Kecia Taylor
Suffolk,VA
Summary
Motivated board certified- Pharmacy Technician with relevant experience in a fast-paced pharmacy environment. Skilled at maintaining accurate patient records, filling prescriptions accurately under pharmacist supervision, and effectively communicating with healthcare professionals. Strengths include strong knowledge of medication dispensing process, excellent customer service skills, and ability to work well in team settings. Demonstrated impact by significantly improving efficiency and accuracy in previous roles.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Technician Trainee
Wal-Mart Pharmacy (MedCerts Externship)
Suffolk, VA
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Maintained patient profiles and medication records.
- Verified insurance coverage for medications.
- Answered customer inquiries about medications, dosages and side effects.
- Organized drugs by expiration date to ensure freshness.
- Retrieved prescription requests from patients or healthcare providers via telephone or fax machine.
- Provided advice on over-the-counter medications to customers.
- Checked that drug interactions do not occur between different medicines prescribed to the same patient.
- Ensured compliance with state laws regarding controlled substances.
- Communicated effectively with other members of the health care team regarding medication orders and refills.
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe at all times.
- Adhered to regulatory guidelines for workplace safety and customer confidentiality.
- Created new customer profiles and updated demographics, allergies and new medications in pharmacy computer systems.
- Interpreted and processed medication orders under supervision of pharmacist.
- Answered telephones to respond to questions or requests.
- Received written prescriptions and refill requests from patients, evaluating information for completeness and accuracy before filling.
Pharmacy Technician Trainee
Rite-Aid Pharmacy
Suffolk, VA
04.2024 - 05.2024
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments and issuing receipts.
- Efficiently processed cash register transactions for new and refilled prescription orders.
- Assisted patients in finding over-the-counter solutions to aid minor health issues.
- Provided advice on over-the-counter medications to customers.
- Checked that drug interactions do not occur between different medicines prescribed to the same patient.
- Conducted quality control checks on all medications before dispensing them.
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe at all times.
- Adhered to regulatory guidelines for workplace safety and customer confidentiality.
Nondestructive Testing Level III
Valkyrie Enterprises
Norfolk, VA
04.2022 - 11.2023
- Created a nondestructive testing program using requirement manuals.
- Developed written and practical tests for NDT inspector qualification.
- Developed procedures for NDT inspectors to follow.
- Created an updated Workmanship procedure and proctored Workmanship written examinations for fitters and welders.
- Qualified welders in performing high-yield strength steel and aluminum welds on ships and boats.
- Used the MIL-STD 248 to write and perform a performance qualification record for 316 Stainless steel.
- Trained junior welders in welding, fitting, and safety techniques and requirements.
- Performed quality control surveillances during fitting and welding evolutions.
- Created quality assurance forms for welding, brazing, and fitting tasks to be inserted into the required Quality Assurance Workbooks.
- Reviewed each completed workbook for accuracy and completeness.
Nondestructive Testing Level III
Epsilon Systems Solutions
Portsmouth, VA
12.2020 - 11.2021
- Performed qualification of NDT personnel.
- Audited both the welding and NDT programs.
- Qualified welders and fitters in workmanship.
- Performed surveillances on ship and submarine welders, brazers, and fitters.
- Developed the Brush Electroplating procedure.
Nuclear Quality Inspector
Newport News Shipbuilding
Newport News, VA
03.2019 - 12.2020
- Reviewed and inspected products for conformance to established standards, specifications and customer requirements.
- Performed visual inspections of components for surface defects such as scratches, dents, burrs.
- Conducted dimensional checks with various measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers and gauges.
- Checked product accuracy against blueprints and drawings.
- Reported any nonconforming parts to Quality Manager or Production Supervisor.
- Monitored production process to ensure quality control standards are met at all times.
- Maintained accurate records of inspection results and corrective actions taken when necessary.
- Collaborated with other departments on improvement projects related to quality assurance initiatives.
- Provided technical support to production staff regarding quality issues.
- Identified root causes of defective parts through analysis of data from internal audits, inspections, tests.
Nuclear Quality Inspector
Stoller Newport News Nuclear
Broomfield, CO
02.2018 - 03.2019
- Performed visual inspections of components for surface defects such as scratches, dents, burrs.
- Conducted dimensional checks with various measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers and gauges.
- Checked product accuracy against blueprints and drawings.
- Reviewed and inspected products for conformance to established standards, specifications and customer requirements.
- Reported any nonconforming parts to Quality Manager or Production Supervisor.
- Monitored production process to ensure quality control standards are met at all times.
- Maintained accurate records of inspection results and corrective actions taken when necessary.
- Assessed finished items for defects and ordered reworks to eliminate irregularities.
- Documented, filed and maintained proper inspection records and quality assurance documents.
QA/NDT Inspector
Delphinus Engineering
Norfolk, VA
10.2014 - 02.2018
- Performed NDT inspections of welds using visual and dimensional inspection, liquid penetrant, and magnetic particle testing techniques.
- Inspected parts for conformance to applicable codes, standards and drawings.
- Maintained records of inspection results in accordance with company policies.
- Provided technical support to other personnel on NDT methods and procedures.
- Interpreted blueprints and specifications to ensure product compliance.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed while performing tests.
- Participated in internal audits to verify accuracy of quality system documentation.
- Trained other employees on proper use of NDT equipment and techniques.
- Monitored work performance of team members to ensure compliance with established procedures.
- Maintained and calibrated sensitive non-destructive testing devices according to manufacturer specifications.
Various
Oceaneering International
Chesapeake, VA
06.2002 - 10.2014
- Qualified and performed nondestructive testing methods VT, PT, MT, and UT.
- Performed quality assurance audits on each task's work package.
- Performed opening and closing of work packages.
- Performed paint inspections.
- Oversaw subcontractor painting evolutions.
- Rebuilt and tested hydraulic and pneumatic valves.
- Brazed and de-brazed pipes and fittings.
- Cut and bent pipes, IAW blueprints.
- Cut structure with plasma cutter, grinder, and oxy-acetylene.
- Fabricated and located piping hangers, and other structures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lakeland High School
Suffolk, VAPharmacy Technician Professional Certificate -
MedCerts
Livonia, MISkills
- Inventory organization
- FDA compliance
- Medication Dispensing
- Multitasking
- Insurance Verification
- Outstanding interpersonal abilities
- Effective communication skills
Certification
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician Trainee
Wal-Mart Pharmacy (MedCerts Externship)
06.2024 - 08.2024
Pharmacy Technician Trainee
Rite-Aid Pharmacy
04.2024 - 05.2024
Nondestructive Testing Level III
Valkyrie Enterprises
04.2022 - 11.2023
Nondestructive Testing Level III
Epsilon Systems Solutions
12.2020 - 11.2021
Nuclear Quality Inspector
Newport News Shipbuilding
03.2019 - 12.2020
Nuclear Quality Inspector
Stoller Newport News Nuclear
02.2018 - 03.2019
QA/NDT Inspector
Delphinus Engineering
10.2014 - 02.2018
Various
Oceaneering International
06.2002 - 10.2014
High School Diploma -
Lakeland High School
Pharmacy Technician Professional Certificate -
MedCerts
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