Amber Kniffley
China Grove
Summary
Pharmacy Technician with extensive experience in diverse healthcare environments, including hospital and retail settings. Expertise in sterile compounding, quality inspection, and inventory management. Committed to enhancing patient care through precise medication preparation and effective communication with healthcare teams.
Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Technician
Atrium Health
Concord
11.2021 - Current
- Delivered medications promptly to support nursing staff in patient care.
- Processed narcotics according to pharmacy regulations. and follow strict protocol.
- Communicated effectively with nursing staff through EPIC to ensure seamless patient care.
- Assisted pharmacists in verifying prescriptions and medication interactions.
- Prepared IV admixtures using aseptic techniques and appropriate safety protocol
- Conducted regular inventory checks to minimize stock shortages or expirations.
Bottling Line Operator
BestCo Inc
Mooresville
02.2019 - 11.2021
- Maintained production line for optimal operation flow
- Resolved mechanical issues promptly to reduce downtime impact
- Operated machinery safely and efficiently
- Trained and developed associates on line procedures for enhanced team competency
- Maintained a clean and organized working environment
Pharmacy Technician
Rite Aid
Harrisburg
10.2017 - 02.2019
- Filled medications accurately and in a timely manner
- Verified insurance information for prescription processing
- Provided exceptional customer service to pharmacy clients, ensuring satisfaction and loyalty
- Handled patient inquiries and managed phone communications to enhance patient experience
- Processed transactions as cashier while ensuring cleanliness and order in the pharmacy environment
- Inspected inventory for expired products to ensure safety and quality.
Manager IV Pharmacy Technician
Omnicare
Charlotte
09.2012 - 11.2017
- Worked in clean room and hood environments using aseptic technique
- Calculated and reconstituted medications accurately
- Prepared and compounded medications
- Mixed pharmaceutical preparations per written prescriptions
- Transferred medication to sterile syringes using aseptic techniques
- Restocked IV supplies and prepared IV packs for chemotherapy and other uses
- Received, stored, and verified inventory, ensuring timely disposal of outdated medications
- Maintained secure and compliant storage for medications, safeguarding against loss or misuse
- Prepacked bulk medicines and labeled prescriptions
- Maintained patient profiles and verified prescription information
- Delivered medications to patients and nursing stations, ensuring timely access to required treatments
- Responded to customer service requests from nursing staff
Pharmacy Technician
Carolina's Rehabilitation
Charlotte
07.2010 - 09.2012
- Filled narcotics in Omni Cell system with precision to ensure compliance and safety
- Pre-packed and compounded medications
- Applied sterile technique in IV room and Add Vantage systems to uphold safety standards
- Checked in McKesson orders and managed supply procurement to maintain inventory levels
- Filed documents to maintain organized pharmacy records
- Maintained a clean pharmacy environment
Sales Associate
Marshall's
Charlotte
07.2009 - 07.2012
- Supported achievement of sales and store goals through proactive customer engagement
- Delivered excellent customer service to shoppers
- Created appealing visual displays for customers
- Handled multiple tasks effectively in fast-paced environment to maintain store operations
- Worked with team members to successfully complete projects on time
Assistant Manager
Forever 21
Charlotte
11.2008 - 07.2009
- Set and achieved daily sales goals to drive store revenue
- Monitored and controlled store expenses to maintain budget compliance
- Provided top priority customer service to all shoppers
- Resolved customer issues and handled inquiries professionally to enhance customer satisfaction
- Applied knowledge of loss prevention practices
- Maintained store visual standards for grand opening
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Upper secondary education, Upper secondary education
Eastern High School
Louisville, KYSkills
- Pharmacy Technician Experience
- Aseptic Technique
- Compounding medications
- IV preparation
- Narcotics handling
- Medication safety
- Prescription verification
- Prescription labeling
- Insurance verification
- Inventory management
- Inventory control
- Cleanroom
- Cerner
- EPIC charting
- Software proficiency
- Time management
- Data analysis
- Communication skills
- Customer service
- Patient care
- Problem solving
- Basic math
- Medical office experience
- Pharmaceutical production
- Appointment scheduling
- Problem solving
Certification
- Registered Pharmacy Technician, Present
- Pharmacy Technician License, Present
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician
Atrium Health
11.2021 - Current
Bottling Line Operator
BestCo Inc
02.2019 - 11.2021
Pharmacy Technician
Rite Aid
10.2017 - 02.2019
Manager IV Pharmacy Technician
Omnicare
09.2012 - 11.2017
Pharmacy Technician
Carolina's Rehabilitation
07.2010 - 09.2012
Sales Associate
Marshall's
07.2009 - 07.2012
Assistant Manager
Forever 21
11.2008 - 07.2009
Some College (No Degree) - Upper secondary education, Upper secondary education
Eastern High School