Dedicated and detail-oriented professional with a strong background in scientific research and pharmacy technology. Possess a solid foundation in biology, pharmacology, and laboratory techniques. Proven ability to contribute to scientific investigations and pharmaceutical operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and patient safety. Adept at utilizing cutting-edge technologies and methodologies to drive research projects and optimize pharmacy processes. Demonstrated commitment to delivering high-quality results within collaborative team environments. Seeking a challenging position that leverages my skills in both scientific research and pharmacy technology to advance healthcare outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Pharmacy Technician
Safeway Pharmacy
11.2023 - Current
Medication Dispensing, Prescription Processing, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Medication Labeling, Insurance Processing, Quality Assurance, Patient Privacy, Continuing Education, Counseling the patient for time to take medicine.
Coordinated verification and filling of more than 200 daily prescriptions in high-volume pharmacy environment
Counted, measured and compounded medications following standard procedures
Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items
Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records
Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity
Collected co-payments or full payments from customers
Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality
Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy
Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality
Liaised with other pharmacies to eliminate issues related to product expiration
Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions
Located and measured medications according to prescription information, making modifications as instructed by pharmacists and providers
Precisely measured and combined ingredients to deliver scrupulous formulation on customer compound prescription orders
Managed opening and closing duties for pharmacy
Set up and modified patient profiles to include current medications and insurance details
Developed and implemented improvements to pharmacy organization system
Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales
Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers
Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need
Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system
Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues
Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists
Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments
Welcomed customers to pharmacy and answered questions relating to prescriptions and over-the-counter products
Counseled customers on medications, appropriate dosage and potential side effects
Helped pharmacist clear problematic prescriptions and address customer questions to keep pharmacy efficient
Coordinated with physicians and insurance agency representatives for speedy resolution of prescription discrepancies
Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreen's Pharmacy
01.2021 - 01.2023
Consistently praised for efficiently handling customer service duties, such as answering phones, typing prescriptions, patient processing, and billing, to allow Pharmacists and pharmacy staff to focus on the health concerns of their patients
Ensure the cleanliness, sanitation, and maintenance of all facilities, pharmacy, and equipment
Help implement the pharmacy's quality assurance and control program to ensure compliance with HIPAA, State Board of Pharmacy, and OSHA regulations, improving patient care and satisfaction
React calmly and effectively in emergency situations, adding a personal, caring touch to immediately put patients at ease
Accurately calculate dosages, dispense medications, prepare prescription labels, and fill prescriptions for approval by pharmacists
Be proficient with the pharmacy's proprietary computer program to access prescription information, including patient and prescriber data, drug selection, prescription interpretation, and insurance billing
Schedule the technicians weekly for the pharmacy and train all newly hired technicians
Collaborate with the Pharmacist to review Medication Therapy Management for patients and help set up appointments if needed.
Counted, measured and compounded medications following standard procedures
Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need
Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs
Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales
Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items
Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists
Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system
Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues
Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records
Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers
Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity
Collected co-payments or full payments from customers
Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy
Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments
Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality
Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality
Welcomed customers to pharmacy and answered questions relating to prescriptions and over-the-counter products
Counseled customers on medications, appropriate dosage and potential side effects
Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions
Resolved third-party billing, computer system and customer service issues
Liaised with other pharmacies to eliminate issues related to product expiration
Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use
Helped pharmacist clear problematic prescriptions and address customer questions to keep pharmacy efficient
Coordinated verification and filling of more than 150 daily prescriptions in high-volume pharmacy environment
Coordinated with physicians and insurance agency representatives for speedy resolution of prescription discrepancies
Set up and modified patient profiles to include current medications and insurance details
Precisely measured and combined ingredients to deliver scrupulous formulation on customer compound prescription orders
Located and measured medications according to prescription information, making modifications as instructed by pharmacists and providers
Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead
Research Assistant
San Jose State University
01.2017 - 01.2019
Proficient in research methodologies and protocols for clinical studies
Experienced in literature reviews, experiment design, and data collection procedures
Competent in statistical software for data analysis and report generation
Detail-oriented with a focus on maintaining data integrity and confidentiality
Coordinated and conducted clinical research experiments, ensuring adherence to protocols
Collected and analyzed data on patient outcomes, treatment efficacy, and relevant parameters
Utilized statistical tools to interpret research data and generate comprehensive reports
Assisted in maintaining research facilities, including laboratory equipment and study documentation
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate research activities and meet project milestones
Contributed to the preparation of research reports, manuscripts, and presentations for conferences
Supported the development and implementation of outreach programs related to clinical research
Engaged in fieldwork, including patient interaction, data collection, and quality assurance.
Marketing Manager
Extreme Pita San Jose First Street
10.2012 - 11.2017
Analyze marketing program results monthly and reported new revenue, profitability, performance vs
Target goals and long-term impact on customer behavior
Partners with commercial dealerships to strengthen relationships, build influence, drive sales, deliver the company and dealer profitability and improve the end user experience
Lead sales in Business Process Management, Digital Content Management, and client relation, generating thousands of sales
Designed and implement comprehensive sales strategy incentive programs, prepared quarterly sales forecasts, projected revenue, developed annual and quarterly sales budgets, and mentor team in sales methodologies
Increased brand awareness through the creation and management of social media channels and the corporate blog
Increased social media engagement by 1200%
Managed multiple cross-functional teams from solution concept through to successful release, effectively managing each investment stream to maximize financial returns and revenue growth
Reduced costs and enhanced development flexibility to meet market demands by designing and implementing iterative development and delivery mechanisms
Developed the strategy, business plan, product requirements, and portfolio roadmaps based on regional customer requirements and competitive market analysis
Conducted weekly/monthly/quarterly performance evaluations of direct reports, further developing, and monitoring individual plans for all direct reports and business partners.
