Rachel Bittner
BSN Nursing student and Pharmacy Technician
East Granby,CT
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. 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. Have experience in the healthcare field. Proficient at taking patient vitals, monitoring glucose levels, bed baths, patient safety, and prioritizing patient care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walmart Pharmacy
Avon, CT
02.2007 - Current
- Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Counted, measured and compounded medications following standard procedures.
- Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
- Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales.
- Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
- Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
- Coordinated verification and filling of more than 200 daily prescriptions in high-volume retail pharmacy environment
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists
- Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Saint Joseph
West Hartford, CT 09.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
Torrington High School
Torrington, CT 09.2001 - 06.2005
Skills
HIPAA Regulations
Medication Dispensing
Continuing Education
Pharmaceutical Calculations
Insurance Billing
Workflow Optimization
Drug Inventory Control
Insurance Verification
Supply Restocking
Prescription Filling
Answering Customer Questions
Problem-Solving Skills
Advanced Math Skills
Team Collaboration
Additional Information
Hello! I am currently a junior in a BSN program at the University of Saint Joseph. I have done clinical rotations at Manchester memorial, Hartford Hospital, and am currently in my medical-surgical rotation at Saint Francis. I would love to work as a Postpartum nurse when I graduate and look forward to gaining more experience until then.
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Saint Joseph
09.2019 - Current
Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walmart Pharmacy
02.2007 - Current
High School Diploma -
Torrington High School
09.2001 - 06.2005