Jade Pettaway

About Jade Pettaway

I’m an incoming PharmD student at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy with a strong foundation in biology, leadership, and pre-health advising from my undergraduate experience at UVA. I’m passionate about advancing equitable healthcare, whether through clinical care, pharmaceutical innovation, or health education. I’m especially interested in exploring careers in both clinical pharmacy and the pharmaceutical industry. I hope to contribute to a healthcare system that prioritizes underserved communities and increases access to vital medications.

Experience

1. Pharmacy Technician

   Walgreens

   Dec 2024 — Present

   As a Pharmacy Technician at Walgreens, I assist licensed pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications, while ensuring accuracy, patient safety, and confidentiality. I provide frontline support to customers, process prescriptions efficiently, and help manage inventory and insurance billing. I’m committed to delivering excellent patient care and contributing to a smooth and compliant pharmacy operation.Key responsibilities include: • Accurately filling and labeling prescriptions under pharmacist supervision • Assisting customers with medication questions and over-the-counter needs • Processing insurance claims and resolving billing issues • Maintaining HIPAA compliance and pharmacy safety standards • Managing inventory and checking for expired or recalled medications • Operating the pharmacy register and handling transactions with care and professionalism

Education

• Appomattox Regional Governor's School of the Arts and Technology

  High School Diploma

• VCU School of Pharmacy

  Doctor of Pharmacy - PharmD

• University of Virginia

  Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Biology, General

  2021 — 2024