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Work History
Education
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Michele Mitchell

Taumarunui,Kakahi

Summary

Driven Pharmacy Technician with proven track record and success in building strong relationships with patients and clients. Detail-oriented with a commitment to maintaining high-quality assurance and control standards when processing prescriptions.

Accomplished and qualified Pharmacy Technician with over 40 years of experience in retail pharmacy environments for a major national chain.

Practiced at offering medications to patients, offering information to customers and communicating with healthcare professionals. Knowledgeable about FDA drug safety guidelines, prescription interactions and pharmacy law.

Overview

48
48
years of professional experience

Work History

Pharmacy Technician

Unichem Taumauruni Pharmacy Ltd
04.2005 - 01.2024
  • Reduced medication errors by diligently cross-checking medications against patients profiles before dispensing.
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Promoted patient confidentiality by adhering to regulations when handling personal information during transactions.
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Carried out and ensured accurate record-keeping of received expired medications for disposal purposes.
  • Counselled customers on medications, appropriate dosage and potential side effects.
  • Enhanced patient care by accurately filling and dispensing prescriptions in a timely manner.
  • Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.

Pharmacy Technician

Unichem Neills Pharmacy
03.1991 - 04.2005
  • Contributed to the reduction of prescription wait times by promptly addressing refill requests.
  • Streamlined prescription processing with accurate data entry and verification of patient information.
  • Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
  • Ensured patient safety by strictly following drug storage guidelines, including proper temperature and light exposure control.
  • Welcomed customers to pharmacy and answered questions relating to prescriptions and over-the-counter products.
  • Counselled customers on medications, appropriate dosage and potential side effects.
  • Promoted patient confidentiality by adhering to regulations when handling personal information during transactions.

Painting Contractor Vandel and Graffiti Work

Education Board
01.1987 - 08.1998
  • Ensured long-lasting results by properly sealing surfaces prior to painting to protect against damage caused by vandalism.
  • Used rollers, brushes and other painting tools to accomplish job tasks.
  • Repaired wall holes and scrapes.
  • Reduced callbacks and rework by consistently applying industry best practices in surface preparation and paint application.
  • Conducted final work check to assess quality and make corrections if necessary.
  • Delivered accurate estimates for labour, materials, and timeframes that consistently aligned with project requirements and budgets.
  • Interacted with clients to report progress and verify timetable for completed work.
  • Protected surfaces from damage and spills by using drop cloths prior to and during painting.
  • Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
  • Developed lasting relationships with clients through exceptional communication and responsiveness, leading to repeat business.
  • Maximized productivity by maintaining an organized workspace.
  • Corrected surface imperfections by filling cracks, holes, and joints.
  • Selected appropriate type of paint and other materials for specific surfaces.
  • Kept accurate records of paint supplies and other materials.

Oversees

Varied Locations
08.1989 - 01.1991

Had various bar and customer interaction positions becoming a manager in one of the pub establishments in London.

  • Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
  • Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
  • Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
  • Established and enforced safety regulations, procedures and standards.
  • Optimized workflow processes, increasing overall operational efficiency across the establishment.


Pharmacy Technician

Watsons Pharmacy
01.1976 - 04.1987
  • Reduced medication errors by diligently cross-checking medications against patients'' profiles before dispensing.
  • Increased workplace safety by strictly following established protocols for the handling of hazardous materials or medications.
  • Helped pharmacist clear problematic prescriptions and address customer questions to keep pharmacy efficient.
  • Maintained legal compliance regarding medication storage and disposal procedures, safeguarding patient safety and confidentiality.
  • Kept pharmacy counter and related areas clean, neat and organized.
  • Answered telephones and provided information about order status, store hours and pharmacy procedures.
  • Liaised with other pharmacies to eliminate issues related to product expiration.
  • Assisted pharmacy staff with preparing medications and filling orders.
  • Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
  • Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.

Education

No Degree - Pharmacy Technician Qualification

Saint Marys College
Ponsonby Auckland
1979

Skills

  • Operations support
  • Processing payments
  • Verifying orders
  • Drug safety
  • Supply restocking
  • Medication storage and labelling
  • Resolving complaints
  • Drug inventory management
  • Record preparation
  • Dispensing medications
  • Drug interaction awareness
  • Answering customer questions
  • Wholesale ordering
  • Safe chemical handling
  • Pharmacy ethics
  • Pharmacy law compliance
  • Inventory tracking
  • Medication storage procedures
  • Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Creative thinking
  • Customer service
  • Order verification
  • Confidentiality
  • Conflict resolution

Additional Information

Although I have worked nearly all of my working life within pharmacy dealing with regulations and customers my "out of work" lifestyle has been very different having livedin various homes on lifestyle as well as small farms over the last 30 years. This has included raising stock for resale along with training and breeding working dogs for the stock.

On one of the properties I along with my partner raised bulls for a large contractor.

We currently fatten cattle and lambs for the markets'

I enjoy the outside work regardless of the weather as it gives satisfaction and variety to me.

Timeline

Pharmacy Technician

Unichem Taumauruni Pharmacy Ltd
04.2005 - 01.2024

Pharmacy Technician

Unichem Neills Pharmacy
03.1991 - 04.2005

Oversees

Varied Locations
08.1989 - 01.1991

Painting Contractor Vandel and Graffiti Work

Education Board
01.1987 - 08.1998

Pharmacy Technician

Watsons Pharmacy
01.1976 - 04.1987

No Degree - Pharmacy Technician Qualification

Saint Marys College
Michele Mitchell