Knowledgeable pharmacy professional skilled at helping pharmacists complete accurate prescriptions in fast-paced settings. Security-minded and experienced in coordinating between prescribers, insurance companies and customers to resolve problems. Strong interpersonal and multitasking abilities.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Piedmont Geriatric Hospital/ Virginia Center for Behavior and Rehabilitation
01.2019 - Current
Efficiently process and dispense prescriptions/medications
Access and enter patient’s insurance information and submit claims for processing
Research and resolve dosage conflicts, potentially harmful drug to drug interactions, insurance issues and other issues to ensure patient safety
Process and maintain annual inventory and filing of hard copy prescriptions as well as paper tracking refills and out-of-dates for automated medication dispensing systems
Replenishing carts for individual patient’s needs/medication orders on a weekly basis and crediting the patients on unused medications
Packaging and handling medications based on inventory/ usage requirements
Using the Pharmacy’s labeling system, enter and print labels with drug information for stock
Checking daily orders of medications in from Cardinal
Communicating by email, messaging system and phone calls to resolve or meet Nurse’s requests for patient’s refills, missing medications, or helping with general issues
Certified IV Sterile Compounding Technician
Bon Secours St Francis Medical Center
Midlothian, USA
05.2014 - Current
Maintains open and efficient line of communication with nursing staff using EPIC or CERNER messaging system
Reviews individual patient’s profiles for medication doses, timing, etc
Competently uses standard HIPAA rules and regulations.
Pull medications for 'Pyxis Below Min' report throughout the day to replenish Pyxis machines on every floor
Deliver medications for each pyxis machine as needed
Refill and replenish narcotic medications as needed for Pyxis machine or patient specific using our automated CII Safe
Fill and deliver 'Cartfill' for inpatients to the patient-specific bins and refrigerators on the floors.
Exchange and replenish expiring code trays, kits using KitCheck
Exchange and refill EMT boxes for Emergency services
Run FastPak for medication refills
Perform anesthesia charges for surgeries performed daily
Scan and compare Cardinal order against detailed invoice and put inventory in appropriate storage spaces
Prepare medications in a Sterile IV Room using aseptic technique
Review chemotherapy patient’s charts and prepare labels for chemo treatments daily
Mix and prepare chemotherapy treatments for Outpatient Infusion Center patients based on their labs
Document batching and temperature settings in Simplifi
Prepare daily IV batching in IV Room using aseptic technique based on current quantities in inpatient pharmacy
Prepare adult and baby TPNs daily
Mix and prepare IV Cartfill for inpatients for the following days doses and deliver to the corresponding floor patient’s specific bins and refrigerators
Submit orders through Hospira, Cardinal or Baxter ordering services for pharmacy needs.
Check in and scan narcotic order into Automated CII Safe
Check and order supplies for CII Safe, Fastpak, Pharmedium, FFF, Radiology department, Alpha Systems, Axium, Kit Check, and formulary medications for OPIC and inpatient pharmacy through Cardinal
Pull and deliver 'below min' pyxis anesthesia machine medications for operating rooms with proper protective equipment
Performs Medication Room inspections for all units in hospital, anesthesia pyxis machines, West Chester Emergency Center, and Sheltering Arms Rehabilitation pyxis machine
Consultant Extender/Certified Pharmacy Technician
Omnicare of Richmond
Henrico, USA
11.2013 - Current
Company Overview: Henrico, Virginia
Visit customer facilities in Tidewater Region/ Richmond to check in monthly cycle medications with Director of Nursing
Maintain relationships with the Director of Nursing and nurses at each facility to obtain contracts
Replenish Pyxis machines with medications as needed for customer Psychiatric facility in Williamsburg
Enter and charge controlled medications as 'house stock' items for customer Psychiatric facility in Williamsburg
Resolve issues with Pyxis machines
Answer and handle telephone calls in Medication Room
Resolve patient and medication clarifications with the Pharmacy
Perform Audit for Medication Room Pyxis machines at customer Psychiatric facility in Williamsburg
Perform Medication Inspection Room at customer Psychiatric facility in Williamsburg.
