ORIANE WELCH
Arverne
Summary
A prospective physician assistant student with a passion for health, wellness, and care, who is highly motivated to gain increased knowledge in the medical field. Skilled at working efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced, leading national hospital setting. A responsible team player with 6+ years of pharmacy experience, able to leverage my prior leadership experience and skills toward a positive and efficient work environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Pharmacy Technician
Specialty Pharmacy - Memorial Sloan Kettering
04.2022 - Current
- Order medications through McKesson and other suppliers based on inventory needs and adjustments
- Expedite prescription fulfillment through proficient use of pharmacy software systems, resulting in reduced wait times for customers
- Adhere to HIPAA requirements while contacting patients for payment, address, and insurance details in order to fulfill refill requests
- Maintain records by recording and filing prescriptions.
- Assist in training and mentoring new pharmacy technicians, leading to increased team efficiency and cohesion.
Senior Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
02.2018 - 02.2023
- Greeted and assisted patients in person and by phone
- Administered patients with COVID and/or flu vaccines, as requested
- Ensured medication availability by reviewing and rotating stock of over 500 drugs, pulling expires in a timely manner, and ensuring proper storage of medications on hand
- Trained and onboarded over 10 new employees, provided guidance and support on every level to ensure a smooth transition into their individual roles.
Pharmacy Liaison
Shields at Mount Sinai Hospital
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Assisted hospital patients in person and by phone by providing medication management services, including completing 50 refill reminder calls daily
- Managed patient care by acting as a first-line resource to patients, clinicians, and insurance representatives
- Assisted with prior authorization and financial assistance requests, helping patients obtain necessary medications while minimizing delays.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare team members, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care.
Shift Lead
Walgreens
06.2016 - 02.2018
- Led a team of 10+ employees, providing guidance and mentorship to aid in work productivity and professional growth
- Fostered a collaborative work environment, promoting communication and teamwork to complete daily work tasks
- Established and maintained strong relationships with vendors, clients, customers, and internal departments, to facilitate smooth operations and exceed customer expectations
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills in resolving conflicts, mitigating risks, and addressing challenges proactively to achieve organizational objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY05.2016
Skills
- Data entry specialist
- Effective communication skills
- Time management
- Pharmacology knowledge
- Relationship building
- Dedicated to continuous personal improvement
Certification
- PTCB Certified Pharmacy Technician, 30169456, 06/30/25
- BLS/CPR Certified (American Red Cross), 00O67NM, 08/19/24
- APhA/WSU Pharmacy-Based Immunization Administration, 08/19/24
Volunteer Experience
Gallop NYC - Lindenwood (Sunrise Stables) (Apr 2024 - Current)
- Assist riders with support during mounting and dismounting
- Walk and jog near riders, offering physical support, as needed, to guarantee rider safety.
- Motivate riders to follow instructor directions through verbal and physical examples.
- Clean and organize stable and barn for horse and rider health and safety
Sisters with Purpose, INC (Feb 2024)
- Organized and packed food based on food type
- Distributed meals to members of an underrepresented community
Hobbies
- Fitness
- Assisting with personal training
Healthcare Experience
- Administered COVID and flu vaccines to patients, as requested, in a pharmacy setting
- Prepare and fill medications under pharmacist supervision
Shadowing Experience
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Hospital (Jul 2023 - Aug 2024)
- Shadowed Audra Purchase, PA-C/MPH and others in a fast pased hospital setting
- Observed the role of a PA in assisting in patient wellness, including imaging studies, performing physical examinations, prescribing and dispensing medications, ordering and interpreting labs, analyzing and interpreting medical histories, and advising patients on medical and nutritional wellbeing.
Timeline
Senior Pharmacy Technician
Specialty Pharmacy - Memorial Sloan Kettering
04.2022 - Current
Pharmacy Liaison
Shields at Mount Sinai Hospital
10.2021 - 04.2022
Senior Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
02.2018 - 02.2023
Shift Lead
Walgreens
06.2016 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Science - Biology
SUNY Buffalo State University
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