Crystal Harris
Inpatient IV Pharmacy Technician CPHT
St. Louis,MO
Summary
Recent Bachelor’s degree in Complementary and Alternative Health, focusing on Cognitive Studies, from the University of Arizona Global Campus, complemented by over nine years of successful experience in the pharmaceutical field. Recognized as a dedicated pharmacy professional with expertise in medication preparation, customer interaction, and inventory management, consistently driving company goals forward. Strong collaboration skills within healthcare teams and adaptability to evolving needs enhance the ability to maintain compliance with safety standards while delivering exceptional patient care. Committed to reliability and results-driven practices that prioritize high-quality outcomes in all aspects of healthcare delivery.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Technician III
BJCWC Hospital
Creve Coeur, MO
07.2023 - Current
- Aseptic Evaluator for Compounded Sterile Preparations/IV Tech Trainer
- Compound IV Mixture with aseptic techniques to dilute medications in a hospital setting
- Experience in inventory management, Epic medical system, USP 797, and 800 compliant
Technician Specialist I
Mercy's Hospital
Creve Coeur, MO
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Updated CPR/BLS trained and certified
- Compound IV Mixture with aseptic techniques to dilute medications in a hospital setting
- Experience in inventory management, Epic medical system, USP 797, and 800 compliant
Pharmacy Lead Technician
CVS/Pharmacy
Florissant, MO
09.2018 - 06.2021
- Communicated customer service-oriented with patients, medical offices, and staff
- Coordinated data entry, prescription filling, patient profile management, and monetary transactions
- Provided inventory management and pharmacy associate training
Certified Pharmacy Technician
CareSTL Health
St. Louis, MO
04.2016 - 09.2018
- Interaction with patients and clinical staff
- Coordinated prescription entry, dispensing medicine, and monetary transactions
- Knowledgeable of the QS/1 system
Certified Pharmacy Technician
LDI Pharmacy
Creve Coeur, MO
12.2015 - 04.2016
- Communicated inbound and outbound calls with patients and medical offices
- Coordinated data entry and refilling/filling prescriptions
- Multitask with the RX Claims system, HBS system, and Microsoft
Certified Pharmacy Technician
EverSpring Pharmacy
St. Louis, MO
08.2015 - 12.2015
- Assisted phone interaction with nursing homes and medical staff
- Completed order entry and dispensing medicine
- Knowledgeable on the QS/1 system and the Docutrack system
Clinical Pharmacy Technician
Magellan Health
Maryland Heights, MO
12.2014 - 08.2015
- Communicated inbound and Outbound calls with patients and medical staff
- Completed Data entry, handle pharmacy claims, and prior authorizations
- Knowledgeable on Microsoft and information of certain diagnosis with medicine
Pharmacy Lead Technician
CVS/Pharmacy
St. John, MO
08.2012 - 12.2014
- Provided firsthand training the pharmacy associates
- Scheduling pharmacy staff, and keeping the pharmacy organized
- Knowledgeable on the RXNet systems
Education
Pharmacy Technician Certificate -
Midwest Institute
Earth City, MO05-2012
BA in Complementary and Alternative Health Emphasis - Cognitive Studies
University of Arizona
San Diego, CA05-2026
Skills
- Pharmacy Technician
- Pharmacy Inventory
- Compounding
- IV Mixture
- Trainer
- Pharmacy Automation
- Customer Service
- Integrative Medicine
- Missouri Registered Pharmacy Tech License #2012010041 Exp: 05/2026
- PTCB Certification #10009951 Exp: 07/2027
- Problem-solving skills
- Team collaboration
- Confidentiality and HIPAA
- Workflow optimization
Activities
I have been a certified pharmacy technician since 2012. I have received awards and honors for being a hard worker. I am passionate about my career path and is willing to go over and beyond to meet goals. Also, I am always helping to assist someone of need. I am regularly active in my church as well the community. I have been a certified pharmacy technician since 2012. I have received awards and honors for being a hard worker. I am passionate about my career path and is willing to go over and beyond to meet goals. Also, I am always helping to assist someone of need. I am regularly active in my church as well the community.
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician III
BJCWC Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Technician Specialist I
Mercy's Hospital
06.2021 - 07.2023
Pharmacy Lead Technician
CVS/Pharmacy
09.2018 - 06.2021
Certified Pharmacy Technician
CareSTL Health
04.2016 - 09.2018
Certified Pharmacy Technician
LDI Pharmacy
12.2015 - 04.2016
Certified Pharmacy Technician
EverSpring Pharmacy
08.2015 - 12.2015
Clinical Pharmacy Technician
Magellan Health
12.2014 - 08.2015
Pharmacy Lead Technician
CVS/Pharmacy
08.2012 - 12.2014
BA in Complementary and Alternative Health Emphasis - Cognitive Studies
University of Arizona
Pharmacy Technician Certificate -
Midwest Institute