Tabitha Yanke
Fairhope,PA
Summary
Efficient and accurate Certified Pharmacy Technician thrives in fast-paced settings. Team player with strong customer engagement and data entry skills. Knowledgeable pharmacy professional skilled at helping pharmacists complete accurate prescriptions in fast-paced settings. Security-minded and experienced in coordinating between prescribers, insurance companies and customers to resolve problems. Strong interpersonal and multitasking abilities. Hardworking Pharmacy Tech, with experience in both hospital and retail pharmacy settings. Perform well in busy, customer-focused settings. Considered valuable, reliable individual with experience in inventory oversight and Hazardous Drug handling . Offering 7 years of experience and track record of excellence in leading high performing teams. Accomplished in filling prescriptions with expert precision. Proven mentor of new and established pharmacy technicians.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Pharmacy Technician
UPMC Somerset Hospital
Somerset , PA
08.2023 - Current
- Compounded medications according to established procedures and standards.
- Reviewed stock levels and placed orders for additional supplies as needed.
- Communicated with nursing and medical personnel regarding medication orders or drug therapy issues.
- Answered telephones to respond to questions or requests.
- Maintained detailed documentation of all activities performed within the pharmacy.
- Prepared medications and conducted quality checks.
- Checked medications for content, accuracy and completeness of drug packaging and labeling.
- Adhered to all safety protocols when handling hazardous materials.
- Cleaned and maintained equipment or work areas according to prescribed methods.
- Established or maintained medications and other patient profiles.
- Mixed pharmaceutical preparations according to written prescriptions.
- Transferred medication from vials to sterile, disposable syringes using aseptic techniques.
- Prepacked bulk medicines, filled bottles with prescribed medications and typed and affixed labels.
- Monitored storage areas for temperature control, cleanliness, security.
- Received and stored incoming supplies and informed supervisors of stock needs and shortages.
- Assisted with training new staff members on pharmacy operations and processes.
- Maintained accurate records of medications dispensed, including controlled substances.
- Maintained proper storage and security conditions for drugs.
- Performed inventory management duties such as restocking shelves and verifying expiration dates.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
- Checked for completeness of all new labels and refill labels.
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing intravenous admixtures and chemotherapy drugs.
Census Enumerator
Berlin Brothersvalley
Berlin, PA
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Asked questions in accordance with instructions to obtain person's name, address and age.
- Reviewed data obtained from interview for completeness and accuracy.
- Read maps and located addresses to complete assigned forms via personal interview.
- Created survey sheets and worked on predefined surveys to gather census information.
- Contacted people through telephone, email and in-person to obtain pertinent data.
- Explained the purpose and importance of participating in the census program to respondents.
- Ensured that confidential information was kept secure at all times during enumeration process.
Cafeteria Worker
Berlin Brother Valley
Berlin , Pa
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, counters, and surfaces to maintain a safe working environment.
- Maintained tools, equipment and surfaces in clean, neat and working order.
- Supported serving staff in delivering accurate and well-presented food orders.
- Followed health and safety regulations when preparing meals or handling food products.
- Prepared hot entrees according to recipes and instructions provided by supervisor.
- Used proper portion sizes when serving meals to customers.
- Rotated stock items so that older items are used first.
- Made friendly conversation with customers to provide enjoyable bar experience.
- Followed guidelines for safe serving, appropriate temperatures and proper presentation.
- Performed work to top standards, proving best service for students, employees and school visitors.
- Assisted in the preparation of food items, such as sandwiches, salads, and desserts.
- Filled trays with food, utensils, napkins and condiments to provide diners with meals and accessories.
- Checked expiration dates on food products prior to use.
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
- Utilized safe and efficient methods for operating equipment.
- Delivered orders to kitchen and checked for accuracy and correct temperature on pick-up before serving to customers.
- Processed cash and credit card payments, promptly returning receipts, coin, bills and payment cards to customers.
- Adhered to safe and proper storage guidelines for incoming supplies.
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
- Operated industrial dishwasher to wash glassware and utensils.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Stocked shelves with necessary supplies for cafeteria operations.
- Assisted cook with prep work by cutting vegetables and preparing side dishes and salads.
- Removed trays and stacked dishes for return to kitchen after finished meals.
- Organized and prepared ingredients for batch cooking.
- Greeted guests with friendliness and professionalism.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Alleghany Board of Education
Lavale , MD
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Facilitated communication between parents, teachers, administrators, and other school personnel regarding student progress and behavior issues.
- Supported students with personalized accommodations, extra assistance and educational assessments.
- Kept up-to-date on current trends in special education teaching methods and strategies.
- Aided disabled students in using restroom facilities.
- Monitored students in class, hallways and cafeteria to enforce school rules.
- Assisted with the management of student behaviors in the classroom setting using de-escalation strategies.
- Managed class of special education students in absence of lead teacher.
- Worked in tandem with teacher to develop customized classroom environment conducive to students' needs.
