Karla Correa
Plant City
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with experience as a Milk Lab Technician at Tampa General Hospital. Proven ability in maintaining high accuracy in test results and training new associates. Strong skills in laboratory safety protocols and customer service, enhancing operational efficiency and patient care in fast-paced environments.
Personable and detail-focused, equipped with foundational knowledge in laboratory procedures and safety protocols. Possesses adeptness in handling laboratory equipment and conducting basic experiments. Capable of delivering accurate and timely results to support research objectives and laboratory efficiency.
Reliable and detail-focused individual with knack for accuracy and efficiency in fast-paced environment. Possesses solid knowledge of pharmacological principles and medication safety protocols, with strong skills in data entry and customer service. Committed to enhancing patient care and optimizing pharmacy operations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Milk Lab Technician
Tampa General Hospital
06.2024 - Current
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in test results by following strict quality control procedures.
- Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
- Kept laboratory supplies prepared by inventorying stock, placing orders and verifying receipt.
- Trained new associates in laboratory procedures and standards.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Central Florida Health Care
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Trained new pharmacy technicians on proper procedures and best practices, ensuring consistent quality of service.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Completed paperwork, entering prescription and insurance or billing information into patient profiles.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately filling and dispensing prescriptions in a timely manner.
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
Pharmacy Technician Trainee
Tom Lee Community Health Center
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Handled confidential patient information with discretion, upholding strict HIPAA regulations at all times during tenure as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee.
- Collaborated closely with pharmacy team members to consistently deliver high-quality care to patients.
- Assisted pharmacists in managing medication inventory, ensuring adequate stock levels for timely patient service.
- Maintained a high degree of professionalism and integrity, upholding ethical standards associated with the Pharmacy Technician Trainee role at all times.
- Demonstrated adaptability in quickly learning new technology platforms, enhancing overall productivity within the pharmacy setting.
Sales Associate
Bealls Outlet
08.2020 - 11.2021
- 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.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
Education
No Degree - Pharmacy Technician
Suncoast Career Academy
Brandon, FL11-2022
High School Diploma -
Strawberry Crest High School
Dover, FL06-2017
Skills
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Sample preparation
- Medical terminology
- Data entry
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving skills
- Customer service
- Insurance billing
- Medication dispensing
- Team collaboration
- Pharmaceutical calculations
Accomplishments
- Facilitated the implementation of a new nutrition laboratory in the number 1 hospital in the Tampa Bay area.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Starting member of a team responsible for the inventory, distribution, and management of ready-to-feed enteral formulas to pediatrics patients.
- Demonstrated competencies relative to infection control principles, appropriate technical calculation (weights and measures conversions, including metrics), knowledge of common medical abbreviations and terminologies, and knowledge of available formula products and human milk additives.
Certification
Certified Pharmacy Technician with the PTCB
Registered Pharmacy Technician
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Milk Lab Technician
Tampa General Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Central Florida Health Care
05.2023 - 06.2024
Pharmacy Technician Trainee
Tom Lee Community Health Center
11.2022 - 02.2023
Sales Associate
Bealls Outlet
08.2020 - 11.2021
No Degree - Pharmacy Technician
Suncoast Career Academy
High School Diploma -
Strawberry Crest High School
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