Jorge Rodriguez
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Orlando,FL
Summary
Dedicated and reliable Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician with over 20 years of experience in retail pharmacy operations, including prescription processing, inventory management, and insurance verification. Recently gained valuable oncology pharmacy experience supporting infusion therapies, hazardous drug handling, and oncology team collaboration. Skilled in FDA/HIPAA compliance, patient confidentiality, and accurate medication dispensing. Fluent in English and Spanish.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Sand Lake Cancer Center
07.2025 - 10.2025
- Accurately measured, labeled, and dispensed oncology medications per oncologist and pharmacist orders.
- Safely handled, stored, and disposed of hazardous drugs in compliance with OSHA, USP , and institutional standards.
- Inspected and tracked chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and supportive care drug inventory, including reorders and expiration monitoring.
- Supported pharmacists by reviewing patient medication profiles for accuracy, allergies, and interactions.
- Collaborated with oncologists, nurses, and staff to ensure timely preparation and delivery of infusion therapies.
- Documented dispensing and hazardous waste disposal per state and federal regulations.
- Adhered to strict safety protocols when working with hazardous medications.
- Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
- Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician
Newark Community Pharmacy
03.2004 - 06.2025
- Verified prescription accuracy by checking dosage, interactions, directions, and expiration dates.
- Maintained accurate records of patient medications in compliance with HIPAA.
- Managed daily inventory, monitored expiration dates, and compiled reports on returns and waste.
- Provided patient support on medication usage and health inquiries.
- Assisted with medication reconciliation, reviewing profiles for drug interactions and allergies.
- Supported pharmacists and collaborated with staff to maintain workflow efficiency.
- Delivered medications to patients, nursing stations, and surgery units.
- Handled insurance verification and prior authorizations.
- Trained and mentored new technicians in pharmacy operations and compliance procedures.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
- Restocked automated medication dispensing equipment.
- Reviewed and verified customer information and insurance provider information.
Education
Pharmacy Technician Certification -
Bloomfield College
Bloomfield, NJ12.2005
High School Diploma - undefined
West Side High School
Newark, NJ06.2003
Skills
- Oncology & Hazardous Drug Handling (USP )
- FDA & HIPAA Compliance
- Pharmacy Operations
- Prescription Processing & Accuracy Verification
- Drug Inventory & Expiration Control
- Insurance Verification & Patient Support
- Team Collaboration & Problem-Solving
LANGUAGES
Spanish – Fluent
Certification
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) – PTCB
Timeline
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Sand Lake Cancer Center
07.2025 - 10.2025
Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician
Newark Community Pharmacy
03.2004 - 06.2025
High School Diploma - undefined
West Side High School
Pharmacy Technician Certification -
Bloomfield College
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