Parris Dyson
Baltimore,MD
Work Preference
Summary
With over a decade of hands-on experience as a nationally certified pharmacy technician, I am deeply passionate about medication training and empowering others to succeed in the field. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a steadfast commitment to accuracy, patient safety, and compassionate care-qualities essential for outstanding pharmacy practice. As a pharmacy technician instructor, I am dedicated to mentoring individuals who share my passion, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to excel and make a meaningful difference. My goal is to inspire future technicians to be vigilant, knowledgeable, and driven by the responsibility of keeping our patients safe while advancing the profession of pharmacy.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Technician Trainer/Instructor
All State Career
Baltimore, MD
01.2025 - Current
- Function as an adjunct instructor, delivering pharmacy technician instruction to adult learners across classroom, lab, and virtual environments.
- Utilize adult education principles to effectively teach students from diverse backgrounds, adapting lessons to accommodate varying skill levels and learning styles.
- Design engaging course content and instructional materials, integrating digital resources and multimedia, while adhering to approved syllabi and institutional policies.
- Provide both hands-on training and virtual instruction in pharmaceutical techniques, ensuring students acquire a comprehensive blend of theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
- Guide students in preparation for state and national pharmacy technician certification exams, emphasizing medication safety, patient care, and industry best practices.
- Track and assess student performance, deliver constructive feedback, and maintain accurate, confidential records.
- Support the upkeep of the pharmacy technician classroom and lab and coordinate with placement and clinical teams to arrange practical experiences for students.
- Offer input for curriculum enhancement, collaborating regularly with colleagues, and participating in departmental meetings to further program development.
- Keep abreast of current trends and advancements in pharmacy to ensure teaching remains relevant and up to date.
- Cultivate open lines of communication with students, parents, and administrators, fostering a supportive and inclusive educational environment.
Lead Pharmacy Technician, CPhT
Rite Aid
Baltimore, MD
05.2023 - 07.2024
- Entered physicians' orders into the system, accurately retrieved medications from the dispensing machine, and communicated with patients and healthcare providers regarding prescriptions.
- Followed up on prior authorizations, addressed nonpharmacist questions, and processed prescription transactions.
- Called insurance companies for overrides and emergency fills.
- Managed inventory of medications and taught the Rite Aid pharmacy technician certification course, preparing hires for licensure and the national exam.
Aide Assistant
Renee's Daycare
Waldorf, MD
02.2018 - 08.2020
- Assisted children with disabilities in the daycare setting, selected for patience and love for children.
Pharmacy Technician, CPhT
Rite Aid
03.2010 - 06.2017
- Managed data entry, insurance claims, ordering, inventory, training of technicians, and assisted with compounding and reconstitutions.
Office Administrator/Receptionist
Jayanthan M.D., P.A
Waldorf, MD
08.2003 - 01.2006
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, managed prior authorizations, refilled prescriptions, performed EKGs, prepped exam rooms, verified insurance, collected co-pays, and relayed lab results.
Skills
- Dispensing prescriptions
- E-learning and classroom management
- EMR Systems and pharmacy software
- Insurance third-party billing
- Prior authorizations
- Medication ordering and inventory management
- Training and mentoring pharmacy technicians
- Receptionist and office administration
- Data entry
- Medical terminology
- Legal administrative experience
- Conflict management
- Communication
- Time management
- Microsoft Word
- PowerPoint
- Zoom
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient care
- EKG
- Vital signs
- Experience with children
- Dementia care
- Autism support
- Weight conversion calculations
- Tablet dosage calculations
- Research
- Adult learning
- Licensed Maryland pharmacy technician
- Animal care
- Hospitality
- Interviewing
- Pharmacy Operations
- Medication Dispensing
- Deep understanding of pharmacy workflows
- Medication safety
- Inventory management
- Regulatory compliance
- Certification Exam Preparation
- Digital Literacy
- E-Learning Tools
- Clinical
- Lab Instruction
- Student Assessment
- Progress Monitoring
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Mentoring
- Coaching
- Mental Health First Aid
- Current Pharmacy Knowledge
- Organizational
- Time Management
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician Trainer/Instructor
All State Career
01.2025 - Current
Lead Pharmacy Technician, CPhT
Rite Aid
05.2023 - 07.2024
Aide Assistant
Renee's Daycare
02.2018 - 08.2020
Pharmacy Technician, CPhT
Rite Aid
03.2010 - 06.2017
Office Administrator/Receptionist
Jayanthan M.D., P.A
08.2003 - 01.2006