GERMINE MIKHAEL
Lawrence,NJ
Summary
Certified Pharmacy Technician with seven years of experience in retail, hospital, and oncology infusion settings. Skilled in sterile IV compounding, chemotherapy preparation, and MAR review, ensuring compliance with USP standards. Demonstrated ability to assist pharmacists in high-volume environments, prioritizing accuracy and medication safety. Expertise in inventory management and interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance patient-focused operations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infusion Pharmacy Technician specialist – Oncology
Princeton Medical Group
New Jersey
04.2024 - Current
- Prepare sterile IV medications including chemotherapy, antibiotics, hydration therapies, and TPN in compliance with USP and standards
- Compound an average of 50 IV admixtures daily, ensuring accuracy, sterility, and efficient workflow
- Perform reconstitution, dilution, labeling, and final preparation of oncology infusion medications
- Operate laminar airflow hoods and isolators while following strict aseptic technique
- Support medication safety initiatives through proper documentation, double-checks, and protocol adherence
- Collaborate with pharmacists and nursing staff to ensure timely and safe medication delivery.
- Experience dealing with nucleus automated system for dispensing chemotherapy medications.
Pharmacy Technician – Hospital Setting
Saint Peter’s University Hospital
New Jersey
09.2021 - Current
- Assist pharmacists with medication preparation, dispensing, and distribution in inpatient settings
- Review and process medication orders using the Medication Administration Record (MAR)/ Review EHR
- Support IV room operations, including cleaning and sanitizing cleanroom areas and equipment
- Manage medication inventory, including receiving, stocking, and removing expired medications
- Maintain compliance with hospital policies, safety standards, and pharmacy regulations.
- Sterile IV Compounding.
- Technical pharmacy skills with pyxis system and Med carousel including check inventory, stocking medications in pyxis machine, fixing troubleshoot with system.
- Filling unit doses.
Pharmacy Technician – Retail Pharmacy
Saint George Pharmacy
09.2017 - 02.2020
- Processed and prepared prescription medications accurately under pharmacist supervision
- Entered and verified prescription information, ensuring correct drug selection, dosage, and directions
- Assisted patients with prescription pickup, medication questions, and insurance issues
- Managed third-party insurance claims, rejections, and prior authorizations
- Maintained inventory control, including ordering, stocking, and monitoring expiration dates
- Ensured compliance with pharmacy regulations, HIPAA standards, and company policies
Education
High School Diploma -
Alexandria
07-2003
Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences -
Pharos University
Alexandria, EgyptSkills
- Sterile IV compounding and chemotherapy preparation
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Drug compatibility
- Pharmacy calculations
- Clean room procedures
- Oncology infusion pharmacy
- Medication administration record review
- Aseptic technique and cleanroom procedures
- Laminar airflow hoods and isolators
- Medication safety and error prevention
- High-volume IV preparation
- Inventory management and expiration control
- Prescription processing and verification
- Interdisciplinary communication
- HIPAA compliance
Certification
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) – PTCB
- Registered Pharmacy Technician – New Jersey Board of Pharmacy
- APhA Immunization Certificate
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) – Member
- Student Society of Health-System Pharmacists (SSHP) – Member
Professional Development
- Participation in ASHP educational activities focused on medication safety, quality improvement, and oncology/infusion pharmacy practice
- Ongoing engagement in pharmacy-related continuing education and clinical learning activities
Timeline
Infusion Pharmacy Technician specialist – Oncology
Princeton Medical Group
04.2024 - Current
Pharmacy Technician – Hospital Setting
Saint Peter’s University Hospital
09.2021 - Current
Pharmacy Technician – Retail Pharmacy
Saint George Pharmacy
09.2017 - 02.2020
High School Diploma -
Alexandria
Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences -
Pharos University