Autumn Barlow
West Point,VA
Summary
Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in echocardiography and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Intern
VCU Health
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Built professional relationships with colleagues at all levels within the organization, strengthening interpersonal communication skills during the internship experience.
- Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
- Gained exposure to various aspects of the industry through active participation in company events, workshops, and training sessions during the internship period.
- Frequently inspected and cleaned equipment to verify proper operation.
- Communicated effectively with staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
01.2019 - 01.2023
- 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.
- Provided exceptional customer service, fostering positive relationships with both new and returning patients at the pharmacy counter.
- Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
- 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.
- 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.
- Maximized pharmacy efficiency through effective communication with staff members and adherence to procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Echocardiography
Rappahannock Community College
New Kent, VA12.2024
Skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Team Collaboration
- Confidentiality and HIPAA
- Workflow Optimization
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Medical terminology understanding
- Cardiac anatomy knowledge
- Patient preparation
- Medical Charting
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- CPR Certification
- Organizational Skills
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)`
Timeline
Student Intern
VCU Health
01.2024 - 12.2024
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
01.2019 - 01.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Echocardiography
Rappahannock Community College