Andrea Barber
Ravenna
Summary
Certified Pharmacy Technician with expertise in sterile and non-sterile compounding, medication distribution, and regulatory compliance. Known for optimizing workflows and ensuring accuracy in medication availability.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Pharmacy Technician
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Boardman
02.2026 - Current
- Sterile and Non-Sterile Compounding: Prepare IV medications, chemotherapy, and hazardous drugs following USP \(\) and USP \(\) standards.
- Automated Dispensing Systems: Manage and restock automated dispensing machines (e.g., Pyxis, Omnicell) to ensure 99.8% accuracy in med availability.
- Medication Distribution: Prepare, label, and deliver unit-dose medications to nursing units, operating rooms, and emergency departments.
- Inventory Management: Monitored stock levels and expiration dates, processed inventory orders, and conducted controlled substance audits to maintain compliance and availability.
- Emergency Support: Replenished crash carts, CPR trays, and specialized kits to support critical care needs in acute settings.
- Workflow Optimization: Utilize pharmacy software (e.g., Epic, RxConnect) to process medication orders and troubleshoot medication dispensing errors.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
St. Joesph Mercy Hospital
Warren
04.2014 - Current
- Sterile and Non-Sterile Compounding: Prepare IV medications, chemotherapy, and hazardous drugs following USP \(\) and USP \(\) standards.
- Automated Dispensing Systems: Manage and restock automated dispensing machines (e.g., Pyxis, Omnicell) to ensure 99.8% accuracy in med availability.
- Medication Distribution: Prepared, labeled, and delivered unit-dose medications to nursing units, operating rooms, and emergency departments, ensuring timely access to necessary medications.
- Inventory Management: Monitored stock levels, tracked expiration dates, and processed inventory orders, ensuring compliance with controlled substance auditing requirements.
- Emergency Support: Replenished crash carts, CPR trays, and specialized kits for acute care situations, maintaining readiness for emergency interventions.
- Workflow Optimization: Utilize pharmacy software (e.g., Epic, RxConnect) to process medication orders and troubleshoot medication dispensing errors.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
HCA Hospital
Spring Hill
08.2025 - 01.2026
- Sterile and Non-Sterile Compounding: Prepare IV medications, chemotherapy, and hazardous drugs following USP \(\) and USP \(\) standards.
- Automated Dispensing Systems: Manage and restock automated dispensing machines (e.g., Pyxis, Omnicell) to ensure 99.8% accuracy in med availability.
- Medication Distribution: Prepared, labeled, and delivered unit-dose medications to nursing units, operating rooms, and emergency departments to ensure timely medication access.
- Inventory Management: Monitored stock levels, tracked expiration dates, and processed inventory orders, including controlled substance auditing, to maintain compliance and availability.
- Emergency Support: Replenish crash carts, CPR trays, and specialized kits used in acute care situations.
- Workflow Optimization: Utilized pharmacy software (e.g., Epic, RxConnect) to process medication orders and troubleshoot dispensing errors, enhancing accuracy in medication delivery.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
HCA
Hudson
04.2024 - 08.2025
- Sterile & Non-Sterile Compounding: Prepared high-volume IV medications, including chemotherapy and hazardous drugs, while strictly adhering to USP \(\) and USP \(\) guidelines.
- Automated Dispensing Cabinet (ADC) Management: Maintained, loaded, and reconciled medication inventory in Pyxis or Omnicell systems for inpatient nursing units.
- Medication Inventory Control: Managed pharmaceutical stock levels, including monitoring for expirations, placing orders, and reducing waste by 30%.
- Inpatient Medication Distribution: Filled and delivered medication carts and specialty kits to emergency departments, operating rooms, and satellite pharmacies.
- Pharmacy Informatics/Data Entry: Processed medication orders using the electronic medical record (EMR) system and verified patient profiles for accuracy.
- Regulatory Compliance & Safety: Maintained a clean, compliant, and safe pharmacy environment in accordance with HIPAA, DEA, and hospital protocols.
- Collaborative Care: Liaised with nurses, doctors, and pharmacists to ensure timely medication availability and resolve discrepancies
Special Education Teacher
Winding Waters K-8
Brooksville
08.2022 - 07.2025
- IEP Development & Management: Wrote and implemented over [Number] IEPs, conducting annual reviews and progress reports to meet specific learning goals.
