Greg Cachola
Menlo Park,CA
Summary
Compassionate caregiver and skilled pharmacy technician with a proven track record at Stanford Hospital. Expert in medication barcoding and inventory management, ensuring 100% stock accuracy.
Experienced with preparing and dispensing medications accurately and efficiently. Utilizes strong organizational skills to manage inventory and maintain compliance with regulations. Knowledge of working collaboratively with pharmacists and healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient care.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
The Willows (self=employed)
09.2018 - 06.2021
- Provided compassionate personal care and assistance with daily living activities for diverse client needs.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to enhance clients' well-being and quality of life.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs, ensuring timely communication of health changes to medical professionals.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by adhering to hygiene standards and implementing infection control measures.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
Pharmacy Technician Barcode
Stanford Hospital
10.2000 - 02.2018
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
- Assisted in training new team members on standard operating procedures to ensure consistent quality of service across the entire team.
- Maximized pharmacy efficiency through effective communication with staff members and adherence to procedures.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently cross-checking medications against patients'' profiles before dispensing.
- Provided critical support in emergency situations, quickly gathering necessary medications.
- Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage.
- Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
- Liaised with other pharmacies to address issues related to product inventory.
- Assisted pharmacists in medication preparation and dispensing processes.
- Learned to manage inventory and maintain accurate stock levels of pharmaceuticals.
Pharmacy Technician
Mercy Hospital, Sacramento
03.1996 - 11.1999
Pharmacy Technician
Dominican Hospital, Santa Cruz
10.1990 - 06.1995
- Processed and dispensed medications accurately, ensuring compliance with pharmacy regulations.
- Assisted pharmacists in managing inventory levels and ordering supplies efficiently.
- Maintained meticulous records of medication dispensing and patient profiles for accuracy.
- Trained new pharmacy technicians on operational procedures and best practices.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Aided pharmacists in preparing sterile compounding products for IV administration using aseptic techniques.
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications to ensure patient safety.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
De Anza Collage
Cupertino, CAPharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Technician
Western Career Collage
San Leandro, CA06-1999
No Degree - General Studies
Cabrillo College
Aptos, CASkills
- Pharmacy software proficiency
- Medication barcoding and labeling (NDC/UPC accuracy)
- Pyxis system operation and refill
- Inventory Management and drug storage protocols
- Barcode verification and scanning audits to ensure compliance
- Supported Pharmacists in sterile compounding and automated dispensing machine restocking
- Ensure accurate barcode linkages for bedside administration
- Maintained 100% stock accuracy for high-risk medications via cycle counts
- Inventory tracking
- Dosage calculation
- Order interpretation
- IV solution management
- IV compounding
- Chemotherapy preparation
Certification
- CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician
Languages
English
Timeline
Caregiver
The Willows (self=employed)
09.2018 - 06.2021
Pharmacy Technician Barcode
Stanford Hospital
10.2000 - 02.2018
Pharmacy Technician
Mercy Hospital, Sacramento
03.1996 - 11.1999
Pharmacy Technician
Dominican Hospital, Santa Cruz
10.1990 - 06.1995
No Degree - General Studies
De Anza Collage
Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Technician
Western Career Collage
No Degree - General Studies
Cabrillo College
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