Teika Smith
Hutchinson,MN
Summary
Compassionate DSS/DSP/BHT recognized for ability to complete tasks efficiently and productively. Possess specialized skills in behavioral support, personal care assistance, and medication administration. Excel in communication, empathy, and patience, ensuring clients feel supported and valued.
Patient-oriented Pharmacy Technician with extensive experience preparing, filling and labeling medications. Highly skilled at processing prescriptions and managing pharmacy inventory. Well-versed in interacting with patients to answer questions and provide status updates on prescription fills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1999
1999
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
Hutchinson, MN
09.2023 - Current
- Prepared medications for dispensing by accurately counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses to ensure patient safety.
- Processed prescription orders accurately for customers and healthcare providers.
- Assisted pharmacists with medication preparation and labeling to streamline workflow and enhance service efficiency.
- Organized and maintained prescription files both electronically and manually to ensure easy access and retrieval.
- Managed inventory by restocking shelves and verifying product availability to maintain optimal stock levels.
- Operated cash registers to process payments for goods and services.
Machine Operator/Assembler
Cretex Specialty Products
Dassel, Minnesota
03.2021 - 11.2023
- Operated machinery to assemble specialty products, ensuring efficiency and safety in production processes.
- Executed standard operating procedures to maintain product quality and consistency throughout assembly.
- Conducted inspections of finished products for defects, confirming compliance with specifications.
- Maintained accurate records of production data including quantity, type, and time frames of completed jobs.
Direct Support Specialist/Behavior Technician
Eon
Hutchinson, MN
06.2020 - 11.2022
- Provided essential, personalized support to individuals with intellectual, developmental, or physical disabilities.
- Assisted clients with daily living tasks, personal care, medication management, and vocational training to enhance quality of life.
- Monitored client health and well-being, reporting significant changes to ensure timely interventions.
- Supported clients in developing skills for independence by providing tailored assistance and resources., community integration, and quality of life.
- Monitored client progress and documented behavioral data accurately.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Instructed clients in social skills training techniques, utilizing positive reinforcement and prompting to promote desired behaviors.
DSP
Addus Home Health Care
Homewood, Illinois
05.2013 - 03.2020
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to create tailored care plans enhancing client well-being.
- Monitored client health status and communicated changes to supervisors ensuring timely interventions.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care, promoting independence and dignity.
Education
Harold L Richard
Oak Lawn, ILSkills
- Prescription processing
- Medication preparation
- Personal care assistance
- Pharmacy software
- Behavioral assessment
- Data documentation
- Medication management
- Client relationship building
- Critical thinking
- First aid and CPR
- Client documentation
Certification
- CPR
- Cosmetologist
- Pharmacy Technician
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
09.2023 - Current
Machine Operator/Assembler
Cretex Specialty Products
03.2021 - 11.2023
Direct Support Specialist/Behavior Technician
Eon
06.2020 - 11.2022
DSP
Addus Home Health Care
05.2013 - 03.2020
Harold L Richard