Priya Patel
Schaumburg,IL
Summary
Board-certified Pharmacy Technician excited to bring several years of experience to growing team as a nurse. Well-versed in all elements of medication dispensing, regulatory compliance, and drug inventory control. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with patients and customers. Successful pharmacy technician bringing several years of experience in filling prescriptions with expert accuracy, building relationships with customers and promoting teamwork within pharmacy settings. Knowledgeable about regulatory guidelines and policies governing fraud, waste and abuse.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
Schaumburg, IL
06.2016 - 12.2023
- Maintained pharmacy inventory by restocking shelves with medications and supplies.
- Processed third-party insurance claims for reimbursement of pharmaceuticals.
- Performed administrative duties such as filing, data entry, answering phones.
- Maintained records of controlled substances dispensed according to state regulations.
- Assisted patients in understanding their medication instructions and usage directions.
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing prescriptions for filling, including counting tablets and labeling bottles.
- Followed safety protocols when handling hazardous drugs or materials in accordance with OSHA standards.
- Maintained a clean work environment by wiping down counters, cleaning spills promptly and properly disposing of waste products.
- Checked expiration dates on drug products prior to dispensing them to customers.
- Answered questions from customers regarding insurance coverage eligibility requirements.
- Ensured accurate billing information was included on prescription orders prior to processing them.
- Monitored stock levels of medications in the pharmacy's inventory system.
Volunteer
Feed My Starving Children, Chandler
Schaumburg, IL
09.2012 - 06.2016
- Collaborated with other volunteers to create a positive work environment.
- Helped coordinate transportation arrangements for volunteers who needed rides.
- Followed directions from supervisors and completed tasks within appropriate timeframe.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Rasmussen College
Topeka, KS12-2023
Associate of Science - Pre-Medicine
William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL05-2019
Skills
- Proper labeling procedures
- Pharmacy operations
- Drug security
- FDA compliance
- Aseptic Techniques
- Prescription Management
- Drug Inventory Control
- Problem-solving skills
- Medication Dispensing
- Stocking medications
- HIPAA
- Patient paperwork
- Insurance Verification
- Workflow Optimization
- Sterile technique
- Insurance Billing
- Team Collaboration
- HIPAA Regulations
- Patient Counseling
- Teamwork and Professionalism
Certification
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
- Certified by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
- BLS for healthcare providers (CPR and AED)
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Gujarati
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Full Professional
Spanish
Elementary
Affiliations
- Dancing
- Cooking
- Planning Events
- Spending Qality Time
Accomplishments
- National Honors Society
- AP Programs
- Dean's List
- Student of the Month
Timeline
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
06.2016 - 12.2023
Volunteer
Feed My Starving Children, Chandler
09.2012 - 06.2016
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Rasmussen College
Associate of Science - Pre-Medicine
William Rainey Harper College
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