IRAYDA Galeas
West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Dedicated Pharmacy Technician with 27 years of experience in hospital, healthcare, and retail settings. Holds a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry and national certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). Expertise in prescription processing, medication preparation, inventory control, and insurance claims resolution. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring medication safety while delivering exceptional patient service.
Overview
1
1
Certification
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Technician
HCA Florida Healthcare
2018.05 - Current
- Ensured compliance with pharmacy procedures and patient safety standards in medication distribution operations.
- Facilitated efficient medication distribution through collaboration with pharmacists, pharmacy personnel, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
- Coordinate the timely and accurate distribution of medications and pharmacy supplies to designated hospital departments and patient care areas.
- Coordinated medication deliveries and departmental requests to enhance continuity of patient care.
Pharmacy Technician
Health Care District of Palm Beach County
West Palm Beach, Florida
2018.03 - Current
- Processed prescription information, ensuring accuracy of medication names, dosages, prescriber details, and administration instructions.
- Accurately process prescription information, including medication names, dosages, prescriber details, and administration instructions.
- Supported daily prescription processing, contributing to an organized and efficient pharmacy workflow.
- Utilized pharmaceutical knowledge and attention to detail, enhancing prescription accuracy and medication safety.
Pharmacy Technician
United Pharmacy
West Palm Beach, Florida
2016.06 - 2018.01
- Processed prescription orders and entered medication information efficiently using the PK pharmacy management system.
- Prepared and compounded medications to ensure compliance with prescription orders and pharmacy procedures.
- Delivered professional patient service, ensuring accuracy and maintaining high productivity levels.
- Collaborated with licensed pharmacists in a high-volume retail environment and supported workflow improvement initiatives.
Pharmacy Technician
Forest Hill Pharmacy
West Palm Beach, Florida
2015.02 - 2016.05
- Played an instrumental role in launching a new pharmacy business, contributing to its profitability within the first nine months of operation.
- Cultivated relationships with physicians and medical offices to enhance collaboration and support community health initiatives.
- Supported Pharmacy Manager in daily operations and administrative tasks to streamline workflow and facilitate business growth.
- Analyzed monthly performance reports and monitored revenue and operating expenses; implemented workflow strategies to optimize prescription volume.
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
Wellington, Florida
2004.08 - 2017.07
- Supported daily operations in a high-volume retail pharmacy while maintaining prescription accuracy and customer service.
- Ensured patient confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA regulations and company policies.
- Resolved third-party insurance rejections and processed manual claims, facilitating timely prescription coverage for patients.
- Managed medication inventory by ordering, receiving, stocking, and replenishing to maintain optimal supply levels.
- Maintained patient confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations and company policies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry
Florida Atlantic University
Skills
- Prescription processing
- Medication dispensing support
- Medication Preparation
- Medication safety
- Medication Inventory Management
- Pharmacy operations
- Pharmacy Workflow Management
- Pharmacy Workflow Coordination
- Automated Medication Counting Systems
- Quality control
- Medicare & Medicaid Processing
- Insurance claims resolution
- HIPAA & Regulatory Compliance
- Patient Relations & Customer Service
- Problem resolution
- Healthcare provider relations
Certification
- Florida Registered Pharmacy Technician
- PTCB Certified
Personal Information
Title: PHARMACY TECHNICIAN | HOSPITAL & RETAIL PHARMACY OPERATIONS
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician
HCA Florida Healthcare
2018.05 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Health Care District of Palm Beach County
2018.03 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
United Pharmacy
2016.06 - 2018.01
Pharmacy Technician
Forest Hill Pharmacy
2015.02 - 2016.05
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
2004.08 - 2017.07
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry
Florida Atlantic University