Jemara Ellsworth
Clarksburg,MD
Summary
Adept Certified Pharmacy Technician with a proven track record at the National Institutes of Health, excelling in medication safety and efficiency. Skilled in aseptic and compounding techniques. My problem-solving abilities and meticulous attention to detail have enhanced pharmacy operations, demonstrating a strong commitment to healthcare regulations and patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Pharmacy Technician
National Institutes of Health
2018.08 - Current
- Trained new pharmacy technicians on proper procedures and best practices, ensuring consistent quality of service.
- Enhanced medication safety by accurately preparing and dispensing IV medications according to established protocols.
- Reduced medication errors with diligent attention to detail when calculating dosages and measuring ingredients.
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
- Trained new technicians in proper sterile compounding techniques, increasing overall team efficiency and accuracy.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment within the IV room through regular cleaning schedules and adherence to USP 797 guidelines.
- Reduced turnaround time for STAT orders by prioritizing workload efficiently and utilizing resources effectively.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Virginia Hospital Center
2015.06 - 2018.12
- Trained new pharmacy technicians on proper procedures and best practices, ensuring consistent quality of service.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to address medication-related concerns and provide timely resolutions.
- Maintained supply of robotic machines to regulate the dispensing of medication to containers for proper labeling for patient medication.
- Mix pharmaceutical preparations, according to pharmacy label.
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
2013.05 - 2015.06
- 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.
- Counted, measured and compounded medications following standard procedures.
- Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
- Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales.
- Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
- Resolved third-party billing, computer system and customer service issues.
- Managed opening and closing duties for pharmacy.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Family And Consumer Sciences
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA12.2005
Skills
- Problem-solving skills
- HIPAA Regulations
- Medication Dispensing
- Aseptic Techniques
- Compounding Techniques
- Intravenous admixture preparation
- Drug safety
- Supply Restocking
- Operations Support
- Healthcare regulations
- FDA Drug Safety Guidelines
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
- Analytical Thinking
Accomplishments
NIH Clinical Center CEO Award, 2020
NIH Clinical Center CEO Award, 2022
NIH Director's Award, 2022
NIH Mission Support Group Award
NIH Clinical Center CEO Award, 2023
Certification
- CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician
Timeline
Certified Pharmacy Technician
National Institutes of Health
2018.08 - Current
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Virginia Hospital Center
2015.06 - 2018.12
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
2013.05 - 2015.06
Master of Science - Public Health
Eastern Kentucky University
Bachelor of Science - Family And Consumer Sciences
Virginia State University
- CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician
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