Ohene Frimpong
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Capable pharmacy team member proficient in assisting pharmacists with preparing prescriptions and meeting customer needs. Safety-oriented and well-organized with solid experience coordinating with insurance providers, prescribers and individuals to address issues. Good relationship-building and multitasking skills. Also, talented security professional skilled at conducting building patrols, securing entrances and exits and keeping visitors under constant surveillance. Skilled in writing reports, updating records and handling simultaneous tasks in fast-paced settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Inpatient Pharmacy Technician
M Fairview Hospital
Minneapolis, MN
07.2021 - Current
- Handled stock and order supplies of medicines and drugs.
- Dispensed and procured medicinal products and supplies used in hospital.
- Verified safe and secure storage of medicines and hospital supplies to minimize loss and accidents.
- Responded to queries regarding dosages, indications and drug availability.
- Maintained patient and medication records in compliance with government regulations and department policies and procedures.
- Verified safety and accuracy of physician orders.
- Helped pharmacist clear problematic prescriptions and address customer questions to keep pharmacy efficient.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality .
Inpatient Pharmacy Technician
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital
St. Louis Park , MN
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Restocked automated medication dispensing equipment.
- Located and measured medications according to prescription information, making modifications as instructed by pharmacists and providers.
- Stocked, labeled and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Prepared intravenous solutions, admixtures, respiratory drugs and other solutions using aseptic techniques.
- Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
- Processed incoming drug orders.
- Liaised with other pharmacies to eliminate issues related to product expiration.
Retail Pharmacy Technician
Hyvee Pharmacy
Brooklyn Park, MN
10.2020 - Current
- Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
- Processed incoming drug orders.
- Located and measured medications according to prescription information, making modifications as instructed by pharmacists and providers.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Reviewed and verified customer information and insurance provider information.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Stocked, labeled and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems and locating items.
- Resolved non-routine issues like third-party billing, computer system and customer service issues.
- Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations and patient information.
- Welcomed customers to pharmacy and answered questions relating to prescriptions and over-the-counter products.
Pharmacy Technician Extern
Allina Health Outpatient Pharmacy
Fridley, MN
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Reviewed and verified customer information and insurance provider information.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Stocked, labeled and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Verified patient data and billing information to discover and resolve erroneous bills due to system errors.
- Helped pharmacist clear problematic prescriptions and address customer questions to keep pharmacy efficient.
- Liaised with other pharmacies to eliminate issues related to product expiration.
Security Officer
General Security Services Corporation
Minneapolis, MN
12.2020 - 01.2021
- Drafted reports of property damage, theft, accidents and unusual occurrences to document daily activities and irregularities.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks and visitors.
- Inspected suspicious activities and monitored premises for criminal acts and rule infractions.
- Reviewed camera and system feeds and alerted proper respondents regarding discrepancies, trespassers and criminal activity.
- Monitored employee activities, confirming compliance with security regulations.
- Checked identification of all persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
- Secured personal and company goods against robbery, vandalism and illegal entry.
- Contacted law enforcement in case of unauthorized persons, documents and materials.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Reported irregularities such as fire and safety hazards to maintenance.
- Regulated vehicle and pedestrian traffic upon entry onto building grounds through electronic gates.
- Protected business integrity by ensuring all personnel requiring access to high-security areas go through correct levels of approval.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
Security Officer
BelCom PS
Roseville - Apple Store, MN
07.2020 - 12.2020
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of 100 employees and visitors daily.
- Administered CPR and first aid to resuscitate individuals while waiting for emergency medical responders to arrive.
- Inspected suspicious activities and monitored premises for criminal acts and rule infractions.
- Monitored employee activities, confirming compliance with security regulations.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Identified and challenged potentially unauthorized individuals for screening and detention in order to prevent access to restricted areas.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Coordinated with mall security personnel to call attention to suspicious shoppers or detain perpetrators who left store with stolen merchandise.
- Contacted law enforcement in case of unauthorized persons.
