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CHERNEL GUECO

West Valley City,UT

Summary

I am a foreign pharmacist dedicated to providing a high level of care to patients. I wanted to pursue my dream of becoming a US Pharmacist. I am very passionate about learning new skills to enhance my knowledge in my chosen profession.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pharmacy Intern

University Of Utah
04.2023 - Current
  • Administered immunizations and counsel patients regarding their medications, effectively improving awareness of pharmacy's health services.
  • Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions and refill instructions.
  • Used pharmacy software to enter prescription and insurance information.
  • Interacted with healthcare professionals to support timely and proper processing of prescriptions.
  • Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
  • Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects and optimal methods of administration.
  • Provided friendly customer service at drop-off and pick-up counters.
  • Contacted insurance companies to resolve claims issues.
  • Addressed customer questions regarding refills, insurance EOBs and status prescriptions filling.
  • Communicated closely with patients, ensuring medical information was kept private.
  • Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia and other diseases.
  • Compared prescription details against safety standards and insurance requirements to support patients.
  • Followed department policies, procedures and best practices for pharmacy operations.
  • Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
  • Monitored inventory levels and notified pharmacist of items requiring reorder.
  • Located and measured medications according to prescription information, making modifications as instructed by pharmacists and providers.
  • Cleaned and disinfected counting trays after preparing medications.
  • Worked as part of team of 7 pharmacy interns.
  • Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage.
  • Delivered training on medical device use and storage to enhance support for different groups of patients.
  • Updated patient profiles and prescriptions with strong focus on accuracy.
  • Educated Type 2 diabetes patients on medication therapy, proper nutrition and fitness.

Pharmacy Technician

Walmart
04.2014 - 02.2023
  • Assist Pharmacist in preparing medications for patients
  • These include inputting prescriptions on the computer, processing patient insurance if applicable, counting medications, labeling the vials, and helping patients checkout their medications at the registers
  • I also answer phone calls in the pharmacy to help patients with their refills or inquiries
  • Knowledgeable regarding federal and state pharmacy laws
  • I strive my best to provide good patient care and help patients be up to date on their immunizations.
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
  • Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
  • Stocked, labeled and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
  • Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
  • Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
  • Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
  • Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
  • Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems and locating items.
  • Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns and reconcile payments.
  • Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales.
  • Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
  • Helped pharmacist clear problematic prescriptions and address customer questions to keep pharmacy efficient.
  • Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations and patient information.
  • Reviewed and verified customer information and insurance provider information.
  • Counted, measured and compounded medications following standard procedures.
  • Assisted patients in minimizing medical expenses by recommending generic alternative prescription medications.
  • Resolved non-routine issues like third party billing, computer system and customer service issues.
  • Set up and modified patient profile in the system to include current information such as medications and insurance details.
  • Processed over 350 prescriptions per day in busy pharmacy achieving decreased customer wait times and maintaining excellent customer satisfaction.
  • Coordinated with insurance representatives to process claims and calculate correct co-pay information for patients.

Claims Associate

Walmart
11.2013 - 03.2014
  • Responsible for the proper handling of damaged or hazardous product in accordance with the company’s guidelines
  • Prevented shrinkage by scanning damaged merchandise out of inventory and pulling out recalled products on a daily basis.

Sales Associate and Cashier

Walmart and Skechers
06.2008 - 10.2010
  • Scanned items on a cash register to check out customers, assisted in stocking merchandise to shelves, fulfilled projects assigned by managers, cleaned and organized the department assigned to me
  • I also helped people locate products, answer their queries, and provided great customer service.

Cashier

Kroger's Grocery
11.2014 - 04.2015
  • Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks and bins for optimal appearance.
  • Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
  • Checked identification for proof-of-age for alcohol and tobacco sales.
  • Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
  • Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
  • Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
  • Conducted inventory counts by adding each item in stock and documenting in Sytem.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Clinical Pharmacy -

Angeles University Foundation
Angeles City, Philippines
07.2021

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy -

Angeles University Foundation
Angeles City, Philippines
04.2014

High School Diploma -

Saint Anthony College of Technology
04.2007

Elementary -

San Francisco Elementary School
Mabalacat City, Philippines
04.2003

Skills

  • Knowledge of common drug brand names and generic, their classification and use
  • Counsels patients regarding prescription medications and OTC pharmacy products
  • Knowledge of federal and state pharmacy laws
  • Goal oriented
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Organizational Efficiency
  • Diligent and hardworking
  • Computer skills (Connexus Software, Epic, Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
  • Active and empathic listener
  • Ability to communicate well
  • Strives to maintain a positive attitude in the workplace
  • Processing prescriptions
  • Processing Medicare, Medicaid, and other insurance claims
  • Building rapport with coworkers and patients, knowing them by their names
  • Knowledge of medical and pharmaceutical terminologies
  • Knowledge of Drug Classifications and Safety
  • Knowledge of proper inventory management

Certification

Pharmacy Intern License (DOPL)

  • Jan 2023- Jan 2024


Certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCB)

  • Feb 2016- Feb 2024


BLS (American Red Cross)

  • May 2023- May 2025


Philippine Pharmacist License (Professional Regulation Commission- Philippines)

  • July 2014- July 2024


Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Certificate (NABP)

  • December 2022




Languages

Tagalog
Native or Bilingual

Hobbies

Organizing my house

Spending time with my family

Reading books

Cooking

Participating in church activities

Surfing the internet to learn new things (cleaning, kids, new medications in the market, stroke recovery, etc)

Timeline

Pharmacy Intern

University Of Utah
04.2023 - Current

Cashier

Kroger's Grocery
11.2014 - 04.2015

Pharmacy Technician

Walmart
04.2014 - 02.2023

Claims Associate

Walmart
11.2013 - 03.2014

Sales Associate and Cashier

Walmart and Skechers
06.2008 - 10.2010

Bachelor of Science in Clinical Pharmacy -

Angeles University Foundation

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy -

Angeles University Foundation

High School Diploma -

Saint Anthony College of Technology

Elementary -

San Francisco Elementary School

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