EDWIN RODRIGUEZ
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Haltom City
Summary
Certified Pharmacy Technician with over 5 years of hands-on experience in outpatient, inpatient, surgical, and specialty pharmacy environments. Adept at managing medication distribution, preparing IV admixtures, and maintaining sterile compounding standards. Proven ability to support pharmacists and healthcare teams in high-volume settings while ensuring patient safety, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. Bilingual in English and Spanish, with strong attention to detail, adaptability in fast-paced environments, and a commitment to delivering accurate, patient-centered care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
21
21
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Methodist Southlake Hospital
2024.12 - Current
- Support inpatient and surgical operations by preparing and delivering medications across multiple units.
- Maintain accurate Pyxis inventory records and ensure timely restocking of high-use meds.
- Collaborate with nursing staff and pharmacists to resolve medication discrepancies and prioritize STAT orders.
- Monitor and document controlled substances per hospital and state regulations.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Keller
2022.11 - Current
- Oversee medication preparation and unit-dose packaging for inpatient care.
- Lead medication audits and maintain Pyxis inventory accuracy across shifts.
- Work directly with the pharmacy director to uphold compliance with hospital pharmacy standards.
- Facilitate patient discharge coordination by communicating with both patients and their pharmacy of choice.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Cook Children's Hospital Retail Pharmacy
2021.05 - 2024.08
- Managed outpatient prescriptions in a high-volume setting, resolving insurance issues and ensuring quick turnaround.
- Assisted in compounding non-sterile medications and verified prescription accuracy.
- Trained incoming technicians on pharmacy workflow and regulatory procedures.
- Monitored medication expiration dates and maintained inventory levels.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic Surgery Center
2024.05 - 2024.08
- Delivered sterile medications and anesthesia drugs for surgical procedures.
- Maintained narcotic logs and complied with perioperative sterile compounding standards.
- Collaborated with OR staff to coordinate timely medication administration.
Pharmacy Technician
McKesson Specialty Pharmacy
2022.05 - 2022.11
- Entered and translated Spanish-language prescriptions, ensuring prescription continuity.
- Verified shipment timelines to avoid gaps in chronic therapy regimens.
Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
2019.12 - 2021.05
- Supervised daily pharmacy operations, including training, insurance claim resolution, and workflow improvements.
- Conducted inventory checks and maintained pharmacy compliance with safety standards.
Education
Associate of Science -
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TX 2001.05 - 2022.05
Skills
- Skilled in accurate medication preparation and dispensing
- Pyxis System Management
- Pharmaceutical audit compliance
- Insurance Claims & Billing Support
- Process improvement and training
- Experienced with Microsoft Office tools
- Regulatory compliance
- Patient communication
- Inventory management
- Pharmacy operations
- Team collaboration
Certification
Certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCB)
Activities Volunteering
- Biology Tutoring Program, 9th Grade Tutor
- AVID Summer Institute, Freshman Adviser
- Committed to educating the Hispanic community on medicine and health literacy
Accomplishments
- Facilitated the implementation of a new drug inventory system.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Timeline
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Methodist Southlake Hospital
2024.12 - Current
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic Surgery Center
2024.05 - 2024.08
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Keller
2022.11 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
McKesson Specialty Pharmacy
2022.05 - 2022.11
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Cook Children's Hospital Retail Pharmacy
2021.05 - 2024.08
Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
2019.12 - 2021.05
Associate of Science -
Tarrant County College
2001.05 - 2022.05