RUTH MAGDALENO
ALBUQUERQUE
Summary
Dedicated Certified Pharmacy Technician with extensive experience, excelling in medication preparation and customer service. Proven ability to manage pharmacy operations efficiently while maintaining HIPAA compliance. Strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to accuracy ensure optimal patient care and inventory management. Recognized for enhancing workflow and supporting pharmacists effectively.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Pharmacy Technician
UNMH Inpatient Pharmacy
03.2021 - Current
- Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
- Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
- Worked with computerized and automated systems for dispensing medications and editing new patient profiles.
- Maintained drug inventory levels by ordering necessary medications and supplies.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
- Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
UNMH 1209 Pharmacy
08.2018 - 03.2021
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
- Completed paperwork, entering prescription and insurance or billing information into patient profiles.
- Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
- Maintained drug inventory levels by ordering necessary medications and supplies.
- Helped pharmacist clear problematic prescriptions and address customer questions to keep pharmacy efficient.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Prime Therapeutics LLC
05.2017 - 06.2018
- Communicated directly with doctors offices via telephone, fax and email.
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Lovelace Pharmacy
05.2014 - 05.2017
- Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
- Reviewed and verified customer information and insurance provider information.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
- Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
- Maintained drug inventory levels by ordering necessary medications and supplies.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
01.2011 - 05.2014
- Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations, and patient information.
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
- Helped pharmacist clear problematic prescriptions and address customer questions to keep pharmacy efficient.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
- Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
Education
Certificate - Pharmacy Technician
Pima Medical Institute
Albuquerque, NM12-2010
Skills
- Pharmacy and customer records management
- HIPAA
- Manual and automated medication dispensing
- Pharmacist support
- Problem-solving skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
- Time management
- Inventory management
- Data entry
- Stocking medications
- Medication preparation
- Filling prescriptions
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Pharmacy Technician
UNMH Inpatient Pharmacy
03.2021 - Current
Certified Pharmacy Technician
UNMH 1209 Pharmacy
08.2018 - 03.2021
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Prime Therapeutics LLC
05.2017 - 06.2018
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Lovelace Pharmacy
05.2014 - 05.2017
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
01.2011 - 05.2014
Certificate - Pharmacy Technician
Pima Medical Institute