Juan Jose Cotes
Weston
Summary
Highly organized and resourceful Pharmacy Technician with specialized experience in medication procurement, inventory optimization, and automated dispensing systems within a hospital setting. Proven ability to serve as a dependable pharmacy buyer, managing medication orders, resolving backorders, and maintaining adequate stock levels for critical care areas, including the OR. Adept at collaborating with clinical leadership to adjust par levels based on real-time usage data, reduce medication waste, and support cost-effective inventory practices. Experienced in Pyxis system maintenance and optimization, ensuring accurate stock placement and minimizing stockouts. Known for a proactive approach to problem-solving, cross-functional communication, and dedication to improving workflow efficiency and patient care outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Technician II
HCA University Hospital
05.2024 - Current
- Backup Buyer Responsibilities: Serve as a backup buyer for the pharmacy department, placing and tracking medication orders, resolving backorders, and ensuring timely restocking of essential medications.
- Pyxis Optimization Projects: Led and supported multiple initiatives to improve Pyxis machine functionality, including reorganizing pockets, updating inventory locations, and reducing stockouts across departments.
- Workflow Enhancement Initiatives: Contributed to process improvement projects that reduced technician task redundancy, streamlined communication between pharmacy and clinical teams, and improved daily workflow efficiency.
- Medication Waste Reduction: Identified and removed expired or underutilized stock from Pyxis and OR areas, contributing to cost savings and better compliance with regulatory standards.
- Cross-Training and Support: Provided training and workflow support to new technicians and nursing staff on Pyxis procedures, OR medication access, and system updates.
- High-Volume Environment Adaptability: Thrive in a fast-paced hospital setting, balancing responsibilities in OR support, Pyxis optimization, and procurement while maintaining a high level of accuracy and professionalism.
- Streamlined OR Medication Refill Process: Spearheaded the automation of medication tracking and refills in operating rooms (ORs), significantly reducing manual errors and refill turnaround times by implementing optimized workflow protocols for Narcotics and controlled substances
- Par Level Optimization Initiative: Collaborated directly with the Chief of Anesthesia to review and adjust par levels for high-use and low-use OR medications, resulting in more efficient inventory management and reduced waste.
- Usage-Based Inventory Management: Analyzed usage trends of OR medications to identify underutilized and overstocked drugs, leading to data-driven adjustments that enhanced responsiveness for fast-moving medications and minimized stock of seldom-used items.
- Cross-Departmental Process Improvements: Facilitated interdepartmental communication between pharmacy and anesthesia teams to create a sustainable and responsive OR supply system aligned with real-time clinical needs.
- Cost Reduction and Resource Efficiency: Helped decrease unnecessary medication refills and inventory holding costs through targeted automation and strategic stock level revisions.
- Enhanced Patient Safety and Workflow Efficiency: Improved OR readiness and medication availability by implementing automated checks and balances that align with surgery schedules and anticipated drug needs.
Pharmacy Technician II
HCA Aventura Hospital And Medical Center
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Monitoring and restocking medication inventory
- Controlled substances handling and reconciliation
- Coordinating with vendors and pharmacy buyers
- Preventing medication waste and ensuring proper storage
- Knowledge of USP and guidelines
- Familiarity with HIPAA and patient privacy laws
- Compliance with hospital protocols and Joint Commission standards
- Accurate documentation and record-keeping
- Accurate medication preparation and dispensing
- Sterile compounding (IV admixtures, TPNs, chemotherapy)
- Automated dispensing cabinet (ADC) operation Pyxis
- Unit dose packaging and labeling
- Barcode scanning and medication verification
- Understanding of drug names (generic and brand), indications, dosages, and interactions
- Increased overall pharmacy productivity by restocking supplies, organizing shelves, and maintaining cleanliness according to standards.
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Maximized pharmacy efficiency through effective communication with staff members and adherence to procedures.
- Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
- Precisely measured and combined ingredients to deliver scrupulous formulation on customer compound prescription orders.
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
02.2020 - 05.2022
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns and reconcile payments.
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects and specified use.
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
- Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
- Reviewed and verified customer information and insurance provider information.
- Stocked, labeled and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Processed incoming drug orders.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Florida International University
Miami, FLBachelor of Science - Chemistry
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL12-2026
Skills
- Pharmaceutical inventory oversight
- Medication dispensing expertise
- Pharmacy records management
- Strong analytical math skills
- Pharmaceutical storage practices
- Workflow optimization
- Team collaboration
- Certified pharmacy technician
- Analytical thinking
- Inventory tracking
Languages
Spanish
Certification
Licensed Realtor
Registered pharmacy technician
Personal Information
Title: Pharmacy Technician II
Languages
Spanish
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician II
HCA University Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Pharmacy Technician II
HCA Aventura Hospital And Medical Center
05.2022 - 05.2024
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
02.2020 - 05.2022
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Florida International University
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Miami Dade College
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