Sadie Berman
Napa,CA
Summary
Results-driven Senior Pharmacy Technician known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in prescription processing, inventory management, and regulatory compliance. Excel in teamwork, communication, and adaptability, ensuring smooth pharmacy operations and positive patient interactions. Detail-oriented Pharmacy Technician with many years of success in preparing bulk medications and large-volume intravenous admixtures. Proficient in managing inventory, performing supply audits, and maintaining meticulous records. Committed to upholding highest standards of quality control.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Pharmacy Technician
Adventist Hospital
St. Helena, CA
04.2022 - Current
- Prepared intravenous admixtures under the direction of a pharmacist according to physician's orders.
- Compounded sterile products in accordance with USP 797 guidelines.
- Maintained clean and organized pharmacy shelving and work areas.
- Prepacked bulk medicines filled bottles with prescribed medications and typed and affixed labels.
- Cleaned and maintained equipment or work areas according to prescribed methods.
- Answered telephones to respond to questions or requests.
- Trained new technicians in pharmacy procedures and customer service.
- Provided exceptional customer service, ensuring patient satisfaction and loyalty.
- Assisted customers by answering questions, locating items or referring to pharmacist for medication information.
- Performed quality assurance activities to ensure accuracy of prescriptions filled.
- Transferred medication from vials to sterile, disposable syringes using aseptic techniques.
Pharmacy Technician
Safeway
Napa, CA
05.2018 - 04.2022
- Conducted medication therapy management sessions under the guidance of a pharmacist.
- Assisted customers by answering questions, locating items or referring to pharmacist for medication information.
- Prepared and processed medical insurance claim forms and records.
- Restocked shelves with new supplies of medications as needed.
- Received payment from customers and processed credit card transactions when necessary.
- Supported pharmacy operations by answering phone calls and directing queries appropriately.
- Greeted customers and answered questions regarding personal medications or over-the-counter pharmacy products.
- Entered prescription information into computer databases.
- Assisted pharmacists in filling prescriptions accurately and efficiently.
- Cleaned and maintained equipment or work areas according to prescribed methods.
- Managed medication inventory, including ordering and restocking medications as necessary.
- Maintained a clean and organized pharmacy workspace, adhering to safety and hygiene
- Rstandards.
- Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
- Ordered, labeled and counted stock of medications and entered inventory data into computer.
- Prepacked bulk medicines, filled bottles with prescribed medications and typed and affixed labels.
- Prepared compound medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Answered telephones to respond to questions or requests.
Pharmacy Technician
Family Drugs Pharmacy
Napa, CA
05.2010 - 05.2018
- Assisted pharmacists in filling prescriptions accurately and efficiently.
- Assisted pharmacists in compounding sterile products according to state regulations.
- Refilled medications, offered insight into over-the-counter products and verified insurance benefits.
- Cleaned and maintained equipment or work areas according to prescribed methods.
- Transmitted claims to insurance companies for payment and reconciled EOBs.
- Ordered drugs from wholesalers as needed and maintained records of incoming shipments.
- Received and stored incoming supplies and informed supervisors of stock needs and shortages.
- Checked expiration dates on medications to ensure that only unexpired products were dispensed.
- Checked medications for content, accuracy and completeness of drug packaging and labeling.
- Managed medication inventory, including ordering and restocking medications as necessary.
- Restocked shelves with new supplies of medications as needed.
- Performed regular medication audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Received written prescriptions and refill requests from patients, evaluating information for completeness and accuracy before filling.
- Retrieved medication from shelves based on physician orders and delivered them to pharmacists for review.
- Performed data entry for patient profiles, billing information and prescription orders into the pharmacy software system.
- Prepared and processed medical insurance claim forms and records.
- Maintained a clean and organized pharmacy workspace, adhering to safety and hygiene standards.
- Assisted customers by answering questions, locating items or referring to pharmacist for medication information.
- Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
- Prepacked bulk medicines, filled bottles with prescribed medications and typed and affixed labels.
- Ensured compliance with all federal, state, local laws and company policies related to pharmacy operations.
- Prepared compound medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Answered telephones to respond to questions or requests.
Pharmacy Technician & Store Operations Manager
Healthcare
Napa, CA
07.2003 - 04.2010
- Supported pharmacy operations by answering phone calls and directing queries appropriately.
- Entered prescription information into computer databases.
- Assisted pharmacists in filling prescriptions accurately and efficiently.
- Improved inventory management procedures to reduce overhead, backorders and overstock.
- Answered telephones to respond to questions or requests.
- Performed regular medication audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Participated in pharmacy inventory management, including tracking expiration dates and removing outdated medications.
- Participated in continuing education and training to stay current with pharmacy practices and technology.
- Managed medication inventory, including ordering and restocking medications as necessary.
- Maintained daily inventory of pharmaceuticals and ensured proper storage conditions.
- Restocked shelves with new supplies of medications as needed.
- Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Pharmacy Technician
Academy of Professional Careers
La Mesa, CA06-2000
Skills
- Intravenous preparation
- Compounding sterile products
- Quality assurance
- Medication inventory
- Data entry
- Customer service
- Prescription processing
- Aseptic techniques
- Insurance processing
- Stocking shelves
- Sterile technique
- HIPAA compliance
- Medicine Dispensation
- Organizational skills
- Drug compounding
- Certified pharmacy technician
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Pharmacy operations management
Timeline
Senior Pharmacy Technician
Adventist Hospital
04.2022 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Safeway
05.2018 - 04.2022
Pharmacy Technician
Family Drugs Pharmacy
05.2010 - 05.2018
Pharmacy Technician & Store Operations Manager
Healthcare
07.2003 - 04.2010
Graduate Certificate - Pharmacy Technician
Academy of Professional Careers
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