Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Rachel Hudson

Anderson,IN

Summary

Driven Pharmacy Technician with 30 years of experience and success in working within fast-paced Retail and Hospital pharmacy settings. Highly proficient in accurately filling and labeling prescriptions, maintaining drug inventories and updating pharmacy records.

Experienced with preparing and dispensing medications accurately and efficiently. Utilizes strong organizational skills to manage inventory and maintain compliance with regulations. Knowledge of working collaboratively with pharmacists and healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient care.

Overview

30
years of professional experience
2
Certification

Work History

St. Vincent's Hospital

Sr Technician-Pharmacy Advoc
06.2011 - Current

Job overview


  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
  • Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
  • Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
  • Maximized pharmacy efficiency through effective communication with staff members and adherence to procedures.
  • Trained new technicians in proper sterile compounding techniques, increasing overall team efficiency and accuracy.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment within the IV room through regular cleaning schedules and adherence to USP 797 guidelines.
  • Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
  • Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
  • Assisted pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications to ensure patient safety.
  • Enhanced patient care by accurately filling prescriptions under pharmacist supervision.
  • Maintained clean and organized work environment, adhering to health and safety standards.
  • Engaged in continuous learning to stay updated on pharmaceutical practices and products.
  • Contributed to team meetings, offering insights for optimizing workflow and patient service.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous learning among pharmacy technicians through sharing best practices and lessons learned from errors or nearmisses.
  • Optimized inventory management, reducing waste and ensuring availability of necessary supplies.
  • Managed multiple priorities effectively while working in a fast-paced hospital environment during high-volume periods.

CVS Pharmacy

Lead Pharmacy Technician
05.2007 - 06.2011

Job overview

  • Supervised 6-7 pharmacy technicians and coordinated day-to-day assignments.
  • Helped maintain a clean and organized workspace for optimal efficiency during high-volume periods.
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Resolved non-routine issues like third-party billing, computer system, and customer service issues.
  • Maintained compliance with all federal and state regulations related to pharmaceutical operations, ensuring accurate record-keeping and documentation practices.
  • Assisted in conducting periodic audits to ensure adherence to established policies, reporting discrepancies for corrective action.
  • Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
  • Resolved third-party billing, computer system and customer service issues.

Education

Madison Heights High School
Anderson, IN

High School Diploma
05-1995

Skills

  • Customer support
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Multitasking and organization skills
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Team Training
  • Workflow optimization
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Medication dispensing
  • Drug inventory control
  • Prioritization and organization
  • Certified pharmacy technician (CPhT)
  • Employee training

Certification

  • Licensed Pharmacy Technician - State Boards of Pharmacy.
  • Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).

Timeline

Sr Technician-Pharmacy Advoc

St. Vincent's Hospital
06.2011 - Current

Lead Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy
05.2007 - 06.2011

Madison Heights High School

High School Diploma
Rachel Hudson