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jennifer lowery

Houlton,ME

Summary

I'm a highly motivated and experienced licensed pharmacy technician with over 20 years of experience. I have worked with both retail and hospital pharmacies. I am able to work independently and with a group. I am eager to learn new things and broaden my job abilities.

I am flexible with my hours and able to travel when needed.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Shift Manager

Rite Aide Pharmacy
Houlton, ME
01.1996 - 12.1997

Managed store opening and closing procedures.

Handled cash pick ups from cashiers and oversaw the processing of bank deposits and retrieval of change from financial institutions.

Collaborated with the State of Maine to facilitate the issuance of hunting and fishing licenses.

Maintained responsibility for issuing money orders.

Maintained optimal chemical levels in the photo processing machine.

Collaborated with the Maine DMV to issue drivers license renewals.

Managed and resolved void transactions on the registers.

Ensured customer satisfaction was consistently met.

Oversaw task assignments to ensure on-time delivery.

Maintained a clean and organized store environment.

Pharmacy Technician

Rite-Aid Pharmacy
Houlton, Maine
08.1994 - 12.1997
  • Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
  • Organized work areas so that everything was easily accessible when needed.
  • Received payment from customers and processed credit card transactions when necessary.
  • Provided education materials about medications to patients and facilitated pharmacist counselling as needed.
  • Managed filing of prescriptions, both electronically and manually.
  • Restocked shelves with new supplies of medications as needed.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining professionalism at all times.
  • Checked expiration dates on medications to ensure that only unexpired products were dispensed.
  • Created new customer profiles and updated demographics, allergies and new medications in pharmacy computer systems.
  • Participated in pharmacy inventory management, including tracking expiration dates and removing outdated medications.
  • Prepared prescription transfers to other pharmacies.

Pharmacy Technician

Houlton Regional Hospital
Houlton, ME
09.2017 - Current
  • Reported any discrepancies or errors in medication ordering or filling processes immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
  • Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
  • Organized work areas so that everything was easily accessible when needed.
  • transferred medication from vials to sterile, disposable syringes using aseptic techniques and best practices.
  • Checked expiration dates on medications to ensure that only unexpired products were dispensed.
  • Drug ordering, record maintenance, restocking and stock evaluation as necessary.
  • Performed data entry for patient profiles, billing information and prescription orders into the pharmacy software system.
  • Interpreted, processed, filled and evaluated medication orders under the supervision of a pharmacist.
  • Participated in pharmacy inventory management, including tracking expiration dates and removing outdated medications.
  • Supported pharmacy operations by answering phone calls and directing queries appropriately.
  • Cleaned and maintained equipment or work areas according to prescribed methods.

Medical Secretary

Houlton Regional Hospital
Houlton , ME
10.2014 - 09.2017
  • Answered incoming calls in a professional manner and directed them to the appropriate personnel.
  • Prepared correspondence such as letters, reports or memos on behalf of the office staff.
  • Scheduled laboratory tests, imaging studies and other procedures as requested by the physician.
  • Ordered office supplies when needed while monitoring inventory levels at all times.
  • Ensured HIPAA compliance was maintained throughout the practice by following protocols.
  • Facilitated communication between patients, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Responded to inquiries from patients regarding billing, scheduling and appointment changes.
  • Prepared patient charts for physicians prior to appointments, including updating existing information.
  • Assisted with check-in and check-out of patients in an efficient manner, ensuring all necessary forms were completed accurately.
  • Coordinated referrals between primary care physicians and specialists as required.
  • Managed daily calendars for multiple providers, setting up appointments as needed.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Education

University of Maine At Presque Isle
Presque Isle, ME

Skills

  • Prescription Filling
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Order fulfillment
  • Drug Inventory Control
  • Supply Restocking
  • Medication Dispensing
  • Proper labeling procedures
  • HIPAA
  • Quality assurance and control
  • Verifying orders
  • Stocking shelves
  • Ordering and stocking medications
  • Aseptic Techniques
  • Healthcare regulations

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Pharmacy Technician

Houlton Regional Hospital
09.2017 - Current

Medical Secretary

Houlton Regional Hospital
10.2014 - 09.2017

Shift Manager

Rite Aide Pharmacy
01.1996 - 12.1997

Pharmacy Technician

Rite-Aid Pharmacy
08.1994 - 12.1997

Some College (No Degree) - Education

University of Maine At Presque Isle
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