ANDREA NARVAEZ
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented Pharmacy Technician with diverse experience in retail, hospital, and specialty settings. Expertise includes sterile compounding, TPN preparation, and managing Pyxis systems. Collaborates effectively with healthcare teams to ensure medication safety and quality control.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Compounding Pharmacy Technician
Option Care
Bakersfield, CA
04.2026 - Current
- Prepare sterile compounded medications in a controlled cleanroom environment using aseptic technique.
- Prepare IV medications and TPN according to pharmacist orders and established procedures.
- Accurately measure, compound, label, and package medications.
- Handle and prepare hazardous medications while following appropriate safety protocols.
- Documented and conducted quality-control procedures to uphold compliance and accuracy.
- Coordinated with pharmacists and pharmacy staff to enhance accuracy and timeliness of medication preparation.
- Maintain cleanroom and compounding areas according to established procedures.
- Performed routine tasks to ensure operational efficiency in the cleanroom environment. to maintain cleanroom standards and ensure timely medication fulfillment.
Pharmacy Tech II
Kern Medical
Bakersfield, CA
02.2023 - 03.2026
- Filled and prepared medications for patients and pharmacy operations, ensuring timely availability for treatment.
- Prepared and handled IV medications according to established procedures and pharmacist orders.
- Assisted with the preparation and handling of chemotherapy medications while following required safety procedures.
- Filled and maintained Pyxis medication systems to support medication availability throughout the hospital.
- Utilized MedKeeper to streamline pharmacy workflow and enhance documentation accuracy for medication processes.
- Followed medication-safety procedures and maintained accuracy throughout the medication preparation and distribution process.
- Adhered to medication-safety procedures, ensuring high accuracy in preparation and distribution of medications.
Lead Pharmacy Technician
Phast Pharmacy
Bakersfield, CA
02.2021 - 02.2023
- Assisted pharmacists in processing, counting, filling, and dispensing prescriptions to ensure timely medication delivery.
- Assisted pharmacists with prescription processing, medication counting, filling, and dispensing.
- Managed medication inventory, stocking, and ordering.
- Assisted with insurance billing and prescription-related issues.
- Communicated with physicians, patients, and customers to resolve prescription issues and enhance service quality.
- Supported pharmacy workflow while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Trained and supported pharmacy staff on daily procedures and workflow to improve team efficiency and knowledge.
Education
UEI
Bakersfield, CA 03.2020 - 02.2021
Skills
- Sterile Compounding
- IV Medication compounding
- TPN
- Chemotherapy Medications
- Hazardous Medication Handling
- Aseptic Technique
- Medication compounding
- Quality Control
- Medication Safety
- Pharmacy Workflow
- Documentation
- Pyxis
- MedKeeper
- Medication Inventory
- Prescription Filling
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
Timeline
Compounding Pharmacy Technician
Option Care
04.2026 - Current
Pharmacy Tech II
Kern Medical
02.2023 - 03.2026
Lead Pharmacy Technician
Phast Pharmacy
02.2021 - 02.2023
UEI
03.2020 - 02.2021