- Permitted entry with escort for approved persons into secure locations.
Loss Prevention Officer
Obrien And Associates Inc. - Menards
Fridley/Brooklyn Park, MN
02.2020 - 10.2020
- Attentively monitored store and surrounding areas for signs of attempted theft by customers or personnel, intervening when necessary
- Calmly and efficiently addressed emergency situations such as safety hazards and threats to life or property, deescalating when possible and directing shoppers to safety
- Supported audits, shortage control initiatives, apprehensions and disposition by preparing and reviewing associated paperwork
- Generated comprehensive reports documenting evidence of attempted theft and recovered merchandise
- Supervised surveillance, detection and criminal processing related to theft and criminal cases
- Collaborated with law enforcement to report crime and suspicious activity
- Collaborated with law enforcement in investigating and solving theft and fraud cases
- Generated comprehensive reports documenting evidence of attempted theft and recovered merchandise.
- Upheld strict security and safety procedures to protect business from financial losses due to theft or careless mismanagement.
Generic Warehouse Assoicate/Forklift Operater
Thrifty White Pharmacy (Plymouth)
Plymouth, MN
12.2017 - 02.2020
- Provides excellent professionalism to all coworkers and vendors
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity
- Prepacked bulk medicines, filled bottles with prescribed medications and affixed correct labels
- Regularly stocked shelves, rotated stock and checked for expired medications
- Completed accurate cycle counts, inventory management and will-calls for customers
- Conducted routine inspections of medication storage locations
- Hand counted control medications, measured liquids and reconstituted antibiotics
- Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency
- Completed new and updated patient profiles, including lists of patient medications
- Assisted pharmacists with drug inventory, purchasing, and receiving
- Cleaned equipment and work areas and sterilized glassware to maintain safe and sanitary conditions
- Performed technical processes required to dispense medications to patients
- Receptively answered customer questions and helped locate desired items in pharmacy
- Assessed correct identity, strength and purity of medications
- Managed drug and supply inventories
- Completed audits and released orders
- Maintained well- groomed personal appearance in accordance with company guidance to present a professional image of company
- Performed all other duties assigned
- Maintained records of prescriptions filled for patients by completing pharmacy log and updating customer accounts
- Restocked shelves and prepared expired drugs for return
- Responded to telephone inquiries and provided information about order status, store hours and pharmacy procedures
- Helped pharmacists prepare medications and fill orders
Unarmed Security Officer
Allied Universal Security
Elk River, MN
12.2018 - 01.2019
- Guarded entrances and exits against unauthorized entry
- Detected suspicious behavior and prevented illegal activity
- Wrote reports outlining incidents such as theft, unauthorized access violations or other unusual occurrences to help support later criminal or civil actions
- Protected entrances by scanning individuals and bags via manual, wand or x-ray machinery
- Responded to and thoroughly investigated all reported incidents to protect company assets
- Identified security issues, drafted incident reports and contacted law enforcement when needed
- Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies to support criminal investigations
- Monitored multiple CCTV feeds to keep close eye on important areas of buildings and grounds
- Wrote reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual occurrences
- Tracked times of events and elapsed time during individual game segments
- Delivered medical aid to individuals in distress to prevent deterioration prior to arrival of paramedics
Certified Forklift Operator
Amazon
Shakopee, MN
05.2016 - 11.2017
- Maximized team efficiency by using equipment such as double-walkie and reach to move materials
- Positioned lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids and boxes to secure materials for transport to designated areas
- Accurately measured and recorded product weight, dimensions or other production data for use in tag and label creation
- Scheduled or performed needed maintenance on equipment to promote longevity of use
- Inventoried items with daily cycle counts and monthly audits, investigating discrepancies to keep data accurate
- Rotated goods in inventory by following “first in, first out” approach to keep shelves organized and well-stocked
