Pharmacy Technician Operations
Resume:
S
Ma Crisanta San Ramon
**************@*****.***
Anchorage, AK 99501
SUMMARY
Successful Pharmacy Technician bringing 2 years of experience in filling prescriptions with expert accuracy, building relationships with customers and promoting teamwork within pharmacy settings. Knowledgeable about regulatory guidelines and policies governing fraud, waste and abuse.
Seasoned Pharmacy Technician with 2 years of experience and strong leadership skills. Well-versed in all aspects of pharmacy operation. Expert in filling prescriptions within fast-paced, high-volume settings.
Patient-oriented Pharmacy Technician with extensive experience preparing, filling and labeling medications. Highly skilled at processing prescriptions and managing pharmacy inventory. Well-versed in interacting with patients to answer questions and provide status updates on prescription fills.
Industrious with experience in hospital and retail pharmacies. Leverages and skills to support efficient and compliant pharmacy operations. Delivers meticulous formulation, courteous patient support and exceptional inventory management.
SKILLS
Drug inventory control
Verifying orders
Proper labeling procedures
Point of sale systems proficiency
Ordering and stocking medications
Stocking shelves
Preparing bulk medications
Pharmacy operations
Workflow Optimization
Insurance billing
Labeling prescriptions
Quality assurance and control
Supporting pharmacy operations
Resolving customer issues
Communication
EXPERIENCE
Pharmacy Technician
Anchorage, AK
Fred Meyer Pharmacy/ Jun 2019 to Current
Teamed with peers, technicians and pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders.
Transmitted claims to insurance companies for payment and reconciled EOBs.
Interpreted and processed medication orders under supervision of pharmacist.
Improved drug inventory management procedures to reduce overhead and eliminate backorders or overstock.
Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies and logged items into inventory system.
Created new customer profiles and updated changes such as demographics, allergies and new medications in pharmacy computer systems.
Prepared prescription transfers to other pharmacies.
Participated in prescription pharmaceutical and over-the-counter product inventory audits.
Transmitted daily bulk orders to maintain inventory levels.
Inspected medication storage locations to monitor drug expiration dates and supply adequate inventory.
Assisted pharmacist with clearing high volume of prescriptions and responded to customer questions.
Refilled medications, offered insight into over-the-counter products and verified insurance benefits.
Entered patient and medication information into system to generate prescription labels.
Executed opening and closing duties
Efficiently responded to voicemails from healthcare providers and customers.
Placed orders for out of stock medications, enabling patients to receive prescriptions on time.
Greeted customers and answered questions regarding personal medications or over-the-counter pharmacy products.
Received written prescriptions and refill requests from patients, evaluating information for completeness and accuracy before filling.
Accurately selected, measured and combined prescription components to prepare custom orders.
Dispensed medications to patients in accordance with pharmacist orders.
Communicated effectively with doctors and insurance agencies to resolve prescription cost discrepancies.
Purchasing Manager
Manila
Capitol Medical Center/ Feb 2014 to Nov 2018
Cultivated new vendor relationships using dynamic communication and negotiation skills.
Selected and negotiated contracts with supply vendors to obtain top-notch pricing on materials and items.
Negotiated contracts with outside providers to minimize costs to company and customers.
Sourced new vendors for purchasing needs.
Conducted market research to determine appropriate pricing.
Led department meetings to build team cohesiveness and coordinate projects
Admitting Department in Charge
Manila
Capitol Medical Center/ Feb 2011 to Feb 2014
Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injury and illnesses.
Asst Chief Pharmacist
Manila
Capitol Medical Center/ Dec 2005 to Jan 2011
Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions and prepared prescription labels.
Checked medication orders against appropriate standards of care and recommended therapy changes to treating physicians and facility staff.
Educated staff on pharmacy-related issues and policy updates, including regulatory changes, drug recalls and investigational studies.
Oversaw and verified work of pharmacy staff to maintain optimum quality controls.
Implemented cost-containment strategies covering both dispensing and procurement activities.
Offered clinical expertise to help resolve drug-related questions and concerns initiated by staff and administrators.
Achieved optimum staff performance through proactive management and monitoring of daily activities.
Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
Detected and reported therapeutic incompatibilities.
Dispensed drugs in hospital environments.
Reviewed packages and medication bottles for proper labeling before distributing to patients.
Dispensed medications after reviewing and interpreting prescriptions from healthcare providers.
Discussed over-the-counter medication and equipment options to help patients deal with individual symptoms.
Delivered pharmacological education to patients by responding to and answering questions and explaining medication side effects.
Staff Pharmacist
Manila
Capitol Medical Center/ May 1992 to Nov 2005
Collaborated with physicians to provide patients with high quality and cost-effective medications.
Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies and logged items into inventory system.
Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
Analyzed prescribing trends to monitor patient compliance and prevent excessive usage.
Dispensed and delivered patient medications to patients throughout hospital.
Improved drug inventory management procedures to reduce overhead and eliminate backorders or overstock.
Created new customer profiles and updated information in pharmacy computer systems.
Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions or allergies before dispensing medications.
Trained pharmacy technicians to promote error reduction while enhancing efficiency.
Reviewed packages and medication bottles for proper labeling before distributing to patients.
Led and performed all aspects of pharmacy operations, delivering continuous quality products and services in alignment with physician orders and prescriptions.
Maintained lines of communication with patients, providing instructions and general support.
Efficiently answered multi-line phone and processed high volume of order requests from nurses, doctors and pharmacists.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Bachelor of Science: Pharmacy
University of Santo Tomas Mar 1988
Manila
Master of Science: Pharmacy
University of Santo Tomas
Manila
Candidate for Graduation with 33 accredited units
Contact this candidate