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Claudia C. Cuba
Lake Worth
Summary
Experienced Admixture Technician specializing in aseptic technique and hazardous material handling. Known for strong problem-solving skills and effective communication, contributing to accurate medication delivery and improved patient outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Admixture Tech II
Florida Cancer Specialists
Delray Beach
10.2018 - Current
- Performing mathematical calculations to determine appropriate drug measurements for the admixture of ordered medications.
- Filled prescriptions for sterile and non-sterile medications per prescribers orders, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
- Reviewed medication orders to ensure accuracy and evaluated product suitability.
- Assessed the proper use and limitations of selected Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to ensure effective functionality in hazardous environments.
- Properly handle and dispose of hazardous drugs and waste materials following state and federal regulations, including but not limited to USP, USP, OSHA, NIOSH, and State and Federal Departments of Environmental Protection.
- Evaluated temperature monitoring systems and documented the temperatures of all ambient and refrigerated medications.
- Kept accurate records and logs for clinical research trials, waste manifests, and the monitoring of refrigerated and ambient drug temperatures.
- Document and report drug loss, communicate clinic charges, and initiate drug replacement/reimbursement.
- Collaborate with various departments (i.e., Patient Financial Navigators, Procurement) to track and order all patients' drugs to minimize interruption in patient care.
- Managed inventory through ordering, stocking, and dispensing medical supplies and medications to maintain availability.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and equipment usage.
Retail Pharmacy Technician
Sam's Club - Walmart Pharmacy
Port Saint Lucie
07.2012 - 10.2018
- Entered patient and prescription information into pharmacy software systems with close attention to detail.
- Dispensed prescription drugs per the physician's instructions in accordance with state laws.
- Maintained accurate records of prescriptions filled and medications dispensed.
- Labeled medication containers according to pharmacy regulations.
- Verified insurance coverage for patients' medications.
- Ensured compliance with the state board of pharmacy regulations regarding the dispensing of medications.
Education
GED -
Indian River County Adult And Community
Vero Beach, FL07-2007
Skills
- Aseptic technique
- Drug compounding
- Hazardous material handling
- Prescription verification
- Regulatory compliance
- Temperature monitoring
- Inventory management
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Customer relationship management
Certification
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT), Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), NHA Certification Board.
- Board Certified Hazardous Compounding Pharmacy Technician, (BCHCPT) Certification.
Timeline
Admixture Tech II
Florida Cancer Specialists
10.2018 - Current
Retail Pharmacy Technician
Sam's Club - Walmart Pharmacy
07.2012 - 10.2018
GED -
Indian River County Adult And Community