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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
swimming, fishing ,kayaking and bowling
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ESTHER GACHERU

Harrisburg,PA

Summary

A PTCB-certified pharmacy technician, with a high level of drive to start a career in this field. A self-motivated, diligent and trustworthy person who maintains absolute accuracy at work and collaborative team player with immaculate organizational skills. Has a thorough knowledge of core pharmacy topics including pharmacology, pharmacy laws and ethics, pharmaceutical calculations and prescription processing.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Medical Supply Technician

Everbetter Care Transport
Harrisburg, PA
04.2020 - Current
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to clients ' preferences
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Medical Technician

Key Stone Human Services
Harrisburg, PA
01.2020 - Current
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors and other data relevant to treatment planning.
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes.
  • Minimized injuries to staff or patients through support or restraint to control patient movements.
  • Consulted with different healthcare disciplines to offer important mental health support to patients.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
  • Assisted patients adjusting to hospital procedures using highly structured settings.
  • Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate and temperature to record information on patients' charts.
  • Performed patient service duties by communicating directly with patients, answering questions and assisting with concerns.
  • Administered medications and performed basic and advanced patient assessments.

Pharmacy Assistant

Kenyatta Hospital
Nairobi, Kenya
06.2016 - 11.2019
  • Greeted customers and responded to questions with friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Answered telephones and provided information about order status, store hours and pharmacy procedures.
  • Merchandised over-the-counter goods and rotated stock.
  • Received incoming supplies and stocked in correct locations.
  • Kept pharmacy counter and related areas clean, neat and organized.
  • Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
  • Communicated instructions to patients or caregivers about proper use and storage of drugs.
  • Assisted pharmacy staff with preparing medications and filling orders.
  • Calculate drop factors,dosages of medication per medical doctors order in accordance to pharmaceutical law

Procurement Officer

Thika Pharmaceuticals
SABASABA, NAIROBI
05.2014 - 01.2018
  • Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
  • Negotiated complex corporate procurement contracts by working closely with internal and external contacts.
  • Identified new and more cost-effective suppliers through participation in industry networking events, purchasing advantageous packages and cutting costs.
  • Reduced downtime in warehouse operations by ensuring reorders were aligned with store sales and backlog.
  • Reduced production downtime by overseeing quality control and assembly.
  • Performed yearly store audits in collaboration with managers, designers and sales associates to provide feedback.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Purchasing, Procurement, And Contracts Management

JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
KENYA
06.2018

High School Diploma -

WAMAHIGA GIRLS
THIKA
12.2014

Associate of Science - Nursing

UPMC Shadyside Nursing School
Harrisburg, PA
08.2023 - 12.2024

Skills

  • Prescription processing
  • Pharmaceutical calculation
  • Drug classifications and safety
  • FDA compliance
  • Medicare, Medicaid &insurance claims processing
  • Excellent customer service
  • Inventory Management

Certification

  • Certified Pharmacy Technician(CPhT),Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
  • CPR - Adult first Aid/CPR/AED
  • Bachelors degree in procurement and contract management

swimming, fishing ,kayaking and bowling

I enjoy outdoor activities especially summer time

Timeline

Associate of Science - Nursing

UPMC Shadyside Nursing School
08.2023 - 12.2024

Medical Supply Technician

Everbetter Care Transport
04.2020 - Current

Medical Technician

Key Stone Human Services
01.2020 - Current

Pharmacy Assistant

Kenyatta Hospital
06.2016 - 11.2019

Procurement Officer

Thika Pharmaceuticals
05.2014 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Science - Purchasing, Procurement, And Contracts Management

JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY

High School Diploma -

WAMAHIGA GIRLS

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