Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
References
Timeline
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Elizabeth Fernandez CPhT

9857 SW 159th Path Miami,FL

Summary

Seasoned Pharmacy Technician with over 25 years of experience and strong leadership skills. Well-versed in all aspects of pharmacy operation. Expert in filling prescriptions within fast-paced, high-volume settings.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pharmacy Technician Supervisor

Kendall Regional Medical Center
MIAMI, FL
04.2011 - 03.2016
  • Adhered to regulatory guidelines for workplace safety and patient confidentiality.
  • Worked closely with pharmacy manager to maintain day-to-day operations.
  • Checked the pharmacy area regularly to ensure that it was kept neat, clean and free of debris.
  • Trained newly hired technicians.
  • Managed inventories, rotated stock, removed expired or damaged drug products and resolved discrepancies in drug counts.
  • Oversaw work activities, performance and service quality of pharmacy technician staff.
  • Led and motivated 25 employees through supervision, training and coaching on duties and daily operational activities.
  • Configured, built, and installed each Pyxis Medstation in all hospital departments. (2011)
  • Assisted pharmacist with clearing high volume of prescriptions and responded to nursing questions.
  • Closely monitored low stock and replenished Pyxis Medstation inventory.
  • Closely monitored and resolved narcotic discrepancies created by nursing and pharmacy staff.
  • Prepared IV solutions in a sterile environment.
  • Reviewed and verified the anesthesiologists' documentation of narcotics administered and charged to patient during surgery.
  • Answered daily phone calls from nursing on multi-line phone system and transferred calls to appropriate Pharmacy personnel.

Pharmacy Technician

West Kendall Baptist Hospital
Miami, Florida
2011 - 2013

Pharmacy Technician

HCA Healthcare, Kendall
Miami, Florida
03.1999 - Current
  • Assisted pharmacist with clearing high volume of prescriptions and responded to customer questions.
  • Answered telephones to respond to questions or requests.
  • Maintained daily inventory of pharmaceuticals and ensured proper storage conditions.
  • Assisted pharmacists in compounding sterile products according to state regulations.
  • Assisted in training new employees on pharmacy procedures.
  • Prepackaged medication using the Accupak system.
  • Prepared IV medication using the Dosedge system.
  • Experience in preparing pediatric and chemotherapy IV medications
  • Experience in preparing sterile and non-sterile compounding.
  • Dispensed controlled medications using the Pyxis C2 Safe.
  • Responsible for monitoring and investigating narcotic discrepancies created by pharmacy and other hospital personnel at the Pyxis medstations..

Education

Associate of Arts - Pharmacy (Pre-Pharmacy)

Miami Dade College
Miami, FL

Associate of Science - Pharmacy Technician

National School of Technology
Miami, FL

Skills

  • Problem-solving skills
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Pharmacy operations
  • Aseptic techniques

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

  • Certified by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
  • Registered with the Florida Department of Health

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Pharmacy Technician Supervisor

Kendall Regional Medical Center
04.2011 - 03.2016

Pharmacy Technician

HCA Healthcare, Kendall
03.1999 - Current

Pharmacy Technician

West Kendall Baptist Hospital
2011 - 2013

Associate of Arts - Pharmacy (Pre-Pharmacy)

Miami Dade College

Associate of Science - Pharmacy Technician

National School of Technology
  • Certified by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
  • Registered with the Florida Department of Health
Elizabeth Fernandez CPhT