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Certification
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Katelyn Sanchez

Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician
Loveland,Co

Summary

Accomplished and certified Pharmacy Technician with over five years of experience in Inpatient pharmacy. Three years of outpatient environments for Kroger national chains. Practiced at offering medications to patients, offering information to patients and communicating with healthcare professionals. Knowledgeable about FDA drug safety guidelines, prescription interactions and pharmacy law. Capable pharmacy team member proficient in assisting pharmacists with preparing prescriptions and meeting customer needs. Safety-oriented and well-organized with solid experience coordinating with insurance providers, prescribers and individuals to address issues. Good relationship-building and multitasking skills.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Certified Inpatient Pharmacy Technician III

UC Health
Loveland, CO
09.2022 - Current
  • In charge of oversight to decrees discrepancies in medication creation and dispensing, accurately controlling monthly operations while delivering positive results
  • Data collection and entry for Covid-19 CDPHE vaccine (entered and transmitted data for Federal and hospital use)
  • Knowledgeable on various data entry systems including data logger, DDL, and EPIC
  • Attending traumas, code blues, and other medical procedures in support of pharmacists
  • Adhere to policies to ensure proper patient care and health data management per State and Federal law.
  • Improve and maintain communication with team members to increase productivity, workplace environment, and employee success.
  • Prepared IV admixtures under supervision of licensed pharmacist.
  • Adhered to infection control policies and procedures to prevent spread of disease.
  • Trained new pharmacy technicians on proper procedures and best practices, ensuring consistent quality of service.
  • Coordinated communication between healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patient care transitions between providers or facilities.
  • Demonstrated versatility in supporting various hospital departments'' pharmaceutical needs, including the emergency room, intensive care unit, surgery center, and oncology clinic as needed.
  • Provided excellent customer service while addressing patient inquiries regarding medications and prescriptions.

Backup Buyer Medical Center of the Rockies

UC Health
Loveland, CO
09.2022 - Current
  • Confirmations, using PO items
  • Ordering using Lawson, Cardinal, Contact, Nephron, CSOS
  • Predicted drug movement for 187 bed level 1 trauma
  • Communicated specialized drug movement for patients with pharmacists
  • Casual sales between Northern Colorado clinics
  • Working collaboratively with internal teams, and community partners.
  • Maintained comprehensive database of supplier information, including contact details, capabilities, pricing structures, and lead times.
  • Achieved cost savings by identifying opportunities for consolidation and bulk purchasing across departments.

UC Health Certified Preceptor

UC Health
Loveland, Co
09.2022 - Current
  • Monitored employee progress, offering feedback to management on additional training requirements.
  • Trained staff for rapidly growing level 1 trauma
  • Offered health education and prevention of Sepsis techniques in sterile room.
  • Under direction of supervisor, provide education.
  • Continuously refined curriculum materials based on feedback from students, colleagues, administrators, and educational experts to ensure optimal effectiveness in content delivery.
  • Integrated real-world applications into lessons, demonstrating relevance of subject matter beyond classroom setting.

Certified Inpatient Pharmacy Technician II

UC Health
Loveland, CO
04.2019 - 09.2022
  • Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
  • Maintained daily inventory of pharmaceuticals and ensured proper storage conditions.
  • Assisted pharmacists in compounding sterile products according to state regulations.
  • Ensured compliance with all federal, state, local laws and company policies related to pharmacy operations.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as nurses or physicians regarding drug therapies or treatments for patients.
  • Investigative work for nurses with compliance for narcotic movement.
  • Coordinated verification and filling of more than 700 daily prescriptions in high-volume retail pharmacy environment.

