Chelsea Hopkins
Stuart
Summary
Skilled pharmacy technician with solid experience in retail and hospital pharmacy settings. Possess strong knowledge of medication dispensing, inventory management, and regulatory compliance. Demonstrated capability in improving pharmacy operations efficiency and enhancing patient care through effective communication and teamwork. Contributed to reducing prescription errors and streamlining workflow processes for better service delivery.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Technician
Aya Healthcare
12.2024 - Current
- Travel contract employee - traveling to different states to help hospitals in need of staff.
- Retrieved medication from shelves based on physician orders and delivered them to pharmacists for review.
- Maintained proper storage and security conditions for drugs.
- Checked medications for content, accuracy and completeness of drug packaging and labeling.
- Inspected medication storage locations to monitor drug expiration dates and supply adequate inventory.
- Reported any discrepancies or errors in medication ordering or filling processes immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
- Maintained a clean and organized pharmacy workspace, adhering to safety and hygiene standards.
- Assisted pharmacists in filling prescription orders accurately and efficiently.
- Managed medication inventory, including ordering and restocking medications as necessary.
Pharmacy Technician
HCA
Port St. Lucie
02.2020 - 12.2024
- Retrieved medication from shelves based on physician orders and delivered them to pharmacists for review.
- Maintained proper storage and security conditions for drugs.
- Checked medications for content, accuracy and completeness of drug packaging and labeling.
- Established or maintained medications and other patient profiles.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as nurses or physicians regarding drug therapies or treatments for patients.
- Inspected medication storage locations to monitor drug expiration dates and supply adequate inventory.
- Supported pharmacy operations by answering phone calls and directing queries appropriately.
- Reported any discrepancies or errors in medication ordering or filling processes immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
- Maintained a clean and organized pharmacy workspace, adhering to safety and hygiene standards.
- Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies and logged items into inventory system.
- Checked expiration dates on medications to ensure that only unexpired products were dispensed.
- Implemented and followed pharmacy protocols for medication disposal and waste management.
- Cleaned and maintained equipment or work areas according to prescribed methods.
- Maintained pharmacological practices by checking drug inventory, stocking medications and monitoring supplies.
- Transferred medication from vials to sterile, disposable syringes using aseptic techniques.
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreen's Pharmacy
Stuart
10.2011 - 01.2020
- Assisted pharmacist with clearing high volume of prescriptions and responded to customer questions.
- Retrieved medication from shelves based on physician orders and delivered them to pharmacists for review.
- Maintained proper storage and security conditions for drugs.
- Entered prescription information into computer databases.
- Assisted customers by answering questions, locating items or referring to pharmacist for medication information.
- Checked medications for content, accuracy and completeness of drug packaging and labeling.
- Established or maintained medications and other patient profiles.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as nurses or physicians regarding drug therapies or treatments for patients.
- Prepared prescription transfers to other pharmacies.
- Kept accurate records of controlled substances received and dispensed in accordance with DEA regulations.
- Inspected medication storage locations to monitor drug expiration dates and supply adequate inventory.
- Supported pharmacy operations by answering phone calls and directing queries appropriately.
- Reported any discrepancies or errors in medication ordering or filling processes immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
- Greeted customers and answered questions regarding personal medications or over-the-counter pharmacy products.
- Communicated effectively with doctors and insurance agencies to resolve prescription cost discrepancies.
- Maintained a clean and organized pharmacy workspace, adhering to safety and hygiene standards.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining professionalism at all times.
- Assisted pharmacists in filling prescription orders accurately and efficiently.
- Interpreted and processed medication orders under supervision of pharmacist.
- Managed medication inventory, including ordering and restocking medications as necessary.
- Ensured compliance with all federal, state, local laws and company policies related to pharmacy operations.
- Transmitted claims to insurance companies for payment and reconciled EOBs.
- Operated cash registers to accept payments from customers.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal pharmacy laws and regulations.
- Assisted pharmacists in filling prescriptions accurately and efficiently.
- Monitored inventory levels of commonly used drugs and placed orders when necessary.
- Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies and logged items into inventory system.
- Monitored prescription refill requests and communicated with patients regarding their status.
- Checked expiration dates on medications to ensure that only unexpired products were dispensed.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify prescription orders and resolve medication discrepancies.
- Prepared compound medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Cleaned and maintained equipment or work areas according to prescribed methods.
- Assisted with pharmacy technology updates and troubleshooting to ensure efficient operation.
Education
Certificate -
Trusted Neurodiagnostic Academy
Dahlonega, GA03-2024
High School Diploma -
Martin County High School
Stuart06-2011
Associate of Arts -
Eastern Florida State College
Cocoa, FLSkills
- Medication retrieval
- Drug inventory management
- Prescription processing
- Medication labeling compliance
- Controlled substances tracking
- Collaboration with healthcare professionals
- Customer service
- Communication with patients
- Attention to detail
- Medication storage procedures
- Aseptic technique
- Computer system usage
- Drug safety
- Adaptability and flexibility
- HIPAA compliance
- Conflict resolution
- Troubleshooting malfunctioning equipment
- Patient record maintenance
- Excellent communication
- Medication packaging
- Quality assurance
- Inventory tracking
- Wholesale ordering
- Written communication
- Processing payments
- Multitasking capacity
- Receiving incoming supplies
- Critical thinking
- Employee training
Certification
- CPhT 620107010372506 - issued November 19, 2012, expiration date February 28, 2027.
- Florida Board of Pharmacy - RPT42826 - expiring December 31, 2026.
- North Carolina Board of Pharmacy - expiring December 31, 2025.
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician
Aya Healthcare
12.2024 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
HCA
02.2020 - 12.2024
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreen's Pharmacy
10.2011 - 01.2020
Certificate -
Trusted Neurodiagnostic Academy
High School Diploma -
Martin County High School
Associate of Arts -
Eastern Florida State College
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