Riana Du Toit
Columbia,MD
Summary
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
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Technician
Omnicare, CVS Health
Annapolis Junction, MD
01.2008 - 02.2021
- Managed medication inventory to ensure adequate stock levels and organization.
- Maintained compliance with safety protocols and regulatory standards diligently.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to optimize patient care plans efficiently.
- Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
- Managed filing of prescriptions, both electronically and manually.
- Checked expiration dates on medications to ensure that only unexpired products were dispensed.
- Assisted pharmacist with clearing high volume of prescriptions and responded to customer questions.
- Restocked shelves with new supplies of medications as needed.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining professionalism at all times.
- Refilled medications, offered insight into over-the-counter products and verified insurance benefits.
- Ensured compliance with all federal, state, local laws and company policies related to pharmacy operations.
- Verified prescriptions and drug labels, documents and packages.
- Kept accurate records of controlled substances received and dispensed in accordance with DEA regulations.
- Reported any discrepancies or errors in medication ordering or filling processes immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
- Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies, and logged items into inventory system.
- Maintained pharmacological practices by checking drug inventory, stocking medications and monitoring supplies.
- Liaised with pharmacist to measure and prepare medication doses and packaging and label prescriptions.
- Assisted pharmacists in compounding sterile products according to state regulations.
- Assisted pharmacists in filling prescriptions accurately and efficiently.
- Supported pharmacy operations by answering phone calls and directing queries appropriately.
- Maintained daily inventory of pharmaceuticals and ensured proper storage conditions.
- Ordered drugs from wholesalers as needed and maintained records of incoming shipments.
- Maintained a clean and organized pharmacy workspace, adhering to safety and hygiene standards.
Education
Associate of Arts - Mass Media And Design
Howard Community College
Columbia, MD06-2007
Skills
- Medication preparation
- Inventory management
- Regulatory compliance
- Prescription verification
- Customer service
- Medication labeling
- Secure storage of medications
- Drug inventory management
- Proper labeling
- Pharmacy law compliance
Languages
Afrikaans
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician
Omnicare, CVS Health
01.2008 - 02.2021
Associate of Arts - Mass Media And Design
Howard Community College