Amber Flanagan
Cypress
Summary
Seasoned Pharmacy Technician with 15 years of experience in hospital settings. Skilled in aseptic compounding, inventory management, and medication dispensing systems, including Pyxis. Seeking to leverage extensive background in pharmaceutical care as a Pharmacy Technician.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Pharmacy Technician
Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital
Cypress, TX
02.2025 - Current
- Oversee daily pharmacy technician operations at night as Pyxis OR Tech, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and best practices.
- Responsible for refilling and maintaining multiple OR Anesthesia pyxis overnight
- Implemented process improvements to streamline inventory management and reduce medication errors.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to optimize patient medication therapy and resolve discrepancies.
- Managed compounding of sterile and non-sterile medications, adhering to quality standards and protocols.
- Collaborated with pharmacists to resolve medication-related issues, ultimately improving patient outcomes.
- Assisted in maintaining adequate stock levels of medications through effective purchasing practices considering demand fluctuation or potential shortages.
Senior Pharmacy Technician
Houston Methodist Continuing Care Hospital
Katy, Texas
06.2016 - 02.2025
- Assist pharmacists in the preparation and distribution of controlled substances, adhering to established protocols for safety and compliance.
- Compound sterile intravenous solutions and total parenteral nutrition with a focus on aseptic technique; manage medication inventory, including the replenishment of Pyxis medication stations.
- Execute oral medication compounding, prepackaging, and labeling processes; support pharmaceutical procurement and supply chain operations.
- Assisted as Pharmacy Buyer
Registered Pharmacy Technician III – Inpatient Pharmacy
Harris Health System - LBJ Hospital
Houston, Texas
11.2010 - 07.2020
- Managed medication triage calls, ensuring timely communication and efficient resolution of pharmacy-related inquiries.
- Performed accurate refill and delivery of medications to automated dispensing systems, maintaining optimal stock levels.
- Prepared and mixed intravenous medications, including chemotherapy agents, adhering to aseptic and closed-system compounding protocols to ensure patient safety and compliance with health standards.
Registered Pharmacy Technician
Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
Houston, Texas
09.2009 - 10.2013
- Provided critical support to pharmacists by addressing drug information inquiries, ensuring accurate drug compatibility and safety.
- Facilitated the efficient delivery and replenishment of medications and IV supplies, including managing the controlled substance vault and maintaining Pyxis machines.
- Developed expertise in troubleshooting and maintaining medication dispensing systems, including Pyxis ES and Anesthesia, to support hospital operations.
Pharmacy Technician/Pharmacy Cashier
Wal-Mart Store 3226
Katy, Texas
11.2008 - 09.2009
- Managed prescription processing, ensured accurate scanning at drop-off, and maintained medication inventory integrity through diligent filling and expiration tracking.
Education
ICS Aseptic Technique IV certification -
University of Houston
Houston, Texas07.2010
Pharmacy Tech Program - undefined
Med Vance Medical Institute
Houston, Texas02.2005
Skills
- Experience With Microsoft Office
- Dependable and Hard Working
- Well Experienced on Pyxis Connect Database, Epic, and Morrison and Dickson Medication Ordering System
- Sterile preparation
- HIPAA compliance
- Medication dispensing
- Drug inventory control
- Compounding techniques
- Aseptic techniques
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Reliability
Timeline
Senior Pharmacy Technician
Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital
02.2025 - Current
Senior Pharmacy Technician
Houston Methodist Continuing Care Hospital
06.2016 - 02.2025
Registered Pharmacy Technician III – Inpatient Pharmacy
Harris Health System - LBJ Hospital
11.2010 - 07.2020
Registered Pharmacy Technician
Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
09.2009 - 10.2013
Pharmacy Technician/Pharmacy Cashier
Wal-Mart Store 3226
11.2008 - 09.2009
Pharmacy Tech Program - undefined
Med Vance Medical Institute
ICS Aseptic Technique IV certification -
University of Houston