Topanga Yancey
FLIPPIN,Arkansas
Summary
Skilled Pharmacy Technician with background in medical prescription assistance and customer service. Experience includes managing medication inventory, providing patient counseling, and assisting pharmacists with prescription fulfillment. Strong communication skills, knowledge of pharmacy law and ethics, ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously highlight abilities. Previous roles have showcased commitment to patient care, efficiency improvement in workflow management, and fostering relationships with healthcare providers.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Technician
Baxter Regional Medical Center
Mountain Home, AR
07.2023 - Current
- Ensured compliance with all federal, state, local laws and company policies related to pharmacy operations.
- Checked expiration dates on medications to ensure that only unexpired products were dispensed.
- Reported any discrepancies or errors in medication ordering or filling processes immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
- Restocked shelves with new supplies of medications as needed.
- Kept accurate records of controlled substances received and dispensed in accordance with DEA regulations.
- Organized work areas so that everything was easily accessible when needed.
- Assisted in training new employees on pharmacy procedures.
- Monitored inventory levels of commonly used drugs and placed orders when necessary.
- Maintained pharmacological practices by checking drug inventory, stocking medications and monitoring supplies.
- Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies and logged items into inventory system.
- Inspected medication storage locations to monitor drug expiration dates and supply adequate inventory.
- Liaised with pharmacist to measure and prepare medication doses and packaging and label prescriptions.
- Flagged potential side effects and allergies to prescribed medications for patients.
- Participated in continuing education and training to stay current with pharmacy practices and technology.
- Prepared compound medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Calculated dosages for intravenous medications according to physician orders.
- Ensured that all IV admixture solutions are prepared in accordance with the safety guidelines established by the hospital pharmacy department.
- Monitored expiration dates on all supplies used in compounding and restocked when necessary.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to new developments in IV therapy protocols and procedures.
- Adhered strictly to all policies and procedures governing sterile compounding practices within the facility.
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
Athens, TX
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Maintained daily inventory of pharmaceuticals and ensured proper storage conditions.
- Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
- Performed data entry for patient profiles, billing information and prescription orders into the pharmacy software system.
- Provided customer service to patients by answering questions about medications and health-related topics.
- Managed filing of prescriptions, both electronically and manually.
- Retrieved medication from shelves based on physician orders and delivered them to pharmacists for review.
- Received payment from customers and processed credit card transactions when necessary.
- Checked expiration dates on medications to ensure that only unexpired products were dispensed.
- Restocked shelves with new supplies of medications as needed.
- Organized work areas so that everything was easily accessible when needed.
- Interpreted and processed medication orders under supervision of pharmacist.
Restaurant Hostess
Applebee's Grill + Bar
Athens, TX
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Greeted customers and escorted them to their tables.
- Assigned seating arrangements based on customer preferences and restaurant policies.
- Provided menus and answered questions about menu items and specials.
- Managed reservations, waitlists, and special requests for large parties.
Education
Certificate - Pharmacy
Trinity Valley Community College
Athens, TX05-2023
Skills
- Medication Dispensing
- FDA compliance
- Workflow Optimization
- Order Verification
- Insurance Billing
- Billing support
- Prescription Filling
- HIPAA
- FDA Drug Safety Guidelines
- Quality assurance and control
- Troubleshooting malfunctioning equipment
- Verifying orders
- Processing payments
- Aseptic Techniques
- Pharmaceutical Calculations
- Healthcare regulations
- Point of sale systems proficiency
- Supply Restocking
- Problem-solving skills
Certification
- AHA - American Heart Association
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- OSHA
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician
Baxter Regional Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
01.2023 - 06.2023
Restaurant Hostess
Applebee's Grill + Bar
11.2021 - 10.2022
- AHA - American Heart Association
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- OSHA
Certificate - Pharmacy
Trinity Valley Community College
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