Jennifer Davies
Edgewood,MD
Summary
Dedicated Pharmacy Technician with over 21 years in fast-paced hospital environments. Expertise in filling and labeling prescriptions, compounding IV admixtures, and maintaining inventory while strictly adhering to infection control policies to ensure patient safety.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Technician
Upper Chesapeake Medical Center
Bel Air, MD
10.2004 - Current
- Work closely with Pharmacist in many tasks crucial to healthcare such as communicating with doctors and nurses.
- Trained new technicians and delegated assignments to enhance team efficiency.
- Filled inpatient prescriptions under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, including oral and intravenous medications and other pharmaceutical therapies.
- Compounded chemotherapy regimens under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist in the hospital’s infusion center.
- Prepare I.V. solutions, admixtures and other solutions using aseptic technique.
- Assist with hospital wide department billing, including doctors’ offices affiliated with the hospital.
- Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Troubleshoot mechanical issues with dispensing machines.
- Conducted monthly inspections of hospital areas to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Perform yearly aseptic 797 testing of technicians and pharmacists.
- Prepared and organized bulk medications for efficient dispensing in the pharmacy.
- Assist pharmacy staff with drug ordering, inventory and receiving.
- Compound chemotherapy solutions at a satellite infusion center and double-checked doses with the nurse and pharmacist.
- Monitored inventory levels to anticipate medication needs and removed outdated supplies.
Sales Associate
Rt. 40 Wireless
Joppa, MD
04.2004 - 10.2004
- Sold wireless services and products for various providers, educating customers to help them with purchase decisions, while demonstrating knowledge and understanding of companies and technologies.
- Conducted thorough credit checks to assess eligibility for new cell phone services.
- Managed ordering process for cell phones and accessories while activating devices for customers.
- Conducted credit checks for new cell phone service inquiries to ensure eligibility.
- Executed cold calling strategies to reach potential business clients and expand customer base.
- Provided troubleshooting assistance to customers seeking support, exemplifying exceptional customer service standards.
- Performed various administrative duties, including cash handling and maintaining store standards.
Pharmacy Technician
Rite Aid
Edgewood, MD
08.2002 - 04.2004
- Filled patient prescriptions under supervision of licensed pharmacist, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Hand counted controlled medications, measured liquids and reconstituted antibiotics.
- Served customers by greeting, answering questions, obtaining information on new prescriptions, while maintaining customer confidentiality.
- Assisted customers with inquiries and provided tailored support to enhance service experience.
- Provided customer support by answering phone calls promptly.
- Conducted inventory checks and ordered supplies to maintain stock levels and ensure availability of medications.
- Stocked shelves, rotated stock and ordered medications.
- Operated cash register.
Education
Associates of Applied Science - Electroneurodiagnostic Tech (END)
Harford Community College
Bel Air, Maryland08-2012
High School Diploma -
Edgewood High School
Edgewood, MD05-2002
Skills
- Medication dispensing systems
- Medication dispensing software
- Accurate pharmaceutical calculations
- Intravenous admixture preparations
- TPN compounding
- Prescription drugs labeling
- Drug shortage procedures
- Maryland pharmacy compliance
- HIPAA compliance knowledge
- Patient confidentiality
- Advanced mathematics
- McKesson medication ordering
- Multitasking
- CPR/First Aid certified
- Communication skills
Certification
• Maryland registered pharmacy technician
References
Excellent references are available upon request.
Skills And Key Strengths
- Competent in medication dispensing system (Diebold, Pyxis)
- Advanced math skill
- Knowledge of the computer programs for medication dispensing (V6/Meditech, Aria, Epic, DoseEdge)
- Accurate pharmaceutical calculations
- Intravenous admixture preparations including chemotherapy
- Prescription drugs labeling
- CPR/First Aid certified
- TPN compounding
- Understanding of HIPAA and hospital policies
- Patient confidentiality
- In good standing with the Maryland Board of Pharmacy
- Multitasking
- Drug shortage procedures
- Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- McKesson medication ordering
Accomplishments
2023 Pharmacy Technician of the Year
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician
Upper Chesapeake Medical Center
10.2004 - Current
Sales Associate
Rt. 40 Wireless
04.2004 - 10.2004
Pharmacy Technician
Rite Aid
08.2002 - 04.2004
Associates of Applied Science - Electroneurodiagnostic Tech (END)
Harford Community College
High School Diploma -
Edgewood High School