Edison De Varona
Miami,FL
Summary
Pharmacy Technician with extensive experience in medication preparation and inventory management within hospital environments. Proven track record of reducing dispensing errors through effective system improvements and adherence to USP 797 protocols, ensuring optimal patient safety and operational efficiency.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Pharmacy Technician
HCA Kendall Regional Medical Center
Kendall, FL
02.2026 - Current
- Processed prescriptions and medication orders accurately and efficiently.
- Assisted pharmacists in daily operations and medication preparation to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Prepared labeled medications for optimal accessibility and organization.
- Coordinated inventory control, managing storage and ordering of medications to maintain optimal stock levels.
- Provided professional service to patients and healthcare staff, fostering positive relationships and ensuring a supportive environment.
- Maintained accurate pharmacy records to ensure compliance and traceability.
- Prepared IV admixtures under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Baptist Health Doctors Hospital
Coral Gables, FL
11.2017 - 03.2020
- Compounded sterile IV admixtures in an ISO 7 cleanroom following USP 797 protocols to protect patient safety.
- Prepared and labeled inpatient medication doses using Pyxis machines, reducing dispensing errors for nursing units.
- Processed refill requests and clarified details with prescribers, enhancing timely patient medication access.
- Reconciled pharmacy inventory with PAR levels using inventory software, ensuring availability of critical medications.
- Trained new technicians on automated dispensing systems and barcode scanning, facilitating quicker onboarding for operational readiness.
Purchasing/Inventory Specialist
Magellan Rx Management
Orlando, FL
05.2007 - 03.2015
- Negotiated vendor contracts for medical supplies, cutting average delivery lead time by improving order cadence.
- Reconciled weekly inventory counts against ERP records using cycle counting, resolving discrepancies before month-end close.
- Configured reorder points in the purchasing system based on usage patterns, preventing stockouts for critical medications.
- Coordinated emergency replenishment with suppliers during shortages, restoring essential inventory levels within 48 hours.
- Implemented barcode scanning for receiving workflows, reducing receiving errors and misplaced stock in storeroom.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Atenda Specialty Infusion Pharmacy
Davie, FL
05.2000 - 04.2007
- Prepared sterile IV infusion doses under USP <797> protocols, maintaining aseptic technique and expiry tracking.
- Trained new technicians on sterile compounding workflows and safety checks, shortening competency ramp-up time.
- Cleaned and calibrated automated pill counters and compounding tools to maintain dosing accuracy and reduce waste.
- Verified prescription accuracy against patient charts using pharmacy software, catching dosing errors before dispensing.
Education
Certification -
TCI Technical College
miami Springs, FL04-1997
Diploma -
Coral Gables Senior High
Coral Gables, FL05-1983
Skills
- Prescription processing, Medication preparation and dispensing, Inventory Management, Pharmaceutical Calculations, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail
- Prescription processing
- Pharmacy inventory management
- IV admixture preparation
Personal Information
Title: Certified Pharmacy Technician
Timeline
Certified Pharmacy Technician
HCA Kendall Regional Medical Center
02.2026 - Current
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Baptist Health Doctors Hospital
11.2017 - 03.2020
Purchasing/Inventory Specialist
Magellan Rx Management
05.2007 - 03.2015
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Atenda Specialty Infusion Pharmacy
05.2000 - 04.2007
Certification -
TCI Technical College
Diploma -
Coral Gables Senior High