AMBER D. RUSSELL
Summary
A mid-level certified pharmacy technician is willing to grow in the pharmaceutical and nursing industries. Beyond that growth, I am able to pursue my dreams and ambitions of becoming one of the best Nurse Practitioners in the world.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IP Pharmacy Technician II
UNC Health
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Worked with HD (Hazardous) and Non-HD (Non-Hazardous) Materials
- Admixed Sterile and Non-Sterile IV medications via compounding hood and/or syringes
- Load and refilled medications via Pyxis Automated Dispensing Machine and Carousels
- Delivered Chemotherapy medications to appropriate Nursing Units
Registered Pharmacy Technician
MEI Services, Pharmalife LTC
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Assisted the pharmacist in dispensing medications via vials/blister card using the heat seal method
- Ran reports identifying missing orders and other workflow issues as authorized.
- Performed data entry by processing e-scripts, claims, and audits through FRAMEWORKS Software
- Verified and confirm the number of CII medications “youths” have in the Right Mar system
Registered Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
02.2021 - 09.2021
- Filled, processed, and dispensed prescriptions to third-party insurance for pharmacist verification
- Delivered Covid-19 Testing instructions to patients through the drive-thru window
- Ensured patients are update-to-date with their medications i.e. refills due, expired Rx’s, and how they are feeling in general, by performing PCQ (Patient Care Queue) calls
- Performed inventory Cycle Counts to keep track of dispensed medications
Registered Pharmacy Technician
High Street Discount Pharmacy
11.2019 - 07.2020
- Accurately processed claims to third-party insurance companies in a timely manner
- Cleaned pharmacy work area daily throughout the workday
- Prepared blister packs for patients
- Reconstituted and dispensed liquid/non-liquid medications
Registered Pharmacy Technician
Deale Pharmacy
04.2019 - 11.2019
- Resolved DUR issues by inputting the appropriate codes for submitting claims
- Verified patient information with providers and insurance companies to present any errors in the prescriptions
- Performed Prior Authorization Requests through “CoverMyMeds” support
- Handled control substance prescriptions by double counting, dispensing into Amber Vials, and having the pharmacist check before distributing to patients
Education
High School Diploma -
Gwynn Park High School
Brandywine, Maryland05.2012
Skills
- IV Compounding
- Admixing
- Compounding Medications
- Reconstituting Medications
- Prior Authorizations
- Claims Management
- DUR Verification
- Insurance Verification
Certification
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board: August 2022-August 2024
- CPR/AED/BLS, American Heart Association: November 2022-November 2024
- Licensed Registered Pharmacy Technician (Georgia): February 2021- June 2025
- Licensed Registered Pharmacy Technician (Iowa): December 2022- August 2024
- Licensed Registered Pharmacy Technician (North Carolina): October 2022- December 2023
- Licensed Registered Pharmacy Technician (Texas): December 2022- December 2024
- Licensed Registered Pharmacy Technician (Virginia): October 2022- December 2023
Timeline
IP Pharmacy Technician II
UNC Health
02.2023 - 06.2023
Registered Pharmacy Technician
MEI Services, Pharmalife LTC
09.2021 - 06.2022
Registered Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
02.2021 - 09.2021
Registered Pharmacy Technician
High Street Discount Pharmacy
11.2019 - 07.2020
Registered Pharmacy Technician
Deale Pharmacy
04.2019 - 11.2019
High School Diploma -
Gwynn Park High School