Cearrlle Jordan Combs
Spring,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented Pharmacy Technician with a strong background in inpatient and outpatient experience and sterile compounding under USP < 797> guidelines. Associate of Science in Pharmacy Technology; nationally certified (CPhT, CSPT), Sterile Products (IV) Certification, Texas State Board of Pharmacy Registration (RPhT; California Board of Pharmacy Registration, with strong expertise in hazardous preparation under < 800> USP guidelines. Known for technician training, workflow leadership, and active engagement in technician development boards. Seeking a Pharmacy Technician Instructor role to mentor future technicians through hands‑on clinical knowledge, structured teaching, and a commitment to patient‑centered care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Technician II (Ful-Time)
City Of Hope, Comprehensive Cancer Center
Newport Beach, California
06.2024 - 10.2025
- Prepared and processed chemotherapy and infusion medications in a high‑volume outpatient oncology setting.
- Utilized Epic Systems, Nucleus, and pharmacy automation tools to ensure accurate medication dispensing.
- Collaborated with pharmacists to support infusion center workflows and patient treatment schedules.
- Ensured strict adherence to sterile compounding standards and safety protocols, contributing to patient safety and compliance.
- Monitored medication storage conditions to comply with safety standards.
- Trained and mentored new technicians on best practices and departmental procedures, enhancing team competency and service quality.
- Managed purchasing and inventory of oncology medications and supplies, optimizing stock levels to meet patient needs.
Pharmacy Technician II (Contract)
UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals
Oakland, California
02.2022 - 11.2023
- Prepared pediatric chemotherapy and hazardous medications in compliance with USP / guidelines.
- Delivered comprehensive inpatient pharmacy support, encompassing unit dosing and sterile compounding to enhance patient safety.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe medication administration for pediatric patients.
- Trained new technicians on inpatient workflows and safety procedures, improving team readiness and adherence to protocols.
- Prepared COVID-19 vaccines for outpatient clinics, managed daily inventory and waste to ensure compliance, and entered data in Cubbix, MyCalVac, HPOP, while facilitating weekly transfers to multiple outpatient sites.
Pharmacy Technician (Part-Time)
Keck Medicine Of USC
Huntington Beach, California
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Supported outpatient oncology operations, including chemotherapy preparation, infusion medication handling, and sterile compounding.
- Ensured compliance with oncology safety standards through meticulous documentation practices
- Maintained accurate inventory of medications and supplies within the pharmacy.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff to enhance patient care delivery
- Verified expiration dates on medications to guarantee safety and dispense only unexpired products
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
Pharmacy Technician
St. Joseph Hospital of Orange
Orange, California
11.2016 - 03.2020
- Compounded over 200 sterile intravenous medications per shift as a float technician, ensuring accuracy and compliance with USP standards.
- Compounded intravenous hemodialysis solutions, chemotherapy agents, hazardous drugs, and STAT IV medications in a sterile IV room environment.
- Collaborated with oncology and sterile compounding teams to prepare 150 sterile hazardous drugs and chemotherapy doses daily for cancer center patients, supporting effective patient treatment.
- Unit‑dosed up to 400 oral controlled and non‑controlled medications daily as a PMC pharmacy technician, supporting high‑volume inpatient workflows.
- Utilized the Med Carousel and Pyxis systems to refill, manage, and deliver controlled and non‑controlled medications to inpatient and outpatient medical units.
- Managed inventory of controlled substances to ensure regulatory compliance and maintain accurate documentation.
- Trained new pharmacy technicians on sterile compounding techniques, hazardous drug handling, and safety protocols to enhance team proficiency.
Pharmacy Buyer (Interim)
St Joseph Hospital
Orange, California
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Ordered pharmacy supplies and monitored inventory levels, ensuring availability of essential medications.
- Oversaw inventory management system, ensuring accurate tracking of stock levels to support pharmacy operations.
- Managed inventory levels by monitoring stock usage and making adjustments.
- Created purchase orders and tracked deliveries to ensure timely arrivals.
- Coordinated with finance department on budget planning for pharmaceutical purchases, aligning expenditures with financial goals.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through effective contract negotiation techniques.
- Resolved any discrepancies between invoices and purchase orders promptly.
- Managed annual flu vaccine purchasing, dispensing processes, and regulatory record‑keeping, supporting compliance and patient safety.
- Responded promptly to drug recall notifications, coordinating removal and documentation to maintain regulatory compliance and protect patient safety.
Education
Associate of Science - Pharmacy Technology
Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA05-2026
IV Sterile Compounding & Aseptic Technique - Pharmacy Technology
Lone Star College
Houston, TX08-2026
Pharmacy Technician Certification Program - Pharmacy Technology
Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA05-2016
Skills
Sterile Compounding
Chemotherapy
Inpatient & Outpatient Pharmacy
Epic Systems
Pyxis
Inventory Management
Purchasing
Team Leadership
Training & Mentorship
Quality Assurance
Time Management
Organization
Certification
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
- Certified Sterile Compounding Technician (CSPT)
- Texas State Board of Pharmacy Registration (RPhT)
- California Board of Pharmacy Registration
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician II (Ful-Time)
City Of Hope, Comprehensive Cancer Center
06.2024 - 10.2025
Pharmacy Technician II (Contract)
UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals
02.2022 - 11.2023
Pharmacy Technician (Part-Time)
Keck Medicine Of USC
11.2020 - 07.2021
Pharmacy Buyer (Interim)
St Joseph Hospital
08.2019 - 12.2019
Pharmacy Technician
St. Joseph Hospital of Orange
11.2016 - 03.2020
Associate of Science - Pharmacy Technology
Cerritos College
IV Sterile Compounding & Aseptic Technique - Pharmacy Technology
Lone Star College
Pharmacy Technician Certification Program - Pharmacy Technology
Cerritos College