Dawn Saracione
Metairie,LA
Summary
Dynamic Pharmacy Technician with proven expertise at Lakeside Hospital in optimizing workflow and enhancing patient safety through meticulous medication dispensing and inventory management. Skilled in problem-solving and team collaboration, I consistently reduced medication errors and improved operational efficiency, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations and maintaining high standards of service quality.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Technician
Lakeside Hospital
04.2021 - Current
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring optimal stock levels of pharmaceuticals and supplies.
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Promoted patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling personal information during transactions.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Maintained compliance with state and federal regulations regarding pharmaceutical dispensing practices.
- 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.
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
- 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.
- Ensured patient safety by strictly following drug storage guidelines, including proper temperature and light exposure control.
- Proactively identified potential issues or discrepancies in medication orders, collaborating closely with pharmacists to resolve them quickly.
- Optimized workflow efficiency through participation in regular team meetings discussing areas for improvement within the department.
- Aided pharmacists in preparing sterile compounding products for IV administration using aseptic techniques.
- Assisted in management of prescription deliveries, improving patient convenience.
- Managed medication inventory, ensuring availability of all necessary drugs.
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications to ensure patient safety.
- Engaged in continuous learning to stay updated on pharmaceutical practices and products.
- Provided critical support in emergency situations, quickly gathering necessary medications.
- Contributed to team meetings, offering insights for optimizing workflow and patient service.
- Conducted routine checks of pharmaceutical stocks to maintain quality control.
- Maintained clean and organized work environment, adhering to health and safety standards.
- Precisely measured and combined ingredients to deliver scrupulous formulation on customer compound prescription orders.
Pharmacy Technician
East Jefferson General Hospital
01.2012 - 04.2021
- Dispensed medications accurately and efficiently to patients under pharmacist supervision.
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Maximized pharmacy efficiency through effective communication with staff members and adherence to procedures.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently cross-checking medications against patients'' profiles before dispensing.
- Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring optimal stock levels of pharmaceuticals and supplies.
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Promoted patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling personal information during transactions.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Maintained compliance with state and federal regulations regarding pharmaceutical dispensing practices.
- 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.
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
- 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.
- Ensured patient safety by strictly following drug storage guidelines, including proper temperature and light exposure control.
- Proactively identified potential issues or discrepancies in medication orders, collaborating closely with pharmacists to resolve them quickly.
- Optimized workflow efficiency through participation in regular team meetings discussing areas for improvement within the department.
- Aided pharmacists in preparing sterile compounding products for IV administration using aseptic techniques.
- Managed medication inventory, ensuring availability of all necessary drugs.
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications to ensure patient safety.
- Engaged in continuous learning to stay updated on pharmaceutical practices and products.
- Provided critical support in emergency situations, quickly gathering necessary medications.
- Contributed to team meetings, offering insights for optimizing workflow and patient service.
- Conducted routine checks of pharmaceutical stocks to maintain quality control.
- Maintained clean and organized work environment, adhering to health and safety standards.
- Precisely measured and combined ingredients to deliver scrupulous formulation on customer compound prescription orders.
Education
Technical Studies Diploma in Allied Health - Pharmacy Technician
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA12-2011
Skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Team collaboration
- Confidentiality and HIPAA
- Workflow optimization
- Medication dispensing
- Supply restocking
- Drug inventory management
- Receiving incoming supplies
- Staff development
- Supporting pharmacy operations
- Troubleshooting malfunctioning equipment
- Pharmacy operations
Certification
- CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician through PTCB
- Licensed Pharmacy Technician with Louisiana State Board of Pharmacy
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician
Lakeside Hospital
04.2021 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
East Jefferson General Hospital
01.2012 - 04.2021
Technical Studies Diploma in Allied Health - Pharmacy Technician
Delgado Community College