Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline
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Criselda Garza

Criselda Garza

Eagle Lake ,FL

Summary

Adept Pharmacy Technician with proven expertise in prescription filling and a strong foundation in HIPAA compliance, honed at CVS Pharmacy. Excelled in workflow optimization and customer service, enhancing pharmacy efficiency and patient satisfaction. Demonstrated leadership in team collaboration and problem-solving, significantly reducing medication errors and boosting operational productivity.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Pharmacy Technician

CVS Caremark Distribution Center
Winter Haven, FL
10.2021 - Current

Rxe entry process prescriptions in a timely manner route prescriptions to their necessary queue.

Translate diabetics prescriptions and assist in the RRF queue and recently trained in October to assist in the PBR outreach queue.

  • Trained new staff on operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Conducted quality control checks to maintain high standards of accuracy in prescriptions.
  • Collaborated with pharmacists to resolve discrepancies and enhance patient service.
  • Assisted in the development of training materials for staff education initiatives.
  • Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
  • Assisted in training new team members on standard operating procedures to ensure consistent quality of service across the entire team.

Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy
Lake Wales, FL
03.2003 - 10.2021
  • Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
  • Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Boosted customer loyalty by providing friendly, knowledgeable assistance on drug interactions and side effects.
  • Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
  • Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales.
  • Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
  • Reduced medication errors by diligently cross-checking medications against patients'' profiles before dispensing.
  • Supported inventory management initiatives through accurate record-keeping of received shipments and expired medications for disposal purposes.
  • Ensured patient safety by strictly following drug storage guidelines, including proper temperature and light exposure control.
  • Increased overall pharmacy productivity by restocking supplies, organizing shelves, and maintaining cleanliness according to standards.
  • Optimized workflow efficiency through participation in regular team meetings discussing areas for improvement within the department.
  • Promoted patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling personal information during transactions.
  • Resolved third-party billing, computer system and customer service issues.
  • Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
  • Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
  • Maximized pharmacy efficiency through effective communication with staff members and adherence to procedures.
  • Welcomed customers to pharmacy and answered questions relating to prescriptions and over-the-counter products.
  • Managed opening and closing duties for pharmacy.
  • Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
  • Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, fostering positive relationships with both new and returning patients at the pharmacy counter.

Education

High School Diploma -

Frostproof High School
Frostproof, FL
05.1999

Skills

  • Problem-solving skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Confidentiality and HIPAA
  • Workflow optimization
  • Prescription filling
  • Drug safety
  • Interpreting and processing medication orders
  • Pharmacy law compliance
  • Prescription interpretation
  • Verifying orders
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Resolving customer issues
  • Supporting pharmacy operations
  • Customer service

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Pharmacy Technician

CVS Caremark Distribution Center
10.2021 - Current

Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy
03.2003 - 10.2021

High School Diploma -

Frostproof High School
Criselda Garza