Paola Acuna
El Paso,TX
Summary
Dedicated, compassionate, and knowledgeable Pharmacy Technician with over 7 years of retail pharmacy experience. I am able to successfully learn and function in a high paced environment without sacrificing quality of work. Fluent in both English and Spanish, including medical terminology in both languages.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Technician
MedTime Pharmacy
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
Pharmacy Technician
Walmart Pharmacy
02.2020 - 03.2022
- Count, measure and compound prescriptions, applying labels and verifying accuracy with Pharmacist prior to dispensing
- Administered COVID tests through the drive-thru efficiently
- Quickly and professionally greeted customers at counter and drive-through window and answered high volume of phone calls from customers and physicians
Pharmacy Technician
Centro San Vicente Family Clinic Outpatient Pharmacy
10.2018 - 08.2019
- Perform cash register operation and handle petty cash
- Came in on weekends when the pharmacy was closed to type and fill prescriptions that were not done during the workweek
- Contacted physician offices via phone and fax to obtain prescription refill authorizations
Pharmacy Technician
UMC of El Paso Outpatient Pharmacy
04.2017 - 06.2018
- Count, measure and compound prescriptions, applying labels and verifying accuracy with Pharmacist prior to dispensing
- Verify patient insurance information and process claims; investigate and quickly resolve patient billing and insurance concerns
- Correctly dispensed medications under the 340B prescription drug program
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens Pharmacy
12.2016 - 04.2017
- Assist Pharmacists in filling 175+ prescriptions each day by locating and dispensing orders precisely and efficiently
- Completed and updated patient profiles with correct billing, insurance and prescription information
- Quickly and professionally greeted customers at counter and drive-through window and answered high volume of phone calls from customers and physicians
Education
Pharmacy Technician Program -
Kaduceus Inc
06.2015
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Silva Health Magnet High School
06.2015
Skills
- Advanced Math Skills
- Updating Medication Histories
- Patient Education
- Team Collaboration
- Assisting Pharmacists
Certification
- CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician
- Texas State Board of Pharmacy Registration
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician
MedTime Pharmacy
06.2022 - 06.2023
Pharmacy Technician
Walmart Pharmacy
02.2020 - 03.2022
Pharmacy Technician
Centro San Vicente Family Clinic Outpatient Pharmacy
10.2018 - 08.2019
Pharmacy Technician
UMC of El Paso Outpatient Pharmacy
04.2017 - 06.2018
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens Pharmacy
12.2016 - 04.2017
Pharmacy Technician Program -
Kaduceus Inc
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Silva Health Magnet High School
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