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Work History
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Kristin Rybak

Escondido,CA

Summary

Skilled Pharmacy Technician with over 20 years of experience and success in working within fast-paced pharmacy settings. Highly proficient in all aspects of medication preparation, including prescription filling, labeling, and insurance verification at major national chains. Demonstrated problem-solving skills and team collaboration, enhancing pharmacy workflow and improving patient satisfaction through efficient prescription processing and inventory management. Certified Pharmacy Technician committed to delivering high-quality patient care.


Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pharmacy Technician

CVS Healthcare
01.2024 - 07.2025
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
  • Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
  • Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
  • Increased overall pharmacy productivity by restocking supplies, organizing shelves, and maintaining cleanliness according to standards.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, fostering positive relationships with both new and returning patients at the pharmacy counter.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by efficiently processing prescriptions and managing inventory in a timely manner.
  • Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
  • Supported inventory management initiatives through accurate record-keeping of received shipments and expired medications for disposal purposes.
  • Contributed to the reduction of prescription wait times by promptly addressing refill requests and insurance authorizations.
  • Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.

Eyewear Specialist

Total Vision
08.2020 - 11.2021
  • Conducted thorough pre-testing for optometrist examinations, leading to more accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
  • Calibrated equipment regularly to ensure accurate test results during eye examinations.
  • Maintained a clean and organized optical dispensary, ensuring a positive customer experience.
  • Input patient information and exam findings into electronic medical records system to facilitate accurate record-keeping.
  • Conducted pretest procedures to gather data before exam and make eye appointments more efficient and productive.
  • Performed ancillary testing when ordered by optometrist and thoroughly explained procedures to patients.
  • Operated and maintained lensometers, refraction units, auto-refractors, and visual field analyzers for patient testing.

Medication Intake Coordinator

Palomar Medical Center
08.2014 - 03.2020
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to established guidelines for medication reconciliation procedures and documentation.
  • Enhanced medication management for patients by diligently updating electronic medical records with accurate information.
  • Improved patient safety by accurately reviewing and verifying medication lists during admission and discharge processes.
  • Reduced medication errors by collaborating closely with healthcare teams to ensure proper medication reconciliation.
  • Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
  • Streamlined pharmacy workflow by efficiently prioritizing and managing multiple medication reconciliation tasks simultaneously.


Pharmacy Technician

Albertson's Sav-on Pharmacy
01.2001 - 08.2014
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
  • Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
  • Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
  • Increased overall pharmacy productivity by restocking supplies, organizing shelves, and maintaining cleanliness according to standards.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, fostering positive relationships with both new and returning patients at the pharmacy counter.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by efficiently processing prescriptions and managing inventory in a timely manner.
  • Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
  • Supported inventory management initiatives through accurate record-keeping of received shipments and expired medications for disposal purposes.
  • Contributed to the reduction of prescription wait times by promptly addressing refill requests and insurance authorizations.
  • Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.

Education

Poway High School
Poway, CA
06-1999

Skills

  • Problem-solving skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Confidentiality and HIPAA
  • Prescription filling
  • Insurance verification
  • Resolving customer issues
  • Workflow optimization

Certification

  • CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician

Timeline

Pharmacy Technician

CVS Healthcare
01.2024 - 07.2025

Eyewear Specialist

Total Vision
08.2020 - 11.2021

Medication Intake Coordinator

Palomar Medical Center
08.2014 - 03.2020

Pharmacy Technician

Albertson's Sav-on Pharmacy
01.2001 - 08.2014

Poway High School

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