Cristine Bodiongan
Canyon Country
Summary
I am a pharmacy technician with experience in the outpatient and inpatient department in a hospital pharmacy. Currently I am working in a closed-door pharmacy and would still like to improve and broaden my skills/ knowledge along the way. Proficient in HIPAA and OSHA compliance, with strong foundation in teamwork and computer literacy. Committed to advancing expertise and contributing to innovative healthcare solutions.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Technician
Cardinal Health
Santa Clarita, CA
07.2025 - Current
- Answer incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Solve customer problems over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
- Ensured patient safety by strictly following drug storage guidelines, including proper temperature and light exposure control.
- Primarily, preparing, packaging and dispensing high volume medications for specialized facilities.
Sales Associate
Target Store
07.2015 - 03.2026
- Present job
- Logistics Flow team member
- Stocker
- Customer service
- Drive store operations through efficient inventory management, stock replenishment, and merchandise flow optimization while maintaining exceptional customer service standards
Pharmacy Technician
UCLA- Olive View Medical Center
Sylmar, CA
02.2023 - 10.2024
- Compounded and dispensed medications accurately according to physician prescriptions.
- Maintained inventory levels, ensuring availability of essential pharmaceuticals and supplies.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing patient inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
- Assisted in training new pharmacy staff on operational procedures and best practices.
- Implemented process improvements, enhancing workflow efficiency within the pharmacy department.
- Conducted regular audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to optimize patient medication therapy management.
- Monitored prescription accuracy through detailed verification processes, reducing error rates significantly.
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Promoted patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling personal information during transactions.
- 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.
- Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
- Maximized pharmacy efficiency through effective communication with staff members and adherence to procedures.
- 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.
- Engaged in continuous learning to stay updated on pharmaceutical practices and products.
- Maintained clean and organized work environment, adhering to health and safety standards.
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications to ensure patient safety.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately filling prescriptions under pharmacist supervision.
- Set up and modified patient profiles to include current medications and insurance details.
- Improved pharmacy operations efficiency with meticulous record-keeping of patient information and prescriptions.
- Provided critical support in emergency situations, quickly gathering necessary medications.
- Streamlined drug distribution processes, reducing wait times for patients.
- Filling unit-dose carts.
- Filling and reconciliation of medications in the Pyxis.
Medical Assistant
Center for Endocrinology
05.2018 - 01.2020
- Clinical skills: vital signs, throat culture cpx tray set up, pregnancy test snellen chart, urinalysis ishihara and jaeger eye exam, venipuncture, syringe draw, instrument preparation & autoclaving, CPR certified.
- Administrative skills: typing wpm 40, PDR, HIPAA & OSHA trained, basic insurance billing ICD 10 and CPT coding.
In-home Caregiver
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Assisting with personal care
- Bathing & grooming
- Overseeing medication/prescription usage
- Mobility assistance
- 24-hour care for terminally ill patients
- General supervision
Sales Associate
Walmart Store
04.2008 - 01.2009
- Sales associate
- Stocker
Education
B.S. Psychology - undefined
San Pedro College of Davao
Davao City, PhilippinesHigh School Diploma - undefined
Philippine Women's College
Davao City, PhilippinesPharmacy Technician - undefined
Golden Oak Adult School
Santa Clarita, California12.2021
Medical Assistant - undefined
Concorde Career College
North Hollywood, California01.2018
Skills
Certified pharmacy technician (cpht
Medical Terminology
Drug Calculations
Inventory Management
Patient Care
Clinical Skills
Administrative Skills
Computer Literacy
Customer Service
Communication
Problem Solving
Teamwork
HIPAA
OSHA
CPR
Venipuncture
Confidentiality and HIPAA
Workflow optimization
Medication dispensing
Prescription filling
Pharmacy ethics
Labeling accuracy
Drug safety
Pharmacy software proficiency
Pharmacy law compliance
Interpreting and processing medication orders
Aseptic techniques
Interpreting orders
Supporting pharmacy operations
Prescription filling
Analytical thinking
Resolving complaints
Team collaboration
Problem-solving skills
Certification
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CphT) | Certification Board
- Certified Medical Assistant
Hospital Pharmacy
- Pharmacy technician work experience | Olive View Medical Center (February 2023-October 2024)
- Outpatient department
- Receiving and processing prescription orders, entering patient information into the system, verifying insurance information, and preparing medications for dispensing.
- Answering questions about prescription status and medication availability.
- Providing basic instructions on medication use.
- Inpatient department
- Understanding medication orders and ensuring accurate translation into medication preparation.
- Assisting the Pharmacists.
- Preparing, packaging, and labeling medications.
- Filling unit-dose carts.
- Managing inventory.
- Medication delivery to different departments of the hospital including specialized areas.
- Filling & reconciliation of medications in the Pyxis.
- Compounding
- Ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Maintaining detailed records of all medication preparation, dispensing, and inventory management activities for compliance and quality assurance.
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician
Cardinal Health
07.2025 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
UCLA- Olive View Medical Center
02.2023 - 10.2024
Medical Assistant
Center for Endocrinology
05.2018 - 01.2020
In-home Caregiver
01.2016 - 01.2020
Sales Associate
Target Store
07.2015 - 03.2026
Sales Associate
Walmart Store
04.2008 - 01.2009
B.S. Psychology - undefined
San Pedro College of Davao
High School Diploma - undefined
Philippine Women's College
Pharmacy Technician - undefined
Golden Oak Adult School
Medical Assistant - undefined
Concorde Career College