David Zelaya
Miami
Summary
Registered and Certified Pharmacy Technician with over 10 years of experience in long-term care, infusion, hospital, and home health-care settings. Passionate educator with expertise in aseptic technique, IV admixture, compounding, and pharmacy law. Seeking to leverage clinical and instructional skills in a growing healthcare or educational organization.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Technician Instructor
Concorde Career College
01.2025 - Current
- Educate and train students in pharmacy practice, compounding, pharmacy calculations, and prescription processing
- Develop lesson plans aligned with industry standards and state regulations
- Mentor students to prepare for PTCB certification exams and professional success
Compounding Pharmacy Technician
OptumRx Infusion
11.2024 - 01.2025
- Prepared sterile and hazardous medications adhering to USP and guidelines
- Maintained aseptic technique in cleanroom environments to ensure patient safety
- Verified compounded medications for accuracy and compliance with quality control standards
Assistant Pharmacy Technician Program Director
Florida Education Institute
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Supported the Campus Director with program leadership and administration
- Supervised and trained pharmacy instructors, ensuring curriculum alignment
- Instructed students, preparing them for PTCB certification and employment readiness
Certified IV Pharmacy Technician
Option Care
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Led sterile compounding operations, maintaining USP compliance
- Trained new technicians in aseptic techniques and cleanroom procedures
- Managed pharmacy inventory and maintained cleanroom standards
Certified IV Pharmacy Technician
AmeriMed, Inc.
01.2018 - 01.2018
- Performed sterile and non-sterile compounding
- Maintained inventory control and cleanroom documentation in compliance with USP and
Pharmacy Technician Supervisor
PharMerica Corporation
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Supervised and trained pharmacy technician teams
- Managed work schedules and participated in leadership meetings
Occupational Health Specialist
Examinetics, Inc.
01.2017 - 01.2017
- Conducted workplace health testing including hearing and respiratory fit tests
- Managed mobile unit operations and coordinated with client job sites
Registered Pharmacy Technician
Memorial Regional Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Provided medication distribution support across hospital departments
- Refilled Pyxis machines and assisted pharmacy staff with operational needs
Pharmacy Technician Externship
Sunscript Pharmacy
01.2016 - 01.2016
- Processed prescriptions, insurance claims, and inventory management
IV Infusion Intake Coordinator
One Home Care Solutions
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Coordinated patient intake and medication orders for home IV therapy
Asset Coordinator / Warehouse Senior Technician
Coram Specialty Infusion
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Managed medical equipment logistics, patient supply deliveries, and inventory tracking
Education
Education Instructor Certification - Pharmacy
Miami-Dade Public School Board of Education
Miami, FL01.2026
Associate of Arts - undefined
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL04.2025
Pharmacy Technician Diploma - undefined
Concorde Career Institute
Miramar, FL01.2016
Skills
- IV Admixture & Aseptic Compounding (USP 797, 800)
- Pediatric Dosing & Extemporaneous Compounding
- Inventory Management & Pharmaceutical Calculations
- Prescription Transcription & Data Entry
- Pharmacy Software: CPR, KEA, HCN, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Teaching & Curriculum Development
Certification
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) #30076927
- Florida Registered Pharmacy Technician #RPT68088
- USP 797/ASHP Sterile Compounding
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- HIPAA / OSHA / Bloodborne Pathogens / HIV Certified
- Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist (COHC)
- Respiratory Certification (NIOSH)
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician Instructor
Concorde Career College
01.2025 - Current
Compounding Pharmacy Technician
OptumRx Infusion
11.2024 - 01.2025
Assistant Pharmacy Technician Program Director
Florida Education Institute
01.2023 - 01.2024
Certified IV Pharmacy Technician
Option Care
01.2018 - 01.2023
Certified IV Pharmacy Technician
AmeriMed, Inc.
01.2018 - 01.2018
Pharmacy Technician Supervisor
PharMerica Corporation
01.2017 - 01.2018
Occupational Health Specialist
Examinetics, Inc.
01.2017 - 01.2017
Registered Pharmacy Technician
Memorial Regional Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2017
Pharmacy Technician Externship
Sunscript Pharmacy
01.2016 - 01.2016
IV Infusion Intake Coordinator
One Home Care Solutions
01.2015 - 01.2016
Asset Coordinator / Warehouse Senior Technician
Coram Specialty Infusion
01.2012 - 01.2014
Associate of Arts - undefined
Miami Dade College
Pharmacy Technician Diploma - undefined
Concorde Career Institute
Education Instructor Certification - Pharmacy
Miami-Dade Public School Board of Education
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