SHEREA TAYLOR
Katy
Summary
Enthusiastic Certified Pharmacy Technician offering more than 18 years of hospital and retail experience. Dedicated, detail-oriented and committed to delivering highest level of accuracy and courteous service at all times. Excellent communication skills and promoting a positive team environment. Self-motivated, organized and driven to learn and master new skills, technologies and information systems.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Technician III
Memorial Hermann Sugar Land
01.2017 - Current
- Labeled prescription drug containers following specifications.
- Followed medication-handling techniques and industry best practices to minimize risk and maintain accuracy.
- Cleaned and sterilized equipment, work areas and glassware for safety.
- Responded to pharmacy services, policies and hours questions.
- Compound IV admixtures and oral suspensions
- Prepare and unit dosages for PYXIS machine, Processing medication returns and crediting patients' accounts
- Assist in medication inventory and purchasing
- Operate and troubleshoot PYXIS machines hospital-wide
- Process and triage phone calls and medication requests
- Pre-package medication using the EUCLID Cadet twin and iPac machine; ensuring proper scanning of barcodes with Care4
- Train fellow pharmacy technicians on duties and preparing IV admixtures
- Conducted quality control checks on incoming medication shipments for accuracy and damage.
- Assisted pharmacists in filling prescriptions accurately and efficiently.
- Compound chemotherapy IV medications
Pharmacy Technician II
Kelsey Seybold Pharmacy
06.2012 - 01.2017
- Called insurance companies to determine prescription cost.
- Avoided product waste with proper stock rotation procedures.
- Contacted clinics or physicians to request patient prescription refills.
- Cleaned and sterilized equipment, work areas and glassware for safety.
- Labeled prescription drug containers following specifications.
- Assisted patients with OTC medications and medical supplies.
- Stocked supplies and set up cash drawers to maintain readiness for day's business.
- Followed medication-handling techniques and industry best practices to minimize risk and maintain accuracy.
- Responded to pharmacy services, policies and hours questions.
- Handled prescription orders at counter, in drive-thru line and via delivery service.
- Entered orders in computer system for refills.
- Filled bottles or packaging with measured medication amounts manually or mechanically.
- Conducted quality control checks on incoming medication shipments for accuracy and damage.
- Provided exceptional customer service to patients when dispensing medications or answering questions about their prescriptions.
- Answered phone calls from patients, doctors, and insurance companies regarding prescription inquiries.
- Prepared medication labels with correct dosage instructions and patient information.
- Maintained inventory of medications and pharmaceutical supplies.
- Assisted pharmacists in filling prescriptions accurately and efficiently.
- Kept ordered medication and supplies ready for customer pick-up and delivery.
Senior Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
10.2006 - 06.2012
- Conducted routine audits of medication storage areas to verify proper organization and adherence to safety protocols.
- Trained new pharmacy technicians in various tasks including medication dispensing, inventory management, and customer service.
- Assisted pharmacists in preparation and dispensing of medications for patients as needed.
- Managed and directed daily workflow of pharmacy technicians to ensure efficient operations.
- Provided guidance on best practices for handling prescription refills, transfers, prior authorizations, and insurance claims.
- Decreased potential drug abuse, verifying prescriptions against customer records.
- Supported pharmacists with measuring, counting and labeling prescriptions.
- Restocked supplies after identifying shortages and requesting refills.
Education
Pharmacy Technician Certification -
National Insititute of Technology
01.2006
Skills
- Insurance Verification
- Prescription Filling
- Drug Inventory Control
- Supply Restocking
- Workflow Optimization
- Medication Dispensing
- Regulatory Compliance
- Drug Inventory Management
- Patient confidentiality
- Continuous Learning
- Pharmaceutical Calculations
- Record Keeping
- Professionalism
- Organizational Skills
- Pharmacy Ethics
- Intravenous admixture preparation
- Pharmaceutical calculations
- Aseptic techniques
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician III
Memorial Hermann Sugar Land
01.2017 - Current
Pharmacy Technician II
Kelsey Seybold Pharmacy
06.2012 - 01.2017
Senior Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
10.2006 - 06.2012
Pharmacy Technician Certification -
National Insititute of Technology
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