Dana Cramer
Garner,United States
Summary
Driven Pharmacy Technician with fifteen years of experience and success in working within fast-paced hospital pharmacy settings. Highly proficient in accurately sterile compounding medications, maintaining drug inventories and communication. Excited to bring talent and record of excellence in customer service to any pharmacy setting.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Technician
Rex Hospital
Raleigh, United States
08.2019 - 07.2026
- Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
- Used Talyst to pull medications for pharmacist to review and check for accuracy.
- Delivered medications to nurses.
- Loaded and restocked pyxis machines throughout the hospital.
- Triaged calls and messages from nurses and doctors for medications.
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Trained and guided new pharmacy technicians, improving overall performance.
Pharmacy Technician
UNC Home Care Specialist
Morrisville, United States
08.2020 - 03.2022
- Sterile compound IV medications using USP 797 and USP 800 guidelines.
- Order medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
- Stock, label and inventory medication to keep accurate records.
- Perform various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Setup and operate EXACTAMIX 2400 Compounder to make Total parenteral nutrition (TPN).
- Sterile compound various IV narcotics.
Pharmacy Technician
UNC Hospital
Chapel Hill, United States
04.2015 - 08.2019
- Processed incoming drug orders by checking deliveries against paperwork and updating computer system.
- Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
- Restocked automated medication dispensing equipment.
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Prepared intravenous solutions, admixtures, respiratory drugs and other solutions using aseptic techniques.
- Worked as preceptor mentor for students completing introductory and advanced pharmacy practicums.
- Cross trained across multiple departments including OR, Sterile Compounding, and narcotics.
Pharmacy Technician
Windsor Point Pharmacy
Clayton, United States
02.2014 - 04.2015
- Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
- Processed incoming drug orders by checking deliveries against paperwork and updating computer system.
- Stocked, labeled and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Communicated directly with doctors offices via telephone, fax, and email.
- Assisted in preparation, distribution, and storage of pharmaceuticals.
- Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations and patient information.
Pharmacy Technician
UHS Pruitt
Raleigh, United States
12.2012 - 02.2014
- Received, read, and filled prescription orders for several long term care facilities.
- Kept nurses and doctors up to date on current pharmacy policies and procedures.
- Maintained proper stocking of medications and cycle counted inventory.
- Assisted nurses and doctors to resolve insurance billing denials and claims processes.
- Reviewed written and verbal orders for accuracy and enter them into the system.
Pharmacy Technician
ACS Xerox
Raleigh, United States
07.2011 - 11.2012
- Processed prescription drug coverage for Medicare Part D.
- Investigated and resolved new patient related issues/problems to ensure maximum client retention.
- Maintained a knowledge base of Third Party adjudications, Including: processing Preferred Drug Lists (PDLs), Prior Authorization process, and insurance trends.
- Answered patients questions regarding their medications and referred to a Pharmacist as needed.
- Properly communicated with patients, providers and payers regarding any medication requests, additional information needs or potential billing challenges.
- Resolution of insurance, adjudication, billing or medication fulfillment issues.
Education
Pharmacy Technology Program -
Central Carolina Community College
Sanford, NCSkills
- Drug inventory management
- Receiving Incoming Supplies
- Manual and Automated Medication Dispensing
- Intravenous Admixture Preparation
- Drug Storage Procedures
- Assisting Pharmacists
- Team Leadership
- New Hire Onboarding
- Staff Development
- Team collaboration
- Operations support
- Medication dispensing
- Sterile compounding hazardous/non hazardous medications
Certification
- CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician, 03/2014
- Registered with North Carolina Board of Pharmacy
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician
UNC Home Care Specialist
08.2020 - 03.2022
Pharmacy Technician
Rex Hospital
08.2019 - 07.2026
Pharmacy Technician
UNC Hospital
04.2015 - 08.2019
Pharmacy Technician
Windsor Point Pharmacy
02.2014 - 04.2015
Pharmacy Technician
UHS Pruitt
12.2012 - 02.2014
Pharmacy Technician
ACS Xerox
07.2011 - 11.2012
Pharmacy Technology Program -
Central Carolina Community College