Highly motivated Certified Sterile Preparations Technician and Certified Pharmacy Technician with extensive hazardous drug compounding experience, bringing over 16 years’ success in clinical settings. Solid foundation of hospital pharmacy, community out-patient oncology pharmacy, USP 797 & 800 regulations, pharmaceutical calculations and pharmacy procedures. Seeking to leverage expertise and proven track record to take next career step.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Advanced Lead Pharmacy Technician
Saint Michael Cancer Center
Silverdale, Washington
07.2014 - Current
Oversaw Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technician annual sterile compounding and hazardous drug compounding competencies
Supervised all Pharmacy Technician new hires and signed off on all required competencies
Managed environmental monitoring program in compliance with USP 797 & 800 for both clinic locations including bi-annual air sampling and quarterly surface sampling
Completed several projects and standardization opportunities between two medical oncology clinics
Participated in stake holders meetings to help design a new 40 bed cancer center and pharmacy
Certified to train all pharmacy staff on Powered Air Purifying Respirator for protection against volatile drugs
Assisted in implementation and training of MedKeeper for two clinics
Managed pharmacy purchasing, including all drugs and supplies
Monitored infusion clinic schedule daily for purchasing requirements, insurance authorizations and scheduling errors
Exhibited proficiency in sterile non-hazardous and hazardous drug compounding
Average compounding of 30-50 sterile hazardous drug preparations daily
Worked closely with billing specialists to ensure reimbursement for all treatments
Meticulous record keeping for patients on medication assistance
Monitored medication dispensing machines within the clinic to ensure supplies were readily available to clinical staff
Worked closely with management to ensure compliance with USP 797 & 800, produced IV room assignments and cleaning schedules to be used at both Poulsbo and Bremerton clinic locations
Properly cleaned and maintained department equipment such as laminar flow hood and Class II, type B2 biological safety cabinet
Excellent troubleshooter for issues related to MedKeeper, Pyxis machines, Epic software, and CADD pumps
Conducted monthly inspections of medication storage locations
Regularly stocked shelves, rotated stock and checked for expired medications
Inspected drug storage sites, monitored drug supply expiration dates and ensured proper supply levels
Communicated regularly with physicians, nurses to provide excellent patient care
Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency
Increased pharmacy profit margins with therapeutically equivalent and more cost-effective generic drugs
Compliant with all 340B purchasing requirements by state law
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Saint Patrick Hospital
Missoula, Montana
08.2008 - 04.2014
Exhibited proficiency in sterile hazardous and non-hazardous IV drug compounding
Monitored medication dispensing machines within the hospital to ensure supplies were readily available to clinical staff
Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing, and receiving
Held training sessions for pharmacists and technicians on PhaSeal
Co-chair of Pharmacy Unit Council, which helped to identify conflict within the department and worked to find solutions
Properly cleaned and maintained department equipment such as laminar flow hood and biological safety cabinet
Compounded and repackaged medications, including unit-doses, topical medications and sterile products
Conducted monthly inspections of medication storage locations
Regularly stocked shelves, rotated stock and checked for expired medications
Inspected drug storage sites, monitored drug supply expiration dates and ensured proper supply levels
Unit-dosed bulk medicines, filled bottles with prescribed medications and affixed correct labels
Prepared medications such as emulsions, liquids, powders and ointments
Verified and labeled prescriptions using eight point check
Hand counted control medications, measured liquids and reconstituted antibiotics
Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contraindications before dispensing medications
Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency
Complied with all federal laws, company policies and procedures and state regulations regarding pharmacy technician licensure
Communicated regularly with physicians, nurses to ensure excellent patient care
Properly instructed pharmacy students and residents on introductory and advanced pharmacy practice rotations
Epic super-user
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Olympic Medical Center
Port Angeles, Washington
11.2006 - 08.2008
Created and implemented the first policy and procedures on proper clean room cleaning, environmental monitoring and sampling to maintain compliance of USP 797
Exhibited proficiency in sterile non-hazardous and hazardous IV drug compounding
Monitored the medication dispensing machines within the hospital to ensure supplies were readily available to clinical staff
Properly cleaned and maintained department equipment such as laminar flow hood and biological safety cabinet
Compounded and repackaged medications, including unit-doses, topical medications and sterile products
Conducted routine inspections of medication storage locations
Regularly stocked shelves, rotated stock and checked for expired medications
Inspected drug storage sites, monitored drug supply expiration dates and ensured proper supply levels
Prepacked bulk medicines, filled bottles with prescribed medications and affixed correct labels
Prepared medications such as emulsions, liquids, powders and ointments
Education
Leadership And Occupational Studies
Olympic College
Bremerton, WA
06.2022
Organizational Leadership And Technical Management
Olympic College
Bremerton, WA
06.2024
Pharmacy Technician, CPhT in Pharmacy -
Bryman College
2006
Skills
Sterile non-hazardous and hazardous IV preparations / TPN / aseptic technique and regulatory compliance USP 797 & 800
Staff development
Environmental monitoring of pharmacy cleanrooms
Project lead
New hire on-boarding
Team collaboration
Conflict resolution ability
Drug purchasing, shipping and receiving via Mckessson and Amerisource Bergen
Excellent patient, physician and nurse communication
Medication inventory management
Accurate pharmaceutical calculations
Fluent with pharmacy automation and software applications Epic, Pyxis and Medkeeper