AMY MURPHY
Summary
Detail-Oriented Registered Pharmacy Technician fully qualified through the Nova Scotia College of Pharmacy with seven years work at a leading provincial drugstore chain in Prince Edward Island, two years at a community pharmacy in Coldbrook, NS and currently employed at Valley Regional Hospital as a Pharmacy Practice Assistant. Dedicated, hard-working, reliable and accurate professional who delivers courteous service at all times. Detail-oriented Pharmacy Technician skilled at filling prescriptions, patient care and data entry. Proficient in medication compounding, pharmaceutical calculations, sterile preparation of CIVA and Chemotherapy Drugs, Order Entry methods and daily cart, omnicell, and Operating Room duties.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Pharmacy Technician
Valley Regional Hospital
01.2018 - Current
- Working as a team member to distribute and prepare medication for hospital patients. Frequently interacted with the public, prior to medical appointments, to ensure accuracy of all medication requirements for their visit. Engaged in professional development opportunities to become highly efficient at medical compounding, pharmaceutical calculations and sterile preparation of CIVA. Developed personal abilities to excel in the preparation of Chemotherapy Drugs, and necessary supplies for daily Operating Room procedures. Engaged in daily cart and omnicell restock, as well as Order Entry, to ensure availability of medication to the entire Valley Regional Healthcare team. Consistently adhered to regulatory guidelines for the workplace and ensured a safe working environment for all colleagues and patients. Currently training to validate chemotherapy preparations prior to patient treatment.
- Became Pharmacy Technician Team Lead in May 2025. As one of two Team Leads, duties include team member scheduling, implementation of professional development for pharmacy practice assistants and registered technicians, direct oversight of pharmacy operations and supervision of the rollout of new technology to enhance dispensary operations and hospital unit provision of care.
Pharmacy Assistant
Mader's Pharmachoice
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Properly filled and dispensed numerous prescriptions daily. Effectively resolved insurance rejections and other billing issues. Managed drug and supply inventories. Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing, and receiving. Regularly stocked shelves, rotated stock and checked for expired medications. Performed technical processes required to dispense medications to patients. Completed new and updated patient profiles, including lists of patient medications. Reconstituted oral liquids. Assisted the pharmacists with checking in and pricing drug orders and relevant paperwork including daily and weekly reports.
Pharmacy Assistant
Murphy's Pharmacies
01.2009 - 01.2016
- Properly filled and dispensed an average of 600 prescriptions per day. Effectively resolved insurance rejections and other billing issues. Managed drug and supply inventories. Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing, and receiving. Regularly stocked shelves, rotated stock and checked for expired medications. Performed technical processes required to dispense medications to patients. Completed new and updated patient profiles, including lists of patient medications. Reconstituted oral liquids including methadone compounds using a methameasure machine. Assisted the pharmacists with checking in and pricing drug orders, and relevant paperwork, including daily and weekly reports.
Cashier
Murphy's Pharmacies
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Greeted customers promptly. Directed customers to store locations. Received customer payments. Monitored areas for security issues and safety hazards. Assisted customers in selecting items based on needs. Processed customer returns. Completed purchases using Point of Sale systems. Collected and stored coupons. Assisted on sales floor as needed to maintain service standards.
Hostess
Tim Hortons
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Consistently provided friendly guest service and heartfelt hospitality. Operated the drive-through window and sales register quickly and efficiently. Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service. Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume, fast-paced operations. Prepared all food orders within a 2-3 minute time frame. Assembled food orders while maintaining appropriate portion control. Verified that prepared food met all standards for quality and quantity.
Education
Diploma -
Charlottetown Rural High School
Charlottetown, PE01.2006
Registered Pharmacy Technician - undefined
Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada
01.2018
Pharmacy Technician Bridging Program - undefined
Selkirk College
Castlegar, BC01.2016
Skills
- Billing, Verbal Communication, Customer Service, Data Entry, Supply Management, Pharmacology, Advanced Calculations, Written Communication, Working with others, and Leading Change Skilled in the utilization of Nexxys, Kroll and Meditech Efficient at learning new skills Excels at retaining new knowledge and skills
Timeline
Registered Pharmacy Technician
Valley Regional Hospital
01.2018 - Current
Pharmacy Assistant
Mader's Pharmachoice
01.2016 - 01.2018
Pharmacy Assistant
Murphy's Pharmacies
01.2009 - 01.2016
Cashier
Murphy's Pharmacies
01.2007 - 01.2009
Hostess
Tim Hortons
01.2005 - 01.2007
Registered Pharmacy Technician - undefined
Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada
Pharmacy Technician Bridging Program - undefined
Selkirk College
Diploma -
Charlottetown Rural High School
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