Laura Brustad-Matuza CPhT
West Babylon,NY
Summary
Conscientious Certified Pharmacy Technician known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Highly Skilled in medication dispensing, patient communication, and maintaining accurate pharmacy records. Excels in time management, problem-solving, and teamwork to deliver reliable support to pharmacists and exceptional care to patients. Trained in immunization administration to provide comprehensive patient care. Knowledgeable about regulatory guidelines and policies governing fraud, waste and abuse.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Rite-Aid Pharmacy
West Islip, NY
02.2003 - 07.2025
- Liaised with pharmacist to measure and prepare medication doses and packaging and label prescriptions.
- Implemented and followed pharmacy protocols for medication disposal and waste management.
- Received written prescriptions and refill requests from patients, evaluating information for completeness and accuracy before filling.
- Maintained a clean and organized pharmacy workspace, adhering to safety and hygiene standards.
- Adhered to regulatory guidelines for workplace safety and customer confidentiality.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal pharmacy laws and regulations.
- Point person to train and mentor 25+ new technicians on specific protocols and Nexgen software system
- Maintained strict patient confidentiality to adhere to HIPAA regulations and avoid data compromises.
- Processed and filled prescriptions for 300+ patients daily.
Education
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Dowling College
Oakdale, NY05-2008
Associate's in Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice
Suffolk County Community College
Brentwood, NY05-2004
Skills
- Medication preparation
- Prescription's verbal or written verification
- Problem-solving skills
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Empathy and patience
- Insurance billing
- FDA, HIPAA and safety compliance
- Pharmaceutical calculations
Certification
- Certified Pharmacy Technician through PTCB since June 2008 to present
- Vaccine Administrator since March 2023 to present
- CPR Certified for the Basic Healthcare Worker March, 2025 expires March, 2027
Timeline
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Rite-Aid Pharmacy
02.2003 - 07.2025
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Dowling College
Associate's in Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice
Suffolk County Community College
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