Boosted brand awareness and generated leads while managing internal and external marketing campaigns and programs
Created company brand messaging, collateral materials, customer events, promotional strategies, and product commercialization
Utilized market trends and target audience statistics to effectively and appropriately market products
Managed workflow between staff, coordinating documents, planning, and creative material distribution
Maintained documentation, detailing assignments, in-progress work and completed project milestones
Used data analytics to track lead generation campaigns and improve quality
Researched developing trends to stay updated with new ideas and marketing practices
Managed workflow between staff, coordinating documents and creative material distribution
Executed search engine marketing, advertising and public relations campaigns to generate demand and sales leads
Developed and implemented marketing strategies to use for launches, rebranding campaigns and promotions
Recruited and hired capable team members to add value and diverse skills set to marketing department
Worked with graphic designers and writers to establish theme and tone for content
Managed marketing budget and associated P&L to develop and execute marketing strategies, budgets and sales plans for business segments
Identified and evaluated new technologies and add-on applications to improve and optimize marketing team efforts
Oversaw preparation of marketing copy, images, videos, emails, and other collateral
Continually maintained and improved company's reputation and positive image in markets served
Established, initiated and optimized business development strategies based on company targets, product specifications, market data, and budget factors
Created and managed social media campaigns to increase brand engagement
Captured new customers by optimizing business strategies and launching products to diversify offerings
Wrote and distributed press releases to increase brand visibility
Generated sponsorships with related and partnering entities to enhance marketing objectives
Led team of marketing professionals, offering mentoring and coaching to build knowledge and skills
Launched successful digital marketing campaigns that achieved goals for increased website traffic
Coordinated with design and media teams to develop high-quality creative assets
Executed comprehensive marketing plans that consistently achieved targets for increased revenue
Mentored local personnel on best practices and protocols to maximize productivity
Devised content strategy to effectively engage target audiences
Conducted market research to identify new opportunities and target markets
Developed creative presentations, trend reports, kitted assets, and product data sheets
Research Assistant
Azad University (Iran)
Sari
01.2006 - 01.2008
Research Methodology: Proficient in applying research methodologies and protocols relevant to agriculture
Experienced in conducting literature reviews, designing experiments, and implementing data collection procedures
Assisted in designing and conducting agricultural research experiments, including field trials and controlled environment studies
Collected data on crop growth, pest control measures, soil composition, and other relevant parameters
Utilized statistical software to analyze research data, interpret results, and generate reports
Assisted in maintaining research plots, greenhouse facilities, and laboratory equipment
Conducted literature reviews to stay updated with current research and agricultural trends
Collaborated with research team members to coordinate research activities and ensure project milestones were met
Assisted in preparing research reports, manuscripts, and presentations for conferences and publications
Assisted in the development and implementation of agricultural outreach programs and workshops
Participated in fieldwork, including planting, harvesting, and data collection
Maintained accurate records of research data, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations
Attended seminars and symposiums to improve overall knowledge and understanding
Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment
Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis
Developed research protocols and procedures to produce accurate results
Created surveys and questionnaires to collect data for research projects
Conducted tests on equipment and instruments for quality
Reviewed documents and data to identify trends and patterns
Collected research data through experimentation, surveys and leading focus groups
Collaborated with other researchers to develop successful research strategies
Utilized advanced analytical software to analyze data sets
Recorded experimental findings in laboratory notebook to analyze and interpret experimental findings
Collaborated with researchers and scientists to design and execute experiments
Maintained up-to-date records of research activities and results for future reference
Maintained and calibrated various types of lab equipment
Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results
Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards
Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues
Analyzed results using analytical software and created reports
Coordinated and managed laboratory projects and experiments
Interpreted laboratory results to provide technical advice to scientists
Cooperated with other technicians to develop and test new protocols
Assisted scientists by collecting and organizing laboratory data
Participated in research projects by designing and executing experiments
Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks
Trained and supervised junior technicians in laboratory protocols
Participated in lab meetings and project presentations
Operated and performed preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and instruments
Developed new protocols and improved existing laboratory processes
Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work
Monitored and documented safety standards to verify compliance
Provided support and guidance to junior lab staff
Kept abreast of current industry, scientific and regulatory developments and issues
Prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures
Scheduled appointments with test subjects over phone and through email
Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
Attended seminars and symposiums to improve overall knowledge and understanding.
Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
Conducted tests on equipment and instruments for quality.
Reviewed documents and data to identify trends and patterns.
Recorded experimental findings in laboratory notebook to analyze and interpret experimental findings.
Education
MBA - Healthcare Managment
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City
10.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biology
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
08.2017 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
Islamic Azad University
Iran
Associate of Science -
De Anza College
Cupertino, CA
09.2012 - 12.2016
Skills
Medication Dispensing: Proficient in accurately and safely dispensing medications, including understanding prescription orders, measuring and packaging medications, and labeling prescription containers appropriatelyundefined
Certification
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT), licensed pharmacy technician with California State Board of Pharmacy (TCH 193634)
Background Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented Pharmacy Technician with 2 years of experience in healthcare administration. Highly organized and efficient in managing administrative tasks, coordinating patient services, and ensuring smooth clinic operations. Seeking a challenging position as a Pharmacy Technician, where I can utilize my skills to contribute to the efficient delivery of healthcare services and the overall success of a healthcare organization.
Area Of Expertise
Medical Terminology
Clinical Training and Support
Program Management
Budget Management
Coaching and Training
Customer Satisfaction
Technical Documentation
Quality Control
Workflow Optimization
Sales and Marketing
Requirement Gathering and Analysis
Account Receivable and Billing
Affiliations
Project Management Institute
Association of Information Technology Professionals