Irina Abayev

PTCB-certified Pharmacy Technician with 9+ years of experience in high-volume retail and community pharmacy settings. Currently a PharmD candidate (on leave) with strong knowledge of medication safety, pharmacy operations, and regulatory compliance. Skilled in prescription processing, medication preparation, insurance billing, and prior authorization coordination.

Experienced in handling controlled substances, managing inventory, and communicating effectively with patients and healthcare providers. Seeking to transition into a hospital or health system environment where I can apply clinical knowledge and contribute to patient-centered care.

Pharmacy Technician at Friends Pharmacy (2017-01 – Present)

• Accurately process and enter high-volume prescription orders using pharmacy management systems
• Prepare, measure, package, and label medications under pharmacist supervision
• Ensure compliance with federal and New York State regulations, including controlled substance handling
• Communicate with physician offices to resolve prior authorizations, refill requests, and prescription clarifications
• Assist patients with medication pick-up and provide basic medication guidance
• Maintain accurate patient profiles and prescription records
• Support daily workflow in a fast-paced, high-volume pharmacy environment

Pharmacy Technician at Rite Aid Pharmacy (2016-01 – 2021-12)

• Process high-volume prescriptions while maintaining accuracy and efficiency
• Prepare and dispense medications under pharmacist supervision
• Verify patient demographics and prescription details to ensure accuracy
• Manage inventory, including stock control and expiration tracking
• Process insurance claims, troubleshoot rejections, and assist with patient transactions

Volunteer Pharmacy Technician at Gouverneur Health (2013-01 – 2016-12)

• Assisted with inventory management and medication stock organization
• Reviewed prescription information for completeness and accuracy
• Entered patient data into pharmacy systems
• Supported pharmacy staff with daily operations

Doctor of Pharmacy in PharmD – Touro College

Bachelor of Science in Biology – Touro College (2011-01 – 2017-12)