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Maria Vargas

Maria Vargas

Everett,MA

Summary

Successful Pharmacy Technician bringing 3 years of experience in filling prescriptions with expert accuracy, building relationships with customers and promoting teamwork within pharmacy settings. Knowledgeable about regulatory guidelines and policies governing fraud, waste and abuse.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant

Centro Medico Lancetilla
Everett, MA
06.2019 - Current
  • Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
  • Tracked and submitted employee timesheets to prepare for payroll processing.
  • Conducted research, compiled and typed statistical reports, synthesized information and provided excellent communication to disseminate information throughout organization.
  • Developed administrative processes to achieve organizational objectives and improve office efficiency.
  • Entered data into spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel or other similar programs.
  • Scheduled appointments, meetings and events for management staff.
  • Handled confidential documents in an organized fashion according to established protocol.
  • Provided secretarial and office management support while building cooperative working relationships.
  • Composed letters, memos, reports, emails, presentations and other written correspondence as required by management staff.

Pharmacy Inventory Specialist

CVS Pharmacy
Melrose, MA
04.2023 - 12.2024

As an Inventory specialist my job was to support the pharmacy inventory management activities by:

  • Developed strategies for improving inventory management processes.
  • Inspected and recorded incoming and outgoing orders for count, damage and dates.
  • Scheduled large shipments and planned logistics to reserve sufficient storage space for incoming items.
  • Maintained accurate records of inventory levels, orders and deliveries.
  • Assisted in training new personnel on inventory control procedures.
  • Entered information into system to update status reports.
  • Provided support for internal audits regarding inventories, pricing and stocking practices.
  • Performed inventory cycle counting and identified discrepancies.
  • Monitored expiration dates on products and returned outdated stock to vendors.
  • Performed scheduled inventory counts and supply audits.

Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy
Melrose, MA
08.2020 - 12.2023

As a pharmacy technician my job was to assist the pharmacist in providing care to all patients by performing duties such as:

  • Received written prescriptions and refill requests from patients, evaluating information for completeness and accuracy before filling.
  • Understanding of 3rd party insurances and follow-through of insurances related issues
  • Professional filling prescriptions (right medication, right dosage, right amount)
  • Help patients resolve insurance-related issues and assist them with various financial assistance.
  • Prepare medications in a timely manner
  • Kept accurate records of controlled substances received and dispensed in accordance with DEA regulations.
  • Maintaining records by recording and filing the prescriptions and orders of Physicians
  • Complying with rules, regulations and procedures to help maintain a clean and safe pharmacy, such as by sterilizing equipment and surfaces.
  • Ordering medications and supplies using applicable technology
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as nurses or physicians regarding drug therapies or treatments for patients.
  • Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies and logged items into inventory system.
  • Identifying medications requiring special storage and/or handling such as hazardous medications and/or refrigerated medications.
  • Reported any discrepancies or errors in medication ordering or filling processes immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
  • Assisted in training new employees on pharmacy procedures.
  • Restocked shelves with new supplies of medications as needed.
  • Administer different vaccines/shots to patients
  • Performed data entry for patient profiles, billing information and prescription orders into the pharmacy software system.

Hostess

Strega
Woburn, MA
01.2022 - 06.2022
  • Greeted guests warmly upon arrival, seating them promptly.
  • Informed patrons of specialties and features.
  • Created an enjoyable atmosphere by engaging in friendly conversation with guests.
  • Accurately recorded customer information into reservation system.
  • Assisted servers in bussing tables when needed during busy periods.
  • Delivered outstanding service and support from initial interaction to final departure, maintaining loyal clientele.
  • Monitored dining area to assess server capacity and estimate wait times.
  • Resolved any customer complaints or issues quickly and professionally.
  • Provided excellent customer service by addressing customer needs promptly.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering

University of Massachusetts - Lowell
Lowell, MA
05-2023

High School Diploma -

Clinton High School
Clinton
05-2018

Skills

  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Document Control
  • Check Processing
  • Digital Archiving
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Drug Inventory Control
  • Medication Dispensing
  • Project Management
  • Learning Techniques
  • Organization skills
  • Active listener - great at understanding customer needs
  • Conflict resolution
  • Problem-Solving Skills

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
French
Limited

Timeline

Pharmacy Inventory Specialist

CVS Pharmacy
04.2023 - 12.2024

Hostess

Strega
01.2022 - 06.2022

Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy
08.2020 - 12.2023

Administrative Assistant

Centro Medico Lancetilla
06.2019 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering

University of Massachusetts - Lowell

High School Diploma -

Clinton High School
Maria Vargas