Celina Orea
Tampa,USA
Summary
Proven Sr. Pharmacy Technician with a track record of enhancing team efficiency and reducing medication errors at Optioncare Enterprises. Expert in medication dispensing and inventory control, coupled with exceptional leadership and problem-solving abilities. Achieved significant improvements in workflow optimization and regulatory compliance, demonstrating adaptability and a results-driven approach.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Technician
Optioncare Enterprises
Tampa, FL
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted pharmacists in filling prescription orders accurately and efficiently.
- Assisted pharmacists in filling prescriptions accurately and efficiently.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal pharmacy laws and regulations.
- Mixed pharmaceutical preparations according to written prescriptions.
- Teamed with peers, technicians and pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders.
- Liaised with pharmacist to measure and prepare medication doses and packaging and label prescriptions.
- Restocked shelves with new supplies of medications as needed.
- Retrieved medication from shelves based on physician orders and delivered them to pharmacists for review.
- Cleaned and maintained equipment or work areas according to prescribed methods.
- Prepared compound medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Assisted pharmacists in compounding sterile products according to state regulations.
- Participated in continuing education and training to stay current with pharmacy practices and technology.
- Organized work areas so that everything was easily accessible when needed.
- Assisted in training new employees on pharmacy procedures.
SR. PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
Optum, UnitedHealth Group
Tampa, FL
03.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with pharmacists to resolve medication-related issues, ultimately improving patient outcomes
- Reduced medication errors by meticulously verifying prescription information and conducting thorough drug interaction checks
- Assisted in maintaining adequate stock levels of medications through effective purchasing practices considering demand fluctuation or potential shortages
- Improved patient safety by ensuring accurate medication dispensing and proper dosage calculations
- Optimized workflow processes by collaborating with team members on task prioritization and assignment delegation
- Contributed to the successful passing of multiple regulatory inspections through diligent adherence to protocols and procedures
- Maintained a clean and organized pharmacy environment, ensuring compliance with state regulations and safety standards
- Demonstrated expertise in compounding medications, delivering high-quality custom formulations for patients' unique needs
- Counted, measured and compounded medications following standard procedures
- Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
South Lake Pharmacy
Zephyrhills, FL
11.2018 - 03.2019
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records
- Managed opening and closing duties for pharmacy
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy
- Developed and implemented improvements to pharmacy organization system
- Located and measured medications according to prescription information, making modifications as instructed by pharmacists and providers
- Precisely measured and combined ingredients to deliver scrupulous formulation on customer compound prescription orders
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity
- Increased overall pharmacy productivity by restocking supplies, organizing shelves, and maintaining cleanliness according to standards
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality
- Provided exceptional customer service, fostering positive relationships with both new and returning patients at the pharmacy counter
- Improved patient satisfaction by efficiently processing prescriptions and managing inventory in a timely manner
- Assisted in training new team members on standard operating procedures to ensure consistent quality of service across the entire team
- Maximized pharmacy efficiency through effective communication with staff members and adherence to procedures
- Counted, measured and compounded medications following standard procedures
- Collected co-payments or full payments from customers
- Contributed to the reduction of prescription wait times by promptly addressing refill requests and insurance authorizations
- Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales
- Proactively identified potential issues or discrepancies in medication orders, collaborating closely with pharmacists to resolve them quickly
- Welcomed customers to pharmacy and answered questions relating to prescriptions and over-the-counter products
- Managed opening and closing duties for pharmacy
- Located and measured medications according to prescription information, making modifications as instructed by pharmacists and providers
- Precisely measured and combined ingredients to deliver scrupulous formulation on customer compound prescription orders
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
Anazao Health Corp
Tampa, FL
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations
- Increased overall pharmacy productivity by restocking supplies, organizing shelves, and maintaining cleanliness according to standards
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality
- Assisted in training new team members on standard operating procedures to ensure consistent quality of service across the entire team
- Counted, measured and compounded medications following standard procedures
- Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs
- Supported inventory management initiatives through accurate record-keeping of received shipments and expired medications for disposal purposes
- Proactively identified potential issues or discrepancies in medication orders, collaborating closely with pharmacists to resolve them quickly
- Optimized workflow efficiency through participation in regular team meetings discussing areas for improvement within the department
- Facilitated seamless transitions between shifts by thoroughly documenting all relevant information for coworkers during handoffs
- Aided pharmacists in preparing sterile compounding products for IV administration using aseptic techniques
- Managed opening and closing duties for pharmacy
- Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions
- Located and measured medications according to prescription information, making modifications as instructed by pharmacists and providers
- Developed and implemented improvements to pharmacy organization system
- Precisely measured and combined ingredients to deliver scrupulous formulation on customer compound prescription orders
Education
Associate Of Applied Science - Pharmacy
Everest University
Tampa, FL07.2006
Skills
- Sterile Preparation
- Pharmacy Ethics
- Medication Dispensing
- Drug Inventory Control
- Drug Classification
- Workflow Optimization
- Compounding Techniques
- Team Collaboration
- Aseptic Techniques
- Intravenous admixture preparation
- Problem-solving skills
- Manual and automated medication dispensing
- Sterile technique
- Inventory Control
- Drug storage procedures
- Dispensing Medications
- Analytical Thinking
- Team Coordination
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Prescription Filling and Labeling
- Organizational Skills
- Decision-Making
- Employee Training
- Professionalism
Websites
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician
Optioncare Enterprises
09.2024 - Current
SR. PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
Optum, UnitedHealth Group
03.2019 - Current
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
South Lake Pharmacy
11.2018 - 03.2019
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
Anazao Health Corp
Associate Of Applied Science - Pharmacy
Everest University