ZSAHNA HARRIS
Eaglevillle,PA
Summary
Seasoned Pharmacy Technician with over 21 years of experience and strong leadership skills. Well-versed in all aspects of pharmacy operation. Expert in filling prescriptions within fast-paced, high-volume settings. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Patient-oriented 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
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialty Pharmacy Technician
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, CHOP
King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania
01.2024 - Current
- Ensured compliance with all applicable federal and state regulatory requirements.
- Performed inventory management duties such as receiving, stocking and ordering medications.
- Reviewed medication orders for accuracy prior to dispensing medications to patients.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to established safety policies and procedures.
- Assisted with the preparation and distribution of medications including compounding, labeling and packaging.
- Maintained pharmacological practices by checking drug inventory, stocking medications and monitoring supplies.
- Liaised with pharmacist to measure and prepare medication doses and packaging and label prescriptions.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal pharmacy laws and regulations.
- Maintained a clean and organized pharmacy workspace, adhering to safety and hygiene standards.
- Implemented and followed pharmacy protocols for medication disposal and waste management.
- Inspected medication storage locations to monitor drug expiration dates and supply adequate inventory.
- Interpreted and processed medication orders under supervision of pharmacist.
- Teamed with peers, technicians and pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders.
- Participated in pharmacy inventory management, including tracking expiration dates and removing outdated medications.
- Managed medication inventory, including ordering and restocking medications as necessary.
- Packaged patients medication daily to various courier services.
Senior Compounding Lead Technician
Advanced Rx Management
Fort Washington, PA
05.2017 - 01.2024
- Maintained accurate records of compounded medications and materials used.
- Developed and tested new formulas for compounding medicines.
- Performed quality control checks on batches of compounded drugs to ensure accuracy.
- Assisted in the training of new pharmacy technicians and provided feedback on their performance.
- Ensured that all medications were stored properly, following safety protocols.
- Reviewed orders for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Maintained clean and organized pharmacy shelving and work areas.
- Calculated, weighed, measured, and mixed pharmaceutical ingredients in accordance with standard formulas or recipes.
- Compounded non-sterile preparations including ointments, creams, lotions and various thyroid medications.
- Teamed with peers, technicians and pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders.
- Help with supervision of the Lab as a Team Lead
Pharmacy Technician
Rite Aid
Norristown, PA
08.2001 - 05.2017
- Provides superior service and assistance for the Pharmacist with various task which includes: answering telephone to take refill orders, inputting doctor ordered prescription, preparing medication for Pharmacist final check by counting medication and labeling bottles, reconstituting medication, preparing compounded medication, operate a fax machine to manually contact doctors for patient refills, operate cash register, contacting various insurances companies for claim rejudications, prepare manifest for customer deliveries, assist pharmacy staff with their tasks, assist all customers in finding Otc items on store shelf, completing and entering warehouse orders in computer, stocking shelves, light house duty
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
Blue Bell, PA
02.2001 - 08.2001
- Successfully worked in a fast paced pharmacy, assisting the pharmacist with filling prescriptions.
- Responsibility of various tasks which include: answering telephone to take refill orders, operating a cash register, inputting doctor ordered prescription, counting and bottling medication, providing exceptional customer service.
- Performed data entry for patient profiles, billing information and prescription orders into the pharmacy software system.
- Ensured compliance with all federal, state, local laws and company policies related to pharmacy operations.
- Maintained daily inventory of pharmaceuticals and ensured proper storage conditions.
Education
Associates degree - Nursing
Montgomery County Community College
Pottstown, Pa01.2013
High School Diploma -
Norristown Area High School
Norristown, Pa01.1999
Skills
- Proficient with Nex-Gen computer system
- Strong typing skills
- Excellent comprehension skills
- Strong communication skills
- Adapts well in fast paced environments
- Superb customer service skills
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Interpreting Prescription Orders
- Quality Assurance and Control
- SOP Adherence
- Staff Training
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Quality Control
- Equipment Maintenance
- Equipment Setup
- Mathematics and Calculations
- Positive Attitude
- Workflow Coordination
- Safety Protocols
- Issue Troubleshooting
- Medication dispensing
- Inventory management
- Employee training
- HIPAA compliance
- Stocking shelves
- Proper labeling procedures
- Ordering and stocking medications
- Pharmacy operations
- Operating an electrical power jack
Timeline
Specialty Pharmacy Technician
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, CHOP
01.2024 - Current
Senior Compounding Lead Technician
Advanced Rx Management
05.2017 - 01.2024
Pharmacy Technician
Rite Aid
08.2001 - 05.2017
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
02.2001 - 08.2001
Associates degree - Nursing
Montgomery County Community College
High School Diploma -
Norristown Area High School