Kelly Knutson

Pharmacy Technician/Buyer Specialist

Bay Area Hospital

Coos Bay, OR

01.1979 - 09.2023

Recent professional experience as a hospital Pharmacy Technician and Buyer.
Management of medication and supplies related to Pharmacy inventory including direct and wholesaler ordering, receiving, stock rotation, reconciling, recordkeeping, accounting, annual inventory and processing of invoices and statements for payment.
Kept accurate records of controlled substances ordered, received and dispensed.
Compounding of sterile and non-sterile products with strong emphasis on proper aseptic technique.
Pyxis automated dispensing cabinet experience.
Inspected medication storage locations to monitor drug expiration dates and supply adequate inventory.
Retrieved medication from shelves based on physician orders and delivered them to pharmacists for review.
Checked medications for content, accuracy and completeness of drug packaging and labeling.
Participated in continuing education conferences and trade shows to stay current with pharmacy purchasing practices.
Provided quality customer service, addressing patient questions and concerns with empathy.
Coordinated with internal departments to meet customer needs in a timely manner.
Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures related to Pharmacy Technician practices and purchasing activities.
Followed pharmacy protocols for proper medication storage and disposal.
Wasted product replacement experience.
Monitoring of expiration dates.
Monitoring and processing of recalls.
Monitoring and processing of returns.
Prior experience in Retail Pharmacy.
Prior experience in Long Term Care Pharmacy.