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Julie McDowell

Chester

Summary

Pharmacy professional prepared to excel in high-demand settings by leveraging extensive experience in medication management and patient interaction. Known for strong focus on collaboration and achieving optimal results, consistently adapting to changing needs and ensuring reliability. Skilled in inventory control, medication preparation, and maintaining regulatory compliance, with diligent and organized approach to all tasks.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens
08.2022 - Current
  • Assisted in verifying prescription accuracy and completeness.
  • Learned medication dispensing techniques under supervision of licensed pharmacists.
  • Maintained organized pharmacy inventory, ensuring stock availability and compliance.
  • Supported patient interactions by providing information on medication usage and side effects.
  • Adapted to various pharmacy environments, demonstrating flexibility in routine tasks.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients through empathetic listening and tailored guidance on medication usage directions or side effects prevention tips.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with prompt and courteous service while addressing their prescription needs.
  • Promoted cost savings for patients by identifying available pharmaceutical manufacturer discount programs or suggesting alternative generic options when appropriate.
  • Optimized workflow processes by collaborating with team members on task prioritization and assignment delegation.

Administrative Assistant

Small's Services
01.2011 - 05.2021
  • Managed scheduling and calendar coordination for executives, ensuring efficient time management.
  • Developed and maintained organized filing systems to enhance document retrieval and storage efficiency.
  • Facilitated communication between departments by preparing agendas, meeting minutes, and follow-up documentation.
  • Streamlined office operations by implementing process improvements that reduced turnaround times for administrative tasks.
  • Led initiatives to digitize records, improving accessibility and reducing physical storage requirements significantly.
  • Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
  • Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
  • Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
  • Assisted in onboarding new employees, providing training materials, and coordinating orientation schedules to ensure a smooth integration into the team.
  • Streamlined invoice processing procedures to ensure timely payment of vendors while minimizing errors in financial records.

Education

GED -

Prince George County High
Prince George, VA
06-2002

Skills

  • Pharmacy software proficiency
  • Pharmacy law compliance
  • Pharmaceutical calculations
  • Professional networking
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Medication reconciliation
  • Medication dispensing
  • Insurance verification
  • Drug inventory control
  • Insurance billing
  • Workflow optimization

Certification

  • CPhT - PTCB Certified Pharmacy Technician
  • VA Licensed Certified Pharmacy Technician - 2022 - Current

Timeline

Senior Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens
08.2022 - Current

Administrative Assistant

Small's Services
01.2011 - 05.2021

GED -

Prince George County High
Julie McDowell