Amy Shaw
St Louis,MO
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
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Technician III
Barnes Jewish Hospital
Saint Louis, MO
10.2018 - Current
- Monitored supply inventory and promptly submitted replenishment orders to prevent shortages.
- Participated in continuing education and training to stay current with pharmacy practices and technology.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as nurses or physicians regarding drug therapies or treatments for patients.
- Cleaned and maintained equipment or work areas according to prescribed methods.
Pharmacy Technician
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
Saint Louis, MO
08.2015 - Current
- Ordered, labeled and counted stock of medications and entered inventory data into computer.
- Interpreted and processed medication orders under supervision of pharmacist.
- Ordered drugs from wholesalers as needed and maintained records of incoming shipments.
- Participated in pharmacy inventory management, including tracking expiration dates and removing outdated medications.
- Maintained a clean and organized pharmacy workspace, adhering to safety and hygiene standards.
- Reported any discrepancies or errors in medication ordering or filling processes immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
- Assisted in training new employees on pharmacy procedures.
- Answered telephones to respond to questions or requests.
- Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
- Participated in continuing education and training to stay current with pharmacy practices and technology.
Prior Authorization Pharmacy Technician
Magellan Health
Maryland Heights, MO
08.2013 - 08.2015
- Researched drug formularies as well as therapeutic alternatives when needed during the authorization process.
- Entered prescription information into computer databases.
- Conducted follow-up calls with physicians' offices regarding incomplete or missing information on prescriptions.
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing medical records for submission to insurance companies for prior authorization approval.
- Answered telephones to respond to questions or requests.
- Prepared and processed medical insurance claim forms and records.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL05-1998
Skills
- Intravenous admixture preparation
- Proper labeling
- Drug safety
- Patient confidentiality
- Compounding techniques
- Supply restocking
- Regulatory compliance
- Secure storage of medications
- Ordering and stocking medications
- Medication dispensing
Certification
- Certified Pharmacy Technician
- Licensed Pharmacy Technician
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician III
Barnes Jewish Hospital
10.2018 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
08.2015 - Current
Prior Authorization Pharmacy Technician
Magellan Health
08.2013 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Northern Illinois University