Michelle Maestas
Pharmacy Technician
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Accomplished and certified Pharmacy Technician with over 20 years of experience in retail pharmacy environments for major national chains. Practiced at offering medications to patients, offering information to patients and communicating with healthcare professionals. Knowledgeable about FDA drug safety guidelines, prescription interactions and pharmacy law.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Technician II
UNM
Albuquerque, NM
09.2010 - 09.2014
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
- Liaised with other pharmacies to eliminate issues related to product expiration.
- Developed network of medical professionals whose referrals led to average increase of Number patients per quarter.
- Led team of Number in interpreting, validating, and filling prescription orders and counseling customers on medications, appropriate dosage and self-administration schedules, side effects, and possible interactions.
Pharmacy Technician
Smiths Food And Drug
Albuquerque, NM
11.2001 - 10.2004
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Stocked, labeled and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Processed over Number prescriptions per day in busy pharmacy achieving decreased customer wait times and maintaining excellent customer satisfaction.
- Liaised with other pharmacies to eliminate issues related to product expiration.
Pharmacy Technician
Us Army
Fort Lee, VA
10.1995 - 04.1998
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Stocked, labeled and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
Education
Cnm
Albuquerque, NM02.2005
Diploma -
Taos High School
Taos, NM05.1994
Skills
- Data Entry
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Dependable and Responsible
- Interpersonal Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Good Telephone Etiquette
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician II
UNM
09.2010 - 09.2014
Pharmacy Technician
Smiths Food And Drug
11.2001 - 10.2004
Pharmacy Technician
Us Army
10.1995 - 04.1998
Cnm
Diploma -
Taos High School
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