Job Castrellon
Littleton,Colorado
Summary
Dynamic Senior Pharmacy Technician with extensive experience at United Health Group, Optum. Expert in pharmaceutical calculations and drug inventory control, ensuring efficient medication dispensing and compliance with HIPAA regulations. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective communication and meticulous attention to detail in medication management.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Pharmacy Technician
United Health Group, Optum
07.2023 - Current
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
- Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Helped pharmacist clear problematic prescriptions and address customer questions to keep pharmacy efficient.
- Set up and modified patient profiles in CPR+ to include current information such as medications and insurance details.
Lead Pharmacy Technician
AMG Specialty Hospital
07.2016 - 06.2023
- Supervised three pharmacy technicians
- Managed opening and closing duties for pharmacy.
- Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying the accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions.
- Performed Sterile IV Compounding of intravenous medications according to USP 797
- Conducted controlled substance audits and analyzed nursing dispensing practices
Education
Pharmacy Technology
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM12-2016
High School Diploma -
South Valley Academy
Albuquerque, NM05-2011
Skills
- Pharmaceutical calculations
- Drug inventory control
- Insurance verification
- Drug utilization review
- Medication dispensing
- HIPAA compliance
- Immunization administration
- Medication storage
- Cost control strategies
- Sterile technique
Certification
- CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician
- IV Compounding Certification
- BLS Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Pharmacy Technician
United Health Group, Optum
07.2023 - Current
Lead Pharmacy Technician
AMG Specialty Hospital
07.2016 - 06.2023
Pharmacy Technology
Central New Mexico Community College
High School Diploma -
South Valley Academy
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