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BENJAMINE APPIAH

SUGAR LAND,Texas

Summary

Efficient professional in healthcare support, known for high productivity and ability to complete tasks swiftly. Possess strong skills in medication dispensing accuracy, inventory management, and customer service. Excel in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring seamless operations within pharmacy settings.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pharmacy Technician

Texas Children Hospital
Houston, TX
03.2013 - Current
  • Maintained daily inventory of pharmaceuticals and ensured proper storage conditions.
  • Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
  • Assisted pharmacists in compounding sterile products according to state regulations.
  • Retrieved medication from shelves based on physician orders and delivered them to pharmacists for review.
  • Ordered drugs from wholesalers as needed and maintained records of incoming shipments.
  • Verified accuracy of medication labels before they were dispensed to customers.
  • Checked expiration dates on medications to ensure that only unexpired products were dispensed.
  • Reported any discrepancies or errors in medication ordering or filling processes immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
  • Restocked shelves with new supplies of medications as needed.
  • Kept accurate records of controlled substances received and dispensed in accordance with DEA regulations.
  • Organized work areas so that everything was easily accessible when needed.
  • Assisted in training new employees on pharmacy procedures.
  • Teamed with peers, technicians and pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders.
  • Prepared compound medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
  • Managed medication inventory, including ordering and restocking medications as necessary.
  • Performed data entry for patient profiles, billing information and prescription orders into the pharmacy software system.

Education

Associate of Arts - Health Sciences

Houston Community College
Houston, TX
04-2011

High School Diploma -

Saints John High School
Ghana
03-2000

Skills

  • FDA compliance
  • Drug Inventory Management

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  • Workflow Optimization
  • Insurance Verification
  • Ordering and stocking medications
  • Team Collaboration
  • Aseptic Techniques
  • Quality assurance and control

Certification

  • Advanced Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT-Adv) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
  • IV/Admixture Certification Course for Pharmacy Technicians - Various Accredited Providers.

Timeline

Pharmacy Technician

Texas Children Hospital
03.2013 - Current

Associate of Arts - Health Sciences

Houston Community College

High School Diploma -

Saints John High School
BENJAMINE APPIAH