Detail-oriented Pharmacy Technician with 16 years of success preparing bulk medications and large-volume intravenous admixtures. Proficient in managing inventory, performing inventory audits and maintaining meticulous records. Committed to upholding highest standards of quality control.
Skills
Stocking shelves
Pharmacy operations
Verifying orders
Point of sale systems proficiency
Proper labeling procedures
Preparing bulk medications
Drug inventory control
Troubleshooting malfunctioning equipment
Ordering and stocking medications
Aseptic techniques
USP 797 & 800
FDA compliance
Quality assurance and control
Resolving customer issues
Supporting pharmacy operations
Time management
Insurance Verification
Problem-solving skills
Workflow Optimization
Insurance billing
Labeling prescriptions
Multitasking
Delivering Medications
Experience
09/2011 to 08/2020
Pharmacy TechnicianAltamed – West Covina, CA,
Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
Filled, maintained, and rotated stock in automated dispensing cabinets.
Consulted with customers via telephone or in-person to assist with navigating pharmacy systems and completing requests.
Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies and logged items into inventory system.
Calculated dosages carefully and prepared prescription labels, promoting accuracy in medication administration.
Efficiently gathered accurate supplies and assembled chemotherapy and piggyback medications for single patients and batching large amounts of medication.
Maintained clean and organized pharmacy shelving and work areas.
Well versed in USP 797 and 800 sterile preparation techniques and cleaning guidelines.
Inspected medication storage locations to monitor drug expiration dates and supply adequate inventory.
Managed inventories, rotated stock, removed expired or damaged drug products and resolved discrepancies in drug counts.
Checked medications for content, accuracy and completeness of all drug packaging and labeling.
Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions and prepared prescription labels.
Collaborated closely with pharmacist to deliver high level of quality care to patients and patrons.
09/2008 to 09/2011
Pharmacy TechnicianAltamed – Commerce, CA,
Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
Consulted with customers via telephone or in-person to assist with navigating pharmacy systems and completing requests.
Calculated dosages carefully and prepared prescription labels, promoting accuracy in medication administration.
Adhered to regulatory guidelines for workplace safety and patient confidentiality.
Maintained clean and organized pharmacy shelving and work areas.
Managed inventories, rotated stock, removed expired or damaged drug products and resolved discrepancies in drug counts.
Filled, managed, and rotated inventory in automated dispensing cabinets.
Assisted staff members with drug inventory, purchasing and receiving.
Delivered quality care to customers through close collaboration with pharmacist.
Communicated with pharmacists to prevent harmful drug reactions, therapy duplications and allergic reactions.
Prepared requisitions for drugs and supplies as necessary.
Prepared sterile and non-sterile compounds for patients.
09/2007 to 09/2008
Pharmacy TechnicianAltamed – Downey, CA,
Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
Consulted with customers via telephone or in-person to assist with navigating pharmacy systems and completing requests.
Established and updated patient profiles, including lists of medications and insurance details.
Calculated dosages carefully and prepared prescription labels, promoting accuracy in medication administration.
Maintained clean and organized pharmacy shelving and work areas.
Inspected medication storage locations to monitor drug expiration dates and supply adequate inventory.
Managed inventories, rotated stock, removed expired or damaged drug products and resolved discrepancies in drug counts.
Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions and prepared prescription labels.
Collaborated closely with pharmacist to deliver high level of quality care to patients and patrons.
Prepared requisitions for drugs and supplies as necessary.
Maintained lines of communication with patients, providing instructions and general support.
06/2003 to 12/2007
Pharmacy TechnicianAltamed – Long Beach, CA,
Dispensed medications to patients in accordance with pharmacist orders.
Checked medications for content, accuracy and completeness of all drug packaging and labeling.
Entered orders into system and filled medication orders.
Prepared and submitted claims to insurance companies for payment.
Adhered to regulatory guidelines for workplace safety and customer confidentiality.
Maintained clean and organized pharmacy shelving and work areas.
Inspected medication storage locations to monitor drug expiration dates and supply adequate inventory.
Communicated extensively with patients to provide assistance, support and instructions.
Verified prescriptions by contacting physicians' offices and receiving approval.
Restocked shelves and prepared expired drugs for return.
Processed prescriptions, checking against known patient allergies.
Answered customer questions regarding medication.
Researched customer health insurance plans to provide prescription authorization and efficient patient care.
Assisted staff members with drug inventory, purchasing and receiving.
Processed prescription transfer requests from competitors.
Communicated with insurance companies for billing purposes.
Resolved third-party rejection claims.
Efficiently processed cash register transactions for new and refilled prescription orders.
Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
Education and Training
Expected in 06/2007
Pharmacy Technician Certificate: Pharmacy Technician Century College - White Bear Lake, MN GPA:
Expected in 06/2004
High School Diploma: Forest Lake High School - Forest Lake, MN, GPA:
Certifications
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
Registered Pharmacy Technician, Florida Board of Pharmacy
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