Pharmacy technician with 24 years of expirience in retail, hospital and outpatient infusion settings. Working closely with nursing staff to provide a seamless and comforting, patient centered expirience.
Oral oncolytic navigator- I run our oral oncolytic clinic for all five of our sites. My job is to take the referrals from the physicians and send them to the appropriate pharmacy per the patient's insurance. I then get the prior authorization from insurance for the patient's therapy. I am also responsible for obtaining free drug and grants for all patients who need financial assistance, Securing hundreds of thousands of dollars on grants yearly to help patients in need.
Prepare infusions per usp 797/800 guidelines
Maintains stock of all nursing and infusion supplies for patient care
Pharmacy Technician
Health-First
11.2017 - 11.2020
Medication Reconciliation Technician in the Emergency department- working closely with and assisting the nursing staff by speaking to the patients and their pharmacies/physicians to get their most updated medication list. Reconciling with their current list on file to maintain the best quality of care
Sterile compounding of iv batches per usp 797 guidelines
Keeping track of medication stock. Ordering from wholesalers to keep appropriate stock for patient care
Filling medication dispensing machines in all areas for adequate supply.
Pharmacy Technician
Wuesthoff Health System
11.2008 - 11.2017
Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
Sterile compounding of iv batches per usp 797 guidelines
Pharmacy Technician
Walmart
06.2000 - 11.2008
Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
Chemotherapy Infusion Pharmacy Technician at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Chemotherapy UnitChemotherapy Infusion Pharmacy Technician at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Chemotherapy Unit