Michelle Medina
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Certified Pharmacy Technician with over 25 years extensive experience in computerized systems for dispensing medications and patient profile management. Proven expertise in dosage calculation, prescription accuracy, and inventory management. Bringing strong problem-solving skills, pharmacy law compliance, and commitment to improving patient outcomes and workflow efficiency.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Methodist Hospital Stone Oak
02.2021 - Current
- Work with Meditech order operating system and Pyxis automated systems for dispensing medications.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy for enhanced patient care.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records for central pharmacy and Pyxis cabinets.
- Collaborated with pharmacists to resolve medication-related issues, optimizing patient outcomes.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from healthcare providers.
- Counted, measured and compounded medications following standard aseptic procedures.
- Developed a systematic approach to organize medications, reducing errors and improving efficiency in the workflow.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Assisted in training new team members on standard operating procedures to ensure consistent quality of service across the entire team.
- Supported inventory management initiatives through accurate record-keeping of received shipments and expired medications for disposal purposes.
- Promoted patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling personal information during transactions.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Doctors Hospital at Renaissance Health System
08.2018 - 02.2021
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications to ensure patient safety.
- Increased overall pharmacy productivity by restocking supplies, organizing shelves, and maintaining cleanliness according to standards.
- Aided pharmacists in preparing sterile compounding products for IV administration using aseptic techniques.
- Assisted in training new team members on standard operating procedures to ensure consistent quality of service across the entire team.
- Maximized pharmacy efficiency through effective communication with staff members and adherence to procedures.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently cross-checking medications against patients'' profiles before dispensing primarily with chemotherapy drugs.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
CVS HEALTH CORPORATION
07.2016 - 08.2018
- Enhanced patient care by accurately filling and dispensing prescriptions in a timely manner.
- Helped pharmacist clear problematic prescriptions and address customer questions to keep pharmacy efficient.
- Reviewed and verified customer information and insurance provider information.
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
- Communicated directly with doctors offices via telephone, fax and email.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Cardinal Health, Pharmacy Solutions
08.1998 - 06.2011
- Assisted in training new team members on standard operating procedures to ensure consistent quality of service across the entire team.
- Maximized pharmacy efficiency through effective communication with staff members and adherence to procedures with remote order entry.
- Streamlined prescription processing with accurate data entry and verification of patient information.
- Optimized workflow efficiency through participation in regular team meetings discussing areas for improvement within the department.
- Promoted patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling personal information.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Aided pharmacists in preparing sterile compounding products for IV administration using aseptic techniques.
Education
No Degree - Interdisciplinary Studies
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TXHigh School Diploma -
Donna High School
Donna, TX05-1994
Skills
- Pharmacist support
- Team Collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
- HIPAA Regulations
- Pharmacy Law Compliance
- Medication Dispensing
- Aseptic Techniques
- Workflow Optimization
Certification
Texas Board of Pharmacy Technician License
Certification #117152
June 2004 to October 2026
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board License
Certification # 170102569633829
June 2000 to June 2026
ACPE/ASHP Pharmacy Sterile Products Certification
ACPE 506-000-98-022-H04
Timeline
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Methodist Hospital Stone Oak
02.2021 - Current
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Doctors Hospital at Renaissance Health System
08.2018 - 02.2021
Certified Pharmacy Technician
CVS HEALTH CORPORATION
07.2016 - 08.2018
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Cardinal Health, Pharmacy Solutions
08.1998 - 06.2011
No Degree - Interdisciplinary Studies
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
High School Diploma -
Donna High School
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