Laura Canales
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Expert Pharmacy Technician bringing 19 years of progressive inpatient hospital pharmacy experience. My career in Pharmacy has spanned into a wide range of pharmacy environments specializing in the OR, Pediatric Hospital setting, Sterile Compounding, Medication Reconciliation, Purchasing & Inventory Management, assisting in new Hospital & ASC pharmacy startups. My recent experience with Legent Health has been working in a Surgical Hospital while supporting 5 surgery centers with their purchasing and inventory management needs. I am self-motivated, detail-oriented and an innovative problem solver who is eager to apply my expertise in new environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Purchaser
Legent Orthopedics + Spine
San Antonio, TX
04.2019 - Current
- This position is a continuation of my employment with Cumberland Surgical Hospital.
- The hospital was acquired by PSN Affiliates, and I then became an employee of PSN.
- In addition to performing the daily duties of a pharmacy technician, I am responsible for all pharmacy purchases, managing recalls & backorders, contract compliance, biannual Inventory, and am the Omnicell system administrator & new staff trainer.
- I currently support 5 surgery centers with their pharmacy purchases and inventory management needs in addition to the needs of the Surgical Hospital.
Regional Pharmacy Inventory Specialist
Legent Health
San Antonio, TX
07.2021 - 10.2022
- Assisted in setting up Pharmacy services for Ambulatory Surgery Centers in San Antonio, Houston & Corpus Christi Markets.
- As the purchaser, supported ASCs with their purchasing and inventory management needs while maintaining contract compliance.
CPhT / RPhT
Laurel Ridge Treatment Center
09.2018 - 04.2021
- Worked under the direct supervision of a pharmacist to fill prescriptions, deliver orders, replenish automated dispensing cabinets and perform other pharmacy services to include unit inspections, provide Omnicell training for new pharmacy staff and nurses.
CPhT / RPhT
Cumberland Surgical Hospital
San Antonio, TX
08.2016 - 03.2019
- Entrusted as the sole technician for this newly acquired Surgical Hospital
- Duties included but were not limited to ordering medication from wholesaler, rebuilding and filing Omnicell anesthesia workstations to support the OR
- Under direction of Pharmacist, dispensed drugs to OR staff and anesthesiologist
- Daily duties included replenishing drug trays for surgery, purchasing medication from wholesalers, monitored drug recalls and backorders, narcotic reconciliation, compounded IV medication, drug delivery and monthly unit inspections.
- Maintained open communication with hospital staff resulting in successful implementation of new pharmacy processes.
CPhT / RPhT
Foundation Surgical Hospital
09.2011 - 10.2016
- Works under the direct supervision of a pharmacist to fill prescriptions, deliver orders, refill automated cabinets, IV preparation for Medsurg unit and OR department
- Performs other pharmacy services to include but not limited to: Patient Chart Review, Home Medication Reconciliation, Order Entry, Drug Purchasing from various wholesalers and vendors, Monthly Unit Inspections.
CPhT / RPhT
Children's Hospital of San Antonio
03.2011 - 06.2015
- Worked under the direct supervision of a pharmacist to fill prescriptions, deliver orders and perform other pharmacy services to include but not limited to IV / TPN preparation, unit inspections, replenish automated dispensing cabinets.
CPhT / RPhT
Driscoll Children's Hospital
06.2008 - 09.2011
- Worked under the direct supervision of a pharmacist to fill prescriptions, deliver orders and perform other pharmacy services to include but not limited to IV / TPN preparation, Unit inspections, refill automated dispensing cabinets.
CPhT / RPhT
South Texas Surgical Hospital
11.2009 - 03.2011
- Assisted with the Pharmacy start up for a newly opened Surgical Hospital
- Duties included but were not limited to building anesthesia drug trays, ordering medication from wholesaler, building and filing Pyxis cabinets and crash carts
- Once opened, entrusted as the sole technician for a satellite Ambulatory Surgery Center located adjacent to the hospital
- Assisted in the conversion of the ASC pharmacy to comply with Joint Commission standards
- Assisted Director of Pharmacy with implementing various policies in regards to medication management
- Under direction of Pharmacist, dispensed drugs to OR staff and anesthesiologist
- Daily duties included replenishing drug trays for surgery, purchasing medication from wholesalers, monitored drug recalls and backorders, compounded IV medication, drug delivery and monthly unit inspections.
CPhT / RPhT
HCA Healthcare
10.2004 - 05.2008
- Entrusted as the sole technician on the graveyard shift
- Duties included but were not limited to filling in-patient orders in a timely manner, drug delivery , replenished opened crash carts when returned to pharmacy, restocked Accudose cabinets, operated Robot-Rx to process first doses and medication cart fill for 2 separate hospital facilitates
- Ensured that delivery was on time to separate facility via courier service
- Preparation of IV medication and TPNs
Education
Certificate of Completion in Pharmacy Technician Program - Pharmacy Technician
Southern Careers Institute
01.2004
Skills
- IV Compounding/Aseptic Techniques
- Medication Reconciliation
- Patient Safety
- HIPAA Compliance
- Healthcare Information Technology
- Troubleshooting Malfunctioning Equipment
- Workflow Optimization
- Data Entry
- Microsoft Office
- Omnicell/Automated Dispensing Cabinets
- Ordering and Stocking Medications
- Contract Compliance
- Drug Inventory Control
- Cost Reduction
- Discrepancy Resolution
- Customer Service
- Attention to Detail
- Prioritization and Organization
- Time Management Skills
Certification
- Sterile Compounding and Aseptic Technique, Texas Society of Health-System Pharmacist
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT), Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
- Pharmacy Technician, Texas State Board of Pharmacy
Timeline
Regional Pharmacy Inventory Specialist
Legent Health
07.2021 - 10.2022
Pharmacy Purchaser
Legent Orthopedics + Spine
04.2019 - Current
CPhT / RPhT
Laurel Ridge Treatment Center
09.2018 - 04.2021
CPhT / RPhT
Cumberland Surgical Hospital
08.2016 - 03.2019
CPhT / RPhT
Foundation Surgical Hospital
09.2011 - 10.2016
CPhT / RPhT
Children's Hospital of San Antonio
03.2011 - 06.2015
CPhT / RPhT
South Texas Surgical Hospital
11.2009 - 03.2011
CPhT / RPhT
Driscoll Children's Hospital
06.2008 - 09.2011
CPhT / RPhT
HCA Healthcare
10.2004 - 05.2008
Certificate of Completion in Pharmacy Technician Program - Pharmacy Technician
Southern Careers Institute
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