Ann Marie Bissinger
Nashville,TN
Summary
Experienced Pharmacy Technician with a proven track record at Vanderbilt Medical Center, showcasing expertise in sterile technique and problem-solving skills. Placing high importance on pharmacy workflow and medication dispensing accuracy, and team work while strictly adhering to HIPAA for patient confidentiality. Skilled pharmacy professional with proven track record in medication preparation, customer interaction, and inventory management. Known for strong collaboration within healthcare teams and adaptability to meet changing needs. Expertise in pharmaceutical calculations, prescription processing, and maintaining compliance with safety standards. Reliable, results-driven, and focused on delivering high-quality patient care.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Technician
Vanderbilt Medical Center
11.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
- Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
- Counted, measured and compounded medications following standard procedures.
- Supported inventory management initiatives through accurate record-keeping of received shipments and expired medications for disposal purposes.
- Ensured patient safety by strictly following drug storage guidelines, including proper temperature and light exposure control.
- Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
- Aided pharmacists in preparing sterile compounding products for IV administration using aseptic techniques.
- Contributed to team meetings, offering insights for optimizing workflow and patient service.
- Maintained sterile environment, adhering to strict safety protocols and preventing contamination.
Pharmacy Technician Oncology
Vanderbilt Medical Center Belle Meade Orthopedics
07.2021 - 04.2024
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Set up and prepared Hazardous and non-hazardous medications.
- Experience with chemo lock system for hazardous preparations
- 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.
- Ordered drug /supplies through Mckesson and Omnicell
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Assisted in training new team members on standard operating procedures to ensure consistent quality of service across the entire team.
- Delivery of medications to inpatient/outpatient settings
Pharmacy Technician 3
Vanderbilt Medical Center Oncology IDS
04.2014 - 04.2016
- Experience working in Epic and Vestigo
- Knowledgeable in ordering Drug for studies
- Scheduled/Conducted Drug monitoring visits
- Experience in blinded/double blinded studies
- Audited Binders for Individual Studies
- Recorded Patient med returns in binder
- Compounded Hazardous and Non- Hazardous medications
- Maintained appropriate storage of Study Medications and Monitored temperatures through Arrowscout
Pharmacy Technician 3
Vanderbilt TVC Oncology
07.2012 - 04.2014
- Preparation of Hazardous and Non - Hazardous IV preparations.
- Delivery to Inpatient/Outpatient areas
- Some investigational Compounding
- Maintaining supply and Drug Stock
- 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.
Pharmacy Technician
Saint Thomas West Hospital
01.2006 - 07.2012
- 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.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently cross-checking medications against patients'' profiles before dispensing.
- Counted, measured and compounded medications following standard procedures.
- 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.
- Utilized pharmacy management software to process prescriptions efficiently.
- Contributed to team meetings, offering insights for optimizing workflow and patient service.
- Maintained clean and organized work environment, adhering to health and safety standards.
Pharmacy Technician
Vanderbilt Medical Center
07.1999 - 07.2006
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- 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.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Precisely measured and combined ingredients to deliver scrupulous formulation on customer compound prescription orders.
- Liaised with other pharmacies to eliminate issues related to product expiration.
- Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
- Managed opening and closing duties for pharmacy.
Education
GED -
Antioch High School
Antioch06-1989
Skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Confidentiality and HIPAA
- Pharmacy and customer records management
- Manual and automated medication dispensing
- Receiving incoming supplies
- Drug storage procedures
Certification
- Licensed Pharmacy Technician - State Boards of Pharmacy.
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician
Vanderbilt Medical Center
11.2024 - Current
Pharmacy Technician Oncology
Vanderbilt Medical Center Belle Meade Orthopedics
07.2021 - 04.2024
Pharmacy Technician 3
Vanderbilt Medical Center Oncology IDS
04.2014 - 04.2016
Pharmacy Technician 3
Vanderbilt TVC Oncology
07.2012 - 04.2014
Pharmacy Technician
Saint Thomas West Hospital
01.2006 - 07.2012
Pharmacy Technician
Vanderbilt Medical Center
07.1999 - 07.2006
- Licensed Pharmacy Technician - State Boards of Pharmacy.
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
GED -
Antioch High School
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