Karla Perkins
Pharmacy Technician
Janesville,WI
Summary
Skilled pharmacy technician with comprehensive experience in inpatient settings. Proven ability to manage medication distribution, prepare IV admixtures, and support pharmacists in delivering top-tier patient care. Strong focus on teamwork, ensuring seamless operations and adapting to dynamic healthcare environments. Reliable and highly organized with expertise in medication management systems, sterile compounding, and patient safety protocols.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Technician
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital Janesville
03.2012 - Current
- Trained and mentored new pharmacy technicians in operational procedures.
- Conducted inventory management, ensuring accurate stock levels of medications and supplies.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Maintained accurate inventory levels for efficient pharmacy operations and cost control.
- Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
- Maintained drug inventory levels by ordering necessary medications and supplies.
- Identified areas for improvement in workflow processes and implemented changes that led to increased efficiency within the pharmacy.
Pharmacy Technician
Mercy Health Hospital and Trauma Center
09.1987 - 04.2012
- Compounded and dispensed medications in compliance with safety protocols and regulatory standards.
- Maintained accurate inventory records using pharmacy management systems.
- Trained and mentored new pharmacy technicians on operational procedures and best practices.
- Managed pharmaceutical supplies, optimizing stock levels to prevent shortages or overages.
- Participated in hospital-wide initiatives aimed at improving patient care, such as interdisciplinary committees focused on medication safety and utilization management.
- Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Parker High School
Janesville, WI06-1983
Skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Team collaboration
- Confidentiality and HIPAA
- Workflow optimization
- Labeling accuracy
- Medication dispensing
- Pharmacy automation systems
- Continuing education
- Pharmacy clean room
- Chemotherapy preparation
- Hazardous drug safety
- Pyxis system operation
- Pharmacy technician certification
- IV compounding
Certification
- CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital Janesville
03.2012 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Mercy Health Hospital and Trauma Center
09.1987 - 04.2012
High School Diploma -
Parker High School