Hi, I’m
Catira McCaskill
Clinical Lab Assistant III
Charlotte,NC
The real test is not whether you avoid this failure, because you won’t. It’s whether you let it harden or shame you into inaction, or whether you learn from it; whether you choose to persevere.
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Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
3
years of professional experience
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Creative Testing SolutionsCharlotte, NC
Clinical Laboratory Assistant
02.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Reduced test turnaround time via strategic multitasking.
- Monitored and replenished materials and tools to support smooth workflow while eliminating delays.
- Upheld laboratory protocols dictated by facility, governing agencies, or special project requirements.
- Troubleshot problems with equipment and recalibrated devices or brought serious concerns to supervisor for handling.
- Assisted with research into SARS-CoV-2 antigen by conducting required experiments.
- Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
- Maintained safe work environment free of unnecessary hazards to protect staff and testing results.
- Assessed new protocols and equipment for relevance and helped implement chosen updates.
- Followed Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) consistently across daily activities and special products.
- Helped management optimize laboratory processes for maximum efficiency and performance.
- Removed samples of materials following good practices to achieve accurate test results.
- Consulted with outside professionals and specialists about tests and testing results.
- Kept supplies organized and well-stocked, requesting more supplies and avoiding unnecessary testing delays.
Walgreen's PharmacyHuntersville, NC
Pharmacy Technician Trainee
10.2020 - 05.2021
Job overview
- Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations, and patient information.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
- Resolved non-routine issues like third-party billing, computer system, and customer service issues.
- Reviewed and verified customer information and insurance provider information.
- Completed insurance forms and billed insurance companies.
- Assisted with filling of over hundreds of prescriptions daily.
- Welcomed customers to pharmacy and answered questions relating to prescriptions and over-the-counter products.
- Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
- Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales.
- Set up and modified patient profiles to include current medications and insurance details.
- Managed opening and closing duties for pharmacy.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
- Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Located and measured medications according to prescription information, making modifications as instructed by pharmacists and providers.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
Education
Elizabeth City State UniversityElizabeth City, NC
Bachelor of Science from Pharmaceutical Science, Biology & Chemistry
05.2020 - 05.2020
University Overview
- Honoree of Vice Chancellor's List
- Dean's List 2017-2020
- Foundation fot the Carolinas Scholarship Recipient
- 3.48 GPA
- National Honor Society Member
- Pharm Club Member
- Extracurricular Activities: Elizabeth City State University Health Fair, School Supply Drive
- cum laude graduate
- Research Project:
- Capstone Project:
University of North Carolina At PembrokePembroke, NC
MBA from Healthcare
01.2021 - Current
Skills
Records Maintenance
Organization and Time Management
Good Telephone Etiquette
Flexible and Adaptable
Maintenance and Repair
Test data analysis
Lab equipment maintenance
Database Management
Microsoft Software Proficiency
Team collaboration
FDA and ICH Guidelines
Laboratory Operations
Confidentiality and HIPAA
Laboratory Practices
Additional Information
- Honors and Awards The National Society of Leadership & Success National Honor Society Dean’s List 2017- 2020 (Wingate University & ECSU) Summa Cum Laude
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Timeline
Clinical Laboratory Assistant
Creative Testing Solutions
02.2021 - Current
University of North Carolina At Pembroke
MBA from Healthcare
01.2021 - Current
Pharmacy Technician Trainee
Walgreen's Pharmacy
10.2020 - 05.2021
Elizabeth City State University
Bachelor of Science from Pharmaceutical Science, Biology & Chemistry
05.2020 - 05.2020