Pharmacy Technician Certified

Amgad Benkhadra

Kansas City, MO 913-***-**** **************@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/amgadbenkhadra EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science in Biology, Pre-Medicine May 2026 University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) - Kansas City, MO GPA: 3.88 / 4.0 CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

Pharmacy Technician License Kansas Board of Pharmacy Oct 2025 - Oct 2026 Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery American Pharmacists Association Dec 2024 - Dec 2027 Certified Pharmacy Technician Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Dec 2024 - Dec 2026 BLS Certification for Healthcare Providers American Red Cross Dec 2024 - Dec 2026 Pharmacy Technician License State of Missouri Division of Professional Registration May 2024 - May 2026 SKILLS:

Healthcare: Intramuscular and Subcutaneous Vaccinations, Filing insurance claims, and Prescription Management. Electronic Medical Records (EMRs): Epic & Tebra

Interpersonal: Communication, Teamwork, Empathy, Cultural Sensitivity, and Time Management. Computer: Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point, Excel), Google Suite (Docs, Slides, Sheets, Drive) Additional Languages: Arabic

HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE:

Emergency Department Volunteer University Health Truman - KC, Holmes Rd Aug 2025 - Present

● Assisting with patient support through taking vitals and observing acute care workflow in a hospital setting. Front Desk Volunteer Jaydoc Free Clinic - KC, SW Blvd May 2025 - Present

● Facilitate patient intake and documentation through HIPAA-compliant workflows to improve access for patients.

● Collaborate with medical students to prepare charts, expedite triage, and coordinate timely follow-up care. Certified Pharmacy Technician CVS Pharmacy - Raymore + Belton, MO Jul 2023 - Present

● Administer intramuscular and subcutaneous vaccinations at the pharmacy ensuring patient comfort and safety.

● Collaborate with the pharmacists in finding cost effective medication alternatives for the patients.

● Developed familiarity with brand name and generic prescriptions along with common uses and interactions.

● Observed patient counseling sessions and dealt with insurance claims. Medical Transportation Liaison Salima Transportation LLC - Kansas City, MO Mar 2020 - Dec 2024

● Coordinated timely and safe non-emergency medical transportation for individuals with physical disabilities and special education needs, ensuring reliable access to essential healthcare services and day programs.

● Maintained service continuity by providing backup driving support and addressing urgent transportation gaps. RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:

Laboratory Assistant McGraw Lab Volker Campus- Kansas City, MO Sep 2024- Present

● Introduced CRISPR/Cas9 targeted mutations to observe the role of the genes Toe1 and Parn in Zebrafish embryos.

● Conducted embryo dissections, PCR amplification, and gel electrophoresis to validate experimental outcomes.

● Analyzed results through imaging and documented injection efficiency and mutation prevalence. ABSTRACTS & PRESENTATIONS:

Benkhadra, A., Fu, M., & McGraw, H. CRISPR Analysis of Toe1 and Parn in Zebrafish Embryos. Poster presented at the 25th Annual Research Symposium, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO, April 2025. TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

Undergraduate Learning Assistant General Biology 2- UMKC Aug 2024 - Dec 2024

● Led four weekly study sessions reinforcing course content for 20–30 students.

● Developed customized review materials and individualized support to enhance academic performance. HONORS & AWARDS:

Dean’s List UMKC 6 semesters: Fall 2022 – Spring 2025 Professional Career Escalators Scholar UMKC Aug 2023 - Present Trustee’s Finalist UMKC Aug 2022 - Present

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