Mara McKenna
East Rockaway,NY
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Inpatient Pharmacy Technician
Northwell Health Hospital
06.2026 - Current
- Assisted in preparing and dispensing medications for inpatient units.
- Prepared sterile IV medications according to established protocols and safety guidelines.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Operated pharmacy software systems for prescription processing and record keeping.
Pharmacy Specialist
Correctional Health Services
08.2024 - 04.2026
- Distribute medication that has been checked and approved by the pharmacist to the correctly identified patient for self-administration in the proper way and at the proper time. Records receipt of the medication by the patient by initialing and recording the number of days' supply given on the MDR and by computer entry.
- Monitor the quality of patient care through quality assurance/improvement mechanisms. Remind patients that they are on medications and how to pick up the medications. Can refer patients to pharmacist or sick call for additional information. Compare daily output of medical computer and pharmacy computer and notify users of missing data.
- Prepares weekly pharmacy stock order by utilizing par levels and building usage patterns for review by the pharmacist. Enters order into IDWhere and transmits on both a daily and weekly basis to packaging.
- Fills and labels patient cassettes with non-carry and carry system medication bags from computer generated fill lists, and/or original drug orders.
Pharmacy Technician
Total Care RX
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Ensured that patient paperwork and documentation were correctly filled and led promptly to support the smooth progression of patient care.
- Prepared medication orders and prescriptions for dispensing by accurately reading and interpreting medical prescriptions and orders.
- Monitored pharmaceutical inventory levels to ensure an adequate supply of medications and supplies.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and sanitation procedures to maintain a secure and clean work environment in the pharmacy.
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Accurately calculated medication dosages for prescriptions, ensuring the correct strength and quantity of each medication prescribed.
- Maintained an accurate inventory of pharmaceuticals and pharmacy supplies by regularly restocking, labeling, and conducting regular inventory checks.
- Performed a wide range of pharmacy operations with a strong commitment to accuracy, efficiently and service quality.
- Managed over 40 calls a day and filled out over 150 prescriptions daily.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
SUNY Old Westbury
Old Westbury, NY06.2019
Associate of Arts -
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY07.2016
High School Diploma -
East Rockaway High School
East Rockaway, NY06.2013
Skills
- Pyxis
- Epic
- Cardinal
- Dosis
- QS1
- Dispill
- Ascend
- Parata
- IdWhere
- Micro Merchant
- Prescription verification
- Windows Office
Certification
- CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician
- CPhT - Technician Product Verification
Timeline
Inpatient Pharmacy Technician
Northwell Health Hospital
06.2026 - Current
Pharmacy Specialist
Correctional Health Services
08.2024 - 04.2026
Pharmacy Technician
Total Care RX
01.2023 - 04.2024
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
01.2022 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Arts -
SUNY Old Westbury
Associate of Arts -
Nassau Community College
High School Diploma -
East Rockaway High School