A hard-working and dedicated pharmacy technician with a goal to further pursue a career in pharmacy. Interested in exploring various areas of work in the pharmaceutical and biological fields to gain essential knowledge and experience for future opportunities, and to broaden my education and understanding of the pharmaceutical sciences.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
INPATIENT PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
Adventist Health And Rideout
11.2024 - Current
Maintain inventory levels by receiving and stocking medications and supplies for the central pharmacy and each medication dispensing machine in every unit.
Monitor soon-to-be expiring medications and rotate floor stock when necessary.
Uphold a high standard of cleanliness and organization in the pharmacy workspace as well as in our sterile compounding rooms by following established sanitation protocols and guidelines.
Prepare IV medication orders in sterile compounding hoods for both hazardous and non-hazardous medications.
Perform medication reconciliations for admitted patients, ensuring accurate dosage, frequency, directions, and compliance of patient's home medications.
Facilitated smooth transitions of care by coordinating medication deliveries for discharged patients or transfers within the facility.
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
Costco Wholesale
04.2024 - 10.2024
Assist customers at the pharmacy counter, answer incoming phone calls, and assist the pharmacist in data entry, filling, labeling, and dispensing prescriptions.
Order and stock drugs, supplies, and over-the-counter merchandise in addition to paying the invoices for each received order
Reach out to insurance representatives to help resolve rejected claim issues and discrepancies
Maintain updated patient profiles by having them fill out and review the proper documentation, ensuring their health safety and well-being
Keep to date with upcoming expiring medication and ensuring that stock is consistently being rotated
PHARMACY ASSISTANT / PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
Rite Aid Pharmacy
10.2020 - 06.2023
Receive and update patient information and documentation as needed for their profiles
Ensure new medications and refill prescriptions were being filled in a timely manner
Assist in inventory management, and maintained organization with incoming medication deliveries
Restock necessary equipment and supplies for behind the counter use
Keep to date with any upcoming expiring medication and consistently rotate stock
Print out prescription labels, count and fill medication, and prep the pharmacist's counter to conduct final reviews
Reach out to insurance representatives to help resolve any claim issues
Assist at the register, ensuring the correct prescription is being pulled for the correct patient
Help train newly hired pharmacy assistants and technicians-in-training
Support pharmacy clerical operations with filing, copying and faxing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology: Basic Medical Sciences
Washington State University
Pullman, WA
05.2022
Associate of Science - Natural Sciences w/ Honors
Sierra College
Rocklin, CA
12.2018
Associate of Arts - Kinesiology w/ Honors
Sierra College
Rocklin, CA
05.2018
Skills
Patient confidentiality
Pharmacy software proficiency
Dosage calculation
IV compounding experience
Inventory control and organization
Hospital and retail pharmacy operations experience
Adherence to protocols
Current California and Washington state pharmacy technician license and PTCB certification
Timeline
INPATIENT PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
Adventist Health And Rideout
11.2024 - Current
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
Costco Wholesale
04.2024 - 10.2024
PHARMACY ASSISTANT / PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
Rite Aid Pharmacy
10.2020 - 06.2023
Associate of Science - Natural Sciences w/ Honors
Sierra College
Associate of Arts - Kinesiology w/ Honors
Sierra College
Bachelor of Science - Biology: Basic Medical Sciences