James Triggs
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Experienced pharmacy professional with a strong background in data management and pharmaceutical processes. Recognized for maintaining high standards and reliability, ensuring accurate and timely data entry. Collaborative team player who easily adapts to changing needs and consistently delivers results. Expertise in inventory management and proficiency in the use of pharmacy software.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oncology Pharmacy Technician
HonorHealth
12.2023 - Current
- Maintained a sterile compounding environment by adhering to strict aseptic techniques, minimizing contamination risks during chemotherapy preparations.
- Reduced medication errors by meticulously checking prescriptions and verifying dosages before dispensing to patients.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Counted, measured and compounded medications following standard procedures.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately preparing and dispensing chemotherapy medications for oncology patients.
- Streamlined pharmacy operations by implementing efficient inventory management systems for oncology medications.
Inpatient Pharmacy Technician II
Valleywise Health System
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Demonstrated the ability to understand variable compounding modalities and demonstrated the ability to interpret orders, complete basic tasks, and work independently
- Maintained clean room environment thru daily / weekly / monthly cleaning of room and equipment according to established SOPs
- Compounded IV Medications in clean room environment abiding by USP797 guidelines for sterile compounding
- Trained pharmacy technicians in orientation to the policies, procedures, and workflows involved in Pharmacy operations
- Delivered and restocked medications to Pyxis cabinet systems, such as patient-specific doses, and medications requiring special handling
- Selected, prepared, and labeled first dose medications from the Pharmacy medication carousel for the correct patient accurately
- Managed Pyxis inventory, including controlled substances, by loading, unloading, moving, reconciling and adjusting stock locations
- Pre-packaged medications and prepared non-sterile dosage forms into unit doses with proper documentation and use of equipment and techniques
Senior Pharmacy Technician Data Entry
UnitedHealth Group
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with prompt and courteous service while addressing their prescription needs.
- Optimized workflow processes by collaborating with team members on task prioritization and assignment delegation.
- Helped pharmacist clear problematic prescriptions and address customer questions to keep pharmacy efficient.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
- Resolved non-routine issues like third-party billing, computer system, and customer service issues.
- Set up and modified patient profiles to include current medications and insurance details.
- Set up and modified patient profiles in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft OneNote to include current information such as medications and insurance details.
Inpatient Pharmacy Technician
Froedtert Hospital and Medical College of WI
03.2018 - 12.2020
- Reduced medication errors through vigilant monitoring of drug interactions and dosage calculations.
- Supported the training of new pharmacy technicians to enhance team performance and improve workflow efficiency.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately processing and dispensing medication orders in a timely manner.
- Helped pharmacist clear problematic prescriptions and address customer questions to keep pharmacy efficient.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Mastered complex hospital computer systems to manage electronic health records, input prescription information, and track inventory levels efficiently.
Pharmacy Technician
Health Direct Pharmacy
03.2015 - 02.2018
- Responsible for accurately ordering medications
- Properly processed and packaged various medical drugs including expired medicine
- Communicated well with co-workers in order to process as many orders as possible
Education
Technical school - Pharmacy
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI06.2018
High school diploma -
South Division High School
Milwaukee, WI06.2012
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork
- Medical Billing
- Compounding Medications
- Order Entry
- Hospital Experience
- Medical Terminology
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Clinical judgment
- Telehealth proficiency
- Health promotion
- HIPAA guidelines
Certification
- Milwaukee Area Technical College Certificate of Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship.
- PTCB - Pharmacy Technician Certification
- Arizona State Board of Pharmacy - Licensed Pharmacy Technician
Personal Information
- Title: CPhT
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Oncology Pharmacy Technician
HonorHealth
12.2023 - Current
Inpatient Pharmacy Technician II
Valleywise Health System
08.2021 - 12.2023
Senior Pharmacy Technician Data Entry
UnitedHealth Group
01.2021 - 07.2021
Inpatient Pharmacy Technician
Froedtert Hospital and Medical College of WI
03.2018 - 12.2020
Pharmacy Technician
Health Direct Pharmacy
03.2015 - 02.2018
High school diploma -
South Division High School
- Milwaukee Area Technical College Certificate of Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship.
- PTCB - Pharmacy Technician Certification
- Arizona State Board of Pharmacy - Licensed Pharmacy Technician
Technical school - Pharmacy
Milwaukee Area Technical College
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