Gregory Lewis Jr.
East St. Louis,IL
Summary
Dynamic Lead Pharmacy Technician with a proven track record at Coram Healthcare, excelling in medication dispensing and customer service. Demonstrated expertise in regulatory compliance and problem-solving, enhancing pharmacy efficiency. Skilled in intravenous admixture preparation, I effectively supervised staff and implemented organizational improvements, ensuring accuracy and quality in all operations.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Pharmacy Technician
Coram Healthcare
10.2000 - 01.2025
- Helped pharmacist clear problematic prescriptions and address customer questions to keep pharmacy efficient.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
- Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales.
- Managed opening and closing duties for pharmacy.
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
- Developed and implemented improvements to pharmacy organization system.
- Supervised four pharmacy technicians and coordinated day-to-day assignments.
Inpatient Pharmacy Technician
St. Louis University Hospital
07.1998 - 10.2000
- Dispensed and procured medicinal products and supplies used in hospital.
- Verified safety and accuracy of physician orders.
- Liaised with other pharmacies to eliminate issues related to product expiration.
Inpatient Pharmacy Technician
St. Mary’s Hospital
05.1993 - 06.1998
- Dispensed and procured medicinal products and supplies used in hospital.
- Worked as preceptor to provide practice-based instruction to students at pharmacy practice sites.
- Verified safety and accuracy of physician orders.
- Welcomed customers to pharmacy and answered questions relating to prescriptions and over-the-counter products.
Education
No Degree - Biology
Howard University
Washington, DC.High School Diploma -
Lincoln Sr. High School
East St. Louis, IL.05-1993
Skills
- Drug storage procedures
- Proper labeling procedures
- Pharmacy and customer records management
- Manual and automated medication dispensing
- HIPAA
- Intravenous admixture preparation
- Troubleshooting malfunctioning equipment
- Advanced math skills
- Sterile technique
- Regulatory compliance
- Aseptic techniques
- Problem-solving skills
Certification
- CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician
Timeline
Lead Pharmacy Technician
Coram Healthcare
10.2000 - 01.2025
Inpatient Pharmacy Technician
St. Louis University Hospital
07.1998 - 10.2000
Inpatient Pharmacy Technician
St. Mary’s Hospital
05.1993 - 06.1998
No Degree - Biology
Howard University
High School Diploma -
Lincoln Sr. High School
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