Adept Pharmacy Technician with a proven track record at Valley Medical Center, showcasing expertise in compounding IV chemo medications and delivering exceptional customer service. Leveraged aseptic techniques and Epic proficiency to enhance pharmacy operations, achieving significant improvements in inventory management. Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and HIPAA standards.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Technician
Valley Medical Center
Renton, WA
09.2022 - Current
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.
Assisted pharmacists in compounding sterile products according to state regulations.
Managed filing of prescriptions, both electronically and manually.
Retrieved medication from shelves based on physician orders and delivered them to pharmacists for review.
Verified accuracy of medication labels before they were dispensed to customers.
Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as nurses or physicians regarding drug therapies or treatments for patients.
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.
Organized work areas so that everything was easily accessible when needed.
Maintained pharmacological practices by checking drug inventory, stocking medications and monitoring supplies.
Prepared prescription transfers to other pharmacies.
Improved inventory management procedures to reduce overhead, backorders and overstock.
Transferred medication from vials to sterile, disposable syringes using aseptic techniques.
Pharmacy Technician
Kaiser Permanente of WA
07.2022 - Current
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.
Assisted pharmacists in compounding sterile products according to state regulations.
Managed filing of prescriptions, both electronically and manually.
Retrieved medication from shelves based on physician orders and delivered them to pharmacists for review.
Verified accuracy of medication labels before they were dispensed to customers.
Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as nurses or physicians regarding drug therapies or treatments for patients.
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.
Organized work areas so that everything was easily accessible when needed.
Maintained pharmacological practices by checking drug inventory, stocking medications and monitoring supplies.
Prepared prescription transfers to other pharmacies.
Improved inventory management procedures to reduce overhead, backorders and overstock.
Transferred medication from vials to sterile, disposable syringes using aseptic techniques.
Pharmacy Technician
Providence Medical Center
06.2020 - 05.2022
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.
Assisted pharmacists in compounding sterile products according to state regulations.
Managed filing of prescriptions, both electronically and manually.
Retrieved medication from shelves based on physician orders and delivered them to pharmacists for review.
Verified accuracy of medication labels before they were dispensed to customers.
Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as nurses or physicians regarding drug therapies or treatments for patients.
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.
Organized work areas so that everything was easily accessible when needed.
Maintained pharmacological practices by checking drug inventory, stocking medications and monitoring supplies.
Prepared prescription transfers to other pharmacies.
Improved inventory management procedures to reduce overhead, backorders and overstock.
Transferred medication from vials to sterile, disposable syringes using aseptic techniques.
Pharmacy Technician
Kaiser Permanente of WA
05.2020 - 04.2020
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.
Assisted pharmacists in compounding sterile products according to state regulations.
Managed filing of prescriptions, both electronically and manually.
Retrieved medication from shelves based on physician orders and delivered them to pharmacists for review.
Verified accuracy of medication labels before they were dispensed to customers.
Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as nurses or physicians regarding drug therapies or treatments for patients.
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.
Organized work areas so that everything was easily accessible when needed.
Maintained pharmacological practices by checking drug inventory, stocking medications and monitoring supplies.
Prepared prescription transfers to other pharmacies.
Improved inventory management procedures to reduce overhead, backorders and overstock.
Pharmacy Technician
Swedish Pharmacy
07.2015 - 12.2017
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.
Assisted pharmacists in compounding sterile products according to state regulations.
Managed filing of prescriptions, both electronically and manually.
Retrieved medication from shelves based on physician orders and delivered them to pharmacists for review.
Verified accuracy of medication labels before they were dispensed to customers.
Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as nurses or physicians regarding drug therapies or treatments for patients.
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.
Organized work areas so that everything was easily accessible when needed.
Maintained pharmacological practices by checking drug inventory, stocking medications and monitoring supplies.
Prepared prescription transfers to other pharmacies.
Improved inventory management procedures to reduce overhead, backorders and overstock.
Transferred medication from vials to sterile, disposable syringes using aseptic techniques.
Pharmacy Technician
Group Health Coop
04.2011 - 06.2015
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.
Assisted pharmacists in compounding sterile products according to state regulations.
Managed filing of prescriptions, both electronically and manually.
Retrieved medication from shelves based on physician orders and delivered them to pharmacists for review.
Verified accuracy of medication labels before they were dispensed to customers.
Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as nurses or physicians regarding drug therapies or treatments for patients.
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.
Organized work areas so that everything was easily accessible when needed.
Maintained pharmacological practices by checking drug inventory, stocking medications and monitoring supplies.
Prepared prescription transfers to other pharmacies.
Improved inventory management procedures to reduce overhead, backorders and overstock.
Transferred medication from vials to sterile, disposable syringes using aseptic techniques.
Pharmacy Technician
Safeway Pharmacy
11.2004 - 04.2011
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.
Assisted pharmacists in compounding sterile products according to state regulations.
Organized work areas so that everything was easily accessible when needed.
Maintained pharmacological practices by checking drug inventory, stocking medications and monitoring supplies.
Prepared prescription transfers to other pharmacies.
Improved inventory management procedures to reduce overhead, backorders and overstock.
Education
AAB - Business, Paralegal
Eastern Gateway C.C.
Steubenville, OH
Pharmacy Technical -
Bryman Technical College
Renton, WA
Skills
Process and fill prescriptions
Compound IV chemo medications
Compound non-chemo medications
Aseptic techniques
Data entry
Multi-phone lines
Proficient in Epic
Call center customer service
Multiple insurance billing
Assist the pharmacist
Assist physicians
Assist nurses
Assist the staff
Manual and automated medication dispensing
Drug storage procedures
Intravenous admixture preparation
Billing support
Quality assurance and control
Problem-solving skills
Medication labels
Confidentiality and HIPAA
Receiving incoming supplies
Ordering and stocking medications
Pharmacy operations
Record preparation
Personal Information
Title: Pharmacy Technician
Certification
Certification: VA00057335
PTCB: 1464703
NABP: 1069388
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician
Valley Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Kaiser Permanente of WA
07.2022 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Providence Medical Center
06.2020 - 05.2022
Pharmacy Technician
Kaiser Permanente of WA
05.2020 - 04.2020
Pharmacy Technician
Swedish Pharmacy
07.2015 - 12.2017
Pharmacy Technician
Group Health Coop
04.2011 - 06.2015
Pharmacy Technician
Safeway Pharmacy
11.2004 - 04.2011
Certification: VA00057335
PTCB: 1464703
NABP: 1069388
AAB - Business, Paralegal
Eastern Gateway C.C.
Pharmacy Technical -
Bryman Technical College
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