Pharmacy Technician with a Bachelors of Science in biology minoring in chemistry at Coppin State University. I possess experience in long-term care, retail, and hospital pharmacy settings. In addition to being recognized for ability to efficiently dispense and compound medication with accuracy. Also possessing the creativity skills to help assist in implementing processes that improve overall productivity and patient care. As a pharmacy technician, I strive to use the knowledge gained through a rigorous and meticulous pharmacy curriculum to provide the best possible safe, high quality patient care in an atmosphere of professionalism, respect, and effective communications.
Work History
Martha's Table Food Prep
Martha's Table
Washington, District Of Columbia
11.2020 - 12.2020
Served the community of Washington, DC by volunteering as Nutrition Food Prep Team Member and Martha Outfitter. During this time as a team member, I helped in the preparation of over 2600 bags of nutritious good and safety products for COVID-19.
Thurgood Marshall Fund Mentorship
Thurgood Marshall Fund
Baltimore, MD
08.2017 - 05.2018
Mentored elementary school kids afterschool by helping with homework, projects and more. Also, performed health exercises with the students teaching them the importance of good health and exercising
Coppin State Univeristy
3rd Annual Science Symposium
Baltimore, MD
09.2015 - 09.2015
Worked as the Auditory and Visual technician for the 3rd Annual Symposium which was the Grand Opening of the $100 million dollar, new state of the art, Science center for all Coppin State University students
Dispensed and procured 500-800 medicinal products and supplies used in hospital.
Perform COVID-19 immunizations alongside nurses vaccines using Pfizer and Moderna vaccines
Responded to queries regarding dosages, indications and drug availability.
Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
Delivery medication and refill Omnicell or Pyxis machines with patient specific orders and perform expiration reports
Precisely measured and combined ingredients to deliver scrupulous formulation on customer compound prescription orders.
Assisted pharmacist by answering 300-500 phone calls inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects and specified use.
Helped pharmacist clear problematic prescriptions and address customer questions to keep pharmacy efficient who were being discharged
Stocked, labeled and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
National Institutes of Health (40Hrs/wk, Full-time)
Bethesda, MD
08.2019 - 08.2020
Deliver IV medication and controlled substance/medication to patient specific units throughout hospital (Clinical Center) using Pyxis and Omnicell
Prepare 300-500 cytotoxic chemotherapy intravenous admixtures that requires calculations and conversions to prepare strengths and doses of medications ordered
Responsible for manufacturing uncomplicated parenteral admixtures to be delivered in form of large volume, infusion syringe
Responsible for manufacturing parenteral admixtures to be delivered in form of large volume, small, volume, infusion syringe, etc., ophthalmic preparations, allergy extracts and other complex pharmaceuticals
Responsible for implementation and oversight of Intravenous and Chemotherapeutic Admixture (IV) Rooms to meet and maintain compliance with USP and USP standards.
Such as monitoring cleanroom sterility, humidity, and pressure to ensure that appropriate conditions are maintained.
Assist Pharmacist by answering phone calls and in person contacts on questions from hospital staff and non-pharmacy staff regarding policies and procedures, availability, delivery times, costs, status, tracking, and other pharmacy related issues
Preparation and maintenance of various logs, records, and reports (i.e. Microsoft SharePoint)
Use proper sterile techniques to make medication equipment and areas free from all microorganisms and to maintain that sterility
Create and submit inventory list for the order of non-hazardous & hazardous medications & IV supplies needed for compounding
Conducts physical counts of investigational drug and resolves any discrepancies
Monitors expiry dates of any non-hazardous & hazardous, and investigational drug and returns study materials, as required
Saved $15-30k by implementing cost-saving initiatives that addressed long-standing problem
Ambulatory & Specialty Pharmacy Technician
University of Maryland Medical Center (40Hrs/wk, Full-time)
Baltimore, MD
11.2018 - 08.2019
Assist Pharmacist by answering phone calls and in person contacts on questions from hospital staff and non-pharmacy staff regarding policies and procedures, drug availability, delivery times, drug costs, prescription status, tracking of prescriptions, and other pharmacy related issues
Fill 500-800 prescriptions from bulk or single-unit orders
Fill controlled substance order and maintain all related compounding records, prescription logs, and any other related files as determined by Pharmacist
Compound oral and topical medication for single and multi-doses in timely manner
Perform Data entry of 500-800 prescription orders and third party insurance resolution
Perform therigy for transplant or donor and cancer or chemotherapy patients
Dispense over-the-counter products and handle monetary transactions
Perform final verification of patient profile for non-sterile compounds, prepackaged medication to be sent via FedEx
Pharmacy Technician & Inventory Specialist
Remedi Senior Care (40Hrs/wk, Full-time)
Rosedale, MD
05.2017 - 10.2018
Responsible for filling of bulk prescription orders, compounding, blister packs, and putting away order for staging deliveries to hospitals or long term care centers
Responsible for monitoring clean-room humidity and pressure to ensure that appropriate conditions are maintained.
