Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Interests
Timeline

Holly Brookman

Denver,CO

Summary

Accomplished Certified Pharmacy Technician with expertise in pharmaceutical compounding and inventory control, honed at Children's Hospital Colorado. Proven track record in enhancing patient care through collaboration and analytical problem-solving. Successfully implemented workflow improvements, boosting efficiency. Adept at maintaining compliance with safety protocols and regulatory standards.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
2
2

Certifications

Work History

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora
01.2021 - Current
  • Compounded medications accurately following established protocols and safety guidelines.
  • Maintained inventory levels, ensuring availability of essential pharmaceuticals for patient care.
  • Managed inventory, ensuring availability of medications while minimizing waste and expiration.
  • Compounded sterile and non-sterile medications following strict protocols and safety standards.
  • Assisted pharmacists in verifying prescriptions for accuracy and compliance with regulations.
  • Verified prescription orders for accuracy, preventing potential medication errors.
  • Trained new pharmacy technicians on proper procedures and best practices, ensuring consistent quality of service.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to enhance patient outcomes through effective medication management.
  • Processed prescription refills efficiently, optimizing workflow in fast-paced environment.
  • Compounded and dispensed chemotherapy medications according to strict protocols.
  • Managed inventory levels, ensuring availability of essential oncology drugs.
  • Assisted in maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and safety procedures.

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Soliant Health Care, Temp Agency
10.2020 - 01.2021
  • Trained new pharmacy technicians on operational procedures and best practices.
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Enhanced patient care by accurately filling and dispensing prescriptions in a timely manner.
  • Solved nursing problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
  • Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
  • Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.

Certified Pharmacy Technician

OnePoint Patient Care
08.2018 - 08.2020
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Completed paperwork, entering prescription and insurance or billing information into patient profiles.
  • Maintained accurate inventory levels for efficient pharmacy operations and cost control.
  • Assisted in preparation, distribution and storage of pharmaceuticals.
  • Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales.
  • Maintained drug inventory levels by ordering necessary medications and supplies.
  • Proactively addressed potential conflicts or discrepancies within the pharmacy team to maintain a positive work environment.
  • Coordinated verification and filling of more than 300 daily prescriptions in high-volume Hospice pharmacy environment.

Certified Pharmacy Technician Manager

Bestcare Pharmacy
09.2017 - 08.2018
  • Supervised daily pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and safety standards.
  • Trained and mentored junior technicians on medication dispensing procedures and best practices.
  • Implemented workflow improvements, enhancing efficiency in prescription processing and inventory management.
  • Collaborated with pharmacists to optimize patient care through effective medication management strategies.
  • Managed inventory levels, reducing waste through effective stock rotation and ordering processes, including all controlled substances.
  • Conducted quality assurance audits to maintain accuracy in prescription filling and record-keeping practices.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing strict compliance with federal and state regulations, minimizing risk of errors.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English

Metropolitan State University of Denver, Denver, CO
06-1990

Skills

  • Pharmaceutical compounding expertise especially with hazardous medications

  • Safety protocol adherence
  • Substance control management
  • Efficient prescription processing
  • Understanding of regulatory compliance
  • Collaboration with healthcare teams
  • Detail-oriented approach
  • Analytical problem-solving
  • Client support
  • Pharmaceutical accuracy assessment
  • Inventory control
  • Compliance assurance

Certification

  • CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician
  • Sterile Compounding Certification - 2025

Languages

French
Limited Working

Interests

  • Exploring various forms of art, such as painting, drawing, and photography, to nurture creativity and personal growth

Timeline

Certified Pharmacy Technician - Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora
01.2021 - Current
Certified Pharmacy Technician - Soliant Health Care, Temp Agency
10.2020 - 01.2021
Certified Pharmacy Technician - OnePoint Patient Care
08.2018 - 08.2020
Certified Pharmacy Technician Manager - Bestcare Pharmacy
09.2017 - 08.2018
Metropolitan State University of Denver - Bachelor of Arts, English
Holly Brookman