Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Affiliations
Certification
References
Timeline
April Darrah Francis

April Darrah Francis

Pharmacy Technician
San Tan Valley,AZ

Summary

Extensive experience in the medical field, highly trained, specializing in Pharmacy Automation. Responsible self-starter, motivated to provide quality and efficient work management. Outstanding communication skills. Proficient and highly effective at maximizing productivity by improving key processes. Prepared to apply demonstrated record of success in the field to dynamic new position.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Pharmacy Automation Technologist

BANNER IRONWOOD MEDICAL CENTER
San Tan Valley
02.2018 - Current
  • Performs all pharmacy technician duties, medication management, conducts daily utilization and documentation audits

CPHT III Oncology

BANNER MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER
Gilbert
06.2016 - 06.2018
  • Focus on oncology infusion preparation
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

Adjunct Instructor, Pharmacy Technology

BROOKLINE COLLEGE
Tempe
  • Organize, prepare, and present instructional materials, supervise organized laboratory activities, in accordance with the course syllabi and outlines, and class schedules
  • Maintain records of student attendance, student progress, and grade distributions
  • Maintain discipline and order during instructional activities

Certified Pharmacy Technician II

RX FORMULATIONS, Compounding Pharmacy
Mesa
  • Prepare intravenous admixtures, reconstitute and formulate injectables, prepare cancer chemotherapy solutions, compound various substances including narcotics in dosage forms not available from manufacturer, performing duties in a clean-room environment using aseptic techniques

CPR Instructor

HEART SAVERS
Mesa

Specialist, Combat Medic/ EMT

UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVE, 6253 rd US Army Hospital
Mesa
02.2001 - 02.2009
  • Completed military enlistment contract ending with honorable discharge

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA,
05.2025
  • Graduated Magna Cum Laude
  • Honor Roll

Graduate, Phlebotomy Externship -

PIMA MEDICAL INSTITUTE, Mesa, AZ
VA Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ

Internship - compounding pharmacy

RX FORMULATIONS, Mesa, AZ
Internship leading to certification.

Graduate, Combat Medical Specialist Course -

UNITED STATES ARMY ACADEMY OF HEALTH SCIENCES, Fort Sam Houston, TX

Graduate -

MESA HIGH SCHOOL, Mesa, AZ

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Methodology enhancement
  • Data analysis
  • Inventory management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Quality assurance
  • Professionalism
  • Instructional development

References

References available upon request

Affiliations

Military Veteran

Small Business Owner

Certification

Certified Pharmacy Technician

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Certified Pharmacy Automation Technologist - BANNER IRONWOOD MEDICAL CENTER
02.2018 - Current
CPHT III Oncology - BANNER MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER
06.2016 - 06.2018
Specialist, Combat Medic/ EMT - UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVE, 6253 rd US Army Hospital
02.2001 - 02.2009
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA - Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
PIMA MEDICAL INSTITUTE - Graduate, Phlebotomy Externship,
RX FORMULATIONS - Internship, compounding pharmacy
UNITED STATES ARMY ACADEMY OF HEALTH SCIENCES - Graduate, Combat Medical Specialist Course,
MESA HIGH SCHOOL - Graduate,
Adjunct Instructor, Pharmacy Technology - BROOKLINE COLLEGE
Certified Pharmacy Technician II - RX FORMULATIONS, Compounding Pharmacy
CPR Instructor - HEART SAVERS
April Darrah FrancisPharmacy Technician
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