MariaJose Colon
Lodi,NJ
Summary
Seasoned Certified Pharmacy Technician with 22 years of experience and strong leadership skills. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Contact Center
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
02.2024 - 04.2025
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Responded to a high volume of patient calls with professionalism and efficiency, ensuring timely resolution and satisfaction.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Oncology Research Certified Pharmacy Technician
HMH Hackensack University Medical Center
02.2021 - 02.2024
- Manage inventory levels of investigational drug supplies by tracking usage and ordering new/resupply drugs when needed.
- Collaborate with team members on designing strategies for project completion.
- Aid senior leadership by creating and modifying procedures for continuous improvement.
- Use Vertigo and Epic to make edits and updates to computer entries in database.
- Verify accuracy of medication labels before they were dispensed to patient.
- Order supplies as needed and maintain records of incoming shipments.
- Address inquiries from our medical sponsors and medical personnel via email and telephones
- Assist customers by answering questions, locating items or referring to pharmacist for medication information.
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local laws and company policies related to pharmacy operations.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals such as nurses or physicians regarding drug therapies or treatments for patients.
- Perform data entry for patient profiles, billing information and prescription orders into the pharmacy software system.
- Retrieve medication from shelves based on physician orders and delivered them to pharmacists for review.
- Order drugs from wholesalers as needed and maintain records of incoming shipments.
- Resolve customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining professionalism at all times.
- Assist in training new employees on pharmacy procedures.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
HMH Hackensack University Medical
09.2007 - 02.2021
- Maintained pharmacological practices by checking drug inventory, stocking medications and monitoring supplies.
- Verified prescriptions and drug labels, documents and packages.
- Maintained daily inventory of pharmaceuticals and ensured proper storage conditions.
- Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
- Performed data entry for patient profiles, billing information and prescription orders into the pharmacy software system.
- Certified pharmacy technician with 22 years of experience in sterile compounding. Skilled in aseptic techniques, and preparing intravenous medications in cleanroom environments. Committed to patient safety, accuracy, and maintaining sterile integrity in high-pressure settings.
- Managed filing of prescriptions, both electronically and manually.
- Reported any discrepancies or errors in medication ordering or filling processes immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
- Restocked and organized medication supplies to support efficient pharmacy operations.
- Kept accurate records of controlled substances received and dispensed in accordance with DEA regulations.
- Assisted pharmacist with clearing high volume of prescriptions and responded to nurses/patient questions.
- Answered telephones to respond to questions or requests.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts And General Studies
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJPharmacy Technician
American Career College
Skills
- Data Gathering
- Quality Assessment
- Data Modeling
- Production and Processing
- Team Management
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Medication storage and labeling
- HIPAA compliance
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
- Supporting pharmacy operations
- Answering customer questions
- Confidentiality and HIPAA
Certification
- CPhT 260100103070764
- RPht 28W00250100
Education and Training
other,other
Timeline
Clinical Contact Center
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
02.2024 - 04.2025
Oncology Research Certified Pharmacy Technician
HMH Hackensack University Medical Center
02.2021 - 02.2024
Certified Pharmacy Technician
HMH Hackensack University Medical
09.2007 - 02.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts And General Studies
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Pharmacy Technician
American Career College
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