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April Cox

April Cox

Coward,SC

Summary

Accomplished Pharmacy Technician with extensive experience at McLeod Regional Medical Center, showcasing expertise in medication dispensing and inventory management. Demonstrated ability to enhance pharmacy operations through effective teamwork and workflow optimization. Skilled in aseptic techniques and pharmacy software proficiency, contributing to a 20% increase in efficiency.


I started my pharmacy career in 2004 at Eckerd. Growing up pharmacy never crossed my mind but when I started at Eckerd as a cashier the pharmacist there thought it was a good idea for me to training and move back with them in the pharmacy. So I listen to them because I looked up to them. And the more I learnt I realized it was the career I wanted. I did a lot of retail and I enjoy retail but in 2022 I got an offer to work at cmc and learn hospital pharmacy it was the best move I made. And I ain’t gonna lie I love cmc but I moved to coward and the drive got to me so started at McLeod but if I could I would have never left cmc. The staff and hospital was amazing. So that’s my story in a nut shell.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Pharmacy Technician

McLeod Regional Medical Center
08.2023 - 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.
  • Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
  • Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
  • I have peds, cancer center, and iv room training
  • Mix peds dilutions
  • Make chemo
  • Fill Pyxis
  • I am trained on everything there but I am the iv room tech/ peds/ cancer center those are the main jobs I have.
  • I have batching experience.
  • We also do the nicu tpns. We use a Baxter compounder. So I am trained on that as well.

Pharmacy Technician

Caresc
08.2017 - 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.
  • 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.
  • Increased overall pharmacy productivity by restocking supplies, organizing shelves, and maintaining cleanliness according to standards.
  • Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, fostering positive relationships with both new and returning patients at the pharmacy counter.

Pharmacy Technician

CMC
08.2022 - 07.2023
  • Ensured proper disposal of hazardous waste materials following institutional policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment for employees.
  • Upheld a high standard of aseptic technique in the preparation of parenteral nutrition solutions, promoting positive patient outcomes.
  • Optimized resource utilization by closely monitoring stock levels and placing orders for essential supplies as needed.

• Filled Pyxis, made Ivs, pulled Pyxis, refill filled crash carts, unit inspections.

Pharmacy Technician

Surfside Beach Pharmacy
08.2017 - 08.2018
  • Promoted patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling personal information during transactions.
  • Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
  • Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • 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.
  • Increased overall pharmacy productivity by restocking supplies, organizing shelves, and maintaining cleanliness according to standards.
  • Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, fostering positive relationships with both new and returning patients at the pharmacy counter.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by efficiently processing prescriptions and managing inventory in a timely manner.
  • Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
  • Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
  • Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
  • Assisted in training new team members on standard operating procedures to ensure consistent quality of service across the entire team.
  • Maximized pharmacy efficiency through effective communication with staff members and adherence to procedures.
  • Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
  • Reduced medication errors by diligently cross-checking medications against patients'' profiles before dispensing.
  • Counted, measured and compounded medications following standard procedures.
  • Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
  • Supported inventory management initiatives through accurate record-keeping of received shipments and expired medications for disposal purposes.
  • Streamlined prescription processing with accurate data entry and verification of patient information.
  • Contributed to the reduction of prescription wait times by promptly addressing refill requests and insurance authorizations.
  • 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.
  • Boosted customer loyalty by providing friendly, knowledgeable assistance on drug interactions and side effects.
  • Contributed to team meetings, offering insights for optimizing workflow and patient service.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to clarify prescription details, ensuring accuracy.

State Certified Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy
08.2013 - 08.2017
  • Trained new pharmacy technicians on proper procedures and best practices, ensuring consistent quality of service.
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Completed paperwork, entering prescription and insurance or billing information into patient profiles.

Pharmacy Technician

Eckerds Pharmacy
11.2004 - 08.2013
  • 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.

Skills

  • Problem-solving skills
  • Team Collaboration
  • Confidentiality and HIPAA
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Answering customer questions
  • Insurance Billing
  • Medication Dispensing
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Prescription Filling
  • Supply Restocking
  • Pharmacy Ethics
  • Pharmacology knowledge
  • HIPAA
  • Pharmacy and customer records management
  • Drug Classification Knowledge
  • Drug Inventory Control
  • Labeling Accuracy
  • Drug safety
  • Pharmaceutical Calculations
  • Stocking shelves
  • Processing payments
  • Pharmacy Software Proficiency
  • Interpreting and Processing Medication Orders
  • Pharmacy Law Compliance
  • Healthcare regulations
  • Medication labels
  • Medicare and Medicaid process
  • Drug Inventory Management
  • Verifying orders
  • Advanced math skills
  • Manual and automated medication dispensing
  • Compounding Techniques
  • Receiving incoming supplies
  • Medication Storage Procedures
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Updating medication histories
  • Dosage Form Preparation
  • Aseptic Techniques
  • Intravenous admixture preparation
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Record preparation
  • Operations Support
  • Medication Therapy Management
  • Data Entry
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Cash Register Operations
  • Inventory Tracking
  • Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
  • Employee Training
  • Medication Storage and Labeling
  • Safe Chemical Handling
  • Pyxis MedStation
  • Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (First Aid CPR AED)
  • IV Supply Restocking

Timeline

Pharmacy Technician - McLeod Regional Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
Pharmacy Technician - CMC
08.2022 - 07.2023
Pharmacy Technician - Caresc
08.2017 - Current
Pharmacy Technician - Surfside Beach Pharmacy
08.2017 - 08.2018
State Certified Pharmacy Technician - CVS Pharmacy
08.2013 - 08.2017
Pharmacy Technician - Eckerds Pharmacy
11.2004 - 08.2013
April Cox