Kara Wilson
Southside,AR
Summary
Patient-oriented Pharmacy Technician with extensive experience preparing, filling and labeling medications. Highly skilled at processing prescriptions and managing pharmacy inventory. Well-versed in interacting with patients to answer questions and provide status updates on prescription fills. Concerned with patient confidentiality and all HIPAA requirements.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Technician
Wilson Wil-Sav Pharmacy
Southside, AR
01.2015 - Current
- Dispensed medications accurately according to prescriptions and patient needs.
- Managed inventory levels by tracking stock and ordering supplies efficiently.
- Trained new staff on pharmacy procedures and customer service standards.
- Utilized pharmacy management software for record-keeping and prescription processing.
- Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
- Performed data entry for patient profiles, billing information and prescription orders into the pharmacy software
- Certified to administer vaccines and immunizations
Community Education Coordinator
University of Arkansas Community College
Batesville, Arkansas
05.2008 - 12.2011
- Organized summer Kids’ College program for 200+ children
- Developed educational programs for diverse community groups and adult learners.
- Coordinated workshops and events to promote lifelong learning opportunities.
- Collaborated with local organizations to provide training opportunities for employees such as “Spanish for Bus Drivers” and “Excel for the Office”
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communications With Emphasis in Public Relations
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR 08.1997 - 12.2000
Skills
- Dispensing medications
- Prescription verification
- Inventory management
- Pharmacy software
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Customer service
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician
Wilson Wil-Sav Pharmacy
01.2015 - Current
Community Education Coordinator
University of Arkansas Community College
05.2008 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Communications With Emphasis in Public Relations
Arkansas State University
08.1997 - 12.2000