Meranda Gerling
Nashville,TN
Summary
I'm a certified pharmacy technician with 20 years experience in retail and hospital pharmacies with a solid foundation in prescription processing, insurance adjudication, pharmaceutical calculations, and pharmacy procedures. I'm also proficient in sterile compounding processes. I've assisted with many buyouts of retail pharmacies and helped to transition both their files and employees smoothly. I am a dedicated, reliable, and accurate professional who delivers courteous and efficient service at all times.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inpatient Certified Pharmacy Technician
Skyline Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Certified IV Pharmacy Technician
Skyline Medical Center
07.2020 - 01.2024
- Prepared intravenous solutions, admixtures, respiratory drugs and other solutions using aseptic techniques.
- Effectively navigated Meditech, Vigilanz, and Pyxis ES systems.
- Performed various pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to strict sterile compounding procedures and following infection control protocols.
- Assisted in the training of new pharmacy technicians, ensuring competency in all aspects of the role.
- Supported the implementation of new technology solutions within the pharmacy, streamlining workflows while minimizing disruption to daily operations.
Inpatient Certified Pharmacy Technician
Skyline Medical Center
12.2016 - 07.2020
- Restocked automated medication dispensing equipment.
- Assisted in preparation, distribution, and storage of pharmaceuticals.
- Solved nursing problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with navigating systems and locating items.
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operational activities including non-sterile compounding and inventory maintenance.
- Aided in training new pharmacy technicians, serving as a knowledgeable resource and mentor for their professional development.
- Contributed to a positive team atmosphere through consistent communication and collaboration with pharmacy staff members.
- Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA guidelines when handling sensitive medical information.
Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
08.2004 - 06.2017
- Properly filled and dispensed an average of 300 prescriptions per day. Previous location averaged 800 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.
- Properly cleaned and maintained department equipment such as Yuyama medication dispensing machine.
- Compounded and repackaged medications, including unit-doses, topical medications, and hormone replacement therapy.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues with Yuyama machine and other equipment.
- Regularly stocked shelves, rotated stock and checked for expired medications.
- Completed new and updated patient profiles.
- Cleaned equipment and work areas to maintain safe and sanitary conditions.
- Receptively answered customer questions and helped locate desired items.
- Efficiently operated cash register and handled cash, checks, and charge transactions.
- Assisted pharmacists with checking in drug orders, third party transactions and relevant paperwork.
- Correctly completed pharmacy paperwork, including daily and weekly reports.
- Hand counted controlled medications, measured liquids and reconstituted antibiotics.
- Coordinated pharmacy staff schedule.
- Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
- Communicated regularly with physicians, nurses, insurance companies, and customers.
- Represented the company during buyouts of independent pharmacies. Trained staff on computer systems and worked with staff/customers to improve retention.
- Resolved non-routine issues like third-party billing, computer system, and customer service issues.
Skills
- Retail & hospital pharmacy procedure knowledge
- Pharmacy law knowledge
- Manual and automated medication dispensing
- Ordering and receiving medications/supplies
- Intravenous admixture preparation
- Typing medication labels
- 60 WPM typing speed
- Excellent mathematical skills
- Accurate pharmaceutical calculations
- Methodical and organized
- Motivated self-starter
- Fast learner with attention to detail
- Good time management skills
- Certified in sterile compounding
Certification
- CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician since 2005
- Certified Sterile Compounding Technician since 2020
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Inpatient Certified Pharmacy Technician
Skyline Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Certified IV Pharmacy Technician
Skyline Medical Center
07.2020 - 01.2024
Inpatient Certified Pharmacy Technician
Skyline Medical Center
12.2016 - 07.2020
Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
08.2004 - 06.2017
- CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician since 2005
- Certified Sterile Compounding Technician since 2020
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