- Provided support to teachers by helping them prepare materials for activities or lessons.
- Escorted students to restroom cafeteria, outside to playground and on field trips.
- Provided continuous support by accompanying students to classes and in-school activities.
- Provided support and guidance to special education teachers in developing instructional materials, lesson plans and assessments.
- Incorporated technology into daily lessons when appropriate.
- Tutored students in course material to improve comprehension.
- Assisted teachers in printing class handouts and worksheets and distributing to students during classroom sessions.
- Maintained attendance records and documented class activity.
- Oversaw classroom and teaching materials and requisitioned low-stock items.
- Distributed and collected tests and homework to prepare for grading by head teacher.
- Met one-on-one with autism students and implemented targeted behavioral plans.
- Provided supplemental supervision in classrooms, schoolyards, and cafeterias.
Pharmacy Technician
Potomac Valley Pharmacy
Hyndman , PA
03.2010 - 05.2015
- Teamed with peers, technicians and pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders.
- Kept accurate records of controlled substances received and dispensed in accordance with DEA regulations.
- Received and stored incoming supplies and informed supervisors of stock needs and shortages.
- Ensured compliance with all federal, state, local laws and company policies related to pharmacy operations.
- Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies and logged items into inventory system.
- Maintained daily inventory of pharmaceuticals and ensured proper storage conditions.
- Monitored supply inventory and promptly submitted replenishment orders to prevent shortages.
- Checked medications for content, accuracy and completeness of drug packaging and labeling.
- Provided education materials about medications to patients upon request.
- Answered telephones to respond to questions or requests.
- Organized work areas so that everything was easily accessible when needed.
- Established or maintained medications and other patient profiles.
- Operated cash registers to accept payments from customers.
- Refilled medications, offered insight into over-the-counter products and verified insurance benefits.
- Assisted customers by answering questions, locating items or referring to pharmacist for medication information.
- Created new customer profiles and updated demographics, allergies and new medications in pharmacy computer systems.
- Received written prescriptions and refill requests from patients, evaluating information for completeness and accuracy before filling.
- Assisted pharmacists in compounding sterile products according to state regulations.
- Ordered drugs from wholesalers as needed and maintained records of incoming shipments.
- Restocked shelves with new supplies of medications as needed.
- Verified prescriptions and drug labels, documents and packages.
- Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
- Mixed pharmaceutical preparations according to written prescriptions.
- Assisted in training new employees on pharmacy procedures.
- Ordered, labeled and counted stock of medications and entered inventory data into computer.
- Cleaned and maintained equipment or work areas according to prescribed methods.
- Provided customer service to patients by answering questions about medications and health-related topics.
- Prepared prescription transfers to other pharmacies.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining professionalism at all times.
- Received payment from customers and processed credit card transactions when necessary.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Delivered products to customer locations on time.
- Answered 50 calls per shift to assist with customer questions and concerns.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Floating Bank Teller
First People's Credit Union
Cumberland , MD
11.2009 - 02.2010
- Received and counted daily inventories of cash, drafts and checks.
- Delivered exceptional service to customers in person or over telephone.
- Performed special services for customers, ordering bank cards and checks.
- Entered customer transactions into computers to record transactions and issue computer-generated receipts.
- Maintained confidentiality of bank records and client information.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of bank policies and regulations.
- Inspected currency notes for authenticity before accepting deposits from customers.
- Reported daily averages and shortages to operations department.
- Verified amounts and integrity of every check or funds transfer.
- Assisted customers with opening new accounts, transferring funds, cashing checks, and making loan payments.
- Answered incoming phone calls promptly and directed them appropriately per company policy.
- Counted drawers and reconciled remaining cash to accost for deposits and dispersals.
- Offered every customer exceptional service levels by remaining friendly and professional during every transaction.
- Balanced daily cash deposits and vault inventory with zero error rate.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hyndman Middle Senior High School
Hyndman, PA06-2007
Skills
- Aseptic Techniques
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Prescription Management
- FDA Compliance
- Proper Labeling Procedures
- Point of Sale Systems Proficiency
- Drug Inventory Control
- HIPAA
- Drug Security
- Pharmacy Operations
- Insurance Billing
- Stocking Medications
- New Hire Onboarding
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Patient Paperwork
- Workflow Optimization
- Team Collaboration
- HIPAA Regulations
- Staff Development
- Prescription Verification
- Filling Prescriptions
Certification
CPhT- August 20, 2023- August 31, 2025
Certification Number - 30243656
Timeline
Certified Pharmacy Technician
UPMC Somerset Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Census Enumerator
Berlin Brothersvalley
03.2022 - 05.2022
Cafeteria Worker
Berlin Brother Valley
02.2022 - 05.2022
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Alleghany Board of Education
01.2021 - 02.2022
Pharmacy Technician
Potomac Valley Pharmacy
03.2010 - 05.2015
Floating Bank Teller
First People's Credit Union
11.2009 - 02.2010
High School Diploma -
Hyndman Middle Senior High School
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