Diana Salcido
Desert Hot Springs,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented Pharmacy Technician with strong medication dispensing and workflow optimization skills. Proven ability to maintain inventory accuracy and adhere to HIPAA regulations, ensuring patient confidentiality.
Driven Pharmacy Technician with 18 years of experience and success in working within fast-paced inpatient and retail pharmacy settings. Highly proficient in accurately filling and labeling prescriptions, maintaining drug inventories and updating pharmacy records. Excited to bring talent and record of excellence in customer service to growing pharmacy.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Technician
JFK Memorial Hospital
Indio, CA
01.2018 - Current
- Dispensed medications accurately and efficiently in high-pressure environments.
- Maintained accurate inventory levels through regular stock checks and audits.
- Trained new staff on pharmacy procedures and customer service best practices.
- Filling medication orders for inpatient units (ICU, ER, surgery, pediatrics, etc.).
- Restocking automated dispensing cabinets (Pyxis, Omnicell).
- Delivering STAT medications quickly to patient care areas.
- Preparing unit-dose packaging for tablets, capsules, and liquids.
- Documenting medication preparation and distribution activities.
- Compounding IV bags (antibiotics, electrolytes, pain meds, etc.)
- Reconstituting medications for injection.
- Working in laminar airflow hoods or biological safety cabinets.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to follow sterile technique.
- Comfort with math and dose calculations.
- Following strict gowning procedures (gown, gloves, mask, hair cover, shoe covers).
- Maintaining sterility to prevent contamination.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to follow sterile technique.
- Comfort with math and dose calculations.
Pharmacy Technician
Walmart
Palm Springs, CA
09.2008 - 09.2018
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to resolve prescription-related issues promptly.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- 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.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
- Increased overall pharmacy productivity by restocking supplies, organizing shelves, and maintaining cleanliness according to standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mt. San Jacinto High School
Cathedral City, CAPharmacy Technician -
Kaplan College
Palm Springs, CASkills
- Problem-solving skills
- Team collaboration
- Confidentiality and HIPAA
- Workflow optimization
- Insurance billing
- Medication dispensing
- Patient confidentiality
- Insurance verification
- Pharmacy ethics
- HIPAA
- Drug safety
- Pharmaceutical calculations
- Pharmacy software proficiency
- Healthcare regulations
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician
JFK Memorial Hospital
01.2018 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Walmart
09.2008 - 09.2018
High School Diploma -
Mt. San Jacinto High School
Pharmacy Technician -
Kaplan College