Mekdes Amare
Memphis,USA
Summary
Highly-motivated Pharmacy Technicians With desire to take on a new challenges, Strong work ethic and adaptability, exceptional interpersonal skills. streamlining pharmacy operations and enhancing workflow efficiencies. Skilled in meticulous medication dispensing, managing medical equipment. Demonstrates strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and organizational skills, committed to optimizing patient care and team collaboration.
Detail-focused Pharmacy Technician recognized for productivity and efficiency in completing tasks. Skilled in medication dispensing, inventory management, and pharmaceutical calculations. Excel at communication, teamwork, and customer service, ensuring smooth pharmacy operations. Committed to maintaining accuracy and confidentiality in handling prescriptions and patient information.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Technician
PharMerica
Memphis, Tennessee
05.2024 - Current
- Monitored inventory levels of commonly used drugs and placed orders when necessary.
- Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
- Maintained daily inventory of pharmaceuticals and ensured proper storage conditions.
- Assisted pharmacists in filling prescriptions accurately and efficiently.
- Managed filing of prescriptions, both electronically and manually.
- Ordered drugs from wholesalers as needed and maintained records of incoming shipments.
- 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.
- Inspected medication storage locations to monitor drug expiration dates and supply adequate inventory.
- Participated in pharmacy inventory management, including tracking expiration dates and removing outdated medications.
- Teamed with peers, technicians and pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders.
- Implemented and followed pharmacy protocols for medication disposal and waste management.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify prescription orders and resolve medication discrepancies.
- Interpreted and processed medication orders under supervision of pharmacist.
- Maintained a clean and organized pharmacy workspace, adhering to safety and hygiene standards.
- Participated in continuing education and training to stay current with pharmacy practices and technology.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal pharmacy laws and regulations.
- Assisted with pharmacy technology updates and troubleshooting to ensure efficient operation.
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
Memphis, USA
02.2024 - 07.2024
- Implemented innovative strategies to optimize pharmacy operations
- Boosted team efficiency through collaborative efforts
- Exhibited meticulous attention to detail in pharmacy tasks
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow, reducing wait times by streamlining processes
- Ensure precise medication dispensing, maintaining strict compliance with health regulations.
- Monitored inventory levels of commonly used drugs and placed orders when necessary.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining professionalism at all times.
- Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
- Verified accuracy of medication labels before they were dispensed to customers.
- Restocked shelves with new supplies of medications as needed.
- Reported any discrepancies or errors in medication ordering or filling processes immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
- Performed data entry for patient profiles, billing information and prescription orders into the pharmacy software system.
- Received payment from customers and processed credit card transactions when necessary.
- Assisted pharmacists in filling prescriptions accurately and efficiently.
- Managed filing of prescriptions, both electronically and manually.
- Teamed with peers, technicians and pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders.
- Implemented and followed pharmacy protocols for medication disposal and waste management.
Accessorizing Medical Equipment
Olympus surgical technology (OSTA)
Memphis, USA
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Repaired medical equipment, replacing or correcting broken parts, shorts, voltage, clearances and tolerances
- Reported data for maintenance, installations and inventory assessments.
Pharmacy Technician
Keshtana Medical Equipment & Pharmaceutical
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
10.2020 - 11.2022
- 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
- Assisted pharmacist with clearing high volume of prescriptions and responded to customer questions
- Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies and logged items into inventory system
- Inspected medication storage locations to monitor drug expiration dates and supply adequate inventory.
Receptionist
Rahnile Hotels
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
11.2017 - 12.2019
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments
- Answered and directed incoming calls using multi-line telephone system
- Served visitors by greeting, welcoming and directing to appropriate personnel
- Processed payments and updated accounts to reflect balance changes
- Sorted incoming mail and directed to correct personnel each day
- Greeted customers, answered general questions and directed to appropriate locations
- Answered multi-line telephone with polite tone of voice to provide general information and answer inquiries.
Education
Diploma - Pharmacy tech.
Alkan Health Science & Business College
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia05.2022
Skills
- Problem solving
- Customer service
- Critical thinking
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Technical skills
- Multitasking
- Adaptability
- Troubleshooting
- Pharmacy software proficiency
- Patient care
- Medication dispensing
- Drug Inventory Control
- Prescription Filling
- Medication Dispensing
- Supporting pharmacy operations
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician
PharMerica
05.2024 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
02.2024 - 07.2024
Accessorizing Medical Equipment
Olympus surgical technology (OSTA)
09.2023 - 05.2024
Pharmacy Technician
Keshtana Medical Equipment & Pharmaceutical
10.2020 - 11.2022
Receptionist
Rahnile Hotels
11.2017 - 12.2019
Diploma - Pharmacy tech.
Alkan Health Science & Business College