Medical Billing Specialist
Commonwealth Medical Management Services
04.2017 - 09.2017
Company Overview: Remote
Enters payments for individual patient accounts using DocuTap and Authorize.Net and standard HIPPA rules and regulations
Utilizes Microsoft Excel spreadsheet to compare and verify accuracy of total payments
Identifies areas of missing information and inconsistencies in various accounts and initiates communication and subsequent resolution of these errors via email and phone
Proficient with using Microsoft Outlook and phone conference for weekly meetings
Remote
Certified Pharmacy Technician
University of Virginia Hospital
Charlottesville, USA
08.2010 - 12.2012
Company Overview: Charlottesville, Virginia
Assist patients and hospital staff by answering questions, or referring them to the pharmacist for medication information
Mix pharmaceutical preparations according to written prescriptions
Order, label, and count stock of medications, chemicals, and supplies, and enter inventory data into computer
Receive and store incoming supplies, verify quantities against invoices, check for outdated medications in current inventory, and inform supervisors of stock needs and shortages
Restock intravenous (IV) supplies and add measured drugs or nutrients to IV solutions under sterile conditions to prepare IV packs for various uses such as chemotherapy medication
Clean and help maintain equipment and work areas, and sterilize glassware according to prescribed methods
Run, fill and deliver fills for Pyxis machine via med carousel throughout the day
Maintain proper storage, temperatures, and security conditions for drugs
Deliver medications and pharmaceutical supplies to patients, nursing stations or clinics
Transfer medication from vials to the appropriate number of sterile, disposable syringes using Aseptic techniques
Respond to Nurses orders in inbox using EPIC hospital program communication system
Transferred to Outpatient Infusion Center off campus to prepare chemotherapy treatments for cancer patients under the supervision of a RPh
Cashier/Certified Pharmacy Technician
Crittenden’s Drug Store
Crewe, USA
09.2004 - 08.2010
Company Overview: Crewe, Virginia
Enter patient information and insurance information for processing prescriptions and medical insurance claims
Prepare and process medical insurance claims, forms and records
Maintain proper storage and security conditions for drugs
Establish and maintain patient profiles including lists of medications from patients
Receive and store incoming supplies, verify quantities against invoices, and check for outdated medications in current inventory
Price and file prescriptions that have been filled
Clean and help maintain equipment and work areas
Receive written prescriptions or refill requests and verify that information is complete and accurate
Answer telephones responding to questions or refill requests
Operate cash registers
Assist customers by answering questions, locating items, or referring customers to the pharmacist for medication information
Mix pharmaceutical preparations according to written prescriptions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Southside Virginia Community College
01.2008
High School -
Nottoway High School
01.2006
Professional Communication -
Old Dominion University Teletechnet
Skills
Reliable
Dependable
Ability to work independently
Verbal communication skills
Written communication skills
Professional demeanor
Positive attitude
Willingness to help others
Organizational skills
Attention to detail
Microsoft Office
Creating spreadsheets
Managing spreadsheets
Organizational documents
Problem-solving skills
Aseptic Techniques
Drug security
HIPAA Regulations
Insurance Billing
Medication Dispensing
Workflow Optimization
Prescription Verification
Sterile technique
Pharmaceutical Calculations
Insurance Verification
Stocking medications
Troubleshooting malfunctioning equipment
Quality assurance and control
Pharmacy operations
Point of sale systems proficiency
Drug Inventory Control
Prescription Management
FDA compliance
Proper labeling procedures
Filling Prescriptions
Team Collaboration
Certification
Associate of Applied Science, SVCC, 2008
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT), Sterile IV Compounding
Timeline
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Piedmont Geriatric Hospital/ Virginia Center for Behavior and Rehabilitation
01.2019 - Current
Medical Billing Specialist
Commonwealth Medical Management Services
04.2017 - 09.2017
Certified IV Sterile Compounding Technician
Bon Secours St Francis Medical Center
05.2014 - Current
Consultant Extender/Certified Pharmacy Technician
Omnicare of Richmond
11.2013 - Current
Certified Pharmacy Technician
University of Virginia Hospital
08.2010 - 12.2012
Cashier/Certified Pharmacy Technician
Crittenden’s Drug Store
09.2004 - 08.2010
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Southside Virginia Community College
High School -
Nottoway High School
Professional Communication -
Old Dominion University Teletechnet
Associate of Applied Science, SVCC, 2008
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT), Sterile IV Compounding
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