Alicia Stabinski
Girardville
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Skilled pharmacy technician with solid experience in retail and hospital pharmacy settings. Possess strong knowledge of medication dispensing, inventory management, and regulatory compliance. Demonstrated capability in improving pharmacy operations efficiency and enhancing patient care through effective communication and teamwork. Contributed to reducing prescription errors and streamlining workflow processes for better service delivery.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Technician
Geisinger
Pottsville
07.2022 - 07.2025
- Processed and dispensed medications following established protocols and safety standards.
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing prescriptions and managing inventory levels.
- Educated patients on medication usage and potential side effects effectively.
- Operated register and efficiently processed mail orders, ensuring timely and accurate transaction handling.
- Operated pharmacy software to manage prescriptions and patient records accurately.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the pharmacy workspace consistently.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care outcomes.
- Monitored expiration dates of medications and managed returns efficiently.
- Trained new staff on pharmacy procedures and customer service best practices.
- Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
- Performed data entry for patient profiles, billing information and prescription orders into the pharmacy software system.
- Restocked shelves with new supplies of medications as needed.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining professionalism at all times.
- Assisted in training new employees on pharmacy procedures.
- Organized work areas so that everything was easily accessible when needed.
- Ensured compliance with all federal, state, local laws and company policies related to pharmacy operations.
- Received payment from customers and processed credit card transactions when necessary.
- Verified prescriptions and drug labels, documents and packages.
- Interpreted and processed medication orders under supervision of pharmacist.
- Kept accurate records of controlled substances received and dispensed in accordance with DEA regulations.
- Provided customer service to patients by answering questions about medications and health-related topics.
- Reported any discrepancies or errors in medication ordering or filling processes immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
- Maintained pharmacological practices by checking drug inventory, stocking medications and monitoring supplies.
- Assisted pharmacists in compounding sterile products according to state regulations.
- Flagged potential side effects and allergies to prescribed medications for patients.
- Prepared compound medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Supported pharmacy operations by answering phone calls and directing queries appropriately.
- Answered telephones to respond to questions or requests.
- Operated cash registers to accept payments from customers.
- Ordered, labeled and counted stock of medications and entered inventory data into computer.
- Communicated effectively with doctors and insurance agencies to resolve prescription cost discrepancies.
- Ordered drugs from wholesalers as needed and maintained records of incoming shipments.
Geisinger life aide
Geisinger
Minersville
05.2020 - 07.2022
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure quality patient care delivery.
- Communicated effectively with patients to provide comfort and support.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure environment for patients.
- Created positive relationships with students through active listening and positive reinforcement of behavior expectations.
- Provided clients with emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted in meal prep and medication dispensing if needed.
- Conducted small group activities to reinforce learning objectives.
- Performed hands-on service tasks in assigned areas to successfully fulfill goals and objectives.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Performed linen washing, dishwashing, vacuuming, dusting, and mopping.
Nursing Assistant
Geisinger medical center
Danville
02.2014 - 05.2020
- Assisted patients with daily living activities at Geisinger Medical Center.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients and families.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in patient care areas.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients on health management and wellness practices.
- Prepared and transported patients for tests or procedures as needed.
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
- Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
- Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Observed patients' conditions regularly for any physical or mental changes and reported findings to the appropriate personnel promptly.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Protected patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
- Implemented fall prevention techniques as specified in plan of care.
- Completed daily room cleaning and organizing to provide patients with clean environment.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Provided assistance to medical staff during tests, treatments and emergency procedures.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Performed basic nursing skills such as changing wound dressings and administering enemas.
- Reported environmental risks or equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Assisted patients with daily activities under nurse's supervision to provide essential care and emotional support.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
Home health aide
Bayada Home Health
Bloomsburg
01.2005 - 07.2015
- Duties include caring for pediatric and adult clients with special needs.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care routines.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules and guidelines.
- Documented patient progress and care provided in daily logs.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding patient needs and care plans.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients at all times.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to coordinate patient care services.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance patient well-being.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and incontinence care.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Recorded daily notes about client conditions, treatments provided and progress made.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Took initiative to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently within the designated time frame.
- Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to supervisor immediately.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure .
- Encouraged independence by teaching self-care skills such as grooming and hygiene habits.
- Assisted in ambulation and exercise routines for clients.
- Documented care provided and submitted notes to supervisor.
- Engaged patients in recreational activities such as reading books or playing games.
- Recognized emergency situations and implemented appropriate procedures.
- Participated in developing individualized care plans based on medical orders and assessments.
- Instructed family members regarding proper home care techniques and infection control procedures.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
- Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation, and shopping.
- Planned, prepared or served meals to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Massaged patients or applied liniment, alcohol rubs or heat-lamp stimulation.
- Cared for disabled children or children with sick or disabled parents.
- Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship and monitored health condition of clients.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
Project CARE case manager
Schuylkill Community Action
Pottsville
12.2004 - 07.2013
- Duties include maintaining client caseload of families in need of guidance. This low income, domestic violence, drugs and or alcohol abuse cliental, is in need of budgeting, successful house, and employment along with much more.
- Assessed client needs and developed personalized care plans.
- Coordinated services among healthcare providers and community resources.
- Monitored client progress and adjusted care plans as necessary.
- Provided guidance to clients on accessing social services programs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance service delivery.
- Documented client interactions in compliance with organizational standards.
- Educated clients about available community resources and support systems.
- Advocated for client rights within the healthcare and social service systems.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed.
