Celeste Ignacio
West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Dedicated Pharmacy Technician at HCA Palms West Hospital, skilled in medication management and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to enhance patient care through meticulous inventory oversight and effective team collaboration. Demonstrated critical thinking in resolving discrepancies, ensuring accurate prescription fulfillment, and maintaining high standards of safety and efficiency in pharmacy operations. Skilled Pharmacy Technician with background in medical prescription assistance and customer service. Experience includes managing medication inventory, providing patient counseling, and assisting pharmacists with prescription fulfillment. Strong communication skills, knowledge of pharmacy law and ethics, ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously highlight abilities. Previous roles have showcased commitment to patient care, efficiency improvement in workflow management, and fostering relationships with healthcare providers.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Technician
HCA Palms West Hospital
Loxahatchee , FLORIDA
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Transferred medication from vials to sterile, disposable syringes using aseptic techniques.
- Assisted pharmacists in filling prescriptions accurately and efficiently.
- Participated in pharmacy inventory management, including tracking expiration dates and removing outdated medications.
- Performed regular medication audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Entered patient and prescription information into pharmacy software systems with high attention to detail.
- Checked expiration dates on medications to ensure that only unexpired products were dispensed.
- Monitored inventory levels of commonly used drugs and placed orders when necessary.
- Maintained proper storage and security conditions for drugs.
- Interpreted and processed medication orders under supervision of pharmacist.
- Answered telephones to respond to questions or requests.
- Assisted pharmacists in filling prescription orders accurately and efficiently.
- Reported any discrepancies or errors in medication ordering or filling processes immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
West Palm Beach, FLORIDA
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Greeted customers and answered questions regarding personal medications or over-the-counter pharmacy products.
- Assisted pharmacists in filling prescriptions accurately and efficiently.
- Participated in pharmacy inventory management, including tracking expiration dates and removing outdated medications.
- Received written prescription or refill requests, verifying information for completeness and accuracy.
- Entered patient and prescription information into pharmacy software systems with high attention to detail.
- Operated cash registers to accept payments from customers.
- Monitored prescription refill requests and communicated with patients regarding their status.
- Checked expiration dates on medications to ensure that only unexpired products were dispensed.
- Maintained daily inventory of pharmaceuticals and ensured proper storage conditions.
- Teamed with peers, technicians and pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders.
- Received payment from customers and processed credit card transactions when necessary.
- Maintained a clean and organized pharmacy workspace, adhering to safety and hygiene standards.
- Assisted customers by answering questions, locating items or referring to pharmacist for medication information.
Pharmacist
Public Hospital Authority - Princess Margaret Hospital
Nassau, Bahamas
06.2009 - 07.2020
- Consulted with patients to explain medication use, side effects and dosage directions as prescribed.
- Analyzed prescription trends and utilized data to improve pharmacy services and patient care outcomes.
- Checked prescriptions for proper contents and labeling.
- Engaged in health promotion and disease prevention activities, including public health campaigns and screenings.
- Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
- Oversaw compounding of special medications to meet unique patient needs, following precise formulas and protocols.
- Administered immunizations and vaccinations according to established protocols and guidelines.
- Worked with pharmacy technicians to expedite urgent requests.
- Detected and reported therapeutic incompatibilities.
- Verified prescription information against safety guidelines and insurance limitations to protect patient health and financial interests.
- Conducted comprehensive medication reviews to identify, resolve, and prevent medication-related problems.
- Trained new technicians to provide excellent customer service which resulted in higher customer satisfaction scores.
- Responded to medication-related questions and concerns from patients, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Keiser University, West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach, FL08-2025
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
University of Santo Tomas
Manila, Philippines03-2000
Skills
- Patient care
- Medication management
- Regulatory compliance
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Health education
Languages
Filipino
Professional
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician
HCA Palms West Hospital
08.2021 - 08.2022
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
08.2021 - 08.2022
Pharmacist
Public Hospital Authority - Princess Margaret Hospital
06.2009 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Keiser University, West Palm Beach
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
University of Santo Tomas
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