Janet Avegno, CPhT, CSPT
Lincoln Park,NJ
Summary
Professional with extensive experience in oncology pharmacy. Expertise in medication management, chemotherapy preparation, and patient care, ensuring high standards and compliance with regulations. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Reliable and adaptive to changing needs, with skills in inventory management, patient communication, and sterile compounding.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Oncology Pharmacy Technician
Summit Medical Group of New Jersey
10.2014 - Current
- Prepare compounds using aseptic technique.
- Oversee pharmaceutical inventory stocking, restocking And management using nucleus system.
- Maintains clean and safe operation of biological safety cabinets.
- Assist pharmacist, physicians, nurses and staff as needed.
- Attends training classes, programs, and departmental meetings.
- Responsible for ordering clinical supplies for infusion area.
- Developed new process for employee evaluation which resulted in marked performance improvements.
- Verified data integrity and accuracy.
- Complied with all federal laws, company policies and procedures and state regulations regarding intern, technician and assistant training and licensure.
- Exhibited proficiency in IV and chemo compounding.
- Conducted routine inspections of medication storage locations.
Registered/Certified Pharmacy Technician
Chilton Memorial Hospital
10.1999 - Current
- Make regularly scheduled rounds to floors.
- Maintain and distribute controlled substances.
- Prepare and maintain patient medication carts.
- Carry out repacking function of unit dose medications.
- Receive orders from pharmaceutical distributors.
- Supply all appropriate departments with pharmacy items.
- Answer heavy phone lines.
- Assist with general inventory control of pharmacy stock.
- Set up and maintain IV Room.
- Ensure the medication being dispensed is age appropriate.
- Assist pharmacist in preparation of inpatient chemotherapy.
Oncology Pharmacy Technician
Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Streamlined pharmacy operations by implementing efficient inventory management systems for oncology medications.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately preparing and dispensing chemotherapy medications for oncology patients.
- Continually updated professional knowledge through continuing education courses focused on advancements in oncology treatments and best practices in pharmacy operations.
- Maintained a sterile compounding environment by adhering to strict aseptic techniques, minimizing contamination risks during chemotherapy preparations.
- Mentored new pharmacy technicians entering the field of oncology, fostering an environment of continuous learning and skill development among team members.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
- Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales.
- Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions.
Registered/Certified Pharmacy Technician
St. Clare's Hospital
01.2012 - 10.2014
- Fill medication carts for all campuses using TALYST carousel system.
- Medi-dose medications with the TALYST autopack system.
- Answer heavy phone lines.
- Make hourly scheduled rounds to floors.
- Supply ancillary departments with appropriate stock.
Lead Pharmacy Technician
BioScrip, Inc
09.2012 - 10.2014
- Responsible for sterile compounding operations.
- Cleanroom maintenance and documentation.
- Staff training and testing.
- Staff and production scheduling.
- Drug compounding.
- Clear understanding of USP 797 guidelines for cytotoxic drug compounding company policy concerning sterile compounding.
- Supervise, train and schedule Tech II.
- Attend patient care meetings and provide information status report.
Gallo's Drug Store & Liquors Inc
08.1990 - 06.1999
- Filled and dispensed medications.
- Assisted pharmacist in compounding mixtures.
- Responsible for stock checks, inventory, and ordering supplies.
- Directed all pharmaceutical and over the counter returns.
- Contacted physicians for verification purposes.
Education
St. John's University
Jamaica, NYSkills
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point -Insurance verification
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suites, Pyxis computer systems
- PCCA Compounding Pharmacy Technician training
- Billingual-Fluent in English and Spanish
- Staff development
- Inspection reviews
- Strong verbal communication
- Conflict resolution
- Self-motivated
- Team leadership
- Interpersonal and written communication
Languages
Bilingual (fluent in Spanish)
Certification
PTCB, CSPT, Hazardous Management
Timeline
Oncology Pharmacy Technician
Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital
01.2022 - 05.2022
Lead Oncology Pharmacy Technician
Summit Medical Group of New Jersey
10.2014 - Current
Lead Pharmacy Technician
BioScrip, Inc
09.2012 - 10.2014
Registered/Certified Pharmacy Technician
St. Clare's Hospital
01.2012 - 10.2014
Registered/Certified Pharmacy Technician
Chilton Memorial Hospital
10.1999 - Current
Gallo's Drug Store & Liquors Inc
08.1990 - 06.1999
St. John's University
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