- Provided case management services to individuals and families in need of assistance.
- Consulted with legal representatives regarding case-related matters.
- Organized educational workshops for clients on topics such as budgeting or parenting skills.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases and develop solutions for challenging situations.
- Engaged with clients through individual counseling sessions on topics such as coping skills or stress management techniques.
- Developed and implemented service plans for clients with medical, financial, housing, and other needs.
- Educated clients about available resources in their communities for additional support.
- Assisted clients in obtaining entitlements such as Medicaid or SNAP benefits.
- Used motivational interviewing to educate, support and motivate change.
- Promoted integrations of long-term services and support to enhance continuity of care.
Seasonal surveyor
Census Bureau
05.2010 - 07.2010
- Helped our government perform a organized count and survey to arrange set demographics of local Americans.
Corrections Officer
Northumberland County Prison
04.2004 - 09.2004
- Duties included maintaining the safety and order of the county prison, in both male and female units.
Teacher's aide
Safety Net Counseling
01.2004 - 03.2004
- Duties involve helping to control disruptive, unruly and/or physically / mentally challenged children in a classroom setting. Allowing all children, in that classroom to have an equal opportunity to understand and learn from their teacher. Also had a few clients that would receive some hours after school for guidance and social interaction.
Receiver
Lowe's Distribution Center
01.2003 - 12.2003
- Unloading the warehouse trucks and receiving shipments into the computer systems, then placing the correct items into the proper locations in the ware house to be reshipped to the correct stores.
Lifeguard
City of Shamokin Pool
01.1998 - 12.2003
- Too keep the public safe and the children under control.
Flag person/ seasonal internship
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
06.2003 - 08.2003
- Helping maintain our Pennsylvania roads and also protect other co-workers when needed by direction traffic safety.
Nurse's aide
Serenity Gardens Assistant Living
01.2002 - 05.2002
- I have provided some physical care and some minor medical care for the elderly residents' needs, while helping to maintain safe living. I would help provide the correct medication(s) in the proper dosages and at the correct time(s). Also with assisting the residents in any other ways to help provide comfortable and safe living in such ways: showers, foods, and/ or even dressing to name a few job requirements.
Clerk
J. Baker Incorporated
01.1998 - 12.2000
- Unloading the trucks and receiving the shipments into the store system. Stocking shelves and maintaining the appearance of the shoe department.
Education
Associates Degree - Applied Science, Criminal Justice
Luzerne County Community College
College Prep
Our Lady of Lourdes High School
Skills
- First Aide
- CPR
- Lifeguard Certification
- Computer/Typing skills
- Athletic ability
- Physically fit
- Coaching
- Volunteer work
- Teaching assistance
- Medication dispensing
- Patient education
- Pharmacy software
- Inventory management
- Prescription verification
- Customer service
- Data entry
- Team collaboration
- Compounding medications
- Regulatory compliance
- Record keeping
- Conflict resolution
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Task prioritization
- Multitasking Abilities
- Team building
- Remote office availability
- Quality assurance
- Organizational skills
- Communication
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Active listening
- Social perceptiveness
- Google drive
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Customer relations
- First Aid/CPR
- Research
- Critical thinking
- Microsoft office
- MS office
- Troubleshooting malfunctioning equipment
- New hire onboarding
- Staff development
- Geisinger software proficiency
- Resolving customer issues
- Insurance verification
- Workflow optimization
- Drug inventory management
- FDA and HIPAA compliance
- Receiving incoming supplies
- Updating medication histories
- Aseptic techniques
- Medication storage procedures
- Pharmacy and customer records management
- Ordering and stocking medications
- Labeling accuracy
- Interpreting and processing medication orders
- Supporting pharmacy operations
- Drug safety
- Attendance oversight
- Compounding techniques
- Pharmacy software proficiency
- Empathetic communication
- Crisis intervention
- People skills
- Hard worker
References
- Tricia Haile, 570-226-3620
- Matthew Weller, 570-556-7407
- Frank Gilligan, 570-205-7266
- Liz Beckett, 570-590-3207
- Elaine Wapinsky, 570-874-4275
Skills And Experiences
- First Aid
- CPR
- Lifeguard Certification
- Computer/Typing skills
- Basketball, softball, and volleyball player (athletic ability/ physically fit)
- Volunteer as: coach for youth boy basketball and baseball
- Ashland regional medical center candy striper
- CCD teacher's aide
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician
Geisinger
07.2022 - 07.2025
Geisinger life aide
Geisinger
05.2020 - 07.2022
Nursing Assistant
Geisinger medical center
02.2014 - 05.2020
Seasonal surveyor
Census Bureau
05.2010 - 07.2010
Home health aide
Bayada Home Health
01.2005 - 07.2015
Project CARE case manager
Schuylkill Community Action
12.2004 - 07.2013
Corrections Officer
Northumberland County Prison
04.2004 - 09.2004
Teacher's aide
Safety Net Counseling
01.2004 - 03.2004
Flag person/ seasonal internship
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
06.2003 - 08.2003
Receiver
Lowe's Distribution Center
01.2003 - 12.2003
Nurse's aide
Serenity Gardens Assistant Living
01.2002 - 05.2002
Lifeguard
City of Shamokin Pool
01.1998 - 12.2003
Clerk
J. Baker Incorporated
01.1998 - 12.2000
Associates Degree - Applied Science, Criminal Justice
Luzerne County Community College
College Prep
Our Lady of Lourdes High School