Pharmacy Technician 3
Tyrone Wilkinson
Mass General Brigham
Norwood
30
years of professional experience
Dynamic Pharmacy Technician with 30 years experience at Mass General Brigham, Worked in IDS pharmacy for 3 years, enhancing patient safety through precise medication management and confidentiality adherence. Excelled in team collaboration and workflow optimization, boosting pharmacy efficiency by 20%. Skilled in problem-solving and inventory management, contributing to seamless operations and improved patient service. Passionate about delivering exceptional pharmaceutical care.
Work History
Pharmacy Technician 3
30 Years- Prepared and dispensed medications under pharmacist supervision, following prescription verification protocols.
- Entered medication orders accurately in pharmacy systems and resolved discrepancies with clinical staff.
- Compounded non-sterile preparations while maintaining USP-compliant safety and quality standards.
- Refilled automated dispensing cabinets and maintained stock levels for inpatient medication access.
- Assisted with controlled substance inventory, expiration tracking, and documentation to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- 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.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Increased overall pharmacy productivity by restocking supplies, organizing shelves, and maintaining cleanliness according to standards.
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
- Assisted in training new team members on standard operating procedures to ensure consistent quality of service across the entire team.
- Maximized pharmacy efficiency through effective communication with staff members and adherence to procedures.
- Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
- Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
- Supported inventory management initiatives through accurate record-keeping of received shipments and expired medications for disposal purposes.
- Streamlined prescription processing with accurate data entry and verification of patient information.
- Ensured patient safety by strictly following drug storage guidelines, including proper temperature and light exposure control.
- Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales.
- Proactively identified potential issues or discrepancies in medication orders, collaborating closely with pharmacists to resolve them quickly.
- Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
- Optimized workflow efficiency through participation in regular team meetings discussing areas for improvement within the department.
- Aided pharmacists in preparing sterile compounding products for IV administration using aseptic techniques.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to clarify prescription details, ensuring accuracy.
- Utilized pharmacy management software to process prescriptions efficiently.
- Educated patients on medication usage and precautions, enhancing patient understanding and safety.
- Managed medication inventory, ensuring availability of all necessary drugs.
- Conducted routine checks of pharmaceutical stocks to maintain quality control.
- Maintained clean and organized work environment, adhering to health and safety standards.
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications to ensure patient safety.
- Assisted in management of prescription deliveries, improving patient convenience.
- Implemented system for tracking expired medications, ensuring pharmacy compliance with regulations.
- Engaged in continuous learning to stay updated on pharmaceutical practices and products.
- Contributed to team meetings, offering insights for optimizing workflow and patient service.
- Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions.
- Helped pharmacist clear problematic prescriptions and address customer questions to keep pharmacy efficient.
- Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
- Precisely measured and combined ingredients to deliver scrupulous formulation on customer compound prescription orders.
Education
Associate of Science - Science Technology
Skills
Problem-solving skills
Team collaboration
Confidentiality and HIPAA
Workflow optimization
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician 3
Mass General Brigham
1996.11 - CurrentRead More
New England Institute of Art
Associate of Science from Science Technology
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