Capable pharmacy team member proficient in assisting pharmacists with preparing prescriptions and meeting customer needs. Safety-oriented and well-organized with solid experience coordinating with insurance providers, prescribers and individuals to address issues. Good relationship-building and multitasking skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Self Regional Healthcare
02.2022 - Current
Collaborated with healthcare professionals to address medication-related concerns and provide optimal care
Operated automated dispensing machines, improving efficiency and reducing wait times
Prepared and dispensed medication orders under the supervision of pharmacist ensuring accuracy in dosage and adherence to hospital protocols
Compounded sterile and non-sterile products, following USP standards
Delivered medications and pharmaceutical supplies to nursing units and other designated areas within the hospital, ensuring timely and secure distribution
Processed medication returns and waste according to hospital policy and regulatory requirements, ensuring proper handling and documentation
Assisted in conducting pharmacy inventory audits and participated in medication utilization evaluations to support cost management and effective medication use within the hospital
Maintained proper storage and security of drugs, as well as inspecting units for expiring drugs per hospital protocols and regulatory boards
Assisted in maintaining compliance standards by achieving accreditation from DNV, as well as participating in inspections from South Carolina Board of Pharmacy, South Carolina DHEC, and DEA
Pharmacy Technician
Clear Skye Treatment Center
07.2020 - 02.2022
Input, measured and dispensed controlled medications according to prescription information, making modifications as instructed by pharmacists and providers
Assisted pharmacist with dosing over 80 patients per day
Performed diversion control by checking prescription monitoring program, monitoring patients and performing bottle recalls in compliance with state and federal regulations
Assisted pharmacist with ordering medications, supplies, as well as recording inventory daily to ensure medication availability
Assisted in maintaining compliance standards by achieving accreditation from Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), as well as participating in inspections from South Carolina Board of Pharmacy, South Carolina DHEC, and DEA
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
02.2019 - 07.2020
Assisted customers by retrieving prescriptions, processing sales transactions, and addressing inquiries regarding medication prices and availability
Filled prescriptions by accurately measuring/counting, compounding, packaging, and labeling medications under the supervision of a pharmacist
Managed inventory by ordering medications, supplies, verifying deliveries against purchase orders, as well as counting pharmacy stock to ensure medication availability
Participated in health and wellness programs by administering immunizations and conducting health screenings under the guidance of a pharmacist
Processed insurance claims and worked with insurance companies to resolve issues related to prescription coverage and payment authorizations
Ensured compliance with federal and state pharmacy regulations, including maintaining patient confidentiality and proper handling of controlled substances
Supported pharmacy operations by performing administrative tasks, such as answering phones, filing paperwork, and managing electronic patient records
Assisted in maintaining compliance standards by participating in inspections from South Carolina Board of Pharmacy, South Carolina DHEC, and DEA
Coordinated verification and filling of more than 600 daily prescriptions in high-volume pharmacy
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Piedmont Technical College
Greenwood, SC
08.2017
Skills
Prescription processing
Inventory management
Pharmaceutical calculations
Sterile and non-sterile compounding
Quality control and assurance
Pharmacy law and ethics
Resolving billing discrepancies
Data entry
Proficient with Omnicell, EPIC, Methasoft, IntercomPlus, Microsoft Office