Shannon Chester
Carthage
Summary
Experienced Certified Pharmacy Technician known for strong attention to detail and regulatory compliance. Demonstrated success in preparing chemotherapy medications and performing accurate medication reconciliations, ready to contribute to patient safety and operational excellence. I would like to expand my knowledge and skill with your department.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Pharmacy Technician, Oncology
First Health of the Carolinas Moore Regional Hospital
Pinehurst
03.2024 - Current
- Prepare chemotherapy medications using precise measurements and aseptic technique
- Ensure cleanliness and sterility of the chemotherapy preparation area
- Utilized pharmacy software for medication management and record keeping.
- Ensured compliance with safety and regulatory standards in pharmacy operations.
- Maintained strict patient confidentiality to adhere to HIPAA regulations and avoid data compromises.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Central Carolina Hospital
Sanford
11.2014 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to resolve discrepancies in medication lists.
- Conducted thorough medication reviews for patient safety and accuracy.
- Implemented standardized procedures for medication reconciliation processes.
- Trained new staff on best practices in medication review protocols.
- Assisted in regulatory compliance by maintaining accurate documentation standards.
- Created detailed reports summarizing medication reconciliations performed each month.
- Collaborated with pharmacists, nurses, physicians, insurance companies and other healthcare professionals to resolve any issues related to medication management.
- Performed medication reconciliation for inpatients and outpatients.
- Advised physicians about drug interactions, contraindications, allergies or other potential problems with a patient's current medication regimen.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Harris Teeter Pharmacy
Pinehurst
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Processed and dispensed medications accurately for patient care.
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing and verifying prescriptions.
- Maintained inventory levels to ensure medication availability.
- Utilized pharmacy software for medication management and record keeping.
- Ensured compliance with safety and regulatory standards in pharmacy operations.
- Trained new staff on pharmacy procedures and best practices.
- Maintained strict patient confidentiality to adhere to HIPAA regulations and avoid data compromises.
- Managed inventories, rotated stock, removed expired, or damaged drug products and resolved discrepancies in drug counts.
- Adhered to all federal, state and local laws governing the practice of pharmacy technicians.
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing prescriptions for filling, including counting tablets and labeling bottles.
- Performed administrative duties such as filing, data entry, answering phones.
- Maintained a clean work environment by wiping down counters, cleaning spills promptly and properly disposing of waste products.
- Entered patient profile information into computer systems accurately and completely.
- Established and updated patient profiles, medications and insurance details.
- Created new customer profiles and updated demographics, allergies, and new medications in pharmacy computer systems.
- Assisted pharmacist with clearing high volume of prescriptions and responded to customer questions.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Health Innovations Pharmacy
Sanford
07.2012 - 09.2016
- Processed and dispensed medications accurately for patient care.
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing and verifying prescriptions.
- Maintained inventory levels to ensure medication availability.
- Utilized pharmacy software for medication management and record keeping.
- Trained new staff on pharmacy procedures and best practices.
- Maintained strict patient confidentiality to adhere to HIPAA regulations and avoid data compromises.
- Managed inventories, rotated stock, removed expired, or damaged drug products and resolved discrepancies in drug counts.
- Adhered to all federal, state and local laws governing the practice of pharmacy technicians.
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing prescriptions for filling, including counting tablets and labeling bottles.
- Performed administrative duties such as filing, data entry, answering phones.
- Worked with insurance companies to process claims, resolve problems and obtain payments.
- Maintained a clean work environment by wiping down counters, cleaning spills promptly and properly disposing of waste products.
- Established and updated patient profiles, medications and insurance details.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Town Center Pharmacy
Southern Pines
02.2010 - 07.2012
- Processed and dispensed medications accurately for patient care.
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing and verifying prescriptions.
- Maintained inventory levels to ensure medication availability.
- Ensured compliance with safety and regulatory standards in pharmacy operations.
- Trained new staff on pharmacy procedures and best practices.
- Maintained strict patient confidentiality to adhere to HIPAA regulations and avoid data compromises.
- Managed inventories, rotated stock, removed expired, or damaged drug products and resolved discrepancies in drug counts.
- Adhered to all federal, state and local laws governing the practice of pharmacy technicians.
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing prescriptions for filling, including counting tablets and labeling bottles.
- Performed administrative duties such as filing, data entry, answering phones.
- Worked with insurance companies to process claims, resolve problems and obtain payments.
- Maintained a clean work environment by wiping down counters, cleaning spills promptly and properly disposing of waste products.
- Entered patient profile information into computer systems accurately and completely.
- Created new customer profiles and updated demographics, allergies, and new medications in pharmacy computer systems.
- Assisted pharmacist with clearing high volume of prescriptions and responded to customer questions.
- Maintained pharmacy inventory by restocking shelves with medications and supplies.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Rite Aide Pharmacy
Southern Pines
11.1997 - 02.2010
- Processed and dispensed medications accurately for patient care.
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing and verifying prescriptions.
- Maintained inventory levels to ensure medication availability.
- Trained new staff on pharmacy procedures and best practices.
- Ensured compliance with safety and regulatory standards in pharmacy operations.
- Maintained strict patient confidentiality to adhere to HIPAA regulations and avoid data compromises.
- Managed inventories, rotated stock, removed expired, or damaged drug products and resolved discrepancies in drug counts.
- Adhered to all federal, state and local laws governing the practice of pharmacy technicians.
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing prescriptions for filling, including counting tablets and labeling bottles.
- Performed administrative duties such as filing, data entry, answering phones.
- Worked with insurance companies to process claims, resolve problems and obtain payments.
- Maintained a clean work environment by wiping down counters, cleaning spills promptly and properly disposing of waste products.
- Entered patient profile information into computer systems accurately and completely.
- Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies, and logged items into inventory system.
- Transmitted claims to insurance companies for payment and reconciled EOBs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Union Pines High School
Cameron06-1994
Skills
- Chemotherapy preparation
- Medication reconciliation
- Pharmacy software
- Inventory management
- Regulatory compliance
- Patient safety
- Prescription verification
- Insurance processing
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Staff training
- HIPAA regulations
- Medication preparation
- Proper labeling procedures
- Compounding techniques
- Insurance verification
- Problem-solving skills
- Pharmacy law compliance
- Pharmacy and customer records management
Certification
- Certified Pharmacy Technician, PTCB Certified Feb 2002 to current
- Certified Pharmacy Technician, NC Board of Pharmacy, Feb 2002 to current
Timeline
Certified Pharmacy Technician, Oncology
First Health of the Carolinas Moore Regional Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Harris Teeter Pharmacy
09.2023 - 03.2024
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Central Carolina Hospital
11.2014 - Current
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Health Innovations Pharmacy
07.2012 - 09.2016
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Town Center Pharmacy
02.2010 - 07.2012
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Rite Aide Pharmacy
11.1997 - 02.2010
High School Diploma -
Union Pines High School