Melissa Esquibel
Claremont,CA
Summary
Efficient Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician with extensive knowledge of insurance protocols, medical terminology and HIPAA guidelines. Collaborates well with pharmacists to support pharmacy functions. Interacts with customers in professional and diplomatic fashion with focus on accuracy and satisfaction.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Full Time Personal Caregiver
Self-employed
08.2022 - 03.2024
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
Pharmacy Technician
Costco Wholesale Corp
07.2018 - 08.2022
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Promoted patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling personal information during transactions.
- Developed and implemented improvements to pharmacy organization system.
- Ensured patient safety by strictly following drug storage guidelines, including proper temperature and light exposure control.
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens Co.
08.2006 - 07.2018
- Collaborated with pharmacists to review and verify prescriptions, ensuring accurate dosages, drug interactions, and possible allergies were considered before dispensing medications.
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
- Implemented effective loss prevention strategies by maintaining vigilant oversight of controlled substances handling and storage practices.
- Assisted in training new team members on standard operating procedures to ensure consistent quality of service across the entire team.
Education
Pharmacy Technician Certification - Pharmacy Technology
UEI College - Ontario, CA
Ontario, CA03.2006
High School Diploma -
Claremont High School
Claremont, CA06.1997
Skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Attention to Detail
- Customer Service
- Prioritization and Organization
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
- Confidentiality and HIPAA
Certification
- California State Licensed Pharmacy Technician
- CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCB)
Timeline
Full Time Personal Caregiver
Self-employed
08.2022 - 03.2024
Pharmacy Technician
Costco Wholesale Corp
07.2018 - 08.2022
Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens Co.
08.2006 - 07.2018
Pharmacy Technician Certification - Pharmacy Technology
UEI College - Ontario, CA
High School Diploma -
Claremont High School