Jonathan Amezquita
Villa Park,IL
Summary
Customer-focused Pharmacy Technician with extensive experience fostering relationships and enhancing teamwork in retail and pharmacy environments. Committed to delivering positive customer experiences through strong work ethic, adaptability, and interpersonal skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Technician Specialist- Medication History
Northwestern Medicine
Chicago, IL
05.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with clinical team to obtain complete and accurate medication histories for patients across hospital and emergency department
- Interviews patients, utilizing all resources to obtain complete and accurate medication history, along with obtaining and clarifying allergy information
- Reviews secondary sources of information to obtain medication histories if unable to obtain directly from patient, or to verify the accuracy of a patient-provided history
- Documented medication histories and relevant information clearly and concisely to ensure accessibility for healthcare providers
- Trained new pharmacy staff on operational procedures and best practices to enhance onboarding experience and promote adherence to standards
Lead Certified Pharmacy Technician
Meijer
Kalamazoo, MI
10.2021 - 05.2025
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing and dispensing prescriptions accurately
- Managed inventory levels and coordinated medication replenishment, optimizing stock availability and reducing wait times for patients
- Processed insurance claims for prescriptions filled at the pharmacy
- Completing paperwork related to filling prescriptions and receiving drug orders
- Trained new pharmacy technicians on standard procedures and medication handling, enhancing team proficiency and compliance with safety protocols
- Maintained patient records and ensured confidentiality of sensitive information
- Received incoming shipments of drugs from wholesalers or manufacturers
- Maintained clean and organized pharmacy shelving and work areas
Sales Associate
Champs Sports
Oak Brook/Portage
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Assisted customers in selecting shoes and sports merchandise
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice
- Operated cash register to process payments from customers
- Supported unpacking, stocking, and organizing of new merchandise to maintain an appealing store environment
- Performed basic cleaning duties including sweeping floors, wiping counters
Retail Associate
Gap
Oak Brook, IL
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Assisted customers in finding products, answered questions, and made product recommendations
- Operated cash register to process payments from customers
- Assisted in the unpacking, stocking, and organizing of new merchandise
- Executed monthly inventory audits to ensure accuracy of physical counts against system records
- Performed basic cleaning duties including sweeping floors, wiping counters
Education
BA - Behavioral Psychology, Spanish
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI12-2023
Skills
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)
- Word-Processing software
- Leadership experience
- Effective communication
- Clinical teamwork
- Prioritizing workload
- Dependable
- Multitasking
- Positive attitude
Certification
Pharmacy Technician License, Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Illinois
Pharmacy Technician License, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Michigan
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT), Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
Immunization Certification, American Pharmacy Association
Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED, American Heart Association
Pharmacy Technician License, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Michigan
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT), Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
Immunization Certification, American Pharmacy Association
Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED, American Heart Association
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician Specialist- Medication History
Northwestern Medicine
05.2025 - Current
Lead Certified Pharmacy Technician
Meijer
10.2021 - 05.2025
Sales Associate
Champs Sports
03.2021 - 10.2021
Retail Associate
Gap
08.2020 - 08.2021
BA - Behavioral Psychology, Spanish
Western Michigan University