Maite Ibarguen
pharmacist
Necochea,buenos aires
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 proven track record and success in building strong relationships with patients and clients. Detail-oriented with a commitment to maintaining high-quality assurance and control standards when filling prescriptions.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Technician
Farmacia Bertagni
07.2018 - Current
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
- Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
- Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
- Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales.
- Welcomed customers to pharmacy and answered questions relating to prescriptions and over-the-counter products.
- Managed opening and closing duties for pharmacy.
- Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions.
- Helped pharmacist clear problematic prescriptions and address customer questions to keep pharmacy efficient.
- Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
- Coordinated with physicians and insurance agency representatives for speedy resolution of prescription discrepancies.
- Developed and implemented improvements to pharmacy organization system.
- Coordinated verification and filling of more than [Number] daily prescriptions in high-volume [Type] pharmacy environment.
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
- Liaised with other pharmacies to eliminate issues related to product expiration.
Pharmacist
Hospital Italiano
07.2012 - 07.2017
- Reviewed prescription to confirm appropriate selection of drug, dose and check for interactions with other medications.
- Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications, and counseled patients on drugs.
- Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Educated patients on medication, tools and equipment to promote patient-centered care and increase adherence to treatment.
- Communicated issues and reactions to specific medications to intercept potential errors.
- Reviewed and evaluated orders for non-formulary to identify generic alternatives.
- Evaluated drug therapy to drive appropriate medicine use.
- Complied with pharmacy regulations to increase quality of health care and inhibit criminal abuse of drugs.
- Worked with automated dispensing systems to securely store medication and track narcotics and other controlled drugs.
- Reported adverse drug events to comply with regulatory policies and procedures.
- Worked as preceptor to provide practice-based instruction to students at pharmacy practice sites.
- Provided education and support to reduce obesity, diabetes and heart disease.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
- Helped patients overcome vaccine hesitancy by providing facts about efficacy and safety data.
- Evaluated and monitored laboratory data to drive safe and effective medication therapy.
- Conducted blood pressure screenings to reduce heart attack, stroke and death.
Pharmacy Assistant
Farmacia Vassallo
03.2011 - 07.2012
- Greeted customers and responded to questions with friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Kept pharmacy counter and related areas clean, neat and organized.
- Received incoming supplies and stocked in correct locations.
- Answered telephones and provided information about order status, store hours and pharmacy procedures.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Communicated instructions to patients or caregivers about proper use and storage of drugs.
- Supported operations with filing, copying and faxing.
- Trained new pharmacy staff on computer system and drug management protocols.
- Operated cash register and performed front counter tasks to facilitate daily operations.
- Answered customer phone calls to address questions and provide assistance with prescriptions.
- Organized client information into correct profiles while maintaining confidentiality.
- Restocked pharmacy shelves with supplies and medicines and ordered new items to avoid shortages.
- Received, processed and entered prescription orders into pharmacy databases.
- Tracked pharmacy inventory and reported medication numbers to lead pharmacists.
- Counseled customers on medications, appropriate dosage and potential side effects.
- Typed and printed out prescription and medication labels.
- Located and measured medications according to prescription information, making modifications as instructed by pharmacists and providers.
- Performed safety checks when dispensing medications to optimize patient safety.
- Gathered and bagged prescriptions and prepared extemporaneous pharmaceuticals.
- Prepared bills for clients and submitted required paperwork to insurance companies.
Education
Associate of Science - Pharmacy
Universidad J.F.Kennedy
Buenos Aires09.2011
Associate of Science - Homeopathic Medicine
Universidad J. F. Kennedy
Buenos Aires05.2009
Author of The Work -
Catholic University of Salta
Buenos Aires, Argentina11.2013
Associate of Science - Diabetes
Hospital Italiano
Buenos Aires, Argentina02.2013
Academica - Science Education
Catholic University of Salta
Buenos Aires10.2014
Académica - Vaccines
Hospital Nacional Ricardo Gutierrez
Buenos Aires03.2014
Academica - Pharmacoterapheutic in Elderly Population
Cofa
Buenos Aires04.2015
Academica -
Catholic University of Salta
Buenos Aires, Argentina07.2015
Symposio -
Emperator Hotel
Buenos Aires, Argentina08.2015
Symposim -
La Rural
Buenos Aires, Argentina10.2015
Academica - Oncological Pharmacology
Hospital Italiano
Buenos Aires07.2016
Master Degree - Magistral Formulation
Esneca
Madrid03.2018
Academica - Medicinal Cannabis, Comprehensive Update
Fefara
Cordoba, Argentina06.2021
Skills
- Prescription Review
- Drug Compatibility Software
- Safe Chemical Handling
- Restock Shelves
- Preparing Bubble Packs
- Drug Utilization Review
- FDA Drug Safety Guidelines
- High-Volume Environments
- Resolving Customer Issues
- Typing Medication Labels
- Medication Therapy Management
- Pharmacy Records Management
- Stocking Shelves
- Drug Storage Procedures
- Troubleshooting Malfunctioning Equipment
- Allergic Reaction Treatment
- FDA and HIPAA Compliance
- Staff Development
- Supporting Pharmacy Operations
- Product and Service Merchandising
- Dispensing Medications
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Legacy Inventory Management Systems
- Patient Education
- Mathematical Aptitude
- Reviewing Patient Information
- Drug Delivery Mechanisms
- Serve Customers
- Customer Identification Checks
- Updating Medication Histories
- Team Collaboration
- Organization and Prioritization
- Proper Labeling Procedures
- Prescription Preparation
- Profile Updating
- Routine Inspections
- Label Products
- Medicare and Medicaid Processes
- Preparing Bulk Medications
- Pharmaceutical Sales and Services
- Labeling Prescriptions
- Verifying Orders
- Product Markdowns
- Profit Margins
- Prescriptions Management
- Secure Drug Inventory
- Assisting Pharmacists
- Safety Protocols and Risk Management
- Monitor Pharmacy Security
- Laboratory Operations
- Payment Processing
- Cash Register Operation
- Insurance Claim Processing Software
- Records Preparation
- Intravenous Admixture Preparation
- Ordering and Stocking Medications
- FDA and ICH Guidelines
- Aseptic Techniques
- Awareness Campaigns
- Manual and Automated Medication Dispensing
- Wholesale Ordering
- Medication and Equipment Invoicing
- Compounding Pharmacy
- Attendance Oversight
- Pharmaceuticals Mixing
- Quality Assurance and Control
- IV Preparations
- Information Documentation
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician
Farmacia Bertagni
07.2018 - Current
Pharmacist
Hospital Italiano
07.2012 - 07.2017
Pharmacy Assistant
Farmacia Vassallo
03.2011 - 07.2012
Associate of Science - Pharmacy
Universidad J.F.Kennedy
Associate of Science - Homeopathic Medicine
Universidad J. F. Kennedy
Author of The Work -
Catholic University of Salta
Associate of Science - Diabetes
Hospital Italiano
Academica - Science Education
Catholic University of Salta
Académica - Vaccines
Hospital Nacional Ricardo Gutierrez
Academica - Pharmacoterapheutic in Elderly Population
Cofa
Academica -
Catholic University of Salta
Symposio -
Emperator Hotel
Symposim -
La Rural
Academica - Oncological Pharmacology
Hospital Italiano
Master Degree - Magistral Formulation
Esneca
Academica - Medicinal Cannabis, Comprehensive Update
Fefara
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