Lena Martini
Sterling Heights,MI
Summary
Patient-oriented Pharmacy Technician with extensive experience preparing, filling and labeling medications. Highly skilled at processing prescriptions and managing pharmacy inventory. Well-versed in interacting with patients to answer questions and provide status updates on prescription fills.
Proficient in time management and open to learning new techniques and processes.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1987
1987
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lead OR Pharmacy Technician
DMC Children’s Hospital
Detroit, MI
09.1996 - Current
- Dispensed medications accurately to pediatric patients following established protocols.
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing patient prescriptions and compounding medications.
- Managed inventory by tracking medication supplies and placing timely orders.
- Maintained a clean and organized pharmacy environment for optimal workflow.
- Trained new pharmacy technicians on operational procedures and safety guidelines.
- Teamed with peers, technicians and pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders.
- Checked expiration dates on medications to ensure that only unexpired products were dispensed.
- Restocked shelves with new supplies of medications as needed.
- Assisted in training new employees on pharmacy procedures.
- Organized work areas so that everything was easily accessible when needed.
- Ensured compliance with all federal, state, local laws and company policies related to pharmacy operations.
- Verified prescriptions and drug labels, documents and packages.
- Interpreted and processed medication orders under supervision of pharmacist.
- Kept accurate records of controlled substances received and dispensed in accordance with DEA regulations.
- Reported any discrepancies or errors in medication ordering or filling processes immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
- Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies, and logged items into inventory system.
- Maintained pharmacological practices by checking drug inventory, stocking medications and monitoring supplies.
- Liaised with pharmacist to measure and prepare medication doses and packaging and label prescriptions.
- Assisted pharmacists in compounding sterile products according to state regulations.
- Assisted pharmacists in filling prescriptions accurately and efficiently.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
- Implemented and followed pharmacy protocols for medication disposal and waste management.
- Enhanced pharmacy efficiency by developing and implementing organizational systems.
- Participated in continuing education and training to stay current with pharmacy practices and technology.
- Prepared compound medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Participated in pharmacy inventory management, including tracking expiration dates and removing outdated medications.
- Supported pharmacy operations by answering phone calls and directing queries appropriately.
- Answered telephones to respond to questions or requests.
- Operated cash registers to accept payments from customers.
- Maintained proper storage and security conditions for drugs.
- Received and stored incoming supplies and informed supervisors of stock needs and shortages.
- Established or maintained medications and other patient profiles.
- Transferred medication from vials to sterile, disposable syringes using aseptic techniques.
- Refilled AWS devices in the OR prior to surgeries starting.
- Refilled OMNI devices throughout the hospital and kept inventory in the CSM.
Education
Hamtramck High School
Hamtramck , MISkills
- Medication dispensing
- Prescription verification
- Inventory management
- Aseptic technique
- Compounding medications
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Employee training
- Time management
- Medication storage procedures
- FDA and HIPAA compliance
- Pharmacy law compliance
- Ordering and stocking medications
- Pharmacy ethics
- Supply restocking
- Drug safety
- Confidentiality and HIPAA
- Proper labeling procedures
- Patient confidentiality
- Narcotic report reconciliation
Timeline
Lead OR Pharmacy Technician
DMC Children’s Hospital
09.1996 - Current
Hamtramck High School