Cecilia Smoot
Omaha
Summary
Skilled Pharmacy Technician with background in medical prescription assistance and customer service. Experience includes managing medication inventory, providing patient counseling, and assisting pharmacists with prescription fulfillment. Strong communication skills, knowledge of pharmacy law and ethics, ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously highlight abilities. Previous roles have showcased commitment to patient care, efficiency improvement in workflow management, and fostering relationships with healthcare providers.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Technician
Immanuel Hospital
Omaha
02.2020 - Current
- I came into Immanuel very knowledgeable about what my roles as a pharmacy technician is
- With having previous experience I was able to fully train within 2 weeks and I have been able to train in purchasing and leadership as well
- Within my first year at Immanuel I have been able to help with workflow issues and provide a faster process in getting medications to nurses/patients
- I am now even a backup buyer for pharmacy and other departments in the hospital
- I am a super user and a navigator for new coming technicians
- Here I make IV's, dispense medications, fill Pyxis machines, backup buyer, and package medications
Pharmacy Technician
Methodist Hospitals
Omaha
02.2017 - 01.2019
- Being a pharmacy technician means you have to be fully aware when handling medications that mistakes don't happen
- I was trained in every position available at Methodist, I started off with no experience to moving to a T3 within a year
- This is the highest position you can move up to as a technician
- I am a very fast learner in every day to day activities
- I became a super user for the pharmacy and had to teach everybody the new and upcoming changes
- I love being able to help patients and nurses when they need it the most
- I make IV's for patients, dispense medications, and fill Omnicell machines
Quiktrip Clerk
QuikTrip
Omaha
10.2013 - 12.2017
- Providing excellent customer service to customers
- I had to learn to count back change because the registers don't tell you how much change to give back to the customers
- I was responsible for making sure the store was clean and the shelves were stocked
- I was trained in working in there kitchen, working there made me aware of time management and making sure the grills were fully stocked for rush hour
Pharmacy Technician
ViaRx
Omaha
01.2024 - Current
- Processed insurance claims and handled billing inquiries to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Assisted customers by answering questions, locating items or referring to pharmacist for medication information.
- Placing, receiving, and filing paperwork in the proper places two days a week.
- Participated in pharmacy inventory management, including tracking expiration dates and removing outdated medications.
- Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies and logged items into inventory system.
- Assisted pharmacists in filling prescriptions accurately and efficiently.
Education
High school diploma -
Millard South High School
Millard, NE08.2014
Skills
- Medication dispensing
- Inventory management
- Insurance processing
- Customer service
- Prescription filling
- IV preparation
- Drug verification
- Billing inquiries
- Workflow optimization
- Training staff
- Record keeping
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
Certification
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician
ViaRx
01.2024 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Immanuel Hospital
02.2020 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Methodist Hospitals
02.2017 - 01.2019
Quiktrip Clerk
QuikTrip
10.2013 - 12.2017
High school diploma -
Millard South High School