Dedicated Pharmacy Technician with over 30 years of experience in medication dispensing and inventory management. Proven track record of enhancing patient care through accurate prescription processing and effective problem-solving.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreen's Pharmacy
Nacogdoches
07.2007 - 05.2023
Processed prescription orders and ensured accuracy in medication dispensing.
Assisted pharmacists with patient consultations and medication inquiries.
Managed inventory levels and organized stock for efficient retrieval.
Operated pharmacy software for prescription management and billing tasks.
Collaborated with healthcare providers to resolve prescription-related issues.
Maintained cleanliness and organization within the pharmacy workspace.
Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
Teamed with peers, technicians and pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders.
Performed data entry for patient profiles, billing information and prescription orders into the pharmacy software system.
Created new customer profiles and updated demographics, allergies, and new medications in pharmacy computer systems.
Managed filing of prescriptions, both electronically and manually.
Checked expiration dates on medications to ensure that only unexpired products were dispensed.
Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining professionalism at all times.
Assisted in training new employees on pharmacy procedures.
Assisted pharmacist with clearing high volume of prescriptions and responded to customer questions.
Restocked shelves with new supplies of medications as needed.
Organized work areas so that everything was easily accessible when needed.
Ensured compliance with all federal, state, local laws and company policies related to pharmacy operations.
Received payment from customers and processed credit card transactions when necessary.
Provided customer service to patients by answering questions about medications and health-related topics.
Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies, and logged items into inventory system.
Prepared prescription transfers to other pharmacies.
Maintained pharmacological practices by checking drug inventory, stocking medications and monitoring supplies.
Liaised with pharmacist to measure and prepare medication doses and packaging and label prescriptions.
Transmitted claims to insurance companies for payment and reconciled EOBs.
Pharmacy Technician
Brookshire Brothers
Nacogdoches
05.2000 - 06.2008
Processed prescription orders and ensured accuracy in medication dispensing.
Assisted pharmacists with patient consultations and medication inquiries.
Managed inventory levels and organized stock for efficient retrieval.
Operated pharmacy software for prescription management and billing tasks.
Collaborated with healthcare providers to resolve prescription-related issues.
Maintained cleanliness and organization within the pharmacy workspace.
Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
Teamed with peers, technicians and pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders.
Performed data entry for patient profiles, billing information and prescription orders into the pharmacy software system.
Created new customer profiles and updated demographics, allergies, and new medications in pharmacy computer systems.
Managed filing of prescriptions, both electronically and manually.
Checked expiration dates on medications to ensure that only unexpired products were dispensed.
Assisted pharmacist with clearing high volume of prescriptions and responded to customer questions.
Restocked shelves with new supplies of medications as needed.
Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining professionalism at all times.
Assisted in training new employees on pharmacy procedures.
Organized work areas so that everything was easily accessible when needed.
Refilled medications, offered insight into over-the-counter products and verified insurance benefits.
Ensured compliance with all federal, state, local laws and company policies related to pharmacy operations.
Interpreted and processed medication orders under supervision of pharmacist.
Kept accurate records of controlled substances received and dispensed in accordance with DEA regulations.
Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies, and logged items into inventory system.
Maintained pharmacological practices by checking drug inventory, stocking medications and monitoring supplies.
Pharmacy Technician
The Medicine Shoppe
Nacogdoches
02.1991 - 05.2001
Processed prescription orders and ensured accuracy in medication dispensing.
Managed inventory levels and organized stock for efficient retrieval.
Operated pharmacy software for prescription management and billing tasks.
Maintained cleanliness and organization within the pharmacy workspace.
Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
Teamed with peers, technicians and pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders.
Performed data entry for patient profiles, billing information and prescription orders into the pharmacy software system.
Created new customer profiles and updated demographics, allergies, and new medications in pharmacy computer systems.
Managed filing of prescriptions, both electronically and manually.
Checked expiration dates on medications to ensure that only unexpired products were dispensed.
Restocked shelves with new supplies of medications as needed.
Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining professionalism at all times.
Organized work areas so that everything was easily accessible when needed.
Received payment from customers and processed credit card transactions when necessary.
Reported any discrepancies or errors in medication ordering or filling processes immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies, and logged items into inventory system.
Maintained pharmacological practices by checking drug inventory, stocking medications and monitoring supplies.
Transmitted claims to insurance companies for payment and reconciled EOBs.
Assisted pharmacists in compounding sterile products according to state regulations.
Flagged potential side effects and allergies to prescribed medications for patients.
Assisted pharmacists in filling prescriptions accurately and efficiently.
Monitored prescription refill requests and communicated with patients regarding their status.
Performed regular medication audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Participated in pharmacy inventory management, including tracking expiration dates and removing outdated medications.
Participated in continuing education and training to stay current with pharmacy practices and technology.
Provided exceptional customer service, addressing patient questions and concerns with empathy.
Prepared compound medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
Answered telephones to respond to questions or requests.
Operated cash registers to accept payments from customers.
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