Vaccine MAB Clinic Lead

UC Health
Loveland, CO
01.2021 - 07.2021
  • Maintained daily vaccine records, diligent monitoring and assessment
  • Trained and supervised teams of 30+ to meet daily patients of 2,500 through targeted staff mentoring
  • Direct patient care through daily immunizations and covid-19 testing, and experience with personal information
  • Achieved logistical plans for community outreach and community engagement programs including planning, scheduling, and recruitment of staff and services
  • Implemented company program changes that included improved marketing of select products and community engagement through patient feedback
  • Evaluated staff performance, implementing training and development programs to maintain exceptional service levels
  • Oversaw daily operations of clinic, including inventory and supply restocking, employee training.
  • Conducted regular gemba walks to observe operations firsthand, identifying areas where improvements could be made immediately or over time.
  • Led cross-functional teams in continuous improvement projects, resulting in enhanced productivity and reduced costs.

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Kroger
Greeeley, CO
07.2017 - 07.2020
  • Trained new staff on store procedures and policies, developing knowledgeable, confident teams.
  • Handled sensitive patient queries over the phone or face to face.
  • Monitored stock levels and wrote timely order supply requests to replenish merchandise.
  • Resolved customer problems by answering questions, investigating concerns, and building positive rapport.
  • Handled requests with friendly, knowledgeable service and support, continually achieving positive customer feedback.
  • Offered prompt solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Helped new staff acclimate to customer service team and mentored on strategies for success.
  • Managed high-volume customer queries simultaneously through effective multitasking.
  • Strong customer service skills, problem solving disagreements.
  • Promoted compliance with state regulations by properly labeling medications and ensuring controlled substances were securely stored.
  • Maintained a clean and safe pharmacy environment through regular cleaning of work areas and equipment, adhering to safety guidelines.
  • Participated in continuous professional development opportunities to stay current on industry standards and advancements in pharmaceutical care.

Library Associate

University Of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO
08.2009 - 01.2011
  • Promoted library resources through social media campaigns, increasing awareness and usage of available services.
  • Facilitated educational workshops on topics such as research skills, digital literacy, or citation formats for diverse audiences.
  • Managed interlibrary loan system to ensure timely access to materials from other libraries for patrons in need.
  • Provided reference assistance to patrons, utilizing various print and digital sources to answer questions accurately and efficiently.
  • Filed with dewy decimal system
  • Helped patrons locate resources using catalog and circulation systems.
  • Assisted in collection development by selecting, purchasing, and weeding materials according to patron needs and interests.
  • Organized circulation desk with over 1.2 million books and periodicals, and microfilm to be checked out.

Cultural Council Lead/Kroger Associate

King Soopers
Littleton, CO
07.2007 - 11.2017
  • Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, facilitating effective communication across departments and teams.
  • Enhanced team productivity by streamlining communication and implementing efficient project management tools.
  • Exceeded sales targets consistently by employing strategic selling techniques and building long-lasting relationships with clients.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving complex issues and providing exceptional service at all times.
  • Optimized departmental processes with implementation of innovative strategies, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced costs.
  • Championed culture of continuous learning, fostering professional development opportunities for staff members to enhance their skills and knowledge.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley
08.2009 - 05.2013

Skills

Medication Safety

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Accomplishments

  • Participated with team members for most improved outpatient clinic in UC Health
  • 1 gold brain award stroke community of Colorado
  • 9 silver brain awards stroke community of Colorado

Certification

2019 - CPhT certified pharmacy technician

Timeline

Certified Inpatient Pharmacy Technician III

UC Health
09.2022 - Current

Backup Buyer Medical Center of the Rockies

UC Health
09.2022 - Current

UC Health Certified Preceptor

UC Health
09.2022 - Current

Vaccine MAB Clinic Lead

UC Health
01.2021 - 07.2021

Certified Inpatient Pharmacy Technician II

UC Health
04.2019 - 09.2022

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Kroger
07.2017 - 07.2020

Library Associate

University Of Northern Colorado
08.2009 - 01.2011

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

University of Northern Colorado
08.2009 - 05.2013

Cultural Council Lead/Kroger Associate

King Soopers
07.2007 - 11.2017

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