- Prepared and processed shipping documents, including work and shipping orders, route materials and bills of lading
- Ensured damaged products were identified and removed when received
- Effectively communicated with all levels of staff and management
- Accurately staged and sorted products for loading
- Manually lifted materials weighing up to 50 pounds on regular basis
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards
Certified Forklift Operator/Fulfilment Associate
Amazon
Windsor , CT
07.2015 - 05.2016
- Maximized team efficiency by using equipment such as double walkie, stand-up and the reach forklift to move materials
- Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations and delivery times to keep management current on team activities
- Completed inventory cycle counts and documented all information
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks
- Adjusted machinery and notified supervisors of malfunctions
- Managed product inventory using barcode scanning equipment, tracked progression through facility and recorded production data
- Routinely assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life and fluid levels
- Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver tools and complete jobs
- Generated production data to complete necessary paperwork by accurately measuring and weighing materials
- Reviewed daily production schedules to inform effective prioritization and delegation of tasks
Order Picker
Cardinal Health
Champlain , MN
04.2014 - 05.2015
- Operated warehouse equipment with caution and according to manufacturer instructions to reduce risk of accidents and malfunctions
- Used RF scanner to pick items from bins and complete orders
- Picked products from designated locations using various tools and transferred to appropriate areas for further processing
- Monitored aisles and floor areas for neatness and organization to enable forklifts to effectively operate throughout warehouse
- Packed products into designated boxes, taking care to protect items from damage or shifting during transport
- Read orders to obtain item numbers and located merchandise in bins or on shelves
- Printed accurate labels and applied to boxes, crates and containers prior to shipment
- Packaged items with appropriate materials to prevent damage during shipping
- Assembled boxes and stacked into columns for easy use by fellow packing and shipping team members
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety
- Attended company safety meetings and implemented new measures, which resulted in 0% decrease in warehouse accidents
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Chemistry
Hamline University
Saint Paul, MNAssociate of Science - Biology Pathway
Saint Paul College - A Community And Technical College
Saint Paul, MN05.2022
Associate of Arts -
Saint Paul College - A Community And Technical College
Saint Paul, MN12.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Pharmacy Technician
Hennepin Technical College
Minneapolis, MN05.2021
Skills
- Committed to quality assurance
- Data entry specialist
- Proficient in MS Office
- Forklift Certification
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent work ethic
- Detail-oriented
- Analytical thinker and Innovative
- Inventory management
- Troubleshooting
- HIPAA and confidentiality
- Theft Prevention Training
- Safety and Security
- Security Guard License
- Pharmacy and customer records management
- FDA Drug Safety Guidelines
- Advanced Math Skills
- Insurance Knowledge
- Prioritization and Organization
Timeline
Inpatient Pharmacy Technician
M Fairview Hospital
07.2021 - Current
Inpatient Pharmacy Technician
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital
03.2021 - 10.2021
Pharmacy Technician Extern
Allina Health Outpatient Pharmacy
02.2021 - 05.2021
Security Officer
General Security Services Corporation
12.2020 - 01.2021
Retail Pharmacy Technician
Hyvee Pharmacy
10.2020 - Current
Security Officer
BelCom PS
07.2020 - 12.2020
Loss Prevention Officer
Obrien And Associates Inc. - Menards
02.2020 - 10.2020
Unarmed Security Officer
Allied Universal Security
12.2018 - 01.2019
Generic Warehouse Assoicate/Forklift Operater
Thrifty White Pharmacy (Plymouth)
12.2017 - 02.2020
Certified Forklift Operator
Amazon
05.2016 - 11.2017
Certified Forklift Operator/Fulfilment Associate
Amazon
07.2015 - 05.2016
Order Picker
Cardinal Health
04.2014 - 05.2015
Some College (No Degree) - Chemistry
Hamline University
Associate of Science - Biology Pathway
Saint Paul College - A Community And Technical College
Associate of Arts -
Saint Paul College - A Community And Technical College
Associate of Applied Science - Pharmacy Technician
Hennepin Technical College
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