Michelle Strickland
Jacksonville,NC
Summary
Dedicated Pharmacy Technician with over 20 years of experience in medication management and patient advising. Known for strong attention to detail and effective communication skills, ensuring accurate prescriptions and positive patient outcomes in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Technician
USN Camp Lejeune
Camp Lejeune, NC
03.2003 - Current
- Receive and interpret prescriptions and Physicians' orders, recording all required information and ensuring accurate and error-free labels
- Advised patients on dosage regimens, special instructions, appropriate storage requirements, and potential side effects of medications to ensure safe and effective use.
- Entered information into the computer system accurately to prevent therapeutic incompatibilities, allergies, overdoses, and medication overlaps.
- Ordered medications and supplies, monitored expiration dates, and managed formulary changes to maintain optimal stock levels and prevent shortages.
- Able to utilize reference materials, i.e. Facts and Comparisons, Handbook of Injectable Drugs, American Drug Index to find pertinent information required by healthcare provider (Inpatient and Outpatient)
- Worked across all areas of the outpatient pharmacy and clinics with minimal supervision to support operational efficiency and patient care.
- Knowledge of Pharmaceutical Nomenclature, including Trade and Generic names of medications
Skills
- Script Pro
- CHCS (Composite Health Care System)
- MHS Genesis
- Care Point
- Flex Check
- Q-Flow
- NEXIA
- Script Center
Certification
- PTCB
- BLS
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician
USN Camp Lejeune
03.2003 - Current