Julia Paz
Auburn
Summary
Dedicated Pharmacy Technician with proven expertise at Walgreens in medication dispensing and order verification. Skilled in problem-solving and team collaboration, I ensured patient safety and compliance while optimizing workflows. Committed to confidentiality and accuracy, I effectively managed inventory and educated patients on medication use, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
11.2022 - Current
- Processed prescriptions accurately and efficiently, ensuring patient safety and compliance with regulations.
- Assisted pharmacists in verifying medication orders and managing inventory levels effectively.
- Educated patients on medication usage, potential side effects, and adherence strategies.
- Maintained clean, organized workspaces to enhance operational efficiency and support team productivity.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Promoted patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling personal information during transactions.
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
- Ensured patient safety by strictly following drug storage guidelines, including proper temperature and light exposure control.
- Proactively identified potential issues or discrepancies in medication orders, collaborating closely with pharmacists to resolve them quickly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts, MANo Degree - Biology
Framingham State University
Framingham, MASkills
- Problem-solving skills
- Team collaboration
- Confidentiality and HIPAA
- Workflow optimization
- Medication dispensing
- HIPAA
- Pharmaceutical calculations
- Verifying orders
- Order verification
- Secure storage of medications
- Updating medication histories
- Aseptic techniques
- Pharmacology
- Data entry
- Prioritization and organization
- Medication documentation
Additional Information
I am currently enrolled at Northeastern University’s ABSN program and will graduate with my bachelors in nursing in August of 2026. I am going into my 3rd semester starting January. I have completed 36 weeks of clinicals so far, in maternity, med-surg, and psychiatry.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
11.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northeastern University
No Degree - Biology
Framingham State University