Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Certification
Timeline
Medication Reconciliation Certification
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Maxine Miller

Forest City,NC

Summary

Dedicated Pharmacy Technician with over 20 years of experience in medication preparation and dispensing. Recognized for exceptional customer service and teamwork, consistently enhancing patient satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pharmacy Technician Specialist 1

Advocate Health Care
Shelby, NC
01.2026 - Current

Ensured timely completion and accuracy of all documentation and record-keeping processes.

  • Exhibited proficiency in balancing independent tasks with active participation in team-oriented projects.
  • Identified and prioritized quality improvement initiatives to ensure safe, effective patient care and service delivery.
  • Engaged with healthcare professionals to streamline processes for meeting patient medication demands promptly.
  • Increased patient satisfaction by demonstrating friendly, personalized service during interactions.

Carolinas Medical

Carolinas Medical Center
Shelby, NC
09.2011 - 09.2019
  • Led initiatives for maintaining sterile environments to ensure medication safety and efficacy.
  • Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
  • Supported pharmacists in compounding custom medications according to individual patient needs.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to strict sterile compounding procedures and following infection control protocols.
  • Enabled seamless transitions between shifts by maintaining clear documentation on ongoing tasks, outstanding orders, and important updates within the team.
  • Assisted in the training of new pharmacy technicians, ensuring competency in all aspects of the role.
  • Dispensed medications accurately, ensuring compliance with legal and safety regulations.
  • Compounded sterile IV medications according to established protocols and safety guidelines.
  • Improved workflow efficiency by regularly updating and organizing the inventory of medications, supplies, and equipment.
  • Reduced medication errors with diligent attention to detail when calculating dosages and measuring ingredients.
  • Ensured proper disposal of hazardous waste materials following institutional policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment for employees.
  • Assisted in minimizing patient wait times through efficient preparation and delivery of IV medications to nursing units.

Pharmacy Technician

Spindale Drug
Spindale, NC
11.2002 - 09.2011
  • Assisted pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications accurately.
  • Maintained inventory levels by tracking stock and placing timely orders.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations and pharmacy policies during daily operations.
  • Trained new pharmacy staff on workflows, procedures, and software systems effectively.
  • Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, fostering positive relationships with both new and returning patients at the pharmacy counter.
  • Maximized pharmacy efficiency through effective communication with staff members and adherence to procedures.

Pharmacy Technician

Walmart
Spindale, NC
05.1999 - 11.2001
  • Collaborated with pharmacists to verify and streamline medication preparation and dispensing procedures.
  • Analyzed stock data to maintain inventory levels and facilitate timely procurement of supplies.
  • Proactively managed customer inquiries and resolved issues swiftly, ensuring exceptional service delivery.
  • Monitored prescription accuracy through detailed verification processes to minimize errors.
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Promoted patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling personal information during transactions.
  • Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
  • Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
  • Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
  • Reduced medication errors by diligently cross-checking medications against patients'' profiles before dispensing.
  • Streamlined prescription processing with accurate data entry and verification of patient information.
  • Contributed to the reduction of prescription wait times by promptly addressing refill requests and insurance authorizations.
  • Proactively identified potential issues or discrepancies in medication orders, collaborating closely with pharmacists to resolve them quickly.
  • Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.

Education

High School Diploma -

Chase High School
Forest City, NC
06.1983

Certification

  • CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician

Timeline

Pharmacy Technician Specialist 1

Advocate Health Care
01.2026 - Current

Carolinas Medical

Carolinas Medical Center
09.2011 - 09.2019

Pharmacy Technician

Spindale Drug
11.2002 - 09.2011

Pharmacy Technician

Walmart
05.1999 - 11.2001

High School Diploma -

Chase High School

Medication Reconciliation Certification

Medication Reconciliation Certification

Maxine Miller