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CHRISTIE METZ

Columbia,SC

Summary

Dependable, hardworking, and task-oriented. Provides a caring environment for patients and ready to learn. Kind and approachable worker with a dedication to quality and performance.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Surgery Scheduler

Smythe Rich, MD
01.2023 - Current
  • Educated patients on pre-surgery requirements, such as fasting protocols or medication adjustments, resulting in fewer complications on the day of the procedure.
  • Handled urgent requests effectively, prioritizing cases requiring immediate attention while also balancing routine surgery demands appropriately.
  • Arranged pre-operative and post-operative appointments for surgical patients.
  • Expertly managed planning, scheduling, and coordination of outpatient procedures.

Surgery Coordinator

Midland ENT
10.2014 - 12.2022
  • Assist in medical procedures
  • Schedule outpatient/inpatient surgical procedures
  • Correspond with insurance to ensure coverage
  • Medication review
  • Monitor for drug interactions.

Pharmacist

CVS Pharmacy
01.2003 - 05.2013
  • Managed high volume of prescriptions daily while maintaining excellent customer service and attention to detail.
  • Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers to optimize patient care and medication adherence.
  • Correctly completed pharmacy paperwork, including daily and weekly reports
  • Reviewed prescription to confirm appropriate selection of drug, dose and check for interactions with other medications.
  • Verified and labeled prescriptions with the 8 point check
  • Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
  • Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
  • Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications, and counseled patients on drugs.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging pharmaceutical trends by attending conferences and completing continuing education courses.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Midlands Technical College
West Columbia,
08.2024

Pharm D - Pharmacy

University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy
Columbia, SC
01.2003

Skills

  • Accurate pharmaceutical calculations
  • Prescription drug interaction assessment
  • Committed to quality assurance
  • Conflict resolution ability
  • Educating patients
  • Patient Relations
  • Problem-Solving
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Collaboration and Teamwork

Related Qualifications

Currently serving as a board member for LRADAC, Lexington County

Timeline

Surgery Scheduler

Smythe Rich, MD
01.2023 - Current

Surgery Coordinator

Midland ENT
10.2014 - 12.2022

Pharmacist

CVS Pharmacy
01.2003 - 05.2013

Associate of Science - Nursing

Midlands Technical College

Pharm D - Pharmacy

University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy
CHRISTIE METZ