Zaria Simpkins
Aiken,SC
Summary
Customer-oriented Pharmacy Technician Trainee with a great understanding of medical ethics and pharmacology. Adept at assisting pharmacists with filling prescriptions based on information and dosages provided by doctors. Committed to assisting customers by answering any questions or concerns about prescribed medications. Also a Versatile Assembly Line Worker knowledgeable about quality checks, finishing work and equipment calibration. Proven history of reliability and resourcefulness in workplace. Safety-oriented individual committed to performance and trained in equipment use.
Optometric professional prepared for role in advanced eye care. Brings in-depth experience in patient assessment, diagnostic testing, and maintaining meticulous patient records. Focuses on team collaboration and adaptability, ensuring seamless operations in dynamic environments. Proficient in ocular imaging and patient communication.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Optometric Technician
LensCrafters
Aiken
10.2024 - Current
- Conducted pretest procedures to gather data before exam and make eye appointments more efficient and productive.
- Assisted with insurance questions, eligibility, and prior authorizations of medications and glasses.
- Promoted a welcoming atmosphere within the practice by keeping waiting areas tidy and well-stocked with reading materials.
- Filled and dispensed eyeglass prescriptions, fitting frames, lenses and contact lenses for comfort and convenience.
- Assisted optometrists in providing accurate diagnoses through precise measurements using specialized equipment.
- Developed patient education materials on contact lens care, increasing proper usage and reducing complications.
- Input patient information and exam findings into electronic medical records system to facilitate accurate record-keeping.
Pharmacy Technician Trainee
Publix
Aiken, SC
06.2024 - Current
- Maintained patient profiles and medication records.
- Assisted pharmacists in filling prescriptions, counting pills and labeling bottles.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments and issuing receipts.
- Stocked shelves with pharmaceutical products.
- Answered customer inquiries about medications, dosages and side effects.
- Organized drugs by expiration date to ensure freshness.
- Ordered supplies from wholesalers or manufacturers when necessary.
- Retrieved prescription requests from patients or healthcare providers via telephone or fax machine.
- Received incoming shipments and checked accuracy of orders.
- Restocked prescription drugs as needed according to hospital policies and procedures.
- Checked that drug interactions do not occur between different medicines prescribed to the same patient.
Assembly Line Worker
Autoneum
Aiken, SC
04.2022 - 07.2024
- Assembled components of a variety of products, adhering to production specifications.
- Monitored assembly line operations and identified any issues or problems that arose.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance purposes.
- Provided training and guidance to new employees on proper assembly techniques.
- Loaded raw materials into machines for processing according to instructions provided by supervisors.
- Reported any safety hazards or defective parts encountered during assembly operations.
- Followed standard operating procedures while performing tasks on the assembly line.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers about production progress throughout shift hours.
- Worked quickly and efficiently while maintaining high standards of quality control.
Sales Associate
Hibbett Sporting Goods
Barnwell, SC
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
- Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to recommend improvements in service quality.
- Collaborated with management teams to develop innovative marketing strategies.
- Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
- Assisted teammates with sales-processing tasks to meet daily sales goals.
Cashier
Hardee's Restaurant
Barnwell, SC
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Counted money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure amounts were correct.
- Greeted customers promptly and responded to questions.
Education
Barnwell High School
Barnwell, SC05-2022
Skills
- Medication counting
- Production leadership
- Inventory organization
- Knowledgeable about drug interactions
- Aseptic Techniques
- Staff Development
- Insurance Billing
- Drug utilization review
- Troubleshooting malfunctioning equipment
- Problem-solving skills
- Computer research
- Product Assembly
- Raw Materials Handling
- Assembly instructions
- SAP understanding
Certification
- license Pharmacy Tech
- attended a phlebotomist course
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Optometric Technician
LensCrafters
10.2024 - Current
Pharmacy Technician Trainee
Publix
06.2024 - Current
Assembly Line Worker
Autoneum
04.2022 - 07.2024
Sales Associate
Hibbett Sporting Goods
01.2021 - 02.2022
Cashier
Hardee's Restaurant
01.2020 - 12.2020
Barnwell High School