Data Entry Pharmacy Technician

HYGINUS N. OKECHUKWU

**** ********* ****** ***** *********, North Carolina 28215

[C] 704-***-**** ********@*****.***, *****************@*****.***.

EDUCATION

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte 2014 - May 2017

Bachelor of Science in Public Health -Minor in Gerontology

(Dean’s list: Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2015. GPA 3.425)

Central Piedmont Community College Charlotte

Pharmacy Technician/Associate 2012-2014

School of Medical Laboratory Technology

Medical Laboratory Technician 2001 -2003

Relevant Coursework:

Epidemiology, Environmental Health, Global Health, Health Education and Promotion, Research & Statistics in Health, Healthcare Ethics, Health Administration, Program Planning and Evaluation

CDC Training Center Atlanta, Georgia Feb. 26 2018 – Mar. 2, 2018

Accurate Use of NHSN for Healthcare-

2018 (CDC) National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Training Course for Infection Prevention: Surveillance Program Training which includes but not limited to; Identifying Healthcare-associated infections (HAI), for NHSN Surveillance, BSI, CAUTI, CLABSI, SSI and SSI criteria, Outpatient Procedure etc.

EXPERIENCE

Gaston County Department of Health and Human Services, Gastonia, NC (Internship) Dec. 2015 - July 2016

Environmental Health Associate/ (Healthy Wells- Center for Disease Control and Prevention Grant)

Participated in a Tabletop Infectious Prevention Training

Assisted in coordinating EPI, Teen Pregnancy, and Teen Action Council (TAC) Programs

Assisted the Environmental Health Specialist in Infection Control Project relating to Hospitals, Day Cares, Swimming pool, and Grocery stores

Participated in initiatives involving but not limited to:

oAseptic tanks installations,

oWater leaks assessment

oRoutine inspections

oPromotion healthy living and maintain healthy environment.

Participated in a mini hand hygiene campaign

Assisted with the formation of geographic information system, to visualize and monitor variances in groundwater quality.

Walmart Pharmacy Jan. 2007 - Present

Certified Pharmacy/Immunization Technician

Assists with the promotion of safety, and the importance of Hand washing/sanitation in promoting wellness

Assists the Pharmacist to take care of the patients by working on prescriptions, reaching out to prescribers and third parties while the pharmacists consult with the patients

Maintains and track medication inventories to keep the drugs in-stock and up to date

Coordinates immunization workshops/health fairs through outreach to customers on the importance of immunization and other health-related concerns like blood pressure, blood glucose, and vision screenings.

Enters Data, fill, and compound prescriptions

Helps the customers leave the pharmacy on time, and assists them to find their products in a timely manner

Polaris Pharmacy Services (long-term and post-acute care pharmacy) Sept. 2019 – Jan 2020

Fill Tech. (Pre-Pack)

Assists in preparing prescription for shipment to long-term and post-acute care Facilities

Picks, labels, scans, and otherwise prepares the finished prescription for final verification by a pharmacist.

Package materials and products manually

Pre-packing frequently ordered medications, label, and stock

Preparation of the finished prescription product, proper labeling, including cautionary and auxiliary labels, as well as other light warehouse duties

Global Bridge Pharmaceutical

Certified Pharmacy Technician Dec. 2020- Present

Assists the Pharmacist to provide medicine and clinical services to the Clients.

Pre-packing frequently ordered medications, labels, and stock.

Preparation of the finished prescription product, proper labeling, ready for supplies.

Collaborate on global Humanitarian and Public Health Projects.

Assists the Pharmacist in providing drug information and consultation services to both national and international clients.

Eckerd (Rite-Aid) Pharmacy Feb. 2005- Mar.2007

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Assisted the pharmacist to help the patient.

Reduced shrinkage by stocking, inventory, and Over-the-counter products

Attended to customer at the drive-through drop-off

Reached out to prescribers and third parties where necessary

Coordinated In-service safety program and, maintained excellent customer service.

Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Jan. 2001 – June 2004

Laboratory Technician / Infection Control & Safety Coordinator

Led Infection Prevention initiatives among all disciplines within the hospital

Implemented a hand hygiene monitoring program

Supervised safety and infection control awareness fare

Acted as the facility liaison for safety and infection Prevention

Coordinated safety educational sessions for Patients

Led a Safe-sex education program for the prevention and spread of HIV/IADS

Participated in laboratory procedure & provided safety education to new technicians within the laboratory

Coordinated specimen receiving and data entry in the inpatient and outpatient settings

Organized specimen collection and analysis

Provided training on venipuncture blood collection and capillary techniques for new hires

Performed routine laboratory testing and microscopy

Community Services/Education

Health Education and Promotion 2016 – April 2017

Assisted with Coaching/Counseling Childhood Obesity Fitness Programs

Participated in Data entry and processing for “Tobacco Opinion and Use Survey” Workgroup

Taylor Glen Community, Concord, NC Feb. 2016 - April 2016

Engaged in coaching geriatric patients with dementia

Engaged in Disease Prevention and Health Promotion and Wellness Education for Elderly

Shamrock Senior Center, Charlotte. NC Jan. 2016 – April 2016

Assisted in tutoring multicultural approached healthy habits among seniors with English as a second language

Assisted in coaching Aerobic and Fitness exercises for the seniors

Conducted various health-related presentation such as “Why should I be physically active”?

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EXPERIENCE

Volunteered as a safety associate at USO-NC Charlotte Douglas Airport Chapter July 2015 – April 2019

Active member/volunteer of Knight of Columbus April 2014 - Present

Volunteered at Levine Children’s Hospital Oct. 2015 - Dec. 2015

Volunteer Catholic Men’s Organization/Assisted with food drive at local shelter Jan 2013 - Present

Volunteer and Eucharistic Minister at Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church June 2010 - Present

Professional Associations

Member, American Public Health Association (APHA) Jan. 2017 - Present

Member, North Carolina Public Health Association (NCPHA) Jan. 2017 - Present

Member, UNCC Public Health Association Feb. 2015 - Present

Member, Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society March 2016 - Present

Member of UNCC Gerontology Club/ Sigma Phi Omega (SPO) Feb. 2007 – Present

Certifications

Certified Pharmacy Technician June 2006 – Present

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (American Red Cross) March 2021 – Present

HarvardX Verified Certificate: Improving Global Health – Focusing on Quality and Safety Sept. 2020 – Present

Certified Immunization Technician April 2021- Present

Licensure

Health Care Provider CPR May 2016 - Present

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