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Ruth Martinez
Senior pharmacy technician
Bronx
Summary
Skilled Pharmacy Technician with background in medical prescription assistance and customer service. Experience includes managing medication inventory, providing patient counseling, and assisting pharmacists with prescription fulfillment. Strong communication skills, knowledge of pharmacy law and ethics, ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously highlight abilities. Previous roles have showcased commitment to patient care, efficiency improvement in workflow management, and fostering relationships with healthcare providers.
Overview
9
years of professional experience
Work History
MSK HospitalManhattan
Pharmacy Technician
04.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Trained new staff on pharmacy procedures and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient care.
- Refills automated dispensing cabinets.
- Dispensed medications accurately to patients and healthcare providers.
- Maintained inventory levels for medications and supplies in pharmacy.
Cohen's Children Medical Center (LIJ Hospital)Queens
Pharmacy Technician
08.2021 - 04.2023
Job overview
- Assisted pharmacists with medication preparation and compounding tasks.
- Responsible for the proper operation of the cart-fill robotic system and for performing medication cart exchange.
- Organized work areas so that everything was easily accessible when needed.
- Ensured compliance with all federal, state, local laws and company policies related to pharmacy operations.
Meeraj PharmacyQueens
Pharmacy Technician
01.2017 - 07.2021
Job overview
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing patient questions and concerns with empathy.
- Conducted medication therapy management sessions under the guidance of a pharmacist.
- Enhanced pharmacy efficiency by developing and implementing organizational systems.
- Performed regular medication audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Transmitted claims to insurance companies for payment and reconciled EOBs.
- Managed the filing of prescriptions, both remotely and in person, both electronically and manually.
Education
Pharmacy Technician Certification BoardNew York, NY
Product Verification Certified Technician
12-2025
Pharmacy Technician Certification BoardNew York, NY
Billing and Reimbursement Certified Technician
11-2025
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board New York, NY
Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician
10-2024
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board New York, NY
Medication History Certified Technician
07-2024
Pharmacy Technician Certification BoardNew York, NY
Advance Certified Pharmacy Technician
12-2021
Pharmacy Technician Certification BoardNew York, NY
Registered Pharmacy Technician
11-2021
Skills
- Data entry and inventory management
- Staff training and onboarding
- Pharmacy records management
- Insurance reconciliation and verification
- FDA and HIPAA compliance
- Medication history updates
- Medication therapy management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Medication dispensing and processing
- Point-of-sale systems expertise
- Customer service communication
- Team collaboration skills
- Time management proficiency
- Attention to detail
- Epic software proficiency
Languages
Bilingual English/Spanish
Activities
Volunteer for an international Non-profit Organization
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
RemoteSalary Range
$70000/yr - $97000/yrTimeline
Pharmacy Technician
MSK Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Cohen's Children Medical Center (LIJ Hospital)
08.2021 - 04.2023
Pharmacy Technician
Meeraj Pharmacy
01.2017 - 07.2021
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
Product Verification Certified Technician
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
Billing and Reimbursement Certified Technician
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
Medication History Certified Technician
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
Advance Certified Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
Registered Pharmacy Technician