Briauna Neal
Chattanooga,TN
Summary
Certified Pharmacy Technician with twelve years of experience and demonstrated adaptability to ever-increasing complexity in the healthcare industry. Committed to providing quality pharmaceutical care as an essential link in disease management.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Pharmacy Technician
CHI Memorial
Chattanooga, TN
11.2023 - Current
- Maintains a safe work environment by adhering to strict sterile compounding procedures and following infection control protocols.
- Assists pharmacists in preparing intravenous solutions, ensuring accurate measurements and sterile techniques for optimal patient outcomes.
- Collaborates with nursing staff to address medication-related concerns and provide timely resolutions.
- Promptly and effectively delivers medications to patient care units.
- Assures quality control measures were met during compounding procedures for specialty items such as total parenteral nutrition solutions and chemotherapy preparations.
- Demonstrates versatility in supporting various hospital departments'' pharmaceutical needs, including the emergency room, intensive care unit, surgery center, and oncology clinic as needed.
Chemo Prep Tech
Tennessee Oncology
Chattanooga, TN
07.2022 - 11.2023
- Mixed chemotherapy and biologics within the biological safety cabinet (BSC) using proper aseptic technique.
- Interpreted the appropriateness of a medication order before preparing the medication, evaluating critical patient information prior to beginning admixture according to policy and procedure.
- Recalculated drug dose as a verifier.
- Calculated dosage volumes and selects appropriate diluents.
- Prepared continuous infusion pumps, setting the pumps according to physician orders.
- Maintained CADD pump log, cleaning of pump and cleaning of the pump pack for next use.
- Inventoried all medications at the end of each work day.
- Utilized the Pharmacy Report to assist with maintaining appropriate 2 day level of target drugs for the clinic.
- Maintained indigent patient drug program for assigned clinic.
- Properly documented patient information in EMR.
- Aseptically cleaned the BSC at the beginning/end of each shift.
- Knowledgeable about the appropriate use of PPE and chemotherapy spill kits in the event of a cytotoxic spill.
- Followed all safety standards for handling chemotherapy and hazardous drugs.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Food City Pharmacy
Ooltewah TN
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolved concerns and reconcile payments.
- Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations and patient information.
- Entered prescription and insurance/billing information into patient profiles.
- Maintained drug inventory levels by ordering necessary medications and supplies, stocking, and labeling inventoried medication.
Lab Technician
Archer Daniels Midland Company
Chattanooga TN
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Verified purity of flour specimens collected through visual inspection, Foss (NIR), pH meter, falling number, and Ro-Tap methods.
- Recorded, reported and posted test results using TLC system.
- Interpreted test results by comparing to established specifications and control limits from various customers.
- Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools, including working with and mixing potassium thiocyanate, gum guaiac, sulfuric and hydrochloric acids, and hydrogen peroxide.
- Compiled and submitted monthly reports derived from raw data to conform to internal industry regulations.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Designer Drugs Pharmacy
Chattanooga TN
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Communicated directly with doctors' offices via telephone and fax to verify medication orders, patient information, and to process refill authorizations
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients and healthcare providers regarding potential side effects and specified use of medication.
- Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions using PK Compounder software, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions and refill instructions.
- Communicated with patients to collect information about surgery plans and medical conditions, and to arrange consultations with pharmacists.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems and locating items.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Erlanger Health System
Chattanooga TN
09.2019 - 12.2020
- Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
- Set up and modified patient profiles in Epic to include current information such as medications and pharmacy details.
- Assisted pharmacists with clearing problematic prescriptions and addressing questions from healthcare professionals.
- Processed Omnicell refills, stock-outs, and loads to all areas.
- Delivered medications as required to any nursing area.
- Accurately processed Code Boxes, Crash Carts and other refillable medication supply system.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Galen Medical Group
Hixson TN
03.2019 - 09.2019
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing and discussed individual patient benefits.
- Reviewed and managed patient profiles in PCIS-EMR to include current information such as medications, refill requests and insurance details.
- Obtained prior authorization and pre-certification for outpatient medications by various means, including drafting letters of medical necessity.
- Educated patients by providing medication information and clarified physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly.
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contraindications.
- Processed over 200 prescriptions daily in a high volume doctor's office, resulting in minimized patient wait time and maximized patient satisfaction.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Bi-Lo LLC/Food City Pharmacy
Hixson TN
07.2014 - 03.2019
- Hand counted controlled medications, measured liquids and reconstituted antibiotics.
- Completed paperwork, entered prescription and insurance or billing information into patient profiles.
- Maintained drug inventory levels by ordering necessary medications and supplies.
- Complied with all federal laws, company policies and procedures and state regulations regarding intern, technician and assistant training and licensure.
Material Technician
Erlanger Health System
Chattanooga TN
06.2014 - 10.2014
- Performed inventory control using the hospital computer system, Pyxis Medication Stations.
- Filled durable equipment orders, cleaning equipment and disinfection processes for specialty scope and miscellaneous instruments.
- Adhered to control and safety concepts as outlined in departmental policies, OSHA and JCAHO standards.
Education
Associate of Science - undefined
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN2018
Certificate - Pharmacy Technician
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN2014
Skills
- Aseptic Techniques
- Confidentiality and HIPAA
- Pharmaceutical calculations
- Interpersonal communication
- Quality assurance
- Drug inventory management
- Intravenous admixture preparation
Certification
- Certified by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, Credential ID 10057641, Issued 07/2014 Expires 08/2024
- Licensed by Tennessee Department of Health, Credential 50150, Issued 09/2014, Expires 06/2024
Additional Information
References:
- Amanda Tolbert, CPhT CHI Memorial 423-495-7462
- Sara Turk RN, OCN- Tennessee Oncology 423-708-6502
- Lindsey Mansell PharmD- Food City Pharmacy 423-842-7482
Timeline
Certified Pharmacy Technician
CHI Memorial
11.2023 - Current
Chemo Prep Tech
Tennessee Oncology
07.2022 - 11.2023
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Food City Pharmacy
12.2021 - 07.2022
Lab Technician
Archer Daniels Midland Company
05.2021 - 11.2021
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Designer Drugs Pharmacy
01.2021 - 03.2021
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Erlanger Health System
09.2019 - 12.2020
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Galen Medical Group
03.2019 - 09.2019
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Bi-Lo LLC/Food City Pharmacy
07.2014 - 03.2019
Material Technician
Erlanger Health System
06.2014 - 10.2014
Associate of Science - undefined
Chattanooga State Community College
Certificate - Pharmacy Technician
Chattanooga State Community College