Savannah Begg
Orange Park
Summary
An opportunity to utilize my skills in medication management, customer service, and pharmacy operations. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team, enhance patient care, and support the efficient functioning of the pharmacy while adhering to industry standards and best practices.
Highly motivated and detail-oriented Certified Pharmacy Technician with extensive experience across diverse pharmacy settings. Adept at delivering exceptional patient care and providing support across various operational areas. Known for a strong work ethic, goal-oriented approach, and ability to complete tasks efficiently within deadlines. Quick to learn and embrace complex, in-depth responsibilities. Licensed and certified by the Florida State Board of Pharmacy and the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). Currently based in Jacksonville, FL.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified pharmacy technician II
Mayo clinic
11.2022 - Current
- Ensure optimal patient care by accurately dispensing and refilling medications, as well as compounding both sterile and non-sterile medications as required
- Maintain Pyxis automated dispensing systems, including regular fills and managing par levels for IV medications
- Prepare and dispense patient-specific medications for the main pharmacy, IV room, and operating room pharmacy
- Collaborate with registered pharmacists to ensure accurate medication delivery to appropriate departments, while managing nursing inquiries and phone calls and triaging issues accordingly
- Uphold a clean and organized pharmacy environment, adhering to all safety and cleanliness protocols
- Maintain certification and continuing education requirements for sterile compounding, ensuring compliance with industry standards
- Utilize aseptic technique to process sterile medications with precision and care
- Worked with chemotherapy and hazardous medications in sterile and non-sterile environment
- Proactively monitor and restock medications and supplies to ensure readiness and availability
- Support medication quality control by regularly replacing expired medications with in-date stock across the hospital
- Assist with shift coverage by volunteering for additional hours to address staffing shortages and maintain smooth pharmacy operations
Ambulatory Pharmacy Technician
Amerisource Berge
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Assist patients with medication refills and new prescriptions, ensuring accuracy in processing prescriptions received via e-scribe, fax, or phone from healthcare providers
- Manage incoming phone calls, efficiently multitasking between entering prescription data and responding to inquiries
- Process patient check-outs at the register, including hospital employees and patients discharging from floors or clinics
- Address medication rejections and Drug Utilization Review (DUR) issues, ensuring timely resolution
- Support the filling and billing of 340B eligible medications, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
- Utilize ABC ordering systems and collaborate with the Meds-to-Bed program to provide patients with the necessary medications upon discharge
- Coordinate with delivery teams, nurses, case managers, and patients to ensure medication coverage and timely receipt before patient discharge
- Assist with billing special funds to provide financial assistance for medications that patients cannot afford
- Contribute to maintaining the pharmacy’s organization, cleanliness, and inventory management
- Quickly learn location-specific SIG codes for efficient data entry
- Demonstrate proficiency in using PowerChart and Cerner systems to manage patient data and prescriptions
Certified Pharmacy Technician
UT Cancer institute
04.2019 - 12.2021
- Liaise with pharmaceutical companies to facilitate drug reimbursement for medications with malfunctions or packaging issues
- Conduct monthly floor checks at five outlying clinics to ensure adherence to policies, proper medication storage (separate from food), and compliance with temperature requirements
- Ensure the timely removal of expired medications and oversee the restocking of medications based on clinic needs
- Proficient in ordering drugs through AmerisourceBergen, as well as utilizing Concordance and Lawson systems for supply management
- Apply aseptic techniques when compounding chemotherapy in laminar flow hoods, ensuring strict adherence to safety and quality standards
- Review and verify pharmacist calculations for chemotherapy dosages prior to preparation
- Accurately file and maintain documentation in designated folders for easy access and regulatory compliance
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas, including performing monthly cleaning of positive and negative pressure buffer rooms, ensuring compliance with cleanliness protocols
Education
High school -
Powell high school
Powell, TNPharmacy Technician Program -
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TNSkills
- Medical Terminology
- Word
- Cerner/Epic
- Organized
- Creative
- Aseptic Compounding
- Team Player
- HIPPA
- Order Entry
- Training
- Multitasker
- Insurance Verification
- Patient Care
Certification
Registered Pharmacy Technician
RPT109310
September 2022-December 2026
PTCB Certified Pharmacy Technician
10087206
July 2015-July 2025
Timeline
Certified pharmacy technician II
Mayo clinic
11.2022 - Current
Ambulatory Pharmacy Technician
Amerisource Berge
01.2022 - 10.2022
Certified Pharmacy Technician
UT Cancer institute
04.2019 - 12.2021
High school -
Powell high school
Pharmacy Technician Program -
University of Tennessee
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