Daniel Arana
Lake Forest,CA
Summary
Experienced Pharmacy Technician with a demonstrated history working in Psychiatry, Endocrinology, Nephrology and HIV healthcare. LAI ( long acting-Injectable ) and Tardive Dyskinesia / AIMS knowledgeable.
Versed in: CoverMyMeds || Next-Gen || Meditouch || Citrix || Pioneer RX || QS1 || Sharp RX || EPIC software || BD ES Automation ||
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Inpatient Pharmacy Technician
Providence St. Joseph Hospital
Orange , CA
09.2021 - Current
- Hiring committee member: Reduce individual unconscious bias in the hiring process. Ensure the candidate is the right match for the role and the organization as a whole and provide comprehensive feedback rather than reviewing in isolation.
- Tech-Check-Tech (TCT) Certified: Perform the final check of AMDS medications, Kits and trays IE: Code blue trays, Neonatal kits, adult transport kits + assuring QA while verifying the accuracy of the technicians and the process.
- Trained new technicians in the preparation and dispensing of IV medication and other pharmacy departments.
- Compounded sterile preparations using aseptic technique while adhering to USP Chapter 795 guidelines.
- Accurately processing and delivery of pyxis pull, cassettes, first and ongoing doses and interdepartmental floor stocks.
- Competency in the operation and troubleshooting of Epic, Pyxis, Pyxis Connect and other pharmacy-related equipment.
Pharmacy Supervisor / Program Manager
Advantage Healthcare Services Pharmacy
Orange , CA
05.2015 - 09.2021
- Support the pharmacist in-charge in guaranteeing security and efficiency in managing of their pharmacy workflow as their supervising technician.
- Pharmacy Buyer: Monitored ordering of all pharmacy medications including all LAI's for multiple pharmacy practices within region district to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
- Onboarding all new acquired facilities-IE: psychiatry, endocrinology, nephrology, sober-living/recovery homes and providing long term care of their patients by rendering their practices with medication adherence programs, assist patients with insurance enrollments, housing, appointment transportation, government programs and delivering of all medications to bedside or facility site.
- Trained, mentored and participated in the orientation and training of all pharmacy team members.
- Interviewed new employees and assisted with hiring decision-making.
- Handled employee discipline and termination to address policy infractions.
- Conducted employee performance reviews and implemented corrective actions to increase productivity.
- Managed compensation, insurance and vacation days within employee benefits programs.
- Suggested promotions and wage increases according to employee performance.
Pharmacy Liaison / Program Coordinator
Advantage Healthcare Services Pharmacy
Mission Viejo
05.2015 - 09.2021
- Managed Providence Mission Hospital's medication discharge program: IE: Making hospital rounds retrieving prescriptions of all patients being discharged. Medical Reconciliation upon bedside. Delivery of meds to bedside prior to discharge. Filling urgent prior-authorizations prior to patients discharge and continuing care post-discharge.
- Served as a liaison between the hospital and other healthcare providers for post-discharge needs.
- Prior-Authorization initiation/followups for multiple medical practices: psychiatry, endocrinology, infectious disease, nephrology and detox/rehab facilities.
- Main point of contact for ALL facilities under our care.
Nutrition Assistant
St. Joseph Hospital of Orange
Orange , CA
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Maintained a clean and organized work area while preparing meals according to dietary plans.
- Monitored food storage areas to ensure proper temperature control, sanitation, and rotation of stock items.
- Inventoried kitchen supplies and equipment as needed for daily operations.
- Prepared meals by following recipes and determining group food quantities.
- Followed proper sanitation guidelines when handling food products.
- Delivered food to guests in a timely manner while following safety protocols.
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
Rancho Santa Margarita
05.2014 - 07.2015
- Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
- Restocked shelves with new supplies of medications as needed.
- Managed filing of prescriptions, both electronically and manually.
- Monitored inventory levels of commonly used drugs and placed orders when necessary.
- Provided customer service to patients by answering questions about medications and health-related topics.
- Ordered drugs from wholesalers as needed and maintained records of incoming shipments.
- Performed data entry for patient profiles, billing information and prescription orders into the pharmacy software system.
Education
Pharmacy Technician License - Pharmacy
UEI COLLEGE
Ontario, CA10-2010
Skills
- Bilingual ( Fluent in Spanish )
- Prior-Authorizations
- Tier Reductions
- Product Verification
- Inventory Management
- Appeals
- Training and Development
- Pharmacy Management
- IV sterile and Non sterile compounding
- Pharmacy Audits
- Pharmacy Billing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Inpatient Pharmacy Technician
Providence St. Joseph Hospital
09.2021 - Current
Nutrition Assistant
St. Joseph Hospital of Orange
08.2015 - 08.2016
Pharmacy Supervisor / Program Manager
Advantage Healthcare Services Pharmacy
05.2015 - 09.2021
Pharmacy Liaison / Program Coordinator
Advantage Healthcare Services Pharmacy
05.2015 - 09.2021
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
05.2014 - 07.2015
Pharmacy Technician License - Pharmacy
UEI COLLEGE
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