Jomarie Cruz Ocasio
Plantation,FL
Summary
Self-motivated student seeking an intern position with previous experience in the healthcare industry. Experience in immunizing, processing, dispensing medications, receiving, and managing orders. Great with high paced environments, managing time and working under pressure. Reliable, strong interpersonal skills and always willing to learn something new.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PRN Pharmacy Technician / Intern
HCA Westside Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Interpretation of prescription orders, compounding, packaging, labeling, dispensing, and the coincident distribution of prescription drugs or devices containing drugs such as inhalers
- Ensuring the proper and safe storage of drugs and devices
- Maintenance of records of drugs and devices, and provision of patient counseling
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by efficiently processing prescriptions and maintaining a clean and organized pharmacy area.
- Supported inventory management by restocking shelves, rotating stock, and verifying expiration dates to maintain quality control.
Pharmacy Intern - IPPE
Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted in dispensing and compounding medications, ensuring accuracy and safety for pediatric patients
- Collaborated with pharmacists and healthcare teams to review patient profiles, monitor drug therapies, and adjust dosages for pediatric-specific needs
- Gained experience in patient counseling, including explaining medication use, side effects, and proper administration techniques to patients and caregivers
- Participated in medication reconciliation and contributed to the transition of care processes for pediatric patients
- Supported the pharmacy team in managing inventory, checking for drug expirations, and maintaining medication storage standards
- Observed clinical rounds and learned about specialized pediatric disease management, pharmaco-kinetics, and pharmaco-dynamics in young patients
Pharmacy Intern- IPPE
Publix Pharmacy
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Collect information to identify a patient's medication-related problems and health-related needed.
- Successfully completed required assessments and evaluations throughout the internship period, demonstrating growth in professional skills and knowledge related to the field of pharmacy.
- Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions.
- Completed accurate cycle counts, inventory management and will-calls for customers.
Medical Technologist - Molecular Department
Hato Rey Pathology
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Evaluated adequacy of specimens to be tested for purpose of diagnosing disease and performed molecular tests for HPV, CT/NG, HSV, Trichomonas and Covid-19
- Ensured conformance with all facility regulations, government requirements, medical policies, and laboratory protocols
- Calibrated and maintained equipment to ensure adequate performance
- Corrected storing of specimens, testing reagents, and all other materials involved in the testing process
- Safe disposal of biologically infectious material, old samples and decontamination of surfaces and instruments
Administrative and Laboratory Assistant
Centro Comprensivo De Cancer
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Handled hazardous materials responsibly following proper waste disposal procedures to minimize environmental impact.
- Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
- Actively participated in lab safety inspections, identifying potential hazards and implementing corrective actions promptly.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Preparation and follow up to purchase orders. Requested quotes and follow up on it.
- Receipt of merchandise and maintenance of records of received items.
- Managed documents and files, physical and digital archive, design of Office forms and terminology.
- Assisted Laboratory MLS with inventory
- Assisted Laboratory MLS with enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).
Medical Laboratory Technician Intern
Hospital San Pablo
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Ensured quality control by performing routine maintenance on lab equipment and calibrating instruments as needed.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain safe and secure laboratory environment.
- Prepared laboratory samples for analysis and performed data entry for accurate reporting.
- Conducted culture, microbial identification, and microbial susceptibility testing. Recognized trouble shooting and seek for solutions to solve them.
Sales Associate
Bath & Body Works
12.2020 - 07.2021
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Assisted with floor set execution, window changes, visual presentation and marketing placement as needed.
Sales Support Representative
Axium Health Care Specialty Pharmacy
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Performed data entry tasks for sales figures, metrics, and other relevant information and maintaining organized and accessible filing system
- Compiled daily list of sales leads, delegated leads to sales department, and provided sales data and guides to sales department
- Created and processed orders in timely manner, processed requests for rush orders, and reviewed pending orders and customer requests to ensure customer satisfaction
Patient Service Coordinator
Axium Healthcare Pharmacy
10.2017 - 11.2018
- Coordinated and monitored the delivery of medical treatment in the Oncology Hub.
- Processed medication refills and scheduled delivery to ensure continuity of therapy while building trusted and enduring customer relationships.
