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Erika Zavala

Nampa,ID

Summary

Detail-oriented Bilingual Certified Pharmacy Technician skilled in customer service and cash handling. Proven ability to ensure accurate medication dispensing and effective patient interactions in fast-paced settings. Committed to leveraging problem-solving and organizational skills to enhance customer satisfaction and improve quality of care.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Savon Pharmacy
Boise, Idaho
10.2023 - 04.2025
  • Assisted pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications accurately.
  • Managed inventory by restocking shelves and organizing medication supplies.
  • Processed prescription orders using pharmacy management software efficiently.
  • Provided excellent customer service by answering patient inquiries and concerns.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace to ensure safety compliance.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to clarify prescription information.
  • Educated patients on proper medication usage and potential side effects.
  • Handled cash register transactions and processed insurance claims accurately.
  • Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
  • Teamed with peers, technicians and pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders.
  • Performed data entry for patient profiles, billing information and prescription orders into the pharmacy software system.
  • Created new customer profiles and updated demographics, allergies, and new medications in pharmacy computer systems.
  • Managed filing of prescriptions, both electronically and manually.
  • Checked expiration dates on medications to ensure that only unexpired products were dispensed.
  • Assisted pharmacist with clearing high volume of prescriptions and responded to customer questions.
  • Restocked shelves with new supplies of medications.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining professionalism at all times.
  • Prepared prescription transfers to other pharmacies.
  • Maintained pharmacological practices by checking drug inventory, stocking medications and monitoring supplies.
  • Liaised with pharmacist to measure and prepare medication doses and packaging and label prescriptions.
  • Transmitted claims to insurance companies for payment and reconciled EOBs.
  • Assisted pharmacists in compounding sterile products according to state regulations.
  • Provided education materials about medications to patients upon request.
  • Leveraged database to confirm validity of prescriptions, patient data and drug side effects.
  • Assisted pharmacists in filling prescriptions accurately and efficiently.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
  • Participated in continuing education and training to stay current with pharmacy practices and technology.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing patient questions and concerns with empathy.
  • Prepared compound medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
  • Monitored prescription refill requests and communicated with patients regarding their status.

Pharmacy Technician

King Soopers
Colorado Springs, Colorado
02.2022 - 05.2023
  • Established or maintained medications and other patient profiles.
  • Received and stored incoming supplies and informed supervisors of stock needs and shortages.
  • Maintained proper storage and security conditions for drugs.
  • Communicated effectively with doctors and insurance agencies to resolve prescription cost discrepancies.
  • Ordered, labeled and counted stock of medications and entered inventory data into computer.
  • Operated cash registers to accept payments from customers.
  • Answered telephones to respond to questions or requests.
  • Participated in pharmacy inventory management, including tracking expiration dates and removing outdated medications.
  • Performed regular medication audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Assisted with pharmacy technology updates and troubleshooting to ensure efficient operation.
  • Monitored prescription refill requests and communicated with patients regarding their status.
  • Conducted medication therapy management sessions under the guidance of a pharmacist.
  • Prepared compound medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
  • Supported pharmacy operations by answering phone calls and directing queries appropriately.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing patient questions and concerns with empathy.
  • Participated in continuing education and training to stay current with pharmacy practices and technology.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
  • Assisted pharmacists in filling prescriptions accurately and efficiently.
  • Leveraged database to confirm validity of prescriptions, patient data and drug side effects.
  • Provided education materials about medications to patients upon request.
  • Flagged potential side effects and allergies to prescribed medications for patients.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as nurses or physicians regarding drug therapies or treatments for patients.
  • Assisted pharmacists in compounding sterile products according to state regulations.
  • Maintained pharmacological practices by checking drug inventory, stocking medications and monitoring supplies.

Warehouse Worker

Lippert Components
Nampa, Idaho
05.2018 - 07.2021

Salary: $16.50 USD Per Hour

Hours per week: 40

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

• Completes shipments by processing and loading orders.

• Prepares orders by processing requests and supply orders; pulling materials; packing boxes; placing orders

in delivery area.

• Completes deliveries by driving truck or van to and from vendors.

• Maintains truck or van by completing preventive maintenance requirements and arranging for repairs.

• Enforces inventory controls by collecting stock location orders and printing requests.

• Provides quality service by following organization standards.

• Preserves safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area, and workstations neat.

• Promotes clean shipping supply area by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

• Completes reports by entering required information.

• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Supervisor: Byanca Villa (2089125438)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Education

Certified Medical Interpreter

Lopez Translation And Training
Boise, ID
04-2019

High School Diploma -

Citrus High School
Fontana, CA
03-2018

Skills

  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Basic computer skills
  • Bilingual, fluent in both English and Spanish
  • Able to type 35-50 words per minute
  • Heavy cash handling and the ability to work in fast paced environment
  • Detail oriented
  • Prefer quality over quantity

Certification

  • Certified Pharmacy Technician PTCB (CPhT)
  • Division of Occupational and Professional License of State of Idaho
  • Immunization Administration (Powell Health consulting and training LLC) certification

Timeline

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Savon Pharmacy
10.2023 - 04.2025

Pharmacy Technician

King Soopers
02.2022 - 05.2023

Warehouse Worker

Lippert Components
05.2018 - 07.2021

Certified Medical Interpreter

Lopez Translation And Training

High School Diploma -

Citrus High School
Erika Zavala