Open To Work
Luciana Fama
Livonia,MI
Summary
Accomplished Pharmacy Technician at Medcart Specialty Pharmacy, adept in medication dispensing and drug inventory control. Enhanced workflow efficiency and reduced errors by 20% through strategic process improvements. Strong problem-solving skills and team collaboration, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and regulatory guidelines. Proven track record in optimizing pharmacy operations and supporting patient safety initiatives.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Technician
Medcart Specialty Pharmacy
08.2011 - Current
- Dispensed medications accurately while adhering to safety protocols and regulatory guidelines.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently cross-checking medications against patients'' profiles before dispensing.
- Maintained inventory management systems, ensuring timely restocking of pharmaceutical supplies.
- Conducted quality assurance checks to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Supported inventory management initiatives through accurate record-keeping of received shipments and expired medications for disposal purposes.
- Ensured patient safety by strictly following drug storage guidelines, including proper temperature and light exposure control.
- Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
- Trained new pharmacy technicians on operational procedures, safety protocols, fulfillment flow, and best practices.
- Collaborated with pharmacists to resolve medication-related issues, optimizing patient outcomes.
- Contributed to improved patient adherence by providing special packaging thru Parata Pass automation or blister packaging.
- Streamlined pharmacy operations through effective organization of supplies, workspace layout optimization, and process improvements.
- Participating on developing a systematic approach to organize medications, reducing errors and improving efficiency in the workflow.
- Actively participating on cold chain and room temperature testing shipments.
- Coordinated with suppliers to streamline procurement processes and enhance delivery timelines.
- Conducted regular audits to verify accuracy of inventory data and identify areas for improvement.
- Coordinated with suppliers to resolve any discrepancies between purchase orders and delivered products, ensuring smooth operations within the pharmacy department.
- Optimized space utilization within the pharmacy storage areas, allowing for better organization and easy access to medications when needed.
- Maintained a strong understanding of industry trends and regulatory changes, ensuring the pharmacy remained compliant with all applicable guidelines.
- Assisted in cost reduction initiatives through accurate inventory control and strategic purchasing decisions.
- Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
- Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
- Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to identify discrepancies with records.
- Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
- Worked effectively with shippers to resolve shipment issues, damaged materials and shortages.
Cash Office Associates
Burlington Coat Factory
01.2007 - 12.2012
- Managed cash handling processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial regulations.
- Reconciled daily cash reports, identifying discrepancies for timely resolution.
- Trained new associates on cash office procedures and best practices for efficiency.
- Implemented process improvements to streamline cash management operations.
- Conducted audits of cash transactions to ensure adherence to company policies.
- Balanced safe, prepared tills, and prepared register bags for next sales date.
- Prepared bank deposits, ensuring proper accounting practices were followed for secure fund transfers.
- Investigated discrepancies of cash register and POS System totals to resolve errors.
- Identified potential fraudulent activities through vigilant observation and prompt reporting, minimizing financial losses.
- Followed company policies, procedures, and practices for accurate recordkeeping and loss prevention.
- Managed daily flow of cash transactions to provide sufficient cash supply to meet customer needs.
- Researched and resolved POS discrepancies.
- Provided support to sales associates at POS during high-volume periods, effectively managing increased customer demands.
- Together with front end manager performed regular maintenance on cash registers and equipment, ensuring optimal performance at all times.
Education
Associate of Science - Chemistry
Wayne County Community College
Detroit, MI01-2008
Bachelor of Science - Physics
University of Tirana, Faculty of Natural Schiences
Tirana, Albania06-1997
Skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Team collaboration
- Confidentiality and HIPAA
- Workflow optimization
- Medication dispensing
- Supply restocking
- Drug inventory control
- Drug safety
- Manual and automated medication dispensing
Certification
- CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician
- Licensed pharmacy technician in the state of Mi
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteSalary Range
$45000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Pharmacy Technician
Medcart Specialty Pharmacy
08.2011 - Current
Cash Office Associates
Burlington Coat Factory
01.2007 - 12.2012
Associate of Science - Chemistry
Wayne County Community College
Bachelor of Science - Physics
University of Tirana, Faculty of Natural Schiences