Laboratory Assistant resume example

* Process prescriptions, and maintain prioritization.

* Translate SIG codes, Select Product, count and measure drugs.

* Label prescriptions

* Resolve Third Party rejections and complete any manual claim forms

* Perform all register transactions, in adherence of CVS policy and

procedures.

* Perform prescription pick-up, Complete Prescription Pick-Up Log,

validate customer address.

* Communicate with all healthcare professionals when permissible and

according to state law

* Retrieve and file prescriptions appropriately according to State and

Federal Law.

* Maintain in-stock by ensuring all inventory management policies and

procedures are followed.

* Pull outdated, damaged and recalled merchandise and prepare for

return.

* Assist with putting away drug orders.

• Perform diagnostic procedures on human specimen for the detection and measurement of antibody to Viruses, Rickettsia, and Chlamydia in order to determine the presence or change in titer of antibodies which indicate past or current infection, ie, West Nile Virus, Influenza, and Rabies.
• Identify Arthropod-borne viruses that can be responsible for severe exanthematous illnesses which may cause mild to fatal central nervous system infections, ie.
• Rocky Mountain Fever, Typhus, Arbovirus, and West Nile Virus; and also identify and subtype Influenza Virus isolates and detect and quantify Influenza antibodies in clinical serum specimens.
• Conduct Necropsy on animals that have exposed humans or domestic animals(dogs, cats, livestock, etc) to rabies, and evaluate through microscopy the presence or absence of virus in the brain tissue of said specimen.
• Make analysis by utilizing sophisticated computerized equipment such as the "Labotech" which is a computer driven automated testing device capable of performing enzyme immunoassays, and the "Claire Cycler" which perform Real Time RT-PCR for the Detection of West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis viruses in Avian specimen and has the capability of generating results in less than three hours.
• Prepare Specimen and Reagents for RNA Extraction in a Biosafety Level 3 environment without direct supervision.
• Independently analyze, interpret, evaluate, and report all results derived from all duties listed above with the occasional consultation of the supervisor in questions concerning methodology.
• Interact with Doctors, hospitals, clinics and the Epidemiology Dept.
• in regards to results, testing, general questions about laboratory capabilities and specimen suitability.
• Oversee and monitor work and performance of laboratory personnel of lower grade, and perform any other related duties as necessary.

• Inspect incoming ingredients and packaging materials.
• Submit ingredient samples from current and new suppliers to approved labs for authenticity and pesticide analysis.
• Audit blending operations for conformance to process specifications.
• Audit production for conformance to process and packaging specifications.
• Perform microbiological testing.
• Verify the calibration and/ or calibrate laboratory and operational equipment.
• Prepare reagent solutions and conduction concentration tests on plant solutions.
• Inform the QA Manager of any out-of-spec situations or negative trends.
• Initiates and concludes all Hold Reports.
• Provide Cross Training for QA Technicians.
• Comply with Co-Pack QA requirements.
• Maintaining housekeeping programs in the QA Laboratory and QA areas.