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Maria Lynn G Pedrosa

Houston,TX

Summary

Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

OR/AWS Pharmacy Technician

Texas Children's Hospital, TMC, CVICU
Houston, TX
08.2019 - 07.2023
  • Gathered and sorted drugs and medications re-stocking lists.
  • Pulled drugs accurately from the carousel based on the re-stocking list .
  • Meticulously filled the assigned bins inside the AWS cart with the correct drug in specific amount to prevent over filling.
  • Communicated with the Vault personnel by double-checking bagged narcotics to prevent error and discrepancy.
  • Checked the red binder for additional information about OR rooms that needed to be refilled ASAP.
  • Performed cycle count of each and every drug in the AWS machine before replacing what has been used.
  • Rotated drugs inside the AWS machines according to expiration dates.
  • Coordinated with the OR staff about narcotic discrepancy, incorrect return of drugs, unused meds left on top of the AWS machines to ensure patients' safety.
  • Informed the Leadership about pertinent matters affecting patient care and individual work flow.

Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

Cardinal Health / St. Joseph Medical Center
Houston , TX
10.2015 - 11.2017
  • Assisted Pharmacists in filling new order labels.
  • Counted; Pre-packed; Unit-dosed bulk bottles of pills, tablets, and capsules under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist.
  • Compounded creams and lotions based on patients needs.
  • Prepared oral syringes per patient's specific usage.
  • Performed daily restocking of PYXIS/OMNICELL
  • Maintained proper storage of controlled and non-controlled medications .
  • Accurately update temperature logs of refrigerated drugs on a daily basis.
  • Pre-packed IV bags and batched IV runs.

Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center
Paterson, NJ
02.2009 - 07.2015
  • Filled medication orders in accordance with physicians' instructions and departmental policies.
  • Maintained accurate records of medications dispensed, including controlled substances.
  • Performed inventory management duties such as restocking shelves and verifying expiration dates.
  • Assisted with training new staff members on pharmacy operations and processes.
  • Followed proper disposal procedures for expired or unused medications.
  • Answered telephones to respond to questions or requests.

Education

Pharmacy Technician Certification Program

Platt College
Tulsa, OK
07-2006

Bachelor of Science - Foreign Service/Government Studies

Lyceum University of The Philippines
Manila, Philippines
05-1986

Skills

Personal - Accuracy and Ability to follow directions

- Dependability and Efficiency in multi-tasking and time management

- Communication and Emotional Intelligence in problem solving

Task Related-

  • Order review
  • Interpreting orders
  • Calculating doses
  • Verifying inventory
  • Sterile technique
  • Dispensing Medications
  • Pharmaceutical Compounding
  • Inventory Control

Certification

  • Certified Pharmacy Technician PTCB 2006 - Current
  • Registered Pharmacy Technician TSBP 2015 - Current
  • National Sterile Compounding Training ACPE 2018 - Current

Timeline

OR/AWS Pharmacy Technician

Texas Children's Hospital, TMC, CVICU
08.2019 - 07.2023

Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

Cardinal Health / St. Joseph Medical Center
10.2015 - 11.2017

Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center
02.2009 - 07.2015

Pharmacy Technician Certification Program

Platt College

Bachelor of Science - Foreign Service/Government Studies

Lyceum University of The Philippines
  • Certified Pharmacy Technician PTCB 2006 - Current
  • Registered Pharmacy Technician TSBP 2015 - Current
  • National Sterile Compounding Training ACPE 2018 - Current
Maria Lynn G Pedrosa