- Differentiated Instruction: Adapted general education curricula, including modified math and language arts, for students with mild to moderate disabilities.
- Behavior Intervention: Implemented Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and customized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) to decrease behavioral incidents.
- Data Collection & Assessment: Tracked progress using data-driven methods, conducting formal and informal evaluations to assess academic and behavioral growth.
- Collaboration & Communication: Partnered with parents, general education teachers, and speech pathologists to deliver inclusive instruction.
- Classroom Management: Led a structured, positive classroom environment, supervising educational assistants and fostering student independence
Adjunct Faculty Member
Eastern Gateway Community College
Youngstown
04.2013 - 12.2022
- Designed and implemented course syllabi aligned with departmental goals and accreditation standards to enhance educational quality.
- Delivered engaging lectures and facilitated interactive discussions in both face-to-face and asynchronous online formats (Canvas/Blackboard).
- Developed course materials, including quizzes, exams, and assignments, to support student learning and assessment.
- Revised curriculum to integrate current industry trends and academic research, ensuring relevance and rigor in course offerings.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Akron Children's Hospital
Akron
02.2011 - 11.2013
- Sterile & Non-Sterile Compounding: Prepared high-volume IV medications, including chemotherapy and hazardous drugs, while strictly adhering to USP \(\) and USP \(\) guidelines.
- Automated Dispensing Cabinet (ADC) Management: Managed medication inventory in Pyxis or Omnicell systems, ensuring accurate loading and reconciliation for inpatient nursing units.
- Medication Inventory Control: Managed pharmaceutical stock levels, including monitoring for expirations, placing orders, and reducing waste by 30%.
- Inpatient Medication Distribution: Distributed medication carts and specialty kits to emergency departments, operating rooms, and satellite pharmacies, enhancing medication accessibility.
- Pharmacy Informatics/Data Entry: Processed medication orders using the electronic medical record (EMR) system and verified patient profiles for accuracy.
- Regulatory Compliance & Safety: Maintained a clean, compliant, and safe pharmacy environment in accordance with HIPAA, DEA, and hospital protocols.
- Collaborative Care: Coordinated with nurses, doctors, and pharmacists to ensure timely medication availability and address discrepancies effectively.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Trumbull Memorial Hospital
Warren
06.2005 - 02.2011
- Sterile & Non-Sterile Compounding: Prepared high-volume IV medications, including chemotherapy and hazardous drugs, while strictly adhering to USP \(\) and USP \(\) guidelines.
- Inpatient Medication Distribution: Filled and delivered medication carts and specialty kits to emergency departments, operating rooms, and satellite pharmacies.
- Automated Dispensing Cabinet (ADC) Management: Maintained, loaded, and reconciled medication inventory in Pyxis or Omnicell systems for inpatient nursing units.
- Medication Inventory Control: Managed pharmaceutical stock levels, including monitoring for expirations, placing orders, and reducing waste by 30%.
- Pharmacy Informatics/Data Entry: Processed medication orders using the electronic medical record (EMR) system and verified patient profiles for accuracy.
- Regulatory Compliance & Safety: Maintained a clean, compliant, and safe pharmacy environment in accordance with HIPAA, DEA, and hospital protocols.
- Collaborative Care: Liaised with nurses, doctors, and pharmacists to ensure timely medication availability and resolve discrepancies
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH05-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Sociology
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH05-2003
High School Diploma -
Mineral Ridge High School
Mineral Ridge, OH05-1998
Skills
- Sterile compounding
- Automated dispensing
- Medication distribution
- Patient safety
- Regulatory compliance
- Pharmacy informatics
- Inventory management
Certification
- PTCB
Timeline
Certified Pharmacy Technician
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
02.2026 - Current
Certified Pharmacy Technician
HCA Hospital
08.2025 - 01.2026
Certified Pharmacy Technician
HCA
04.2024 - 08.2025
Special Education Teacher
Winding Waters K-8
08.2022 - 07.2025
Certified Pharmacy Technician
St. Joesph Mercy Hospital
04.2014 - Current
Adjunct Faculty Member
Eastern Gateway Community College
04.2013 - 12.2022
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Akron Children's Hospital
02.2011 - 11.2013
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Trumbull Memorial Hospital
06.2005 - 02.2011
Master of Science - Special Education
Youngstown State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Sociology
Youngstown State University
High School Diploma -
Mineral Ridge High School