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Cheryl Sorensen

Granite Falls,WA

Summary

Dynamic Pharmacy Technician Lead at Bartell Drugs with proven problem-solving skills and a strong commitment to patient confidentiality. Enhanced workflow efficiency through precise medication dispensing and effective team collaboration. Recognized for improving customer satisfaction by addressing inquiries promptly and maintaining accurate records in compliance with HIPAA regulations.

Experienced with preparing and dispensing medications accurately and efficiently. Utilizes strong organizational skills to manage inventory and maintain compliance with regulations. Knowledge of working collaboratively with pharmacists and healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient care.

Overview

45
45
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pharmacy Technician Lead

Bartell Drugs
12.1995 - Current
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
  • Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
  • Promoted patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling personal information during transactions.
  • Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
  • Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
  • Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
  • Also worked as Bookkeeper, POS, Second Assistant Manager, and Cashier
  • Coordinated verification and filling of more than 500 daily prescriptions in high-volume retail pharmacy environment.

Pharmacy Immunizer

BartellDrugs
11.2023 - Current

Administrative Assistant

Merrillcorp
01.1999 - 01.2001
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Maintained a clean and welcoming office environment, fostering positive impressions among clients and visitors alike.
  • Improved customer satisfaction ratings by promptly addressing inquiries via phone, email, or in-person visits.
  • Expedited invoice processing, ensuring accurate recording of financial transactions in the accounting system.
  • Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.

Pharamcy Technican

Mitchell's Pharamcy
09.1992 - 12.1995

Leader

Weight Watchers International
01.1987 - 01.1992

Led meetings 6 times per week with company provided information and data.

Acted as receptionist greeting customers, collected payment and weighing weekly weight loss at 6 meetings per week

Montessori Teacher

Peppermint Playhouse
01.1980 - 01.1985
  • Prepared classroom and materials according to montessori pedagogy and needs of children.
  • Monitored and tracked children's progress on daily, weekly and monthly basis.
  • Conducted conferences to establish and maintain consistent and clear communication with parents.
  • Developed and implemented individualized learning plans, group lesson plans and classroom activities consistent with instructional guidelines.
  • Provided nurturing and stimulating educational environment for students.
  • Organized and presented Christmas pageant two years in a row, including singing and choreography for 20 children ages 4-6.

Education

Pharmacy Technician -

Mitchell's Pharamcy
Lake Stevens, WA
11-1994

Montessori Teacher

Montessori Institutes of America
Seattle, WA
06-1983

General Studies

University of Washington
Seattle, WA
01-1979

High School Diploma -

Ballard High School
Seattle, WA
06-1978

Skills

  • Problem-solving skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Confidentiality and HIPAA
  • Workflow optimization
  • Answering customer questions
  • Insurance billing
  • Medication dispensing
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Prescription filling
  • Insurance verification

Certification

  • CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician
  • Certified Montessori teacher, Peppermint Playhouse - 1980-1985

Timeline

Pharmacy Immunizer

BartellDrugs
11.2023 - Current

Administrative Assistant

Merrillcorp
01.1999 - 01.2001

Pharmacy Technician Lead

Bartell Drugs
12.1995 - Current

Pharamcy Technican

Mitchell's Pharamcy
09.1992 - 12.1995

Leader

Weight Watchers International
01.1987 - 01.1992

Montessori Teacher

Peppermint Playhouse
01.1980 - 01.1985

Pharmacy Technician -

Mitchell's Pharamcy

Montessori Teacher

Montessori Institutes of America

General Studies

University of Washington

High School Diploma -

Ballard High School