Christine Castro
San Mateo Medical Center
DALYCITY,CA
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Language
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Certification
21
years of professional experience
Results-driven Certified Pharmacy Technician experienced in compounding and sterile preparations. Skilled in multitasking and organizational excellence, ensuring timely medication delivery while adhering to safety protocols. Ready to enhance patient care and support healthcare teams.
Work History
Certified Pharmacy Technician
2 Years 11 Months- Accurately input patient & prescription information into EPIC and QS1 to generate labels and complete billing while adhering to safety protocols & regulatory guidelines.
- Process chemo meds for our Specialty clinics and infusion centers.
- Replenish supplemental & emergency kits and crash carts
- Prepare bulk medications into prepacked unit doses and bubble packs
- Proficient knowledge of PARATA
- Provide exceptional customer service by addressing patient inquiries and resolving medication-related issues.
- Collaborated with pharmacists and other healthcare professionals to resolve medication-related issues, optimizing patient care through effective medication management.
- Supported installation of EPIC program GO LIVE in April 2025.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
7 Months- Assisted pharmacists in preparing IV admixtures & other sterile products ensuring accurate measurements and sterile techniques for optimal patient outcomes.
- Compounded & prepacked medications including unit doses, topical medications, sterile & hazardous products.
- Expedited medication delivery times by coordinating effectively with hospital staffs for prompt distribution to patient care units.
- Replenish pyxis & crash cart trays. Knowledge of Med Carousel
- Triage phone calls to appropriate individuals including medication requests.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
18 Years 7 Months- Completed paperwork, entering prescription and insurance or billing information into patient profiles.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately filling and dispensing prescriptions in a timely manner.
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
- Supported training of new pharmacy technicians, enhancing team efficiency and knowledge sharing.
- Promoted patient wellness through collaboration with pharmacists on clinical initiatives such as immunization programs or health screenings events.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
1 Year 9 Months- Utilized computerized systems effectively for data entry tasks related to patient records, inventory management, & prescription processing.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately filling & dispensing medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist and delivery of medications to patients & nurses stations/units.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to obtain necessary prior authorizations for prescribed medications requiring special approvals.
- Maintained strict patient confidentiality.
Education
Pharmacy Technician Diploma - Pharmacy Technician
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Skills
Skilled Certified Pharmacy Technician with 20+ years of experience.
Compounding and IV preparations
Pharmaceutical calculations
Multitasking & organizational skills
Time management.
Data entry
Attention to detail
Problem-solving skills
Pharmaceutical calculations
Empathy & patience
Certification
- CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician
- CPR/first aid - Certified through RedCross
- Covid-19 immunizer - Certified through Walgreens
Languages
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Sutter Health Mills Peninsula Medical Center
11.2023 - 06.2024Read More
Certified Pharmacy Technician
San Mateo Medical Center
09.2023 - CurrentRead More
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital
06.2021 - 03.2023Read More
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
09.2005 - 04.2024Read More
Bryman College
Pharmacy Technician Diploma from Pharmacy Technician
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Virgen Milagrosa University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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