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Teresa Velazquez

Cert Pharmacy technician
North Riverside,IL

Summary

Energetic Healthcare Professional with over 26 years experience as a Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician. Proficient in managing multiple prescription drugs, optimizing patient care and meeting sales objectives in a retail environment. Highly skilled Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician with comprehensive background in prescription processing, pharmaceutical calculations, and medication management. Strong communication skills coupled with deep knowledge of drug interactions and side-effects. Significant contributions made towards improving pharmacy efficiency and safety protocols. Notable skill set includes inventory control, patient counseling, and regulatory compliance.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens
Western Springs, IL
01.1998 - 09.2024
  • Work closely with Pharmacist and use medication input software to safely and accurately dispense medications
  • Effectively answer multi-line phone system and process high volume order requests
  • Medication classifications/uses and dosing
  • Compounding medication
  • Insurance aging/billing
  • Inventory management
  • Supervise and delegate as second in command to lead Pharmacist
  • Meet daily, weekly and monthly goals
  • HIPPA regulated
  • Continued certified classes to maintain certification.

Education

Associates of Arts - Culinary

Triton Community College

Skills

  • Knowledge of generic drugs
  • Staff Development
  • Troubleshooting malfunctioning equipment
  • Point of sale systems proficiency
  • Insurance Verification
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Insurance Billing
  • Knowledge of medical terms
  • Proper labeling procedures
  • 65 words per minute
  • Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Extensive knowledge of pharmaceutical terminology
  • Outstanding customer service orientation
  • Profound ability to multi task in a fast paced environment
  • Strong ability to work in a team environment
  • Conversant with identifying and analyzing problems and finding solutions
  • Filling prescriptions precisely

Certification

  • Licensed Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Certified November 1999

Timeline

Licensed Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens
01.1998 - 09.2024

Associates of Arts - Culinary

Triton Community College

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