Highly skilled and dedicated Pharmacy Assistant with 14 years of experience in diverse pharmacy settings, ensuring efficient operations and exceptional patient care. Expertise in medication dispensing, inventory management, and regulatory compliance, complemented by a strong commitment to accuracy and patient safety. A solid background in business and project management facilitates effective coordination of pharmacy workflows, process improvements, and team support. Recognized for strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach, fostering positive relationships with patients and healthcare professionals while proactively enhancing operational efficiency to support organizational goals.
· Maintain and control the cash register in the dispensary in accordance with cash handling policies and procedures.
· Managing customer inquiries both in person and over the phone
· Assist pharmacist in coordinating callbacks.
· Manage incoming faxes according to Pharmacy Standards of Practice
· Prepare and submit orders (e.g., medications, OTCs, special orders) with the exception of controlled drugs and narcotics.
· Data entry for new prescriptions, managing refill request processing, selecting medications to fill prescriptions according to Pharmacy Standards of Practice, and preferred brand selection.
· May be required to mix, reconstitute, or compound prescriptions, as directed and supervised by the pharmacist.
· Accept written prescription or refill requests from customers in person or via telephone.
· Put away received pharmacy inventory in the appropriate location in accordance with the established workflow.
· Maintain proper storage of medications within the pharmacy according to 5S principles.
· Manage customer returns and expired products in accordance with established disposal protocol.
· Kept pharmacy counter and related areas clean, neat, and organized.
· Enter the result of the COVID-19 test with the scan QR
code of the patient and send it to their email.
• Enter patient information and prescriptions into the
computer system.
• Assist with the preparation, packaging, and labeling of
medications into proper containers, including packaging
where appropriate.
• Prepare some compound medicine under the
supervision of the Pharmacist. Data entry of patient care
information. Proficient in packaging computer/ data entry skills.
• Prepare blister-sealed packing for medication requests
by the customer. Handling the billing of claim insurance
· Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
· Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
· Developed and implemented new filing system for medical records to improve efficiency.
· Monitored changes in coding regulations to provide recommendations for compliance.
· Input data into computer programs and filing systems.
· Verified accuracy of patient information in medical records.
· Communicated effectively with staff, patients, and insurance companies by email and telephone.
· Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
· Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
· Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
· Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system
· Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
· Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
· Welcomed customers to the pharmacy and answered questions relating to prescriptions and over the counter products.
· Prepared packaging and labels for medications, verifying the accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions.