Kelson Ishii
Beaverton
Summary
Experienced pharmacy technician with a strong background in managing daily operations and training new staff. Skilled in insurance billing and maintaining compliance with safety regulations. Committed to optimizing workflows and ensuring accurate medication dispensing.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Pharmacy Technician
Providence Health & Services
Portland, OR
06.2024 - Current
- Prepared and dispensed medications accurately under pharmacist supervision.
- Assisted in managing inventory and ensuring proper storage of pharmaceuticals.
- Conducted routine checks on medication expiration dates for safety compliance.
- Supported training initiatives for new pharmacy staff to enhance team performance.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
Lead Pharmacy Technician
Fred Meyer Pharmacy
Cornelius, OR
09.2017 - Current
- Supervised daily pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
- Trained and mentored new pharmacy technicians, enhancing team performance and efficiency.
- Managed inventory levels, optimizing stock rotation and minimizing waste through effective ordering practices.
- Collaborated with pharmacists to verify prescription accuracy and resolve discrepancies promptly.
- Supervised 5 pharmacy technicians and coordinated day-to-day assignments.
- Helped maintain a clean and organized workspace for optimal efficiency during high-volume periods.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Optimized inventory management, regularly reviewing stock levels and placing timely orders to prevent shortages or overstocking issues.
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
- Maintained compliance with all federal and state regulations related to pharmaceutical operations, ensuring accurate record-keeping and documentation practices.
- Reviewed and verified customer information and insurance provider information.
- Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
Pharmacy Technician/Inventory Specialist
Genoa Pharmacy Central Fill
Beaverton, OR
10.2022 - 06.2024
- Processed prescription orders accurately and efficiently in high-volume environment.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring optimal stock of medications and supplies.
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications to patients.
- Trained new pharmacy technicians on operational procedures and best practices.
- Supported inventory management initiatives through accurate record-keeping of received shipments and expired medications for disposal purposes.
- Provided critical support in emergency situations, quickly gathering necessary medications.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Hilo Community College
Hilo05-2017
High School Diploma -
Waiakea High School
Hilo, HI05-2007
Skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Team collaboration
- Confidentiality and HIPAA
- Workflow optimization
- Insurance billing
- Prescription filling
- Insurance verification
- Supply restocking
- HIPAA
- Drug inventory control
- Drug inventory management
- Manual and automated medication dispensing
- Receiving incoming supplies
Certification
- CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician
Timeline
Associate Pharmacy Technician
Providence Health & Services
06.2024 - Current
Pharmacy Technician/Inventory Specialist
Genoa Pharmacy Central Fill
10.2022 - 06.2024
Lead Pharmacy Technician
Fred Meyer Pharmacy
09.2017 - Current
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Hilo Community College
High School Diploma -
Waiakea High School