- Communicated financial obligations, copayments and past due balances to patients and processed safeguard credit card transactions.
- Contacted patient to schedule delivery of medications in keeping with their requirements and HIPAA.
- Answered over 70 telephone calls per day to handle or rescheduled, missed and reassigned deliveries.
Intern
Industria Lechera De Puerto Rico
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
- Quality control laboratory technician (300 hours)
- Performed different test on samples like cryoscopy, percent of alcohol, percent of fat, acidity, test of antibiotics, total solids, and durability.
- Created a SOP of Manage of Toxic and Biomedical Waste.
Sales Lead
PacSun-Pacific Sunwear
11.2014 - 10.2017
- Trained, coached, and mentored new sales associates for maximum performance.
- Provided ongoing coaching to team members, fostering supportive environment that encouraged professional growth and skill development.
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing.
Education
Ph.D. -
NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, B&J SILVERMAN COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
Davie, FL05.2026
Bachelor of Science -
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL05.2024
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - Medical Laboratory Science (Medical Technologist)
UNIVERSIDAD INTERAMERICANA RECINTO METROPOLITANO
San Juan, PR05.2021
Bachelor of Sciences - Biology, Major in Human Biology
UNIVERSIDAD DE PUERTO RICO RECINTO DE BAYAMÓN
Bayamon, PR05.2016
Skills
- Licensed Pharmacist Intern
- Problem-solving skills
- Customer Service
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Confidentiality and HIPAA
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Immunization Certification
- Basic Life Support
Professionalmemberships
- Christian Pharmacist Fellowship International, Secretary, 2024-2025
- American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists (AAPP), Health Fair Chair, 2024-2025
- Class of 2026 FTL, Historian, 2022-2024
Volunteer Experience
- Interprofessional Diabetes Education and Awareness (IDEA), 2024-2025, Diabetes Prevention and Management in Spanish Team: 'Los Guerreros del Glucómetro'
- Markham Elementary Health Fair - Blood Pressure & Blood Glucose
- Student Fundraiser, 10/01/22 - Present, NAMI - Raising funds for Mental Health
- Flu Drive Health Fair, United Methodist Church
Affiliations
- American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP)
- Student College of Clinical Pharmacy (SCCP)
- Industry Pharmacist Organization (IPhO)
- American Pharmacist Association (APhA)
- Christian Pharmacist Fellowship International
- American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists (AAPP)
- Student College of Clinical Pharmacy (SCCP) - FTL Member
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
PHARMACIST INTERN
- Pharm D. Entry Level | License: 44535 | Valid since September 8, 2022.
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS)
- Valid since August 2024, through August 2026.
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST PUERTO RICO
- License: 009238 | Valid since November 29,2021, through November 29, 2024.
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST, MLS (ASCP) CM
- Valid since October 6, 2021, through October 31, 2024.
Timeline
Pharmacy Intern - IPPE
Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital
06.2024 - 08.2024
PRN Pharmacy Technician / Intern
HCA Westside Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Pharmacy Intern- IPPE
Publix Pharmacy
05.2023 - 06.2023
Medical Technologist - Molecular Department
Hato Rey Pathology
01.2022 - 07.2022
Administrative and Laboratory Assistant
Centro Comprensivo De Cancer
12.2021 - 06.2022
Medical Laboratory Technician Intern
Hospital San Pablo
04.2021 - 09.2021
Sales Associate
Bath & Body Works
12.2020 - 07.2021
Sales Support Representative
Axium Health Care Specialty Pharmacy
01.2018 - 01.2020
Patient Service Coordinator
Axium Healthcare Pharmacy
10.2017 - 11.2018
Intern
Industria Lechera De Puerto Rico
08.2017 - 12.2017
Sales Lead
PacSun-Pacific Sunwear
11.2014 - 10.2017
Ph.D. -
NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, B&J SILVERMAN COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
Bachelor of Science -
Nova Southeastern University
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - Medical Laboratory Science (Medical Technologist)
UNIVERSIDAD INTERAMERICANA RECINTO METROPOLITANO
Bachelor of Sciences - Biology, Major in Human Biology
UNIVERSIDAD DE PUERTO RICO RECINTO DE BAYAMÓN
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