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Claudia Pinedo

Derby

Summary

Certified Pharmacy & Sterile Compounding technician with proven track record of high productivity and efficiency. Expertise in medication compounding, pharmacology principles, and compliance with pharmacy laws. Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills facilitate effective education and guidance of future pharmacy technicians.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sterile Products Technician III

St Vincent's Medical Center
Bridgeport
01.2018 - Current
  • Identified opportunities for continuous quality improvement within pharmacy department.
  • Assisted pharmacists in preparation of sterile products, including intravenous admixtures and chemotherapy drugs.
  • Trained and supervised pharmacy technicians, evaluating performance regularly.
  • Ensured compliance with laws and regulations governing pharmacy operations.
  • Conducted regular inventory checks of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies.
  • Performed daily inspections of work areas to maintain cleanliness and safety standards.
  • Initiated corrective actions for errors in medication dispensing process.
  • Oversaw performance and service quality of pharmacy staff.

Lead Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy
New Canaan
06.2011 - 01.2020
  • Assisted pharmacists in accurately filling prescriptions and improving efficiency.
  • Oversaw inventory management, including ordering, stocking, and tracking expiration dates.
  • Provided customer service by addressing questions regarding prescriptions and insurance coverage.
  • Conducted regular audits of drug inventories to identify discrepancies or irregularities.
  • Managed day-to-day pharmacy operations, including staffing schedules and training of new technicians.
  • Resolved billing issues and addressed complaints related to medications or services.
  • Monitored staff productivity and offered guidance to enhance performance.
  • Ensured proper storage of medications in compliance with safety protocols.

Medication Reconciliation Technician

Yale New Haven Health System
New Haven
10.2016 - 07.2017
  • Performed medication reconciliation for inpatients and outpatients to ensure accuracy of prescriptions.
  • Conducted follow-up calls with patients to verify adherence to medication regimens.
  • Collaborated with pharmacists, nurses, and physicians to resolve medication management issues.
  • Maintained precise documentation related to medication reconciliation processes.
  • Identified discrepancies in medications prescribed by various healthcare providers.
  • Ensured compliance with HIPAA privacy regulations when handling confidential patient information.
  • Attended weekly pharmacy meetings to discuss changes in drug formularies and policies.
  • Completed continuing education to stay current on medication administration best practices.

Education

Certified Pharmacy Technician Course - Pharmacy Technician

Housatonic Community Coolege
Bridgeport, CT
11-2010

Skills

  • Sterile compounding and product preparation
  • Medication preparation and reconciliation
  • Inventory management
  • Team leadership and supervision
  • Process improvement
  • Training and employee development
  • Patient communication
  • Safety protocols
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Network administration
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Pharmacy ethics
  • Time management
  • Problem solving
  • Drug interaction awareness
  • Pharmaceutical calculations

Certification

  • PTCB certified since 06/01/2015
  • CSPT certified since 05/03/2024
  • CT State licensed since 06/2011

Timeline

Sterile Products Technician III

St Vincent's Medical Center
01.2018 - Current

Medication Reconciliation Technician

Yale New Haven Health System
10.2016 - 07.2017

Lead Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy
06.2011 - 01.2020

Certified Pharmacy Technician Course - Pharmacy Technician

Housatonic Community Coolege

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