Valerie Carter
Newnan
Summary
Detail-oriented pharmacy professional experienced in pharmacy operations and medication management. Collaborates effectively with healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes through efficient prescription processing and inventory control. Committed to maintaining regulatory compliance and delivering high-quality patient care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Pharmacy Technician III
EAMC
Opelika, AL
09.2023 - Current
- Prepared sterile IV medications and infusion therapies, ensuring adherence to safety standards under licensed pharmacist supervision.
- Assisted in preparing oncology, chemotherapy, antibiotic, hydration, and specialty infusion treatments to support patient care.
- Maintained aseptic technique while compounding medications in compliance with USP standards.
- Collaborated with pharmacists, nurses, and healthcare providers to facilitate timely medication delivery, enhancing patient safety.
- Processed medication orders, verified patient information, and maintained accurate documentation.
- Managed medication inventory, expiration dates, and sterile compounding supplies.
- Followed all state, federal, and organizational regulations regarding pharmacy operations.
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
Paragon Healthcare, Inc.
Montgomery, AL
04.2021 - 09.2023
- Prepared sterile compounded medications for home infusion patients using aseptic technique.
- Supported pharmacists in processing prescriptions, preparing IV medications, and packaging for home delivery to ensure timely patient access.
- Ensured all medications were accurately labeled and prepared according to physician orders.
- Coordinated shipping and delivery of medications, ensuring compliance with storage and handling requirements for patient safety.
- Managed patient records and pharmacy documentation to uphold regulatory compliance and facilitate accurate patient care.
- Performed inventory management, medication ordering, and quality assurance procedures.
- Worked closely with pharmacists and nursing staff to support continuity of patient care.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
Montgomery, AL
06.2019 - 07.2022
- Receive written prescription or refill requests and verify that information is complete and accurate.
- Establish or maintain patient profiles, including lists of medications taken by individual patients.
- Mixed pharmaceutical preparations according to specific prescription instructions.
- Maintain proper storage and security conditions for drugs.
- Prepared and processed medical insurance claim forms, ensuring accurate record-keeping.
- Answered telephones, addressed customer inquiries, and directed calls to appropriate personnel.
- Assist customers by answering simple questions, locating items, or referring them to the pharmacist for medication information.
- Operate cash registers to accept payment from customers.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Jackson Hospital
Montgomery, AL
12.2015 - 10.2020
- Transfer medication from vials to the appropriate number of sterile, disposable syringes, using aseptic techniques.
- Prepack bulk medicines, fill bottles with prescribed medications and type and affix labels.
- Mix pharmaceutical preparations, according to written prescriptions.
- Stock and store IV supplies and add measured drugs or nutrients to IV solutions under sterile conditions to prepare IV packs for various uses, such as chemotherapy medication.
- Supply and monitor robotic machines that dispense medicine into containers and label the containers.
- Delivered medications and pharmaceutical supplies to patients, nursing stations, and surgery, ensuring timely access to necessary treatments.
- Responded to telephone inquiries from patients and staff, providing accurate information and assistance to address questions and requests.
- Received and stored incoming supplies, verified quantities against invoices, checked for outdated medications, and notified supervisors of stock needs and shortages.
- Clean and maintain equipment and work areas.
Manager
Dairy Queen
Hope Hull, AL
05.2009 - 12.2015
- Supervised workers in receiving, storing, testing, and shipping products, ensuring efficient operations.
- Sold promoted products while maintaining accurate sales records to support inventory management.
- Demonstrated products and services to customers, effectively persuading purchases and enhancing customer engagement. and the walk-in public to promote merchandise, services, or events.
- Suggest specific product purchases to meet customers' needs.
- Determine price schedules and discount rates.
- Learn about competitors' products or consumers' interests or concerns to answer questions or provide more complete information.
- Wore promotional costumes or carried signboards at events to attract customer attention.
- Stock shelves with products.
Education
Associate of Science -
West Georgia Technical College
La Grange, GA07.2027
Certification - Pharmacy Technician
Fortis College
Montgomery, AL12.2015
Skills
- Pharmacotherapy Knowledge
- Medication Dispensing
- Medication compounding
- Aseptic techniques
- Quality Assurance
- Hospital Experience
- Pharmacy practice
- Medical terminology knowledge
- HIPAA
- Computer proficiency
- Microsoft Outlook expertise
- Detail-oriented
- Multitasking
- Collaborative work
- Dedication
- Communication
- Advanced
Certification
- Pharmacy Technician License
- Pharmacy Technician Certification
Timeline
Certified Pharmacy Technician III
EAMC
09.2023 - Current
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
Paragon Healthcare, Inc.
04.2021 - 09.2023
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
06.2019 - 07.2022
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Jackson Hospital
12.2015 - 10.2020
Manager
Dairy Queen
05.2009 - 12.2015
Associate of Science -
West Georgia Technical College
Certification - Pharmacy Technician
Fortis College