Seasoned Pharmacy Technician with 10 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.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4016
4016
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Pharmacy Technician
Highland Hospital
Oakland
11.2022 - Current
Fill orders and dispense medication under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, preparing parenteral solutions using knowledge of pharmaceutical calculations.
Input into computer terminal dispensing and billing information.
Order medication and pharmaceutical supplies under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist, receive and verify delivered orders.
Pick up and replace floor stock containers of solutions, ointments and some medications.
Pick up/receive physician orders and review for completeness, determine availability of drugs (ordered by generic or trade names) on hospital or Medi-Cal formularies.
Analyzed insurance policies to determine coverage and if need we to process aprior authorization. Managing a complex process on getting drugs approved.
Streamlines workflows, reduces costs, and ensures covered entities maximize savings from the federal 340B program by using covered entity pharmacy when possible
Pharmacy Technician
Raley's Pharmacy
Sacramento
11.2012 - 08.2024
Assisted pharmacist with clearing high volume of prescriptions and responded to customer questions.
Worked with insurance companies to process claims, resolve problems and obtain payments
Refilled medications, offered insight into over-the-counter products and verified insurance benefits.
Pharmacy Technician Intern
Chart well Home Therapies
Sacramento
12.2008 - 02.2009
Preparing TPN bags in a clean room
Prepared medications and conducted quality checks
Experienced with IV dosage calculations
Education
Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Technology
High-Tech Institute
Sacramento, CA
High School Diploma -
Keema High
Sacramento, CA
Skills
Submitting prior authorizations
Strong verbal and written communication skills, professionalism
Attention to detail, aptitude for problem solving, teamwork
MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Knowledge of Epic EMR
Accomplishments
Increased pharmacy efficiency and workplace and patient safety by updating training procedures.
Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.
Led team to achieve Top 5 Pharmacy, earning recognition from upper management and financial reward.