Jose Carlos Leyva Garcia
North Miami
Summary
Dynamic Pharmacy Technician with extensive experience at Jackson North Medical Center, excelling in medication management and compounding. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective collaboration with healthcare professionals and adherence to FDA drug safety guidelines. Recognized for training new staff and resolving complex clinical inquiries with professionalism and precision.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Technician
Jackson North Medical Center
North Miami
05.2022 - Current
- Replenishing automated drug distribution machines (Omnicell) according to standardized procedures established by institutional policies.
- Preparation of sterile products, including add-a-vials, syringes, IV admixtures, chemotherapy, and large-volume parenteral solutions.
- Accurate and timely input of information into the hospital's inpatient pharmacy clinical information management system, as per Floors' requirements.
- Performing extemporaneous compounding and prepackaging activities in accordance with pharmacy policies, under the supervision and verification of a licensed pharmacist.
- Managing medication inventory by placing orders, receiving deliveries, and routinely inspecting stock for proper rotation and expiration dates.
- Strict adherence to all established procedures to uphold the quality and security of medication assets within the facility.
- Supporting the preparation of reports.
- Conducting monthly reviews of patient care centers, as assigned.
- Proficiently entering data into specialized computer systems.
- Ensuring that each medication preparation is verified by a pharmacist prior to dispensing.
- Directing clinical inquiries to pharmacists for resolution.
- Perform medication reconciliations in the emergency department.
- Assist the main pharmacy with ED stock-outs.
- Pull controlled substances for the ED restock.
- Assisted in training new employees on pharmacy procedures.
- Monitored inventory levels of commonly used drugs and placed orders when necessary.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as nurses or physicians regarding drug therapies or treatments for patients.
- Ensured compliance with all federal, state, local laws and company policies related to pharmacy operations.
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
Miami
05.2021 - 07.2023
- Assisted pharmacists in filling prescriptions accurately and efficiently.
- Monitored inventory levels of commonly used drugs and placed orders when necessary.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining professionalism at all times.
- Managed filing of prescriptions, both electronically and manually.
- Prepare medication and calculate dispensed quantities.
- Maintain pharmacy medication inventory.
- Performed data entry for patient profiles, billing information and prescription orders into the pharmacy software system.
Assistant Professor/Researcher
Food and Pharmacy Institute, University of Havana
Havana
09.2016 - 03.2021
- Taught courses in the discipline area of pharmaceutical chemistry.
- Developed and designed curriculum plans to foster student learning.
- Stimulated class discussions, and ensured student engagement.
- Assessed students' coursework.
- Conducted pre-clinic trials evaluating the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of a natural product.
- Advised students on their academic plans, career paths, and personal goals.
- Attended meetings with administrators, deans, and other key stakeholders regarding curricular matters.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida National University
Hialeah, FL12-2024
Bachelor - Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of Havana
Cuba07.2016
Skills
- Oral medication administration
- Chest tube care
- Ostomy care
- Tracheostomy tube care
- Catheterizing the male Urinary Bladder
- Medication management
- Nasogastric tube insertion
- Subcutaneous injection administration
- Intramuscular injection administration
- Intravenous medication administration
- IV insertion
- EKG interpretation
- Compounding medications
- Pharmaceutical calculations
- Confidentiality and HIPAA
- FDA drug safety guidelines
Certification
- PTCB CPhT Certified Pharmacy Technician, 02/01/22
- Pharmacy Technician, 12/01/21, 12/01/22, RPT102119, Florida Board of Pharmacy
- OSHA Regulations and Bloodborne Pathogen including TB and Hepatitis, 08/01/23
- Prevention of Medical Errors and Medication Errors, 08/01/23
- Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence, 08/01/23
- HIV/AIDS Comprehensive, 08/01/23
- BLS Certification 08/2023
- Advance Cardiovascular Life Support ( ACLS ) Certification 05/2025
Publications
- Antioxidant capacity of Clusia minor L leaves, Food and Pharmacy Institute, University of Havana, Cuban Journal of Medicinal Plants, 11/01/20
- Phytochemical screening and isolation of leaves of Clusia, Food and Pharmacy Institute, University of Havana, Cuban Journal of Medicinal Plants, 06/01/18
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician
Jackson North Medical Center
05.2022 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
05.2021 - 07.2023
Assistant Professor/Researcher
Food and Pharmacy Institute, University of Havana
09.2016 - 03.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida National University
Bachelor - Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of Havana
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