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Open to workDesired start date: 2 weeks notice
Desired Job Title
Pharmacy TechnicianMens salespersonWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteLocation: Atlanta, GA, US
Open to relocation: No
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Michael Nichols
Atlanta,GA
Work Preference
Summary
Dynamic Pharmacy Technician with a proven track record at Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital, excelling in medication dispensing and inventory management. Recognized for enhancing workflow efficiency and reducing medication errors. Strong problem-solving abilities and commitment to patient confidentiality ensure exceptional service and compliance with pharmacy ethics.
Overview
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Work History
Pharmacy Technician
Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications according to prescriptions.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring timely restocking of pharmaceuticals and supplies.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing patient inquiries and concerns effectively.
- Maintained accurate records of medication orders and patient profiles for compliance.
- Trained new staff on pharmacy procedures, enhancing overall team efficiency and performance.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced medication error rates during dispensing activities.
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and best practices in pharmacy services.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- 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.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Increased overall pharmacy productivity by restocking supplies, organizing shelves, and maintaining cleanliness according to standards.
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Provided exceptional customer service, fostering positive relationships with both new and returning patients at the pharmacy counter.
- Improved patient satisfaction by efficiently processing prescriptions and managing inventory in a timely manner.
- Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
- Assisted in training new team members on standard operating procedures to ensure consistent quality of service across the entire team.
- Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
- Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
- Supported inventory management initiatives through accurate record-keeping of received shipments and expired medications for disposal purposes.
- Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales.
- Proactively identified potential issues or discrepancies in medication orders, collaborating closely with pharmacists to resolve them quickly.
- Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
- Implemented system for tracking expired medications, ensuring pharmacy compliance with regulations.
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications to ensure patient safety.
Education
Horticulture
Va Western Community College
Roanoke, VAHigh School Diploma -
Cave Spring High School
Roanoke, VA06-1981
Skills
Problem-solving skills
Team collaboration
Confidentiality and HIPAA
Workflow optimization
Answering customer questions
Medication dispensing
Patient confidentiality
Prescription filling
Supply restocking
Pharmacy ethics
HIPAA
Drug inventory control
Labeling accuracy
Stocking shelves
Interpreting and processing medication orders
Medication labels
Drug inventory management
Manual and automated medication dispensing
Receiving incoming supplies
Compounding techniques
OTC recommendations
Ordering and stocking medications received narcotics and dispensing narcotics
Troubleshooting malfunctioning equipment
Certification
Pharmacy tech certification
Gardening
Helping friends in there yards
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician
Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital
Horticulture
Va Western Community College
High School Diploma -
Cave Spring High School