STEVEN EKPO
Plano
Summary
I'm a pharmacy technician with extensive experience in both retail and clinical environments, dedicated to ensuring patient safety and fostering a positive workplace. Looking to step into a leadership role as to maintain a high standard of care and operational efficiency. Committed to upholding best practices and contributing to team success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Pharmacy Technician
Texas Oncology
2022.09 - Current
- Set up and modify patient profiles in Guardian to include current information such as medications and insurance details.
- Developed and implemented improvements to pharmacy organization system.
- Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
- Conducted opening and closing duties for pharmacy.
- Sterile admixture of both Chemo and non-chemo medications.
- Daily inventory maintenance, and ordering of medications/supplies as to ensure schedule patients can be treated.
- Receiving, dispensing, and processing the returns of research/study drugs whilst adhering to necessary protocols.
- Ensure Sterile areas are cleaned/maintained, and all logs are current as required by the TSBP.
- Ensure all drugs are stored appropriately (area, temperature) as directed by manufacturer, as well as TSBP guidelines.
- Completion of various daily, and monthly reports pertaining to both patient, and inventory statistics.
- Continued education on new medications typically oncolytics through inservice and webinar oppurtunities.
- Retail script data entry, and third party reject troubleshooting.
- Daily & Monthly Controlled substance retail inventory checks/logging.
Inpatient Pharmacy Technician
Baylor Scott & White
2018.04 - Current
- Accurately prepare daily and urgent IV admixtures, ensuring timely delivery for patient care.
- Restock medications and fluids into omnicells. Omnicell troubleshooting/maintenence.
- Ordering of non-formulary medications and coordinating with other locations to obtain necessary medications.
- Problem solving within the team, as well as with Providers and nurses.
- Worked at various locations as needed through out North Dallas adapting to a wide range of procedures and workflows.
- Worked all shifts consisting of Morning, Evening, & Overnight.
- Conducted monthly inventory, and checked for expired medications.
- Trained and assisted in the onboarding of numerous pharmacy technicians across multiple sites
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Tom Thumb Pharmacy
2017.01 - 2018.04
Certified Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
2013.06 - 2017.12
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations, and patient information.
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
- Maintained drug inventory levels by ordering necessary medications and supplies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Macarthur High School
Irving, TXAssociate of Science -
Richland College
Dallas, TX03.2020
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Drug utilization review
- Aseptic Techniques
Certification
- CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician(TSBP #219625)
Timeline
Senior Pharmacy Technician
Texas Oncology
2022.09 - Current
Inpatient Pharmacy Technician
Baylor Scott & White
2018.04 - Current
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Tom Thumb Pharmacy
2017.01 - 2018.04
Certified Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
2013.06 - 2017.12
High School Diploma -
Macarthur High School
Associate of Science -
Richland College
- CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician(TSBP #219625)
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