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Lori Burdette

Pendergrass

Summary

Capable pharmacy team member proficient in assisting pharmacists with preparing prescriptions and meeting customer needs. Safety-oriented and well-organized with solid experience coordinating with insurance providers, prescribers and individuals to address issues. Good relationship-building and multitasking skills. Driven Pharmacy Technician with 26 years of experience and success in working within fast-paced Retail and Hospital pharmacy settings. Highly proficient in accurately filling and labeling prescriptions, maintaining drug inventories and updating pharmacy records. Excited to bring talent and record of excellence in customer service to growing pharmacy.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Pharmacy Technician IV Technician Tech 3

Northside Hospital Gwinnett
04.2005 - Current
  • OR Pharmacy Technician, mix IVs for patients, ordering for inventory, checking inventory, dealing with nurses and CRNAs, charging the patients for medicines, checking inventory expiration, filling the AWS machines in the Operating Rooms, etc
  • Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy
  • Assisted in preparation, distribution and storage of pharmaceuticals
  • Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues
  • Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures
  • Maintained drug inventory levels by ordering necessary medications and supplies
  • Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity
  • Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers
  • Worked with computerized and automated systems for dispensing medications and editing new patient profiles
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records
  • Counted, measured and compounded medications following standard procedures
  • Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales
  • Worked with the ROBOT in the Main Pharmacy filling meds for patients on the floors also credited the patients back for meds
  • Worked in the NICU Pharmacy filling IVS, and TPNs, and Meds for the NICU babies and moms over the Gwinnett Woman's Pavillion
  • Also filling the Accudose
  • Worked in the Gwinnett Extended Care Facility pharmacy with Elderly patients filing meds
  • Worked in the Day Surgery Pharmacy charging patients for Or Meds that they get during Surgery, also mixing IVs for the patients
  • Worked in the Main Pharmacy IV Room, mixing IVs and TPNs for the patients
  • Also mixing stock bags and syringes for the ORs
  • Worked at the Joan Glancy Rehab Pharmacy, filling meds and mixing IVs
  • Also, filling the Accudose
  • Worked at Northside Duluth Hospital Pharmacy, filling meds and mixing IVs
  • Also filling the Accudose
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed

Certified Pharmacy Technician

BJC Hospital And Nursing Home
03.2000 - 04.2004
  • Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs
  • Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues
  • Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers
  • Worked with computerized and automated systems for dispensing medications and editing new patient profiles
  • Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need
  • Maintained drug inventory levels by ordering necessary medications and supplies
  • Assisted in preparation, distribution and storage of pharmaceuticals
  • Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity
  • Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy
  • Completed paperwork, entering prescription and insurance or billing information into patient profiles
  • Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations, and patient information
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers
  • Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy
  • Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need
  • Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales
  • Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues
  • Worked with computerized and automated systems for dispensing medications and editing new patient profiles
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records

Pharmacy Technician

Eckerds Pharmacy
07.1999 - 03.2000
  • Collected co-payments or full payments from customers
  • Located and measured medications according to prescription information, making modifications as instructed by pharmacists and providers
  • Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items
  • Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality
  • Counted, measured and compounded medications following standard procedures
  • Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions
  • Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists
  • Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead
  • Coordinated verification and filling of more 1,1000 daily prescriptions in high-volume Retail pharmacy environment
  • Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments
  • Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues
  • Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity
  • Precisely measured and combined ingredients to deliver scrupulous formulation on customer compound prescription orders
  • Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy
  • Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers
  • Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales
  • Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures
  • Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need
  • Helped pharmacist clear problematic prescriptions and address customer questions to keep pharmacy efficient
  • Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system

Pharmacy Technician

Super Kmart Center
02.1998 - 07.1999
  • Collected co-payments or full payments from customers
  • Located and measured medications according to prescription information, making modifications as instructed by pharmacists and providers
  • Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items
  • Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality
  • Counted, measured and compounded medications following standard procedures
  • Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions
  • Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists
  • Counseled customers on medications, appropriate dosage and potential side effects
  • Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead
  • Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments
  • Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues
  • Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity
  • Precisely measured and combined ingredients to deliver scrupulous formulation on customer compound prescription orders
  • Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy
  • Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers
  • Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales
  • Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need
  • Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures
  • Set up and modified patient profiles to include current medications and insurance details
  • Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality

Education

No Degree - Pharmacy Technology

Lanier Technicial Institue
05.1999

High School Diploma -

Jackson County High School
Jefferson, GA
05.1996

Skills

  • Managing Prescription Refills
  • Drug Compounding
  • Intravenous Admixture Preparation
  • Technician Assistance
  • Advanced Math Skills
  • Prescription Filling and Labeling
  • Drug Storage Procedures
  • IV Preparations
  • Proper Labeling
  • Routine Inspections
  • Aseptic Techniques
  • Fill Orders
  • Filling Prescriptions
  • Assisting Pharmacists
  • Restock Shelves
  • Refill Requests

Certification

  • CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician, 01/30/00
  • Georgia Board of Pharmacy Technician License, 06/03/11

Timeline

Certified Pharmacy Technician IV Technician Tech 3

Northside Hospital Gwinnett
04.2005 - Current

Certified Pharmacy Technician

BJC Hospital And Nursing Home
03.2000 - 04.2004

Pharmacy Technician

Eckerds Pharmacy
07.1999 - 03.2000

Pharmacy Technician

Super Kmart Center
02.1998 - 07.1999

High School Diploma -

Jackson County High School

No Degree - Pharmacy Technology

Lanier Technicial Institue

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