Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Shannon Hawkins

Forest,VA

Summary

Dedicated pharmacy technician (CPhT) with over 30 years of experience of retail and hospital. I have spent the last 15 years at Johnson Health Center. Seeks a varied and challenging position that will enable me to consolidate my professional experience, expand my knowledge and provide opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Experienced with preparing and dispensing medications accurately and efficiently. Utilizes strong organizational skills to manage inventory and maintain compliance with regulations. Knowledge of working collaboratively with pharmacists and healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient care.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pharmacy Technician

Johnson Health Center
04.2012 - Current
  • Trained new pharmacy technicians on procedures and safety protocols, fostering team development.
  • Assisted pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications, enhancing workflow efficiency.
  • Implemented process improvements that reduced prescription wait times, increasing patient satisfaction.
  • Managed medication inventory, ensuring accurate stock levels and timely replenishment.
  • Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
  • Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
  • Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
  • Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
  • Reduced medication errors by diligently cross-checking medications against patients'' profiles before dispensing.
  • Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
  • Participated in community health events, representing pharmacy and providing valuable health information.
  • Managed medication inventory, ensuring availability of all necessary drugs.
  • Engaged in continuous learning to stay updated on pharmaceutical practices and products.
  • Assisted in management of prescription deliveries, improving patient convenience.

Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy
08.2011 - 01.2012
  • Managed medication inventory and ensured compliance with safety protocols.
  • Assisted pharmacists in preparing and dispensing prescriptions accurately.
  • Educated patients on proper medication usage and potential side effects.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to optimize patient care initiatives.
  • Trained new staff on pharmacy procedures and software systems effectively.
  • Streamlined prescription processing workflow to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
  • Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
  • Maintained clean and organized work environment, adhering to health and safety standards.
  • Engaged in continuous learning to stay updated on pharmaceutical practices and products.

Pharmacy Technician

Bedford Drug
05.2008 - 08.2011
  • Managed medication inventory and ensured compliance with safety protocols.
  • Assisted pharmacists in preparing and dispensing prescriptions accurately.
  • Educated patients on proper medication usage and potential side effects.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to optimize patient care initiatives.
  • Trained new staff on pharmacy procedures and software systems effectively.
  • Streamlined prescription processing workflow to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Implemented quality control measures to minimize medication errors.
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.

Pharmacy Technician

Lynchburg General Hospital
08.1997 - 04.2003

• Medication Order Fulfillment: Prepared and dispensed inpatient medication orders, including routine fills, unit-dose packaging, and sterile/non-sterile compounding (IV admixtures, TPN) following USP guidelines.

• Inventory Management: Managed pharmacy stock levels, conducted cycle counts, ordered supplies, and handled expired medications, reducing waste and preventing stockouts.

• Automated Systems: Operated and maintained automated dispensing cabinets (e.g., Pyxis, Omnicell) for efficient medication distribution and inventory control.

• Patient Care Support: Delivered medications to nursing units, assisted with medication history collection, and communicated effectively with nurses and pharmacists to resolve issues. Regulatory Compliance: Ensured strict adherence to HIPAA, controlled substance regulations (DEA), and pharmacy policies, maintaining accurate documentation. Technology & Software: Processed prescriptions and managed patient profiles using pharmacy management systems (e.g., PioneerRx, EHR).

Education

High School Diploma -

Patrick Henry High School
Glade Spring, VA
06-1990

No Degree - General Studies

Virginia Highlands Community College
Abingdon, VA

No Degree - Science

University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina, SC

Skills

  • Knowledge about pharmacological terminologies
  • Able to prioritize and organize busy workloads
  • Expert organizational and management skills
  • Proactive team player able to work on own initiative
  • Sound knowledge or healthcare ethics and practices
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proficient in using computer applications like MS Word, MS Excel
  • Problem-solving skills


  • Confidentiality and HIPAA
  • Insurance billing
  • Insurance verification
  • Drug inventory control
  • Healthcare regulations
  • Pharmacy law compliance
  • Medicare and medicaid process
  • Manual and automated medication dispensing
  • Medication therapy management
  • Data entry

Certification

  • CPhT: Pharmacy Technician Certification Boards
  • Registered pharmacy technician with State Board of Pharmacy-Virginia

Timeline

Pharmacy Technician

Johnson Health Center
04.2012 - Current

Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy
08.2011 - 01.2012

Pharmacy Technician

Bedford Drug
05.2008 - 08.2011

Pharmacy Technician

Lynchburg General Hospital
08.1997 - 04.2003

High School Diploma -

Patrick Henry High School

No Degree - General Studies

Virginia Highlands Community College

No Degree - Science

University of South Carolina
Shannon Hawkins