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Karla Ornelas

Summary

Proven Pharmacy Technician with a track record of excellence in sterile compounding and clean room procedures at CAPS Pharmacy. Demonstrates reliability and teamwork, enhancing pharmacy operations and patient satisfaction. Fluent in English and Spanish, excels in customer service, ensuring efficient and accurate medication dispensing. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Pharmacy Technician position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

IV Pharmacy Technician

CAPS Pharmacy
01.2023 - Current

Prepare compounded sterile products using aseptic technique. Introduce product from ISO-7 to ISO-5. Assist in the set up of the compounding room equipment and supplies for preparation of compounded sterile solutions. Introduce medications into laminar air flow hood. Pump IV bags with different medications. Manually add insulin or electrolytes that are less than .20mls. The apex machines will pump greater than .20mls. This job requires lots of labor work from carrying 1 liter bags to 4 liter.

Pharmacy Technician

Cal State Long Beach Student Health Center
12.2019 - Current
  • Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
  • Process prescriptions for employees and students.
  • Check eligibility through family pact and medi-cal.


Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens Pharmacy
12.2006 - 06.2022
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
  • Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
  • Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
  • Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
  • Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
  • Increased overall pharmacy productivity by restocking supplies, organizing shelves, and maintaining cleanliness according to standards.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by efficiently processing prescriptions and managing inventory in a timely manner.
  • Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.

Pharmacy Technician

Universal Care Pharmacy
09.2002 - 07.2004
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
  • Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
  • Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
  • Reduced medication errors by diligently cross-checking medications against patients'' profiles before dispensing.
  • Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.

Pharmacy Clerk

Save-On Pharmacy
02.2001 - 09.2002
  • Verified prescription information prior to entry in pharmacy computer system.
  • Established and maintained patient profiles, updating organizational database with current information.
  • Streamlined pharmacy operations by maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
  • Processed payments, returns and exchanges using pharmacy POS system to accurately manage transactions.
  • Refilled on-line refill requests, answering phone calls related to refills and insurance.
  • Interpreting between pharmacist and patients during consultations.

Sales Clerk

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11.1999 - 02.2001
  • Maintained a clean, organized sales floor to promote a pleasant shopping experience for customers.
  • Developed strong relationships with customers, driving repeat business and loyalty.
  • Processed transactions quickly and accurately, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Kept front check out area clean and organized for efficient service.

Education

Certificate - Medical Billing And Coding

Downey Adult School
Downey, CA
12.2024

License, Certificate - Pharmacy Technician

United Education Institute
West Los Angeles
06.2000

High School Diploma -

Pius X - St. Matthias High School
Downey, CA
06.1999

Skills

  • Sterile Compounding
  • Clean Room Procedures
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Parenteral Nutrition
  • Problem solving
  • Reliability
  • Team Work
  • Flexibility
  • English and Spanish Fluent
  • Customer Service

Certification

  • CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician

Timeline

IV Pharmacy Technician

CAPS Pharmacy
01.2023 - Current

Pharmacy Technician

Cal State Long Beach Student Health Center
12.2019 - Current

Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens Pharmacy
12.2006 - 06.2022

Pharmacy Technician

Universal Care Pharmacy
09.2002 - 07.2004

Pharmacy Clerk

Save-On Pharmacy
02.2001 - 09.2002

Sales Clerk

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11.1999 - 02.2001

Certificate - Medical Billing And Coding

Downey Adult School

License, Certificate - Pharmacy Technician

United Education Institute

High School Diploma -

Pius X - St. Matthias High School
  • CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician
Karla Ornelas