Medication Technician/Caregiver Resume Example
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Professional Summary
Multi-talented Medication technician consistently rewarded for success in planning and operational improvements. Experience in policy development and staff management procedures positively impacting overall morale and productivity.
Experienced Medical technician offering over 2 years of healthcare experience. Highly accurate and efficient with strong time management skills and reliable, hardworking nature.
Work History
Lhc Group- Medication Technician/Caregiver
Lebanon , TN01/2018 - 05/2020
Lebanon , TN01/2018 - 05/2020
- Interacted with patients and monitored vital signs during time of admission to report details to registered nurse.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Turned and repositioned patients to prevent bedsores.
- Trained 10 direct reports on department procedures and policies to maximize department effectiveness.
- Utilized computer software to manage and confirm patient data, such as insurance, demographic and medical history information.
Charles River Community Health- Personal Caregiver
Waltham , MA01/2010 - 12/2016
Waltham , MA01/2010 - 12/2016
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.
- Kept household areas clean and well-stocked, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Kept close eye on client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Provided basic grooming and hygiene assistance to patients, including bathing and dressing.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Arroyo Vista Family Health Center- Dental Assistant
City , STATE01/2005 - 02/2009
City , STATE01/2005 - 02/2009
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Typed patient data into computer system using while following privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy, and applying lead aprons.
- Supported dentists during procedures to restore teeth, like dental fillings, permanent and temporary crowns.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Prepared and positioned patients for procedures by clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Helped s complete routine and advanced procedures by preparing patients and instruments for expected needs.
- Documented patients' dental health information, medical history and vital signs.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information and maintaining records.
- Booked appointments for patients using computer Software.
- Prepared bitewing, panoramic and periapical radiological images, allowing dentist to spot cavities, decay and problem areas needing treatment.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Skills
- Medication expertise
- Dispensing medications
- Medication dispensing
- Passing medications
- Medication monitoring
- Ability to transcribe medication
- Typing medication labels
- Medication preparation
- Medication prescription
- Medication distribution
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Patient Assessments
- MS Office
- Supervision
- Customer service
- Team management
- First Aid/CPR
- Organization
- Problem resolution
- Communications
- Budgets
- Meal planning and preparation
- Progress documentation
- Lifting 160 pounds
- State regulations knowledge
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient care
- Medical office administration
- Data Entry
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Medication Administration
- Behavioral Management
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Care plan assessment
Education
American Career CollegeCity, State08/2004Associate Degree :
RDA Course
RDA Course
Balboa Highschool City06/2003Highschool Dipoloma:
HS
HS
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School Attended
- American Career College
- Balboa Highschool
Job Titles Held:
- Medication Technician/Caregiver
- Personal Caregiver
- Dental Assistant
Degrees
- Associate Degree : RDA Course
Highschool Dipoloma : HS
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