Eric Amavizca
Chula Vista,CA
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Rady Childrens Outpatient Pharmacy
08.2020 - Current
- Under direct supervision with pharmacists on duty, perform daily assigned tasks as required for prescription processing, billing, filling and delivery of orders received from doctors, clinics, emergency room and discharges
- Utilized pharmacy management software for patient record keeping and prescription processing
- Coordinated pharmacist consultations for patients starting new medications
- Helped pharmacy department with inventory processes to provide smooth customer experiences
- Reported prescription errors to pharmacists in line with company policies and procedures
- Answer multi-line phone system
- Provide friendly customer service for our patients, parents, caregivers and hospital staff
- Assists pharmacist in charge (PIC) with maintaining inventory control and audits of controlled medications, on hand medications and non-sterile compounds
- Mentored new pharmacy technicians, sharing knowledge of best practices and operational procedures
- Prepared compound medications according to pharmacists' specifications for unique patient needs
- Maintained clean and organized pharmacy workspace to ensure safety and efficiency
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local pharmacy laws, regulations and policies
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Community Medical Center Pharmacy / Western Pharmacy Group
06.2015 - 08.2020
- MCP 13 Central Fill
- Operator for robotic dispensing system (RDS) and RX Safe Robot (schedule C2-C5 medications)
- Duties include but are not limited to operate, replenish, maintain and oversee robotic filling systems at the company's central fill location under direct supervisor and pharmacists
- Daily order of medication and supplies for robotic and manual filling
- Maintain vital inventory control and audits of on hand medications for daily use and next day orders
- MCP 9 (2yrs)
- Filling Technician
- At satellite locations, performed the same duties as described with the previous pharmacy employer (Walmart Pharmacy).
Pharmacy Technician
Walmart Pharmacy #5305
05.2014 - 06.2015
- Efficiently interpret prescriptions and process third party billing
- Work closely with pharmacists and use medication input software to safely and accurately dispense medications
- Answer multi-line phone system and process high volume of order requests from patients, nurses, doctors and pharmacists
- Provide friendly customer service at drop-off and pick-up windows
- Verify patient data and billing information
- Accurately pull medications from shelves
- Strictly maintain customer and patient confidentiality.
Seasonal Employee
Costco Wholesale
11.2012 - 01.2013
- Performed various assigned tasks involved in warehouse merchandise stocking, merchandise location placement and presentation utilizing pneumatic pallet jacks
- Built warehouse displays, inventory control, customer service and quality control.
Foreman
Geotechnical Stabilization Inc.
12.2009 - 11.2012
- Assisted in the completion of geotechnical construction contracts, maintaining equipment, ordering supplies and training personnel.
Engineering Technician, Foreman
Hayward Baker, Inc.
08.1998 - 12.2009
- 11 years of experience in a multitude of geotechnical construction projects in North America, Canada and Mexico
- Supervised and assisted in project bidding, scheduling, personnel, travel, equipment and materials
- Met with potential clients and engineers prior, during and after project completion
- Proven multitasking abilities while maintaining project operations with the highest degree of safety.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sweetwater Union High School
National City, CAPharmacy Technician Program - undefined
PIMA Medical Institute
Chula Vista, CAPharmacy Technician Externship - undefined
Medical Center Pharmacy
Chula Vista, CASkills
- Certified pharmacy technician
- Medical and Pharmaceutical Terminology
- Pharmaceutical Calculations
- Pharmacy Practice Ethics
- Interpreting, processing and filling medication orders
- Medication Compounding
- Medication Inventory Management
- Effective Communication
- Competent Knowledge of sae/metric measurements
- Aseptic Techniques (OSHA), and HIPAA Patient Privacy Protection Law comprehension
- Computer Literate; MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- RDS Robotic and Automated Prescription Filling
- Detail Oriented
- Reliable
- Staff Leadership, Teamwork Abilities
- Adaptability and Problem Solving Abilities
- Multitasking Capabilities
- Professionalism
- Trainable
Accreditationsandlicenses
- Certified Pharmacy Technician No. 30064047 - P.T.C.B. (lapsed)
- Pharmacy Technician License No. 139191 - CA. State Board of Pharmacy
- Sterile Products Certification Course - National Pharmacy Technician Association, Inc. (NPTA) 2/2014 through PIMA Medical Institute
- Academic Honors in Pharmacology, Anatomy and Physiology, Math, Computers and Perfect Attendance - PIMA Medical Institute
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Rady Childrens Outpatient Pharmacy
08.2020 - Current
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Community Medical Center Pharmacy / Western Pharmacy Group
06.2015 - 08.2020
Pharmacy Technician
Walmart Pharmacy #5305
05.2014 - 06.2015
Seasonal Employee
Costco Wholesale
11.2012 - 01.2013
Foreman
Geotechnical Stabilization Inc.
12.2009 - 11.2012
Engineering Technician, Foreman
Hayward Baker, Inc.
08.1998 - 12.2009
High School Diploma -
Sweetwater Union High School
Pharmacy Technician Program - undefined
PIMA Medical Institute
Pharmacy Technician Externship - undefined
Medical Center Pharmacy
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