Kalen Cooper
Intern Pharmacist
Pasadena,CA
Summary
Offering more than 10 years of experience with a national drugstore chain and small community pharmacy I am a dedicated, hard-working, and reliable certified pharmacy technician and newly Intern pharmacist who maintains focus on efficiency, and providing courteous customer service at all times. I am looking forward to securing a position with a company where I can continue to learn and grow as well as share my unique skills as a productive member of a team while enhancing and benefitting the company’s outer image and strengthening its inner structure.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Pharmacy Technician
Elements Pharmacy
Studio City, Ca
08.2016 - Current
- Lead technician 2016-2019
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns and reconcile payments.
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
- Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
- Fill customer prescriptions and other duties associated with assisting the Pharmacist to provide quality care to all customers
- Train all new incoming employees on software, customer service and pharmacy operations
- Administer COVID tests and vaccines
- Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
- Processed incoming drug orders by checking deliveries against paperwork and updating computer system.
- Stocked, labeled and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
Pharmacy Technician
Vons/Pavilions Pharmacy
Pasadena , CA
05.2014 - 08.2016
- Fill customer prescriptions and other duties associated with assisting the Pharmacist to provide quality care to all customers
- Floater- worked in many different Vons pharmacies in Ventura and LA county
- Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
- Processed incoming drug orders by checking deliveries against paperwork and updating computer system.
- Stocked, labeled and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
Pharmacy Technician
Kilgore’s Medical Pharmacy
Columbia, MO
03.2009 - 04.2014
- Fill customer prescriptions and other duties associated with assisting the Pharmacist to provide quality care to all customers
- Assisted in making workflow more efficient by offering advise and providing solutions to workflow problems
- Leader of Team and Skill building
- Employee of the Month – November 2010 and October 2013
- Featured in company newsletter
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns and reconcile payments.
- Stocked, labeled and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Offered lead technician role, however, turned it down due to school commitments
Volunteer
Neighborly Neighbor
Jeuonju, South Korea
05.2012 - 01.2013
- Non-profit Organization that visits various orphanages monthly in Jeonju City, South Korea
- Allows visitors and volunteers to get involved and spend quality time with orphans
- Interacted by role play
- Teach and Learn in Korea (TaLK)
- Engaged in community outreach to support program mission.
- Volunteered with groups and organizations to help make measurable differences for program recipients.
- Planned and delivered numerous activities and special events.
English Teacher
TaLK
Gimje, South Korea
02.2012 - 01.2013
- To Elementary school students in an after-school teaching program located in South Korea
- Taught a combined 450 students from 3rd-6th grade
- Leader of adult English exchange meetings
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
Desk Attendant
Ellis Library
Columbia, Missouri
10.2007 - 12.2011
- Stationed at a location in the university library to monitor the entrance and exit, guide customer traffic, and answer FAQs regarding library amenities
- Answered phones and assisted callers with inquiries.
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly and appropriately handled needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
John Muir High School
Pasadena, CA 09.2003 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
University of Missouri
08.2007 - 5 2013
Master of Science - Pharmacy
Western University
Pomona, CA 08.2022 - Current
Skills
Excel at Interpersonal Communication skillsundefined
Certification
CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician
Timeline
Licensed [Intern Pharmacist]
10-2022
Master of Science - Pharmacy
Western University
08.2022 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Elements Pharmacy
08.2016 - Current
CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician
05-2014
Pharmacy Technician
Vons/Pavilions Pharmacy
05.2014 - 08.2016
Volunteer
Neighborly Neighbor
05.2012 - 01.2013
English Teacher
TaLK
02.2012 - 01.2013
Pharmacy Technician
Kilgore’s Medical Pharmacy
03.2009 - 04.2014
Desk Attendant
Ellis Library
10.2007 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
University of Missouri
08.2007 - 5 2013
High School Diploma -
John Muir High School
09.2003 - 06.2007
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