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Eduardo Ochoa

Huntington Park,CA

Summary

Successful Pharmacy Technician bringing 8 years of experience in filling prescriptions with expert accuracy, building relationships with customers and promoting teamwork within pharmacy settings. Knowledgeable about regulatory guidelines and policies governing fraud, waste and abuse.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Pharmacy Technician

Saint Francis Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
  • Counted, measured and compounded medications following standard procedures.

• Trained in Omnicell and restock Omnicell

• Trained in Epic Pharmacy software

• NICU I.V preparations

• Prepare I.V mini bags

  • Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.

• Triage new orders and refill orders

• Prepare I.Vs non narcotic and narcotic drips

• Unit dose and batch preparations of sterile and non-sterile medications

• Deliver medications to assigned med rooms

• Answer all questions and requests by the nurses and refer them to the pharmacist when necessary

• Fill and replace crash carts and other emergency kits

Pharmacy Technician

Eisner Health
06.2022 - Current
  • Prepacked bulk medicines, filled bottles with prescribed medications and typed and affixed labels.
  • Improved inventory management procedures to reduce overhead, backorders and overstock.
  • Liaised with pharmacist to measure and prepare medication doses and packaging and label prescriptions.
  • Received and stored incoming supplies and informed supervisors of stock needs and shortages.
  • Inspected medication storage locations to monitor drug expiration dates and supply adequate inventory.
  • Communicated effectively with doctors and insurance agencies to resolve prescription cost discrepancies.
  • Refilled medications, offered insight into over-the-counter products and verified insurance benefits.
  • Mixed pharmaceutical preparations according to written prescriptions.
  • Computed charges for medication or equipment dispensed to hospital patients and entered data into computer.
  • Checked medications for content, accuracy and completeness of drug packaging and labeling.
  • Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies and logged items into inventory system.
  • Verified prescriptions and drug labels, documents and packages.
  • Entered prescription information into computer databases.
  • Assisted pharmacist with clearing high volume of prescriptions and responded to customer questions.
  • Transferred medication from vials to sterile, disposable syringes using aseptic techniques.
  • Prepared and processed medical insurance claim forms and records.
  • Monitored supply inventory and promptly submitted replenishment orders to prevent shortages.
  • Greeted customers and answered questions regarding personal medications or over-the-counter pharmacy products.
  • Prepared prescription transfers to other pharmacies.
  • Maintained proper storage and security conditions for drugs.
  • Flagged potential side effects and allergies to prescribed medications for patients.
  • Ordered, labeled and counted stock of medications and entered inventory data into computer.
  • Maintained pharmacological practices by checking drug inventory, stocking medications and monitoring supplies.
  • Teamed with peers, technicians and pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders.
  • Established or maintained medications and other patient profiles.
  • Answered telephones to respond to questions or requests.
  • Operated cash registers to accept payments from customers.
  • Created new customer profiles and updated demographics, allergies and new medications in pharmacy computer systems.
  • Cleaned and maintained equipment or work areas according to prescribed methods.

Pharmacy Technician

UEI College Santa Cruz
01.2022 - 05.2023
  • Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
  • Graded student papers and assignments to track student progression.
  • Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
  • Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
  • Prepared and graded subject tests for students.
  • Received recognition for contributions to innovative concepts in classroom instruction.
  • Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
  • Prepared and presented lesson plans in academic subjects using traditional and modern teaching techniques.
  • Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
  • Graded projects, exams and assignments to track student progression.
  • Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
  • Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.

Pharmacy Technician

OptumRx
01.2018 - 01.2022
  • Communicated effectively with doctors and insurance agencies to resolve prescription cost discrepancies.
  • Entered prescription information into computer databases.
  • Assisted pharmacist with clearing high volume of prescriptions and responded to customer questions.
  • Prepared and processed medical insurance claim forms and records.
  • Transmitted claims to insurance companies for payment and reconciled EOBs.
  • Prepared prescription transfers to other pharmacies.
  • Created new customer profiles and updated demographics, allergies and new medications in pharmacy computer systems.
  • Answered telephones to respond to questions or requests.
  • Established or maintained medications and other patient profiles.
  • Teamed with peers, technicians and pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders.
  • Received written prescriptions and refill requests from patients, evaluating information for completeness and accuracy before filling.
  • Maintained pharmacological practices by checking drug inventory, stocking medications and monitoring supplies.

Pharmacy Technician

Walgreen's Pharmacy
03.2016 - 08.2017
  • Promoted supplement and nutritional products to maximize sales and customer wellness.
  • Prepacked bulk medicines, filled bottles with prescribed medications and typed and affixed labels.
  • Improved inventory management procedures to reduce overhead, backorders and overstock.
  • Liaised with pharmacist to measure and prepare medication doses and packaging and label prescriptions.
  • Received and stored incoming supplies and informed supervisors of stock needs and shortages.
  • Inspected medication storage locations to monitor drug expiration dates and supply adequate inventory.
  • Communicated effectively with doctors and insurance agencies to resolve prescription cost discrepancies.
  • Refilled medications, offered insight into over-the-counter products and verified insurance benefits.
  • Mixed pharmaceutical preparations according to written prescriptions.
  • Computed charges for medication or equipment dispensed to hospital patients and entered data into computer.
  • Checked medications for content, accuracy and completeness of drug packaging and labeling.
  • Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies and logged items into inventory system.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Pharmacy technician

ICDC College - Huntington Park
Huntington Park, CA

GED -

Huntington Park Senior High School
Huntington Park, CA

Skills

  • Drug Inventory Control
  • Proper Labeling Procedures
  • Ordering and Stocking Medications
  • Verifying Orders
  • Stocking Shelves
  • Troubleshooting Malfunctioning Equipment
  • Prescription Order Verification
  • Cleaning and Sanitizing
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Prescription Filling and Labeling
  • Data Entry
  • Answering and Routing Calls
  • Customer Service
  • Inventory Management
  • Dispensing Medications
  • Chemical Handling
  • Prescription Refill Fulfillment
  • Cash Register Operations
  • Patient Profile Setup
  • Payment Processing
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Insurance Billing
  • Equipment Cleaning and Maintenance
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Prescription Pricing
  • Recordkeeping and Documentation
  • Relationship Building
  • Prioritization and Organization
  • Medication Documentation
  • Inventory Tracking
  • Insurance Verification
  • Labeling Prescriptions
  • Quality Assurance and Control
  • Resolving Customer Issues
  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • FDA Compliance

Timeline

Pharmacy Technician

Saint Francis Medical Center
05.2023 - Current

Pharmacy Technician

Eisner Health
06.2022 - Current

Pharmacy Technician

UEI College Santa Cruz
01.2022 - 05.2023

Pharmacy Technician

OptumRx
01.2018 - 01.2022

Pharmacy Technician

Walgreen's Pharmacy
03.2016 - 08.2017

Some College (No Degree) - Pharmacy technician

ICDC College - Huntington Park

GED -

Huntington Park Senior High School
Eduardo Ochoa