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ELAINE Stewart

Owings Mills,MD

Summary

Pharmacy technician specializing in regulatory compliance and quality assurance. Demonstrated success in optimizing pharmacy operations and improving patient safety through targeted training and efficient workflow management. Focused on delivering high-quality patient care and promoting teamwork within the pharmacy environment.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Mobile QA Technician

Communicare
Linthicum Heights, MD
05.2024 - 04.2026
  • Mobile Quality Assurance Pharmacy Technician is a roving, hybrid role requiring travel between various long-term care facilities to audit inventory, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain high dispensing standards across the organizations regional network
  • Assisted with correcting systemic problems in order to eliminate errors.
  • Created reports summarizing quality assurance activities for upper management review.

Lead Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health
Catonsville, MD
10.2021 - 05.2024
  • Supervise, train, and schedule pharmacy technicians; Delegate daily tasks and ensure staff compliance with legal and safety guidelines.
  • Oversee the preparation and dispensing of medications, ensuring accuracy and quality assurance.
  • Manage pharmaceutical supplies, handle ordering, process returns, and monitor expiration dates.
  • Maintain accurate records and ensure the pharmacy adheres to local, state, and federal regulations (e.g., DEA, FDA, HIPAA)

Pharmacy Operations Manager/ Senior Pharmacy Technician/ Traveling Technician

Walgreens
Catonsville, MD
01.2017 - 10.2021
  • Operations Manager is the front-line leader supporting the pharmacist, coaching junior technicians, and delivering exceptional customer service.
  • Managed daily pharmacy operations ensuring compliance with regulations and company standards.
  • Monitored medication dispensing processes to ensure accuracy and adherence to protocols.

Pharmacy Technician

CorrectRx
Hanover, MD
05.2016 - 01.2017
  • Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
  • Managed inventory levels, ensuring availability of medications and supplies.

Professional Organizer

ClutterBusters
Rockville, MD
03.2013 - 03.2016
  • Conducted client consultations to assess needs and create tailored plans.
  • Trained clients on maintenance of organized environments for long-term success.
  • Provided ongoing support and recommendations for optimizing workflows in homes and offices.

Store Manager/ Assistant Manager/ Sales Associate/ 3rd Key Manager

Select Comfort/ Harry & David/ Stein Mart/ Kitchen Collection
Frederick, MD
09.2006 - 01.2013
  • Managed daily operations and maintained store standards for customer satisfaction.
  • Implemented sales strategies to meet company goals and improve store performance.
  • Collaborated with corporate teams to align store policies with company objectives.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Business Management

Towson University

Associate's Degree - Business Administration

Howard Community College

Skills

  • Leadership and management
  • Task assignment and training
  • Constructive feedback and motivation
  • Pharmacy workflow optimization
  • Pharmacy law expertise
  • Infection control and HIPAA compliance
  • Stock oversight and order processing
  • Drug quantity assessment
  • Wait time reduction and error minimization
  • Insurance claims management and authorization handling
  • Liaison and communication skills
  • Patient safety focus

Timeline

Mobile QA Technician

Communicare
05.2024 - 04.2026

Lead Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health
10.2021 - 05.2024

Pharmacy Operations Manager/ Senior Pharmacy Technician/ Traveling Technician

Walgreens
01.2017 - 10.2021

Pharmacy Technician

CorrectRx
05.2016 - 01.2017

Professional Organizer

ClutterBusters
03.2013 - 03.2016

Store Manager/ Assistant Manager/ Sales Associate/ 3rd Key Manager

Select Comfort/ Harry & David/ Stein Mart/ Kitchen Collection
09.2006 - 01.2013

Bachelor's Degree - Business Management

Towson University

Associate's Degree - Business Administration

Howard Community College

Ability Summary

Assigns tasks based on the unique strengths and schedules of staff members to optimize pharmacy workflow. Trains new technicians and interns on standard procedures, safety protocols, and new pharmacy software. Navigates sensitive conversations, provides constructive feedback, and motivates the team to achieve performance and safety goals. Monitors the entire pharmacy environment to quickly identify bottlenecks or spikes in demand and redirect resources appropriately., Deep understanding of state and federal pharmacy laws, infection-control policies, and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements. Overseeing stock levels, processing orders, removing expired drugs, and reconciling controlled substance discrepancies. Advanced ability to calculate dosages, measure liquids, and determine appropriate drug quantities., Develops and implements process improvements to reduce wait times and minimize dispensing errors. Handling complex insurance claims, prior authorizations, and resolving billing rejections. Acts as a liaison between pharmacy staff, pharmacists, nurses, and healthcare providers to ensure clear communication. Maintains composure and focus on patient safety during high-volume or critical situations.

Occupational Licenses

  • Pharmacy Technician, 03/31/28
  • CPhT: National Certified Pharmacy Technician, 04/30/28

Ability Summary

Assigns tasks based on the unique strengths and schedules of staff members to optimize pharmacy workflow. Trains new technicians and interns on standard procedures, safety protocols, and new pharmacy software. Navigates sensitive conversations, provides constructive feedback, and motivates the team to achieve performance and safety goals. Monitors the entire pharmacy environment to quickly identify bottlenecks or spikes in demand and redirect resources appropriately., Deep understanding of state and federal pharmacy laws, infection-control policies, and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements. Overseeing stock levels, processing orders, removing expired drugs, and reconciling controlled substance discrepancies. Advanced ability to calculate dosages, measure liquids, and determine appropriate drug quantities., Develops and implements process improvements to reduce wait times and minimize dispensing errors. Handling complex insurance claims, prior authorizations, and resolving billing rejections. Acts as a liaison between pharmacy staff, pharmacists, nurses, and healthcare providers to ensure clear communication. Maintains composure and focus on patient safety during high-volume or critical situations.

ELAINE Stewart