Clarrissa Bowens
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Skilled pharmacy professional with proven track record in medication preparation, customer interaction, and inventory management. Known for strong collaboration within healthcare teams and adaptability to meet changing needs. Expertise in pharmaceutical calculations, prescription processing, and maintaining compliance with safety standards. Reliable, results-driven, and focused on delivering high-quality patient care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Technician
University of Maryland, Baltimore
02.2022 - Current
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from healthcare providers.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and delivering medications.
- Preparing prescriptions: Compounding sterile solutions, preparing IV admixtures, and labeling medications.
IV Pharmacy Technician
University of Maryland Infusion Center
03.2020 - 02.2023
- Contributed to quality assurance efforts by conducting regular audits of sterile compounding processes and documentation.
- Improved workflow efficiency by regularly updating and organizing the inventory of medications, supplies, and equipment.
- Collaborated with pharmacists to provide high-quality patient care and tailored medications.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
Prior Authorization Pharmacy Technician
University of Maryland Medical Systems
07.2018 - 03.2021
- Maintained regulatory compliance by staying up-to-date on industry changes and implementing appropriate adjustments to workflow procedures.
- Improved patient outcomes by accurately processing prior authorization requests and collaborating with healthcare providers.
- Collaborated with physicians to obtain necessary clinical information for prior authorization submissions.
- Analyzed medical records and other documents to determine approval of requests for authorization.
- Reached out to insurance carriers to obtain prior authorization for testing and procedures.
Lead Pharmacy Technician Bedside
Northwest Hospital
05.2016 - 07.2018
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers, facilitating seamless communication for enhanced patient care coordination.
- Deliver medications to surgery centers for patient discharged.
- Expedited wait times for patients by effectively multitasking among various responsibilities such as handling phone inquiries or greeting walk-in customers without compromising accuracy or quality of service.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Pharmaceutical Medicine
Essex Community College
Essex, MD08-2016
Associate of Science - Law
Towson University
Baltimore, MD06-2010
High School Diploma -
Towson High School
Towson, MD05-2006
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Hazardous drug handling
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
Certification
- Registered Pharmacy Technician - State Boards of Pharmacy.
- IV/Admixture Certification
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certification – Red Cross.
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician
University of Maryland, Baltimore
02.2022 - Current
IV Pharmacy Technician
University of Maryland Infusion Center
03.2020 - 02.2023
Prior Authorization Pharmacy Technician
University of Maryland Medical Systems
07.2018 - 03.2021
Lead Pharmacy Technician Bedside
Northwest Hospital
05.2016 - 07.2018
- Registered Pharmacy Technician - State Boards of Pharmacy.
- IV/Admixture Certification
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certification – Red Cross.
Associate of Applied Science - Pharmaceutical Medicine
Essex Community College
Associate of Science - Law
Towson University
High School Diploma -
Towson High School
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