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Liset Gomez Acosta

Liset Gomez Acosta

Tampa,FL

Summary

Patient-oriented Pharmacy Technician with extensive experience preparing, filling and labeling medications. Highly skilled at processing prescriptions and managing pharmacy inventory. Well-versed in interacting with patients to answer questions and provide status updates on prescription fills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Pharmacy Technician

Rite RX Care Pharmacy
Tampa, FL
08.2017 - 02.2024
  • Maintained accurate records of medications, including dosages, patient information and other related data.
  • Compounded sterile products according to established protocols and safety standards.
  • Provided customer service in the pharmacy, including answering questions about medications and health care items.
  • Assisted pharmacists with preparing and filling prescriptions for patients.
  • Input prescription orders into computer system accurately and efficiently.
  • Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts, and counting money back to customers.
  • Answered telephones promptly and courteously, responding to inquiries or transferring calls as appropriate.
  • Verified insurance coverage for prescriptions.
  • Organized medication stock shelves alphabetically and numerically on a regular basis.
  • Received incoming shipments of medications from wholesalers or manufacturers in accordance with company policies.
  • Maintained inventory levels by reordering drugs as needed.
  • Checked expiration dates on all medications regularly to ensure freshness of product.
  • Labeled containers with correct drug name, strength, dosage form and quantity per instructions from pharmacist.
  • Prepared intravenous admixtures using aseptic technique under supervision of pharmacist.
  • Monitored storage areas for proper temperature control of medications.
  • Conducted periodic physical inventories of controlled substances in accordance with state regulations.
  • Processed third-party claims electronically or manually as required by payer guidelines.
  • Participated in continuing education programs relevant to pharmacy operations.
  • Developed strong working relationships with physicians' offices regarding prescription refills.
  • Assisted pharmacists in reviewing patient profiles for potential drug interactions or contraindications prior to dispensing medications.
  • Verified prescriptions and drug labels, documents and packages.
  • Teamed with peers, technicians and pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders.
  • Created new customer profiles and updated demographics, allergies and new medications in pharmacy computer systems.
  • Interpreted and processed medication orders under supervision of pharmacist.
  • Inspected medication storage locations to monitor drug expiration dates and supply adequate inventory.
  • Maintained pharmacological practices by checking drug inventory, stocking medications and monitoring supplies.
  • Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies and logged items into inventory system.
  • Transmitted claims to insurance companies for payment and reconciled EOBs.
  • Prepared prescription transfers to other pharmacies.
  • Improved inventory management procedures to reduce overhead, backorders and overstock.
  • Flagged potential side effects and allergies to prescribed medications for patients.
  • Promoted supplement and nutritional products to maximize sales and customer wellness.
  • Leveraged database to confirm validity of prescriptions, patient data and drug side effects.
  • Refilled medications, offered insight into over-the-counter products and verified insurance benefits.
  • Liaised with pharmacist to measure and prepare medication doses and packaging and label prescriptions.
  • Received written prescriptions and refill requests from patients, evaluating information for completeness and accuracy before filling.
  • Ordered, labeled and counted stock of medications and entered inventory data into computer.
  • Received and stored incoming supplies and informed supervisors of stock needs and shortages.
  • Assisted customers by answering questions, locating items or referring to pharmacist for medication information.
  • Entered prescription information into computer databases.
  • Answered telephones to respond to questions or requests.
  • Mixed pharmaceutical preparations according to written prescriptions.
  • Greeted customers and answered questions regarding personal medications or over-the-counter pharmacy products.
  • Communicated effectively with doctors and insurance agencies to resolve prescription cost discrepancies.
  • Checked medications for content, accuracy and completeness of drug packaging and labeling.
  • Established or maintained medications and other patient profiles.
  • Computed charges for medication or equipment dispensed to hospital patients and entered data into computer.
  • Operated cash registers to accept payments from customers.
  • Cleaned and maintained equipment or work areas according to prescribed methods.
  • Maintained proper storage and security conditions for drugs.
  • Prepacked bulk medicines, filled bottles with prescribed medications and typed and affixed labels.
  • Prepared and processed medical insurance claim forms and records.
  • Monitored supply inventory and promptly submitted replenishment orders to prevent shortages.
  • Transferred medication from vials to sterile, disposable syringes using aseptic techniques.
  • Assisted pharmacist with clearing high volume of prescriptions and responded to customer questions.

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy

Aguilas International Technical Institute
Tampa, FL
01-2017

Skills

  • Recording medical information using the pharmacy's management software
  • Measuring, counting and mixing medication for prescriptions
  • Verifying insurance information
  • Labeling and packaging medications
  • Processing payment for prescriptions
  • Addressing any conflicts with customers or insurance billing companies
  • Medication Dispensing
  • Quality assurance and control
  • Pharmaceutical Calculations
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Aseptic Techniques
  • Troubleshooting malfunctioning equipment
  • Pharmacy operations
  • Staff Development
  • Patient Counseling
  • Medication Packaging

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Registered Pharmacy Technician

Rite RX Care Pharmacy
08.2017 - 02.2024

Registered Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy

Aguilas International Technical Institute
Liset Gomez Acosta