Erika Lapira
Millbrae,CA
Summary
Experienced Pharmacy Technician with four years in diverse clinical settings, excelling in accuracy and reliability. Strong background in supporting efficient pharmacy operations and ensuring safe medication practices. Adept at collaborating with healthcare teams to optimize patient care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Inpatient Pharmacy Technician
UCI Health - Los Alamitos
Los Alamitos, CA
01.2024 - 10.2025
- Executed sterile compounding and IV admixtures in accordance with company policy and USP 797/800.
- Conducted routine checks on expiration dates of medications and supplies.
- Followed safety protocols for handling hazardous materials to ensure compliance.
Retail Pharmacy Technician
Rite Aid
Bellflower, CA
07.2021 - 03.2024
- Implemented efficient processing of prescription orders, verifying accuracy when necessary.
- Maintained high service standards while assisting customers with inquiries and refills.
- Adhered to state laws in all aspects of medication dispensing.
- Provided training to new employees on proper prescription filling procedures.
Pharmacy Technician Trainee
Walgreens
Artesia, CA
06.2021 - 06.2021
- Supported pharmacists in medication preparation and dispensing to customers.
- Executed cashier duties, including payment processing and receipt issuance.
- Entered prescription data into system while fulfilling daily medication orders.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Southern California University of Health Sciences
Whittier04-2025
Associate of Science -
Cerritos College
Norwalk05-2023
Skills
- Medication dispensing and pharmacy software proficiency
- Attention to detail
- Safety compliance
- Sterile IV compounding
- Quality assurance processes
Certification
Pharmacy Technician License - California State Board of Pharmacy
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Tagalog
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Inpatient Pharmacy Technician
UCI Health - Los Alamitos
01.2024 - 10.2025
Retail Pharmacy Technician
Rite Aid
07.2021 - 03.2024
Pharmacy Technician Trainee
Walgreens
06.2021 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Southern California University of Health Sciences
Associate of Science -
Cerritos College