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Briar Mcpherson

Hamilton,WKO

Summary

Conscientious Pharmacy Technician Trainee recognized for high productivity levels and efficiency in completing tasks. Skilled in medication dispensing, patient communication, and inventory management. Excel in attention to detail, problem-solving, and teamwork, ensuring seamless pharmacy operations and positive patient outcomes.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Pharmacy Technician Trainee

pharmacy 547
Hamilton, WKO
08.2023 - Current
  • Assisted pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications to patients.
  • Processed prescription orders using pharmacy management software accurately.
  • Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues with professionalism and care.
  • Followed safety protocols to ensure compliance with regulatory standards consistently.
  • Assisted pharmacists in filling prescriptions, counting pills and labeling bottles.
  • Organized drugs by expiration date to ensure freshness.
  • Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments and issuing receipts.
  • Filled and processed prescriptions, delivering prompt and efficient patient care.
  • Maintained clean and organized pharmacy shelving and work areas.
  • Managed inventories, rotated stock, removed expired, or damaged drug products and resolved discrepancies in drug counts.
  • Communicated effectively with other members of the health care team regarding medication orders and refills.
  • Created new customer profiles and updated demographics, allergies, and new medications in pharmacy computer systems.
  • Assisted head pharmacist with filling large number of prescriptions per day.
  • Interpreted and processed medication orders under supervision of pharmacist.
  • Stocked shelves with pharmaceutical products.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Assisted customers by answering questions, locating items or referring to pharmacist for medication information.
  • Answered telephones to respond to questions or requests.
  • Assisted pharmacist with clearing high volume of prescriptions and responded to customer questions.
  • Refilled medications, offered insight into over-the-counter products and verified insurance benefits.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as nurses or physicians regarding drug therapies or treatments for patients.
  • Prepared compound medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
  • Processed prescription orders accurately and efficiently for patient needs.
  • Performed administrative duties such as filing documents, faxing forms, answering phones.
  • Performed filing, copying, faxing and other clerical tasks.

Pharmacy Assistant

chemist warehouse
Hamilton, WKO
08.2021 - 08.2023
  • Handled cash register transactions and managed customer payments.
  • Supported the team in maintaining cleanliness throughout the pharmacy area.
  • Trained new pharmacy staff in procedures and customer service standards.
  • Restocked shelves and prepared expired drugs for return.
  • Responded to telephone inquiries and provided information about order status, store hours and pharmacy procedures.
  • Provided guidance on the selection of over-the-counter medications and supplements.
  • Participated in staff meetings discussing new developments within the pharmacy profession.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly in a professional manner.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
  • Assisted customers by answering questions, locating items or referring to pharmacist for medication information.
  • Increased sales and customer satisfaction by helping store customers with pharmacy services, general store questions and in locating products.

Education

High School Diploma -

Sacred Heart Girls College
Hamilton, NZ
12-2022

Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Technician

Open Polytech
Hamilton, NZ

Skills

  • Prescription processing
  • Medication preparation
  • Inventory management
  • Pharmacy software
  • Drug safety compliance
  • Customer relationship management
  • Cash handling
  • Effective communication
  • Training new staff
  • Time management
  • Team collaboration

Timeline

Pharmacy Technician Trainee

pharmacy 547
08.2023 - Current

Pharmacy Assistant

chemist warehouse
08.2021 - 08.2023

High School Diploma -

Sacred Heart Girls College

Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Technician

Open Polytech
Briar Mcpherson