Kiara Lewis
Houston,TX
Summary
Dynamic Pharmacy Technician with extensive experience at Memorial Hermann Hospital, excelling in medication preparation and patient care. Proven ability to enhance workflow efficiency and achieve cost savings through innovative solutions. Strong attention to detail and collaborative team player, dedicated to maintaining high standards in medication safety and customer service.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical History Technican
Memorial Hermann Hospital
Houston, TX
12.2023 - Current
- Prepared patient-specific medications according to physician orders and protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of all medications administered to patients.
- Assisted with the training of new staff on departmental policies, procedures, and standards.
- Verified accuracy of prescription information prior to dispensing or administration of drugs.
- Obtained, recorded and reported patient vital signs for medication administration.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
Pharmacy Technician II
Memorial Hermann Hospital
Houston, TX
07.2022 - Current
- Maintained current knowledge of industry trends and developments related to intravenous therapy.
- Calculated drug dosages accurately based on patient weight, height, age and other factors.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss workflow improvements and processes related to the compounding of IV medications.
- Maintained accurate records of all medications prepared and dispensed in accordance with regulatory standards.
- Trained new technicians in the preparation and dispensing of IV medications.
- Cleaned work areas regularly, ensuring a safe environment free from contamination risks.
- Prepared and filled syringes, vials and IV admixtures with accuracy according to established protocols.
- Provided guidance to pharmacy staff on proper medication administration techniques.
Pharmacy Technician
US Army
Columbia, SC
01.2013 - 04.2021
- Assisted pharmacists in filling prescriptions accurately and efficiently.
- Assisted pharmacists in compounding sterile products according to state regulations.
- Monitored inventory levels of commonly used drugs and placed orders when necessary.
- Verified accuracy of medication labels before they were dispensed to customers.
- Restocked shelves with new supplies of medications as needed.
- Provided customer service to patients by answering questions about medications and health-related topics.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining professionalism at all times.
- Performed data entry for patient profiles, billing information and prescription orders into the pharmacy software system.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Strayer University
Houston, TX12-2026
Some College (No Degree) - Health Science
Fort Sam Houston
San Antonio, TXSkills
- Patient care
- Medication preparation
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Appeals
Accomplishments
- Caught you caring Award
- Distinguished Service Award
- Honorable Discharge
Affiliations
- Basic Compact training
- First Aid training
Certification
- PTCB Certification
- Texas License
- IV Certification
Timeline
Medical History Technican
Memorial Hermann Hospital
12.2023 - Current
Pharmacy Technician II
Memorial Hermann Hospital
07.2022 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
US Army
01.2013 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Strayer University
Some College (No Degree) - Health Science
Fort Sam Houston
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