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Elizabeth Augustin

Springfield,VA

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Pharmacy Technician

Inova Schar Cancer Institute
03.2023 - Current
  • Successfully manage chemotherapy preparation with 0 to minimal exposures, ensuring a safe environment for self, colleagues, and patients.
  • Calculate patient-specific doses based on mg/m2 or mg/kg dosing, consistently achieving accurate and precise results.
  • Implement proactive measures to assess and reorder IV admixture/chemotherapy supplies, preventing stockouts and excess inventory.
  • Demonstrate initiative in the safe disposal of hazardous materials, sharps, and general trash.
  • Provide excellent customer service, addressing nursing staff and patient needs with courtesy and efficiency.

Lead IDS Pharmacy Technician

NEXT Oncology
01.2022 - 02.2023
  • Entered concomitant medications into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
  • Prepared investigational products (IP) for Phase I clinical trial subjects, following pharmacy manual instructions and site compounding sheets.
  • Dispensed and prepared medications, both conventional and investigational.
  • Reviewed chemotherapy labels and compounding instructions for accuracy of dose and calculations.
  • Compounded intravenous doses for investigational products, conventional agents, supportive care medications, cellular therapies, and hazardous compounds.
  • Demonstrated expertise in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and adhered to procedures, legislation, and national guidelines for aseptic preparation (USP) and dispensing of hazardous medications (USP).
  • Ensured Investigational Drug Services (IDS) flexibility and responsiveness to meet research staff and patient needs.
  • Managed investigational product and drug accountability, including inventory, ordering, receiving, and returning.
  • Oversaw supplies essential for investigational product preparation, including IV bags, tubing, cleaning products, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Ordered conventional agents weekly and ensured proper procedures for receipt and storage of investigational products.
  • Maintained accurate records for protocols, covering drug accountability, receipt, temperature monitoring, expiration/retest dating, and staff training.
  • Enforced procedures for return and disposal of investigational products, including reviewing patient medication diaries and product returns for accuracy.
  • Documented reviews and returns in the web-based investigational product management system, Vestigo.
  • Scanned and uploaded medication diaries into eDOCS.
  • Managed products used in clinical trials according to SOPs, GCP, GMP, and other applicable regulations.
  • Assisted with monitoring visits and addressed monitor queries.
  • Contributed to the development, integration, and monitoring of written procedures and workflows for IDS.
  • Performed monthly investigational product inventory and documented findings in Vestigo.
  • Assisted pharmacists in investigating inventory discrepancies during monthly conventional inventory.
  • Provided coverage for other IDS employees during illness or scheduled time off.
  • Collected and documented workload measurement statistics and provided other required data.
  • Assisted the VP of Investigational Drug Services in preparing and reviewing documentation for audits.
  • Oriented IDS staff, pharmacy residents, and pharmacy students to the IDS pharmacy technician role with respect to protocols.
  • Assisted in scanning protocol documents and reviewed/uploaded protocol documentation into eDOCS.

Licensed Pharmacy Technician

New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
08.2018 - 01.2022
  • Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures
  • Assisted pharmacists clear problematic prescriptions and address patient questions to keep pharmacy efficient.
  • Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs
  • Restocked automated medication dispensing equipment (Omnicell)
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from nurses and other healthcare providers
  • Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality
  • Stocked, labeled and inventoried medication to keep accurate records
  • Prepared intravenous solutions, admixtures, respiratory drugs and other solutions using aseptic techniques
  • Calculated dosages, filled prescriptions and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
  • Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.

Senior Seminar Group Facilitator- Intern

York Early College Academy
01.2016 - 12.2016
  • Facilitated 90 minute group sessions for 65 high school seniors twice weekly.
  • Developed new curriculum or modified existing materials to meet needs of group.
  • Developed discussion points and delivered outstanding training and seminar activities that engaged students.
  • Offered individual assistance to seminar members with specific issues.
  • Conducted research to relate most accurate and up-to-date information; as well as to implement evidence based interventions when necessary.
  • Regularly reviewed seminar practice to maximize student participation, satisfaction and success of program.
  • Met learning objectives and contributed to program's overall performance targets.
  • Provided training to incoming Senior Seminar intern group facilitators.
  • Discussed group sessions weekly in supervisory meeting

Pharmacy Technician

Glen Cove Hospital
10.2011 - 08.2021
  • Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
  • Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
  • Processed incoming drug orders by checking deliveries against paperwork and updating computer system.
  • Resolved non-routine issues like third party billing, computer system and customer service issues.
  • Restocked automated medication dispensing equipment (Pyxis).
  • Assist other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing, and receiving.
  • Inspect inventory and remove any outdated/expired medication.
  • Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
  • Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
  • Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.

Unit Support Associate

Northwell Health
07.2004 - 08.2021
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition at all times to safeguard health information.
  • Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
  • Answered unit calls and took messages for healthcare staff to maximize team productivity.
  • Arranged discharges and patient transportations.
  • Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
  • Charted vital signs and added telemetry strips to charts.
  • Responded to and resolved diverse patient issues with speedy and knowledgeable assistance.
  • Prepared admissions charts and scanned records.
  • Documented updates to patient information in medical charts while maintaining HIPAA compliance protecting confidentiality of records.

Education

Bachelors - Social Work, Social

CUNY York College
Jamaica, NY
06.2017

Skills

  • Training & Development: Leadership in staff training and development
  • Detail-Oriented: Meticulous attention to detail
  • Staff Leadership: Effective leadership of teams
  • New Hire Onboarding: Seamless onboarding of new hires
  • Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills
  • EPIC, Omnicell, USP 797, USP 800 Trained: Proficient in EPIC and Omnicell systems
    Expertise in USP 797 and USP 800 standards
  • GCP Certified: Certified in Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

Certification

  • CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician
  • NYS Registered Pharmacy Technician
  • Virginia Registered Pharmacy Technician

Timeline

Licensed Pharmacy Technician

Inova Schar Cancer Institute
03.2023 - Current

Lead IDS Pharmacy Technician

NEXT Oncology
01.2022 - 02.2023

Licensed Pharmacy Technician

New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
08.2018 - 01.2022

Senior Seminar Group Facilitator- Intern

York Early College Academy
01.2016 - 12.2016

Pharmacy Technician

Glen Cove Hospital
10.2011 - 08.2021

Unit Support Associate

Northwell Health
07.2004 - 08.2021

Bachelors - Social Work, Social

CUNY York College

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