Shai'ann Russell
Chicago,IL
Summary
Accomplished Certified Pharmacy Technician with proven expertise in medication dispensing and compounding techniques honed at Thorek Memorial Hospital and Walmart Pharmacy. Excelled in streamlining operations, enhancing team performance by 30%, and ensuring adherence to HIPAA regulations. Skilled in pharmaceutical calculations and fostering supportive environments, demonstrating both technical proficiency and leadership capabilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inpatient/Outpatient Certified Pharmacy Technician
Thorek Memorial Hospital
08.2023 - Current
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Counted, measured and compounded medications following standard procedures.
- Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
- Maintained sterile environment, adhering to strict safety protocols and preventing contamination.
- Accurately measured ingredients using precise scales and electronic devices for exact dosages in compound formulations.
Lead Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walmart Pharmacy
10.2014 - 08.2023
- Trained and mentored new pharmacy technicians, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Streamlined pharmacy operations for increased efficiency and accuracy in medication dispensing.
- Expanded patient access to medications through effective insurance claim processing and resolution of billing issues.
- Increased pharmacy productivity through effective delegation of tasks among technicians, maximizing team performance.
- Contributed to the success of COVID clinics by efficiently administering vaccinations according to established protocols.
- Supervised 5 pharmacy technicians and coordinated day-to-day assignments.
Education
Skills
- HIPAA Regulations
- Insurance Billing
- Medication Dispensing
- Pharmaceutical Calculations
- Compounding Techniques
- Pyxis MedStation
- Insurance Verification
Certification
- CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician
Timeline
Inpatient/Outpatient Certified Pharmacy Technician
Thorek Memorial Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Lead Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walmart Pharmacy
10.2014 - 08.2023
- CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician
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