(Issam Kasmieh.
Houston, TX *****
Phone: 281-***-****
Cell: 713-***-****
E-mail: ********@*****.***
Objectives
. To obtain pharmacy tech position that will offer me the opportunity
to utilize my immeasurable knowledge and experience to assist with
preparing medication, sustain patients' satisfaction, and maintain
good relationship with patients, all of which will result in
maintaining strong reputation in performance and customer satisfaction
of the pharmacy team.
Summary & Skills
. Successfully passed the US Board of Pharmacy FPGEE (Foreign Pharmacy
Graduate Equivalency Examination) - Bachelor of Pharmacy &
Pharmaceutical Chemistry earned from University of Damascus.
. Texas state certified Pharmacy Tech. CPhT.
. Vast experience in both hospital and retail environment. Experienced
in preparing topical, intravenous, oral, and other forms of
medication.
. Strong mathematical skills for computing ratios, fractions, and
percentages of total.
. Great customer service skills. reword as best in customer service in
Walgreens store for December 2013.
. Solid computer skills in Windows, Word, Excel and Internet based
application. Strong knowledge in operating pharmacy applications and
systems.
Experience
Customer service Associate & pharmacy tech
Walgreens store in 1960 west (current).
For 2 year maintain the high level of customer. With the best customer
satisfaction 5/5 by Walgreens scale
Pharmacy Tech CPhT
Kroger pharmacy
. Maintain the highest level of customer/patient satisfaction at all
times.
. Prepare patients' medication by compounding, counting, pouring, and
other preparation methods.
. Provide the Kroger pharmacy chain with complete flexibility by
assisting numerous Kroger pharmacy locations in need of additional
pharmacy-tech assistance; including those locations requiring strong
experience to process high volume and work-load.
. Package and label medication based on prescription instructions.
. Update patients' information and ensure patients' records are
accurate; this information includes current medication, allergies, and
other vital information.
. Validate insurance coverage and eligibility related to patient's
needs. Validate authorization of refill prescriptions with the
prescribing doctor.
Pharmacy Tech CPhT
CVS Pharmacy (March 1999 -2010)
& ECKERD pharmacy
. Prepare compound medication for patients; including creams, ointment,
suspensions, lotions, and other prescribed compounds.
. Prepare patient's medication by counting, pouring, and other
preparation methods.
. Package and label medication based on prescription instructions.
. Update patients' information and ensure patients' records are
accurate; this information includes current medication, allergies, and
other vital information.
. Validate insurance coverage and eligibility related to patient's
needs. Validate authorization of refill prescriptions with the
prescribing doctor.
. Maintain inventory and ensure that medication is properly stocked and
stored in the pharmacy.
. Answer phone calls from patients or customers regarding pharmacy
operation and status of prescription preparation, refills, and other
questions.
. Perform transactions which may include, cash, credit card, and check
handling.
. Maintain the highest level of customer/patient satisfaction at all
times.
Pharmacist
Red Cross Hospital (1990 -1998)
Medical Center. Damascus, Syria
. Fully managed the operation of the hospital pharmacy.
. Trained and supervised pharmacy staff including its technicians and
assistants -responsible of the staffing of the pharmacy.
. Reviewed prescription orders submitted by hospital physicians and
doctors.
. Supervised the preparation of medication and made sure all medication
is dispensed properly for both inpatient and outpatient orders.
. Prepared medication requiring different administration including
intravenous, oral, topical, and others route of administration.
. Improved pharmacy inventory to reduce waste and dramatically minimize
back orders.
. Successfully handled high volumes and coordinated pharmacy services
and its output to effectively fulfill the hospital needs.
Education
. Bachelor of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Chemistry earned from University
of Damascus.
. Completed the US Board of Pharmacy FPGEE (Foreign Pharmacy Graduate
Equivalency Examination.)
. Pharmacy Tech Certification & Registered pharmacy technician in TX.