Safely operate complex automated dispensing machine (Paxit Modules) which dispense over 13,000 pills in single unit-dose packaging
Perform expiration dating review of simple non-sterile compounds, prepackages medication on monthly basis or at each restocking period & provide pharmacist with list of expired medications.
Maintain all related compounding records, prescription logs, and any other related files for monthly inspection as determined by Pharmacist.
Assist in demonstration events/activities to show long term care staff and patients how to carefully administer medication on their own
Help maintain safe and healthy environment by using proper sterile techniques
Lab Assistant
Coppin State University (24Hrs/wk, Part-time)
Baltimore, MD
08.2016 - 03.2017
Performed investigation and research services for experiments for instructor
Performed laboratory tests in order to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific investigations
Carry out analyses of complex experiments (Gel Electrophoresis, Western Blot, Gene Cloning, Chromatography)
Constructed, maintained and operated standard laboratory equipment, such as balances, pi petting machines and pH meters
Ensured laboratory is ready for students usage
Log 10-20 investigational medications and specimens according to department policy to maintain inventory balance.
Recorded and interpreted results to present to senior colleagues
Use Microsoft Office to perform mathematical calculations for preparation of results, data, and graphs
Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory.
Prepared specimens for testing and analysis.
Pharmacist Shadowing
East Pines Pharmacy
Riverdale, MD
06.2016 - 08.2016
Observed patient/pharmacist relationship
Observed daily life of pharmacist and obtain professional insight from about their experiences
Perform data entry duties such as answering 200-300 phone calls of patients calling about orders and prescriptions
Receive and verify drug deliveries.
Establish great customer service relationship
Helped patients and customers find over-the-counter (OTC) products
Perform cashier duties such as collecting payments for 400-600 prescription orders and purchases of OTC products
Reviewed and monitored patient past and present medication records, checking for errors, incompatibilities and adverse reactions to avoid future complications.
Stocked, labeled and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Assistant Teacher/Aid
Fitness Fun & Games – Patterson Park Public Charter School (24Hrs/wk, Part-time)
Baltimore, MD
01.2016 - 08.2016
Assisted 45-75 students by providing proper examples with homework, emotional support, friendly attitude and general guidance
Help prepare healthy nutrition meals and fed children
Performed routine administrative and clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials, operate copy machines, and maintain classroom records
Create and perform different activities with students such field trips, sports, and reading
Meet regularly with staff to share information and to plan and schedule projects
Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes, consistently noting successful ideas and identifying areas for improvement.
Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
Maximized receptive learning by educating students using hands-on instructional techniques.
Residential Housing Desk Assistant
Coppin State University (Baltimore, MD) (16Hrs/wk, Part-time)
Baltimore, MD
05.2015 - 08.2015
Worked in direct service to 300-500 students by provides information, support and services to residents
Perform clerical duties such as scheduling appointments with staff, recording time punches, answering phone calls, copy and print, sending faxes
Created Excel and SharePoint guest sign-in reports
Made sure students properly check in and check out from residential student housing
Enforced school rules and policies for students and staff to follow
Served as information source to residents and parents about university and community services
Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.