Amber Currington
Duluth,GA
Summary
Proactive Pharmacy Technician-Lead with extensive experience in medication dispensing, inventory management, and patient communication. Successfully reduced medication errors and optimized workflow efficiency through diligent practices and team collaboration. Skilled in sterile compounding, prescription processing, and maintaining compliance with HIPAA regulations. Accomplished and certified Pharmacy Technician with over [Number] years of experience in retail pharmacy environments for major national chains. Practiced at offering medications to patients, offering information to patients and communicating with healthcare professionals. Knowledgeable about FDA drug safety guidelines, prescription interactions and pharmacy law. Driven Pharmacy Technician with [Number] years of experience and success in working within fast-paced [Type] pharmacy settings. Highly proficient in accurately filling and labeling prescriptions, maintaining drug inventories and updating pharmacy records. Excited to bring talent and record of excellence in customer service to growing pharmacy.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Technician-Buyer-Lead
Childrens Hospital of Atlanta
Decatur, GA
10.2022 - Current
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from Nurses and healthcare providers.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently cross-checking medications against patients'' profiles before dispensing.
- Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
- Optimized workflow efficiency through participation in regular team meetings discussing areas for improvement within the department.
- Aided pharmacists in preparing sterile compounding products for IV administration using aseptic techniques.
- Assisted in management of prescription deliveries, improving patient convenience.
- Managed medication inventory, ensuring availability of all necessary drugs.
- Conducted routine checks of pharmaceutical stocks to maintain quality control.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
Pharmacy Technician-Lead
Wal-Mart Pharmacy
Ellenwood, GA
02.2019 - 01.2023
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
- Assisted in training new team members on standard operating procedures to ensure consistent quality of service across the entire team.
- Maximized pharmacy efficiency through effective communication with staff members and adherence to procedures.
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
Pharmacy Technician
Wal-Mart Pharmacy
Hinesville, GA
12.2016 - 02.2019
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
Pharmacy Technician- Lead
CVS Pharmacy
El Paso, TX
05.2014 - 09.2016
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Promoted patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling personal information during transactions.
- Increased overall pharmacy productivity by restocking supplies, organizing shelves, and maintaining cleanliness according to standards.
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Provided exceptional customer service, fostering positive relationships with both new and returning patients at the pharmacy counter.
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
Warner Robins, GA
10.2011 - 04.2014
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Promoted patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling personal information during transactions.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN04.2026
High School Diploma -
Houston County High School
Warner Robins, GA05.2008
Skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Team Collaboration
- Confidentiality and HIPAA
- Workflow Optimization
- Medication Dispensing
- Patient confidentiality
- Supply Restocking
- Pharmacy Ethics
- Pharmacology knowledge
- HIPAA
- Drug Inventory Control
- Drug safety
- Pharmaceutical Calculations
- Stocking shelves
- Pharmacy Software Proficiency
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician-Buyer-Lead
Childrens Hospital of Atlanta
10.2022 - Current
Pharmacy Technician-Lead
Wal-Mart Pharmacy
02.2019 - 01.2023
Pharmacy Technician
Wal-Mart Pharmacy
12.2016 - 02.2019
Pharmacy Technician- Lead
CVS Pharmacy
05.2014 - 09.2016
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
10.2011 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Purdue University
High School Diploma -
Houston County High School