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CERTIFIED INPATIENT PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
Summary

Knowledgeable pharmacy professional skilled at helping pharmacists complete accurate prescriptions in fast-paced settings. Security-minded and experienced in coordinating between prescribers, insurance companies and customers to resolve problems. Strong interpersonal and multitasking abilities.

Effective at processing and filling prescriptions under direction of fully qualified Certified Pharmacy Technician . Customer service-oriented and well-organized with solid understanding of everyday pharmacy operations and regulations.

Accurate Pharmacy Clerk with a 10 year history in retail, compound, long term, and hospital pharmacy settings. Committed to ensuring exceptional customer service and retention.

Skills
  • Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
  • Attention to detail
  • Balance
  • Billing
  • Cash Handling
  • Credit
  • Clients
  • Data Entry
  • Insurance
  • Inventory
  • Medical terminology
  • Microsoft Word
  • Policies
  • Problem solving
  • Robotic
  • Strategic thinking
  • Phone etiquette
  • Time Management
  • Typing
  • Preparing bulk medications
  • Stocking shelves
  • Troubleshooting malfunctioning equipment
  • Drug inventory control
  • Proper labeling procedures
  • Aseptic techniques
  • Pharmacy operations
  • Ordering and stocking medications
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Supporting pharmacy operations
  • Quality assurance and control
  • Insurance billing
  • Time management
  • Resolving customer issues
  • Insurance Verification
  • Labeling prescriptions
  • FDA compliance
Experience
University of Chicago Ingalls Hospital | Harvey, ILCertified Inpatient Pharmacy Technician01/2019 - Current
  • Operate Carousel Machine to prepare patients medications, restock code trays, deliver medications to each unit, check and remove outdates, interpret between doctors and nurses for patient specific medications, package single dose medications, prepare medications in IV room, stock IV room with supplies, provide exceptional customer service.
  • Verified labeled prescriptions using 8-point check system to maintain accuracy and efficiency.
  • Improved drug inventory management procedures to reduce waste and eliminate backorders or overstock.
  • Verified prescriptions by contacting physicians' offices and receiving approval.
  • Established and updated patient profiles, including lists of medications and insurance details.
  • Received, reviewed, dispensed and labeled over 300 prescriptions daily with expert accuracy.
  • Managed inventory and reduced expenditures by negotiating prices with pharmaceutical suppliers.
  • Communicated with member physicians to prevent harmful drug reactions, therapy duplications and allergic reactions.
  • Researched customer health insurance plans to provide prescription authorization and efficient patient care.
  • Maintained clean and organized pharmacy shelving and work areas.
  • Consulted with peers, technicians and other pharmacists to appropriately assess prioritization and complete orders accordingly.
  • Closely inspected medications to determine accuracy of identities, strengths and purities.
  • Consulted with customers via telephone or in-person to assist with navigating pharmacy systems and completing requests.
  • Used 8-point check system to verify labeled prescriptions.
  • Delivered information on potential problems and reactions to prescribed medications for patients of all health conditions and age ranges.
  • Calculated dosages carefully and prepared prescription labels, promoting accuracy in medication administration.
  • Processed prescriptions, checking against known patient allergies.
  • Maintained lines of communication with patients, providing instructions and general support.
  • Filled and processed prescriptions, delivering prompt and efficient patient care.
  • Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
  • Administered medications as per pharmacist orders.
  • Dispensed medications to patients in accordance with pharmacist orders.
  • Collaborated closely with pharmacist to deliver high level of quality care to patients and patrons.
  • Assisted pharmacist with clearing high volume of problem prescriptions and customer questions to maintain optimal team efficiency.
  • Interpreted and processed medication orders under supervision of the pharmacy director.
  • Checked medications for content, accuracy and completeness of all drug packaging and labeling.
  • Adhered to regulatory guidelines for workplace safety and customer confidentiality.
  • Ordered medicines daily to comply with demands and needs.
  • Managed inventories, rotated stock, removed expired or damaged drug products and resolved discrepancies in drug counts.
  • Managed medication stocks, including conducting counts, labeling products and maintaining controls.
  • Filled over 400 medication orders daily and entered orders into system.
Medscript Pharmacy | Orland Park, ILSr. Pharmacy Technician09/2014 - 11/2018
  • Maintain and keep accuracy of all files, make doctor calls, compound medication, check in and verify all medication received, assist PIC in daily duties, train new employees, balance and keep accuracy of cash register, register new patients in the system, work insurance rejections.
  • Accomplishments: I organized the pharmacy making it run more efficiently, also got promoted within 7 months of being employed due to my outstanding work skills and dedication.
CVScaremark | Mount Prospect, ILCertified Pharmacy Technician09/2013 - 09/2014
  • Consulted with customers via telephone or in-person to assist with navigating pharmacy systems and completing requests.
  • Assisted pharmacist with clearing high volume of problem prescriptions and customer questions to maintain optimal team efficiency.
  • Established and updated patient profiles, including lists of medications and insurance details.
  • Worked with insurance companies to process claims, resolve problems and obtain payments.
  • Prepared and submitted claims to insurance companies for payment.
  • Educated patients on prescription instructions and answered questions regarding drug side effects.
  • Compiled customer demographic, allergy and medical history background.
  • Created new customer profiles and updated changes such as demographics, allergies and new medications in pharmacy computer systems.
  • Maintained clean and organized pharmacy shelving and work areas.
Walmart | Lansing, ILCertified Pharmacy Technician04/2009 - 06/2013
  • Managed medication stocks, including conducting counts, labeling products and maintaining controls.
  • Consulted with customers via telephone or in-person to assist with navigating pharmacy systems and completing requests.
  • Assisted pharmacist with clearing high volume of problem prescriptions and customer questions to maintain optimal team efficiency.
  • Verified and filled over 500 prescriptions per day in busy retail pharmacy setting.
  • Worked with insurance companies to process claims, resolve problems and obtain payments.
  • Prepared and submitted claims to insurance companies for payment.
  • Supervised inventory levels to maintain adequate supply of medications and medical supplies.
  • Compiled customer demographic, allergy and medical history background.
  • Participated in prescription pharmaceutical and over-the-counter product inventory audits.
  • Created new customer profiles and updated changes such as demographics, allergies and new medications in pharmacy computer systems.
  • Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies and logged items into inventory system.
  • Verified patients' identities at pickup to prevent sale of wrong medications.
  • Managed inventories, rotated stock, removed expired or damaged drug products and resolved discrepancies in drug counts.
  • Maintained strict patient confidentiality to adhere to HIPAA regulations and avoid data compromises.
  • Efficiently processed cash register transactions for new and refilled prescription orders.
  • Completed and filed patient paperwork, updating records in system with insurance carrier changes and allergy information.
  • Received, reviewed, dispensed and labeled over 500 prescriptions daily with expert accuracy.
  • Maintained clean and organized pharmacy shelving and work areas.
Education and Training
Thornton Fractional North High School | Calumet City, ILHigh School Diploma06/2006
Activities and Honors
  • Member of National Healthcare Association
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • University of Chicago Ingalls Hospital
  • Medscript Pharmacy
  • CVScaremark
  • Walmart

School Attended

  • Thornton Fractional North High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Certified Inpatient Pharmacy Technician
  • Sr. Pharmacy Technician
  • Certified Pharmacy Technician

Degrees

  • High School Diploma

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