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, OK07-2006
Bachelor of Science - Foreign Service/Government Studies
Lyceum University of The Philippines
Manila, Philippines05-1986
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
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