Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
Cearrlle Jordan Combs
Spring,TX
Summary
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT, CSPT) with inpatient and outpatient experience in sterile compounding under USP 797 and hazardous drug preparation under USP 800. Holds an Associate of Science in Pharmacy Technology, IV Sterile Products certification, and multi-state registration. Known for technician training, workflow leadership, and strong collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Skilled in inventory management, quality assurance, and supporting fast-paced clinical environments with safe, accurate medication preparation.
Overview
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9
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years of professional experience
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Certified Sterile Compounding Technician (CSPT)
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California Board of Pharmacy Registration (RPhT)
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Texas State Board of Pharmacy Registration (RPhT)
Work History
Pharmacy Technician II (Full-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 (RPhT)
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician II (Full-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