Pharmacy Technician
Maxor National Pharmacy Services, LLC
Staten Island, NY
05.2023 - Current
- Dispensed medications accurately to patients and healthcare providers.
- Maintained optimal inventory levels of pharmaceuticals and supplies, reducing the risk of stockouts and ensuring availability for patient needs.
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing and labeling prescriptions promptly.
- Processed prescription orders using pharmacy management software, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure patient safety and care quality.
- Managed customer inquiries and resolved issues, enhancing patient satisfaction and trust in pharmacy services.
- Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
- 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.
- Created new customer profiles and updated demographics, allergies, and new medications in pharmacy computer systems.
- Checked expiration dates on medications to ensure that only unexpired products were dispensed.
- Assisted pharmacist with clearing high volume of prescriptions and responded to customer questions.
- Refilled medication shelves to maintain inventory levels.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining professionalism at all times.
- Assisted in training new employees on pharmacy procedures.
- Organized work areas so that everything was easily accessible when needed.
- Refilled medications, offered insight into over-the-counter products and verified insurance benefits.
- Ensured compliance with all federal, state, local laws and company policies related to pharmacy operations.
- Received payment from customers and processed credit card transactions when necessary.
- Interpreted and processed medication orders under supervision of pharmacist.
- Reported any discrepancies or errors in medication ordering or filling processes immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
- Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies, and logged items into inventory system.
- Prepared prescription transfers to other pharmacies.
- Maintained pharmacological practices by checking drug inventory, stocking medications and monitoring supplies.
- Liaised with pharmacist to measure and prepare medication doses and packaging and label prescriptions.
- Transmitted claims to insurance companies for payment and reconciled EOBs.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as nurses or physicians regarding drug therapies or treatments for patients.
- Assisted pharmacists in filling prescriptions accurately and efficiently.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
- Monitored prescription refill requests and communicated with patients regarding their status.
- Participated in continuing education and training to stay current with pharmacy practices and technology.
- Participated in pharmacy inventory management, including tracking expiration dates and removing outdated medications.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing patient questions and concerns with empathy.
- Supported pharmacy operations by answering phone calls and directing queries appropriately.
- Operated cash registers to accept payments from customers.
- Communicated effectively with doctors and insurance agencies to resolve prescription cost discrepancies.
- Maintained proper storage and security conditions for drugs.
- Received and stored incoming supplies and informed supervisors of stock needs and shortages.
- Established or maintained medications and other patient profiles.
- Computed charges for medication or equipment dispensed to hospital patients and entered data into computer.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.