Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Credentials
Certification
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Diane Weston

Peoria,AZ

Summary

Pharmacy Technician with extensive experience at HonorHealth Cancer Center, excelling in IV compounding and clinical trial data management. Recognized for exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, ensuring compliance and safety in medication preparation. Proficient in Pyxis and Omnicell systems, enhancing medication accessibility and operational efficiency.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pharmacy Technician

Honorhealth Cancer Center
Phoenix, AZ
06.2024 - Current
  • Order medications and supplies to ensure timely availability for patient care.
    Compound chemotherapy and other intravenous medications, including clinical trial medications.
    Restock cleanroom supplies to maintain operational readiness.
    Sanitize all areas to uphold safety and compliance standards.
    Enter data into various websites for clinical trials to facilitate research tracking.

Pharmacy Technician

Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital
Glendale, AZ
03.2023 - Current
  • Fill orders in main pharmacy and unit dose efficiently.
    Deliver Omnicell fills to designated departments promptly.
    Prepare NICU oral syringes and compounded IVs for patient care.
    Compound TPNs to meet nutritional needs of patients.
    Assemble code blue and intubation kits for emergency preparedness.

Pharmacy Technician

USC Verdugo Hills Hospital
Glendale, CA
11.2018 - 03.2023
  • Filled and delivered medication to all units efficiently.
    Prepared NICU and adult oral syringes for patient administration.
    Delivered urgent medications to the OR to support critical procedures.
    Resolved Pyxis and Codonics issues to enhance medication accessibility.
    Refilled crash carts and trays via Tray Safe for emergency readiness.
    Conducted IV batching and compounding using Med Keeper protocols.
    Prepared NICU IVs and chemotherapy irrigations with precision.
    Managed unit dosing of medications to ensure accurate dispensing.

Pharmacy Technician

UC Irvine Hospital
Orange, CA
08.2018 - 04.2019
  • Utilized robotic technology for efficient medication filling in main inpatient pharmacy.
    Handled medication pulling and filling for Pyxis distribution effectively.
    Utilized narcotic safe, ensuring accurate dispensing of daily narcotics.
    Prepared oral syringes for NICU and adult patients with attention to detail.
    Performed compounding and unit dosing of medications to ensure safety and compliance.

Pharmacy Technician

Methodist Hospital
Arcadia, CA
07.2008 - 08.2018
  • Filled, dispensed, and delivered medications to patient cassettes and Pyxis.
    Compounded prescriptions and prepared intravenous (IV) medications, including NICU and chemotherapy.
    Assisted pharmacists with daily operations and patient care tasks.
    Answered phone inquiries to provide timely information and support.
    Trained new employees on unit dose procedures and IV room management.
    Managed IV room operations to ensure compliance and safety standards.

Pharmacy Technician

Huntington Memorial Hospital
Pasadena, CA
01.2013 - 04.2018
  • Assisted pharmacists in compounding IVs and chemotherapy medications.
    Answered phones to manage incoming inquiries effectively.
    Delivered all IVs to patient floors promptly and accurately.
    Restocked supplies and IVs to ensure continuous availability.

Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy
Arcadia, CA
06.2000 - 07.2008
  • Processed and filled prescription orders while assisting pharmacists effectively.
    Obtained refills and prior authorizations through proactive communication with doctor’s offices.
    Verified patient coverage by contacting insurance companies as needed.
    Ensured accurate submission of TARS for MediCal.
    Handled billing procedures with insurance companies to expedite reimbursements.
    Oversaw stock ordering and return preparation to optimize inventory management.

Education

Radiology Technician -

Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA
06.2012

Television Production -

Cal State Northridge
Northridge, CA
05.2007

Recording Technology -

Citrus College
Covina, CA
06.2003

Skills

  • Organizational and time management skills
  • Detail-oriented
  • IV and chemotherapy experience
  • Epic knowledge
  • Cerner knowledge
  • Syringe management
  • Pharmacological terminology
  • Pyxis and Omnicell knowledge
  • MS Word proficiency
  • MS Excel proficiency
  • NICU and pediatric medication preparation
  • Pharmaceutical calculations
  • Prescription processing
  • Barcoding systems
  • Unit dose machine operation
  • Blister packaging techniques
  • Billing and charging processes
  • Medication discrepancy reconciliation
  • Med Keeper and Dose Edge system knowledge
  • Clinical trial data
  • Aseptic techniques
  • Tray Safe operation
  • Prior authorization processes
  • TAR experience

References

  • Dennis Lau, Pharmacist, (626) 233-3828
  • Stephanie Nguyen-Vuong, Pharmacist, (661) 444-7539
  • Linda Lam Vu, Pharmacist, (626) 283-7451

Credentials

CPhT

Certification

  • Pharmacy Technician license in Arizona and California
  • PTCB Certified
  • CITI Certified

Timeline

Pharmacy Technician

Honorhealth Cancer Center
06.2024 - Current

Pharmacy Technician

Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital
03.2023 - Current

Pharmacy Technician

USC Verdugo Hills Hospital
11.2018 - 03.2023

Pharmacy Technician

UC Irvine Hospital
08.2018 - 04.2019

Pharmacy Technician

Huntington Memorial Hospital
01.2013 - 04.2018

Pharmacy Technician

Methodist Hospital
07.2008 - 08.2018

Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy
06.2000 - 07.2008

Radiology Technician -

Pasadena City College

Television Production -

Cal State Northridge

Recording Technology -

Citrus College

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