Kathleen Stephens
Reidsville,NC
Summary
Dedicated Pharmacy Technician with strong skills in medication dispensing and inventory management. Proficient in pharmacy software and regulatory compliance, ensuring accurate prescription processing and patient safety.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Technician
Cone Health System
Reidsville, North Carolina
07.2011 - Current
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications.
- Maintained accurate records of patient prescriptions and medication inventory.
- Processed medication orders using pharmacy management software.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of the pharmacy workspace.
- Assisted in labeling and packaging medications for distribution.
- Supported inventory management by restocking shelves and monitoring supplies.
- Teamed with peers, technicians and pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders.
- Performed data entry for patient profiles, billing information and prescription orders into the pharmacy software system.
- Managed filing of prescriptions, both electronically and manually.
- Checked expiration dates on medications to ensure that only unexpired products were dispensed.
- Restocked shelves with new supplies of medications as needed.
Pharmacy Technician
Cone Health System
Reidsville, North Carolina
10.2003 - 06.2014
- Compounded and dispensed medications accurately for patient prescriptions.
- Maintained inventory levels and organized pharmaceutical supplies effectively.
- Assisted pharmacists in patient consultations and medication inquiries promptly.
- Adhered to safety protocols and regulatory guidelines consistently during operations.
- Trained new staff on pharmacy procedures and customer service standards effectively.
- Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
Certified Medication Technician
Reidsville House
Reidsville, North Carolina
03.1997 - 01.2004
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Documented medication administration and resident observations in electronic records.
- Administered medications accurately to residents in compliance with care plans.
- Trained new staff on medication protocols and safety procedures effectively.
Education
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Rockingham Community College
Wentworth, NC11-2002
Reidsville Senior High
Reidsville, NC06-1995
Skills
- Medication dispensing
- Inventory management
- Pharmacy software
- Prescription processing
- Compounding medications
- Regulatory compliance
Certification
Certified Pharmacy Technician- PTCB- 2011
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician
Cone Health System
07.2011 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Cone Health System
10.2003 - 06.2014
Certified Medication Technician
Reidsville House
03.1997 - 01.2004
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Rockingham Community College
Reidsville Senior High