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Kara Barnes

Cadwell,GA

Summary

Knowledgeable pharmacy professional, skilled at helping pharmacists complete accurate prescriptions in fast-paced settings. Security-minded and experienced in coordinating between prescribers, insurance companies, and customers to resolve problems. Strong interpersonal and multitasking abilities. I am a well-diversified worker and experienced in other work fields, like medical assisting, front desk receptionist, and lab technician.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Cancer Center Of Middle Georgia
Dublin, GA
03.2021 - 10.2024

Work with Nucleus machine, Billed patients medication on nucleus machine, Work under the hood to prepare sterile IV preparations for chemotherapy and pre-meds, Managed inventory, Ordered drugs for the next day and stocked them in the nucleus, Maintained IV fluids and made sure they are in stock and in date,

Lab Technician

Primary Pediatrics
Macon, GA
08.2018 - 03.2021

Provided technical guidance and training to new lab technicians. Implemented preventive measures against contamination of samples during testing procedures.

Followed strict safety protocols while handling hazardous materials in the laboratory environment.

Calibrated laboratory instruments according to manufacturer's specifications.

Monitored and maintained laboratory equipment such as pipettes, centrifuges, and microscopes.

Performed quality control tests on incoming and outgoing materials to ensure safety standards were met.

Collected, labeled and stored lab samples according to laboratory specifications.

Disposed of laboratory materials and samples using well established guidelines and instructions.

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Medical Center Prescription Shop
Eastman, GA
04.2016 - 03.2018

Managed inventory and check for out of date medication bottles. Calculated dosages, dispensed medication, Prepared labels for prescriptions, Prepared Prescription's. Used computer program that accessed patient profiles. Processed insurance. Demonstrated accuracy in cash and credit card processing along with excellent customer service and relationship's. Packed packs for patients which was delivered to nursing homes.

Pharmacy Technician Intern

Dodge County Hospital
Eastman, GA
03.2015 - 06.2015

Worked with pyxis machine, prepared sterile IV solutions. Calculated dosages for IV preparation's, knowledge in air flow of working under a hood, Proper techniques of working with needle's, isopropyl alcohol and preventing cross contamination from infecting the patients, Distributed medication bags for nurses to give to patients.

Education

High School Diploma -

West Laurens High School
Dexter, GA
06.2013

Certified Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Technology

Oconee Fall Line Technical College
Dublin, GA
07.2015

Skills

  • Aseptic technique
  • Proper labeling procedures
  • Drug inventory control
  • Nucleus machine
  • sterile preparations
  • Insurance processing
  • Patient billing
  • Laboratory safety
  • Quality control
  • Sample preparation
  • Laboratory safety protocols
  • Instrument Calibration
  • Reagent preparation
  • Clinical documentation
  • Patient scheduling
  • Direct patient care
  • Insurance verification
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • Venipuncture techniques
  • Venipuncture and capillary puncture
  • Pediatric phlebotomy

Timeline

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Cancer Center Of Middle Georgia
03.2021 - 10.2024

Lab Technician

Primary Pediatrics
08.2018 - 03.2021

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Medical Center Prescription Shop
04.2016 - 03.2018

Pharmacy Technician Intern

Dodge County Hospital
03.2015 - 06.2015

High School Diploma -

West Laurens High School

Certified Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Technology

Oconee Fall Line Technical College
Kara Barnes