Label verification
  • Safety protocols
  • Customer service
  • Team collaboration
  • Aseptic technique
  • Quality assurance
  • Data entry
  • Training new employees
  • Adaptability
  • Medicine Dispensation
  • Attendance oversight
  • Preparing bulk medications
  • Medical terminology
  • Pharmaceutical Ethics
  • Compounding techniques
  • Troubleshooting malfunctioning equipment
  • Sterile technique
  • Detail-oriented
  • HIPAA compliance

Timeline

Pharmacy Technician II

Forbes Regional Hospital
12.2023 - Current

Pharmacy Technician, Senior

UPMC McKeesport
09.2011 - Current

Pharmacy Technician

Rite Aide Pharmacy
07.2007 - 12.2008

Some College (No Degree) - Pharmacy Technician

Community College of Allegheny County

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