Karen Bowens
Yeadon,PA
Summary
Dynamic Certified Pharmacy Technician with a proven track record at Temple University Hospital, recognized for enhancing pharmacy workflow and ensuring patient safety. Skilled in inventory management and adept at problem-solving, I consistently deliver accurate medication dispensing while fostering effective communication with patients and staff. Committed to excellence in pharmaceutical practices.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Temple University Hospital
04.2021 - Current
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Ensured patient safety by strictly following drug storage guidelines, including proper temperature and light exposure control.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Assisted in training new team members on standard operating procedures to ensure consistent quality of service across the entire team.
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Aided pharmacists in preparing sterile compounding products for IV administration using aseptic techniques.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately filling prescriptions under pharmacist supervision.
- Engaged in continuous learning to stay updated on pharmaceutical practices and products.
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications to ensure patient safety.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital
08.2019 - 10.2021
- Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Increased overall pharmacy productivity by restocking supplies, organizing shelves, and maintaining cleanliness according to standards.
- Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
- Proactively identified potential issues or discrepancies in medication orders, collaborating closely with pharmacists to resolve them quickly.
- Managed medication inventory, ensuring availability of all necessary drugs.
- Conducted routine checks of pharmaceutical stocks to maintain quality control.
- Managed opening and closing duties for pharmacy.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Ensured patient safety by strictly following drug storage guidelines, including proper temperature and light exposure control.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Aided pharmacists in preparing sterile compounding products for IV administration using aseptic techniques.
- Engaged in continuous learning to stay updated on pharmaceutical practices and products.
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications to ensure patient safety.
Lead Certified Pharmacy Technician
BriovaRx Infusion Services
09.2016 - 09.2019
- Trained and mentored new pharmacy technicians, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Collaborated with pharmacists to ensure proper medication storage, handling, and labeling practices were maintained.
- Managed inventory effectively, minimizing waste while ensuring adequate stock levels for uninterrupted service.
- Assisted in audits by maintaining meticulous records of controlled substances transactions and inventory balances.
- Reduced medication errors, implementing strict quality control measures and double-checking procedures.
- Increased pharmacy productivity through effective delegation of tasks among technicians, maximizing team performance.
- Maintained a clean, orderly work area in accordance with safety standards to promote a healthy work environment for employees and customers alike.
- Supervised 4 pharmacy technicians and coordinated day-to-day assignments.
- Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
- Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
- Managed opening and closing duties for pharmacy.
- Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales.
- Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions.
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Pentec Health Inc.
09.2014 - 12.2015
- Supported pharmacists in compounding custom medications according to individual patient needs.
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Managed opening and closing duties for pharmacy.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
Nuclear Pharmacy Technician
Cardinal Health Nuclear Pharmacy Services
03.2013 - 10.2014
- Facilitated successful audits by maintaining thorough documentation and demonstrating strict adherence to regulatory guidelines.
- Prevented errors by double-checking all calculations, ensuring accurate dosages for patients undergoing nuclear medicine treatments.
- Trained new pharmacy technicians on procedures and protocols, ensuring a smooth transition into their roles.
- Improved patient safety by accurately preparing and dispensing radiopharmaceuticals for nuclear medicine procedures.
- Ensured compliance with radiation safety regulations by conducting routine surveys and following established protocols.
- Participated in continuing education events, staying up-to-date on the latest developments within the field of nuclear pharmacy technology.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, adhering to strict standards for contamination control.
- Collaborated with nuclear pharmacists to optimize patient care, providing expertise on radiopharmaceutical preparation and usage.
- Reduced waste by closely monitoring radiopharmaceutical expiration dates and properly disposing of expired materials.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
Pharmacy Technician
Omnicare Pharmacy
09.2003 - 11.2011
- Streamlined prescription processing with accurate data entry and verification of patient information.
- Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales.
- Supported inventory management initiatives through accurate record-keeping of received shipments and expired medications for disposal purposes.
- Maintained clean and organized work environment, adhering to health and safety standards.
- Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions.
- Precisely measured and combined ingredients to deliver scrupulous formulation on customer compound prescription orders.
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Assisted in training new team members on standard operating procedures to ensure consistent quality of service across the entire team.
- Managed medication inventory, ensuring availability of all necessary drugs.
- Proactively identified potential issues or discrepancies in medication orders, collaborating closely with pharmacists to resolve them quickly.
- Ensured patient safety by strictly following drug storage guidelines, including proper temperature and light exposure control.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications to ensure patient safety.
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
Education
High School Diploma -
Olney High School
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Confident, dependable, and productive person, with a solid work ethic, who excerpts optimal effort completing tasks
- Problem-solving skill
- Ability to use pharmacy information systems and operate pharmacy dispensing equipment
- Knowledge of basic inventory procedure
- Ability to listen and communicate with patients and staff
- Knowledge of federal and state laws regarding pharmacy practice and procedures
Certification
- CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician
Timeline
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Temple University Hospital
04.2021 - Current
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital
08.2019 - 10.2021
Lead Certified Pharmacy Technician
BriovaRx Infusion Services
09.2016 - 09.2019
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Pentec Health Inc.
09.2014 - 12.2015
Nuclear Pharmacy Technician
Cardinal Health Nuclear Pharmacy Services
03.2013 - 10.2014
Pharmacy Technician
Omnicare Pharmacy
09.2003 - 11.2011
High School Diploma -
Olney High School