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Angela Lopez

Angela Lopez

Derby,CT

Summary

Accomplished and certified Pharmacy Technician with over 20 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. Experienced Pharmacy Technician knowledgeable in all facets of pharmacy operations, eager to bring talent and expertise to Walgreens Pharmacy . Successful in quickly and accurately filling prescription orders and building relationships with customers for sustained business growth and customer retention. Team-oriented and dedicated to collaboratively delivering exceptional customer service. Certified Pharmacy Technician with 20 years working at both leading national drugstore chain and small community pharmacy. Dedicated, reliable and accurate professional consistently delivering courteous service at all times.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy
11.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced patient care by accurately filling and dispensing prescriptions in timely manner.
  • Ensured medication safety with thorough verification of prescription orders and drug interactions.
  • Maintained accurate inventory levels for efficient pharmacy operations and cost control.
  • Assisted customers with over-the-counter product selection, providing knowledgeable recommendations.
  • Managed insurance billing and claims processing, streamlining reimbursement process for patients and pharmacy.

PCA

Allied Community Resources
07.2022 - Current

Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.

  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment for patients, reducing risk of infections and accidents
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans, ensuring optimal outcomes for each patient.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to medical professionals promptly.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
  • Performed wound care and dressing changes, facilitating timely healing and recovery.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
  • Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using de-escalation techniques.
  • Supported needs of 5 + residents under long-term care.

Central Scheduling Assistant

Griffin Hospital
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Set up appointments with patients.
  • Developed and implemented scheduling policies.
  • Scheduled procedures, surgeries, MRI, CT Scan, Echocardiogram, Ultrasounds.
  • Scheduled deliveries of materials by specified time to begin production on time.
  • Input data in system to create updated status reports for quick reference of project progress and deadlines.
  • Processed and approved all scheduling changes to executive calendars by using Huron
  • Scheduled activities for 100 + service personnel.
  • Improved appointment management with meticulous attention to detail and proactive communication.

Data Entry Specialist

Griffin Hospital
01.2022 - 05.2023
  • Compiled data and reviewed information for accuracy prior to input.
  • Entered numerical data into databases with speed and accuracy using 10-key pad.
  • Maintained files, records and chronologies of entry activities.
  • Evaluated source documents to locate needed information.
  • Scanned documents and saved in database to keep records of essential organizational information.
  • Corrected data entry errors to prevent duplication or data degradation.
  • Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Tracked and maintained records for Covid-19 vaccines department. Knowledge of Medi Tech and Epic.

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Bridgeport Hospital
04.2017 - 10.2021
  • Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
  • Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
  • Stocked, labeled and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from healthcare providers.
  • Worked with computerized and automated systems for dispensing medications and filling pyxis machines.
  • Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise.
  • Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need. Knowledge of Epic and Medi Tech.
  • Collaborated with pharmacists to resolve medication-related issues, optimizing patient outcomes.
  • Ensured medication safety with thorough verification of prescription orders and drug interactions.
  • Trained new pharmacy technicians on proper procedures and best practices, ensuring consistent quality of service.

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Yale New Haven Health Bridgeport Hospital
06.2014 - 05.2016
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from healthcare providers.
  • Stocked, labeled and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Worked with computerized and automated systems for dispensing medications in pyxis machine.
  • Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales. . I.V Compounding, prepare Anesthesia trays.
  • Coordinated verification and filling of more than 200 daily prescriptions in high-volume in hospital pharmacy environment.
  • Ensured medication safety with thorough verification of prescription orders and drug interactions.

Pharmacy Technician

Stop & Shop Pharmacy
07.2005 - 05.2014
  • Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns and reconcile payments.
  • Helped pharmacist clear problematic prescriptions and address customer questions to keep pharmacy efficient.
  • Stocked, labeled and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
  • Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
  • Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems and locating items.
  • Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
  • Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
  • Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
  • Resolved non-routine issues like third-party billing, computer system and customer service issues.
  • Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
  • Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
  • Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
  • Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects and specified use.
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Processed over 100 prescriptions per day in busy pharmacy achieving decreased customer wait times and maintaining excellent customer satisfaction.
  • Processed incoming drug orders.
  • Restocked automated medication dispensing equipment.
  • Prepared bills for insurance companies.
  • Counted, measured and compounded medications following standard procedures.
  • Checked prices for customers and processed items sold by scanning barcodes.

Education

High School Diploma -

Palm Valley High
Richmond Virginia
06.2013

Skills

  • Pharmacy and customer records management
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Medicare and Medicaid process
  • FDA Drug Safety Guidelines
  • Receiving incoming supplies
  • Drug utilization review
  • Assisting pharmacists
  • Drug inventory management
  • Confidentiality and HIPAA
  • Processing payments
  • Updating Medication Histories
  • Intravenous Admixture Preparation
  • HIPAA
  • Drug Storage Procedures
  • Team Leadership
  • Cash Register Operation
  • Patient Information Verification
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Team collaboration
  • Answering customer questions
  • New Hire Onboarding
  • Medication dispensing
  • Drug safety
  • Typing medication labels
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Intravenous admixture preparation
  • Drug Inventory Control
  • Filling Prescriptions
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Insurance Billing

Timeline

Certified Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy
11.2023 - Current

Central Scheduling Assistant

Griffin Hospital
09.2022 - 05.2023

PCA

Allied Community Resources
07.2022 - Current

Data Entry Specialist

Griffin Hospital
01.2022 - 05.2023

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Bridgeport Hospital
04.2017 - 10.2021

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Yale New Haven Health Bridgeport Hospital
06.2014 - 05.2016

Pharmacy Technician

Stop & Shop Pharmacy
07.2005 - 05.2014

High School Diploma -

Palm Valley High
Angela Lopez