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Ava George

Hattiesburg,MS

Summary

An organized and dependable Certified Pharmacy Technician with over twenty years of hospital experience. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Merit Health Wesley
5001 Hardy St. Hattiesburg, Ms. 39402
03.2009 - 05.2023

• Preparation of Intravenous medications using aseptic technique in a sterile environment. • Maintaining a sterile environment as required by USP 797 and hospital policy/procedures.• Proficiently refill and maintain Automated Dispensing Systems (Pyxis and Omnicell). • Repacking medications using MILT repackaging software and appropriately repackaging Hazardous Medication according to USP 800. • Accurately maintain compliance of nursing medication areas by performing monthly med area inspections. • Efficiently maintain inventory at required levels and order medications and supplies using wholesaler software. • Analyze equipment automation performance and correct deviations and adjust programs to ensure automation equipment runs efficiently. • Assists pharmacists in completing daily tasks. • Answers and triages phone calls. • Helps with scheduling technicians and training new employees.

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Merit Health Wesley
5001 Hardy St. Hattiesburg, Ms. 39402
03.2002 - 09.2008

Same as above job descriptions.

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Acension Health System St Thomas Rutherford
Murfreesboro, TN
05.2023 - 07.2024

Job description is the same as previous job.

Education

West Marion High School
Foxworth, MS
1987

Skills

  • Pharmaceutical Preparation
  • IV and Chemotherapy Preparations
  • Pharmacy Log Records Management
  • Drug Storage Procedures
  • Drug Inventory Control
  • Manual and Automated Medication Dispensing
  • Aseptic Techniques
  • HIPAA Regulations
  • Ordering and Stocking Medications
  • Routine Inspections
  • Pyxis Omnicell and Cerner Systems
  • Drug Compounding
  • Patient Confidentiality
  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Proper Labeling
  • Equipment Cleaning and Maintenance
  • Safety Protocols and Risk Management
  • Assisting Pharmacists
  • Pyxis and Omnicell MedStation
  • Safe Chemical Handling
  • USP 797 and 795 Complaint
  • Managing Phone Calls
  • Organization and Prioritization

Certification

  • Certified Pharmacy Technician , PTCB - 2005
  • Registered with Ms State Board of Pharmacy

Timeline

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Acension Health System St Thomas Rutherford
05.2023 - 07.2024

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Merit Health Wesley
03.2009 - 05.2023

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Merit Health Wesley
03.2002 - 09.2008

West Marion High School
Ava George