Carla Helo
Santa Clarita,CA
Summary
Becoming a Mother was my biggest accomplishment in life. I became fully invested in motherhood and had decided to just let my Pharmacy Technician License expire on 06/30/2011. Now that my kids are grown, it's time for me to get back to what I love and do best. Being a Pharmacy Technician. I am willing and eager to start from the ground up to accumulate the hours and knowledge to retake the exam and obtain my license once again. My lifelong goal is to obtain all the certifications required to become a Pharmacy Technician III and to become a lifelong associate.
Skilled Pharmacy Technician with background in medical prescription assistance and customer service. Experience includes managing medication inventory, providing patient counseling, and assisting pharmacists with prescription fulfillment. Strong communication skills, knowledge of pharmacy law and ethics, ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously highlight abilities. Previous roles have showcased commitment to patient care, efficiency improvement in workflow management, and fostering relationships with healthcare providers.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vendor Stocker
Self Employed
Palmdale, CA
06.2014 - 05.2024
- Stocked vending machines with new merchandise and checked for outdated or damaged items.
- Lifted materials of varied weights on regular basis.
- Replenished items to maintain stock availability.
- Updated product labels to reflect accurate pricing.
- Stocked vending machines with new or transferred merchandise.
Pharmacy Technician
Midwest Long Term Care Pharmacy
St Louis, MO
09.1999 - 03.2002
- Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
- Performed data entry for patient profiles, billing information and prescription orders into the pharmacy software system.
- Managed filing of prescriptions, both electronically and manually.
- Retrieved medication from shelves based on physician orders and delivered them to pharmacists for review.
- Monitored inventory levels of commonly used drugs and placed orders when necessary.
- Teamed with peers, technicians and pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders.
- Created new customer profiles and updated demographics, allergies and new medications in pharmacy computer systems.
- Interpreted and processed medication orders under supervision of pharmacist.
- Liaised with pharmacist to measure and prepare medication doses and packaging and label prescriptions.
- Entered patient and prescription information into pharmacy software systems with high attention to detail.
- Assisted pharmacists in filling prescription orders accurately and efficiently.
- Answered telephones to respond to questions or requests.
- Prepacked bulk medicines, filled bottles with prescribed medications and typed and affixed labels.
Pharmacy Purchaser
Pharm RX
St Louis, MO
09.1998 - 09.1999
- Analyzed purchasing trends and made decisions regarding inventory levels to maintain optimal stock levels.
- Created purchase orders for pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, equipment and other products.
- Researched alternative vendors for cost savings opportunities.
- Maintained records of purchases, costs, deliveries, product inventories and related documents.
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy before submitting them for payment processing.
- Managed the return process of defective items in accordance with company policy and vendor agreements.
- Ordered supplies needed for pharmacy and kept tabs on inventory levels.
- Assessed condition of shipped products upon arrival to meet quality standards.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Kaiser Permanente
San Diego, CA
03.1998 - 09.1998
- Provided medication and other healthcare products to customers accurately and efficiently.
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing prescriptions for filling, including counting tablets and labeling bottles.
- Maintained pharmacy inventory by restocking shelves with medications and supplies.
- Processed third-party insurance claims for reimbursement of pharmaceuticals.
- Performed administrative duties such as filing, data entry, answering phones.
- Interpreted and processed medication orders under supervision of pharmacist.
Pharmacy Technician Student
Palomar Hospital
Escondido, CA
11.1997 - 01.1998
- Performed patient intake, including obtaining and verifying patient information, entering data into pharmacy system, and providing assistance to pharmacists.
- Assisted in the preparation of medications by counting out pills, labeling bottles, and packaging medication orders.
- Prepared intravenous admixtures under supervision of pharmacist or certified technician.
- Compounded sterile preparations following USP 797 standards using aseptic techniques.
- Helped pharmacy staff prepare medications and fill orders.
- Compounded and prepared medications according to prescription orders.
- Interpreted and processed medication orders under supervision of pharmacist.
- Filled and processed prescriptions, delivering prompt and efficient patient care.
Education
Pharmacy Technichian - Pharmacy
United Educational Institute
San Diego, CA01-1998
High School Diploma -
Canyon High School
Canyon Country, CA06-1994
Skills
- Proper labeling
- Workflow Optimization
- Medication Dispensing
- Prescription Filling
- Proper labeling procedures
- Verifying orders
- Labeling prescriptions
- Resolving customer issues
- Team Collaboration
- Interpreting orders
- Problem-solving skills
- Answering customer questions
Certification
- Pharmacy Technician License CA valid 03/17/1998-06/30/2011 TCH 25311
- Pharmacy Technician License MO valid 09/98-05/31/2003 no.2000171273
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Vendor Stocker
Self Employed
06.2014 - 05.2024
Pharmacy Technician
Midwest Long Term Care Pharmacy
09.1999 - 03.2002
Pharmacy Purchaser
Pharm RX
09.1998 - 09.1999
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Kaiser Permanente
03.1998 - 09.1998
Pharmacy Technician Student
Palomar Hospital
11.1997 - 01.1998
Pharmacy Technichian - Pharmacy
United Educational Institute
High School Diploma -
Canyon High School
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