Scott Ramsey

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Costco Wholesale Corp

Hawthorne, CA

11.2006 - Current

Performed regular medication audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Efficiently processed cash register transactions for new and refilled prescription orders.
Transferred medication from vials to sterile, disposable syringes using aseptic techniques.
Received written prescriptions and refill requests from patients, evaluating information for completeness and accuracy before filling.
Leveraged database to confirm validity of prescriptions, patient data and drug side effects.
Supervised inventory levels to maintain adequate supply of medications and medical supplies.
Completed and filed patient paperwork, updating records in system with insurance carrier changes and allergy information.
Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies and logged items into inventory system.
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.
Checked medications for content, accuracy and completeness of drug packaging and labeling.
Resolved customer complaints regarding product quality or quantity issues.
Maintained a clean work environment by wiping down counters, cleaning spills promptly and properly disposing of waste products.
Flagged potential side effects and allergies to prescribed medications for patients.
Monitored supply inventory and promptly submitted replenishment orders to prevent shortages.
Checked expiration dates on drug products prior to dispensing them to customers.
Prepared pricing and instruction labels for placement on prescriptions.
Participated in prescription pharmaceutical and over-the-counter product inventory audits.
Answered telephones to respond to questions or requests.
Maintained proper storage and security conditions for drugs.
Ensured compliance with state and federal pharmacy laws and regulations.
Implemented and followed pharmacy protocols for medication disposal and waste management.
Created new customer profiles and updated demographics, allergies and new medications in pharmacy computer systems.
Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify prescription orders and resolve medication discrepancies.