Erin Perkins
Camarillo,CA
Summary
Dynamic Pharmacy Technician with a proven track record at multiple pharmacies, excelling in medication dispensing and team collaboration. Demonstrated expertise in drug inventory control and aseptic techniques, enhancing pharmacy efficiency and patient safety. Achieved significant improvements in workflow and inventory management, showcasing exceptional problem-solving skills and a commitment to excellence.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Technician
St. John's Camarillo Hospital
01.2017 - Current
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Managed the medication storage system, ensuring proper organization and maintenance of medications according to regulatory requirements and best practices.
- Contributed to a positive team atmosphere through consistent communication and collaboration with pharmacy staff members.
Pharmacy Technician
Soliant Healthcare
05.2016 - 01.2017
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Provided coverage in different facilities on a temporary basis.
Pharmacy Technician
Walmart Pharmacy
11.2015 - 05.2016
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Utilized state-of-the-art computer systems and pharmacy software to optimize the prescription filling process, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
- Assisted in inventory management tasks, including ordering medications, restocking shelves, and conducting regular audits to minimize discrepancies and prevent stockouts.
- Managed high-stress situations calmly under pressure while prioritizing time-sensitive tasks to maintain seamless pharmacy operations amid unexpected challenges.
Outpatient Pharmacy Technician
Yavapai Regional Medical Center West
08.2013 - 12.2014
- Educated patients on proper medication usage and storage, promoting safety and adherence to treatment plans.
- Streamlined daily operations with effective inventory management, keeping track of stock levels and expiration dates.
- Supported efficient workflow by preparing prescription labels and auxiliary labels as needed for pharmacists'' approval.
Inpatient Pharmacy Technician
Yavapai Regional Medical Center West
09.2007 - 12.2014
- Managed multiple priorities effectively while working in a fast-paced hospital environment during high-volume periods.
- Supported the training of new pharmacy technicians to enhance team performance and improve workflow efficiency.
- Increased patient safety through proper labeling, packaging, and storage of medications.
- Maintained inventory levels by ordering, receiving, and stocking medications and supplies.
- Mastered complex hospital computer systems to manage electronic health records, input prescription information, and track inventory levels efficiently.
- Dispensed and procured medicinal products and supplies used in hospital.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
Interim Pharmacy Buyer
Yavapai Regional Medical Center West
01.2012 - 02.2012
- Coordinated returns of expired or damaged medications according to established protocols, minimizing financial losses for the organization.
- Maintained detailed records of all transactions, providing a clear audit trail for regulatory compliance purposes.
- Improved pharmacy inventory management by implementing strategic purchasing practices and negotiating contracts with suppliers.
Pharmacy Technician Trainee
Arizona Heart Hospital
02.2007 - 02.2007
- Collaborated closely with pharmacy team members to consistently deliver high-quality care to patients.
- Assisted pharmacists in managing medication inventory, ensuring adequate stock levels for timely patient service.
- Demonstrated adaptability in quickly learning new technology platforms, enhancing overall productivity within the pharmacy setting.
Education
GED -
Yavapai College
Prescott, AZPharmacy Technician Certificate - Pharmacy
Long Technical College
Phoenix, AZ02-2007
Skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Team collaboration
- Prescription filling
- Medication dispensing
- Drug inventory control
- Labeling accuracy
- Pharmaceutical calculations
- Stocking shelves
- Manual and automated medication dispensing
- Compounding techniques
- Aseptic techniques
Certification
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
- Licensed Pharmacy Technician - California State Board Pharmacy
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician
St. John's Camarillo Hospital
01.2017 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Soliant Healthcare
05.2016 - 01.2017
Pharmacy Technician
Walmart Pharmacy
11.2015 - 05.2016
Outpatient Pharmacy Technician
Yavapai Regional Medical Center West
08.2013 - 12.2014
Interim Pharmacy Buyer
Yavapai Regional Medical Center West
01.2012 - 02.2012
Inpatient Pharmacy Technician
Yavapai Regional Medical Center West
09.2007 - 12.2014
Pharmacy Technician Trainee
Arizona Heart Hospital
02.2007 - 02.2007
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
- Licensed Pharmacy Technician - California State Board Pharmacy
GED -
Yavapai College
Pharmacy Technician Certificate - Pharmacy
Long Technical College
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