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SAMANTHA WILLIAMSON

Covington,KY

Summary

Seasoned pharmacy technician with solid experience in retail and hospital pharmacy settings. Possess strong knowledge of medication dispensing, inventory management, and regulatory compliance. Demonstrated capability in improving pharmacy operations efficiency and enhancing patient care through effective communication and teamwork. Contributed to reducing prescription errors and streamlining workflow processes for better service delivery.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pharmacy Technician

St Elizabeth
Florence, KY
09.2024 - Current
  • Preparing, labeling, and distributing medications to patients under the supervision of a pharmacist, including tasks like receiving medication orders, measuring dosages, maintaining inventory, and ensuring the accuracy and safety of medications within a hospital setting; they often handle high-risk medications, like narcotics and chemotherapy drugs.
  • Preparation of IV medications in a sterile area.

Pharmacy Technician

Bon Secours, Mercy Health
Batavia, OH
08.2020 - 09.2024
  • Prepared, labeled, and distributed medications to patients under the supervision of a pharmacist, including tasks like receiving medication orders, measuring dosages, maintaining inventory, and ensuring the accuracy and safety of medications within a hospital setting; often handling high-risk medications like narcotics and chemotherapy drugs.
  • Preparation of IV medications in a sterile area.
  • Answered telephones to respond to questions or requests.

Compounding Pharmacy Technician

BioMed
Westchester, Ohio
08.2019 - 08.2020
  • Dispensed finished compounded medications by filling appropriate containers with prescribed amounts of medication.
  • Established or maintained medications and other patient profiles.
  • Transmitted claims to insurance companies for payment and reconciled EOBs.
  • Communicated effectively with doctors and insurance agencies to resolve prescription cost discrepancies.
  • Received written prescription or refill requests, verifying information for completeness and accuracy.

Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens
Fairfield, Ohio
09.2007 - 08.2019
  • Created new customer profiles and updated changes, such as demographics, allergies, and new medications, in pharmacy computer systems.
  • Managed inventories, rotated stock, removed expired or damaged drug products, and resolved discrepancies in drug counts.
  • Efficiently processed cash register transactions for new and refilled prescription orders.
  • Maintained clean and organized pharmacy shelving and work areas.
  • Received and verified incoming drug inventories.
  • Compiled customer demographics, allergy, and medical history background.
  • Consulted with customers via telephone or in person to assist with navigating pharmacy systems and completing requests.
  • Communicated effectively with doctors and insurance agencies to resolve prescription cost discrepancies
  • Researched customer health insurance plans to provide prescription authorization and efficient patient care.

Skills

  • Rapid 10-key data entry
  • Equipment maintenance and repair
  • Scheduling
  • Stockroom organization
  • Time management skills
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Insurance billing
  • Vendor management
  • Preparation of IV medications
  • Aseptic techniques

Certification

  • NABP certified

Timeline

Pharmacy Technician

St Elizabeth
09.2024 - Current

Pharmacy Technician

Bon Secours, Mercy Health
08.2020 - 09.2024

Compounding Pharmacy Technician

BioMed
08.2019 - 08.2020

Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens
09.2007 - 08.2019
SAMANTHA WILLIAMSON