James Howe
Hot Sulphur Springs,CO
Summary
Board certified Pharmacy Technician with 19 years of experience in compounding sterile medications as allowed by state and federal law. I have extensive experience with inventory management and training. Known for a strong work ethic, strong organizational skills, effective communication and collaboration within healthcare teams to enhance patient care and optimize pharmacy workflows.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Technician
Kaiser Permanente
Aurora, Colorado
11.2008 - 08.2025
- Compounded medication into sterile disposable syringes using aseptic techniques.
- Prepared and compounded medications according to precise formulas and recipes.
- Followed proper aseptic technique while preparing sterile products.
- Maintained accurate records of compounded medications and ingredients used.
- Performed quality assurance testing on compounded preparations.
- Assisted pharmacists in verifying prescriptions for accuracy and compliance.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure safe medication use among patients.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure adequate stock of medications and supplies.
- Maintained inventory of pharmaceutical supplies and equipment for daily operations.
- Ordered necessary medication supplies, and equipment needed for compounding operations.
- Restocked shelves with medication supplies to ensure availability for patient needs.
- Teamed with peers, technicians and pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders.
- Trained new employees on pharmacy procedures and standards.
- Documented compounding procedures in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of the compounding area throughout shifts.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of pharmacy workspace and equipment to support safe operational standards.
- Calculated, weighed, measured, and mixed pharmaceutical ingredients in accordance with the pharmacy's compounding master formula.
- Established or maintained medications and other patient profiles.
- Maintained proper storage and security conditions for drugs.
- Entered prescription information into computer databases.
- Communicated with patients to refill their prescriptions and replenish their supplies.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly, enhancing patient satisfaction and trust.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Operated compounding equipment while adhering to safety protocols.
- Teamed with peers, technicians and pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics
University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO12-1993
High School Diploma -
Montezuma Cortez High School
Cortez, CO05-1982
Skills
- Medication compounding and aseptic technique
- USP 797 and USP 800 compliance
- Pharmaceutical calculations
- Compounding equipment operation
- Workflow optimization
- Pharmacy operations and software proficiency
- Problem solving
- Customer service
Certification
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), Issued 2006-2026
- Pharmacy Technician - Colorado State Board of Pharmacy, Issued 11/01/2025
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician
Kaiser Permanente
11.2008 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics
University of Colorado At Boulder
High School Diploma -
Montezuma Cortez High School