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Sarah Ralston

Marengo,OH

Summary

Dedicated, empathetic, and hard working Pharmacy Technician with over 10 years of experience assisting diverse patients/ clients in a community setting. Provides community resources, clinical opportunities, assists supervisors to provide supplemental counseling/outreach, while advocating on behalf of patients. Enjoys working and learning in a collaborative, interdisciplinary setting. Experience specifically assisting vulnerable populations experiencing homelessness, substance use disorders, trauma, mental health crises, along with individuals with extensive medical comorbidities. Experience with the assessment process, utilizing intake forms and screening tools, performing data entry, discharge planning/assistance, and crisis intervention. Communicates to find common ground whilst trying to be aware of, understand, and embrace individual differences. MSW and LSW (S.2410620)specialization in mental health and substance abuse who is enthusiastic to join the helping profession and work collaboratively with clients and staff. Considers unique ideas and perspectives to solutions while respecting evidence-based practices. Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management (while balancing self-care), and problem-solving expertise.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Pharmacy Technician

Kroger
03.2014 - Current
  • Collaborates with pharmacists and patients to provide exceptional care.
  • Assists individuals with completion of immunization forms/assessments.
  • Expedites interventions and collaborates with patients, families, and hospice to provide better end of life care.
  • Assists patients/customers in selecting therapeutically equivalent options to save money.
  • Mentors and supported new pharmacy technicians during training phase.
  • Community engagement regarding age specific vaccination eligibility.
  • Utilizes EPRN software for prescription intake and processing.
  • Maintains clean and safe workplace.
  • Enforces HIPPA standards.
  • Works collaboratively with pharmacists, patients, and healthcare entities to reduce incidences of drug abuse and overdoses.

Case Worker: Intern

Family Promise of Delaware County
05.2020 - 05.2022
  • Worked collaboratively with shelter residents, staff, and community to help find housing options and among other resources.
  • Worked with staff to uphold Homeless Program Standards.
  • Conducted Housing Needs Assessments.
  • Conducted VI-SPDAT/ VI-F-SPDAT to determine housing intervention necessary.
  • Welcomed new residents and provided safe and clean rooms.
  • Provided individualized case management from single residents to large families.
  • Assisted in providing trauma-informed care. Referring individuals experiencing addiction and mental health crises.
  • Assisted individuals and families with intake paperwork while establishing rapport.
  • Collected and input client-level data into HMIS (Homeless Management Information System), used to help assess client needs and provides info to help evaluate programs.
  • Conducted Covid screenings for residents and staff and drug screenings when necessary.
  • Collaborated with staff and residents to maintain cleanliness standards and enforce social distancing.
  • Assisted individuals and families with everyday needs.
  • Provided collaborative discharge planning, follow-ups, and additional resources.

Social Worker: Intern

The MacIntosh Company (Optalis Health)
12.2019 - 04.2020
  • Provided emotional support for new, temporary, and long-term residents
  • Participated in facility's interdisciplinary meetings, resident care conferences, and discharge planning.
  • Conducted PHQ-9 assessments to new residents.
  • Conducted level of care: psychosocial/ risk assessments.
  • Collected forms and entered data into system.
  • Issued NOMNC to residents as soon as possible to enable client's opportunity to appeal termination of services.
  • Collaborated with staff and patient to remedy unique challenges.
  • Collaborate with families and other service entities for residents' safe transition back home.
  • Provided compassionate care and follow-up with clients daily.
  • Uplifted and provided outside support to staff and residents during facility quarantine/ shutdown.


Education

Master of Social Work - Social Work

The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio
05.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology And Sociology

The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio
12.2012

Skills

  • Knowledge of medical/ pharmaceutical terminology
  • Knowledge of common and latest pharmaceutical treatment options
  • Knowledge of evidence-based practices
  • Non-Judgemental: Provides compassionate care and understands the complex nature of mental health and substance use disorders
  • Detailed documentation at ~40 to 50 WPM
  • Proficient with varieties of software
  • Expedites client/patient care
  • Composed and prioritizes
  • Collaborates with private and state funded insurances
  • Collaborates with varied professions to maximize client/patient care
  • Recommends appropriate community resources
  • Provided discharge planning assistance
  • Utilized screening tools/ assessments

Certification


LSW: License #S.2410620

Registered Pharmacy Technician: License # 09206591

Master of Social Work

Bachelor of Arts

Timeline

Case Worker: Intern

Family Promise of Delaware County
05.2020 - 05.2022

Social Worker: Intern

The MacIntosh Company (Optalis Health)
12.2019 - 04.2020

Registered Pharmacy Technician

Kroger
03.2014 - Current

Master of Social Work - Social Work

The Ohio State University

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology And Sociology

The Ohio State University

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