Milagros Rivera
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Obtain a position within an establishment that will utilize my experience while allowing career growth.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver and Student
Employment Gap
01.2018 - Current
- Attended school and completed A.A degree.
- Provided full-time end of life care for relative.
- Took time off to raise my child.
Materials Management Technician (Transfer)
The Blavatnik Family Chelsea Medical Center
08.2016 - 01.2018
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Managed warehouse operations and verified proper shipment procedures.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track product distribution.
- Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
- Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
- Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
- Monitored and adjusted inventory levels to meet unit needs and demands.
- Developed and implemented strategies to keep stocks organized and reduce excess inventory.
- Implemented systems for tracking and managing stock levels with accuracy and precision.
- Developed inventory reports to provide management with comprehensive data on inventory levels.
Pharmacy Technician
Mount Sinai Hospital
04.2014 - 01.2018
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Stocked and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Deliver and retrieve medication orders
- Prepare/check floor stock medication for patient care areas
- Check medication refrigerator temperature logs in pharmacy areas and nursing units
- Fill and check for expired medications in Pyxis.
Pharmacy Technician
Nucare Pharmacy
08.2012 - 05.2013
- Answered phones for orders, refills and questions on pricing
- Contacted physicians to verify prescriptions
- Contacted insurance companies for third party issues
- Data entry of prescriptions
- Prepared pharmacy orders
- Assisted customers at register for drop off and pickups
- Managed orders received and returned
- Ensured optimum customer service to generate repeat and referral business.
Pharmacy Technician
Echo Pharmacy
05.2011 - 02.2012
- Data entry of new prescriptions, refills and insurance information
- Prepared and filled orders
- Restocked shelves and checked for expiration dates
- Placed refill orders over the phone
- Compounded Transplant medication and antibiotics.
Pharmacy Technician
Gouverneur Hospital
05.2008 - 02.2009
- Filling and delivering in patient cassettes
- Filling the Automated Medication Dispenser
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Responsible for restocking shelves and checking for expiration dates
- Prepared and processed paperwork for all third-party insurances
- Setup patient's medical charts, accounts and demographics.
Pharmacy Technician
New York Presbyterian Hospital
04.2006 - 12.2007
- In charge of inventory for Pediatric ICU Satellite
- Printing census reports to update the carts throughout the day
- Filled and delivered inpatient cassettes.
- Prepared IV's for the Pediatric ICU (PICU and NICU).
- Prepared Chemotherapy and TPN IV's.
- Prepared pre-filled pediatric syringes.
- Checked and filled the Pyxis machine and Crash Carts.
- Checked and filled inventory for Nursing Stations.
- Worked in the clean room preparing IV's.
- Organized and checked expiration dates on all medications.
Lead Pharmacy Technician
Town Total Health
07.1997 - 04.2006
- In charge of there specialty accounts.
- Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
- Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
- Counted, measured and compounded medications following standard procedures.
- Prepared compound medications in capsules, powder packets and candied pediatric forms
- Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
- Resolved third-party billing, computer system and customer service issues.
- Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations, and patient information.
- Worked as a team in Town Total Health's Adherence Compliance Program, by assisting with client's medical and pharmaceutical needs and adjusting to special needs of each individual client.
- Developed and implemented improvements to pharmacy organization system.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Maintained and updated patient records, prescription information and patient data in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Medical Gateway Program Volunteer
St. Vincent's Hospital
09.1998 - 02.1999
Education
High School Diploma -
Cathedral High School
New York, NY05.2000
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Borough of Manhattan Community College
New York, NY05.2020
Skills
- Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Opus, Docutrack, Micro Merchant, QS1 and Cerner
- Inventory management
- PPE Compliance
- Clerical Support
- Knowledge of office and medical procedures
- Knowledge of HIPAA compliance and JCAHO regulations
- Proficient in unit dose, aseptic technique and medical terminology
- Intravenous admixture preparation
Certification
- Certified Pharmacy Technician
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Quote
Fall seven times; stand up eight.
Japanese proverb
Timeline
Caregiver and Student
Employment Gap
01.2018 - Current
Materials Management Technician (Transfer)
The Blavatnik Family Chelsea Medical Center
08.2016 - 01.2018
Pharmacy Technician
Mount Sinai Hospital
04.2014 - 01.2018
Pharmacy Technician
Nucare Pharmacy
08.2012 - 05.2013
Pharmacy Technician
Echo Pharmacy
05.2011 - 02.2012
Pharmacy Technician
Gouverneur Hospital
05.2008 - 02.2009
Pharmacy Technician
New York Presbyterian Hospital
04.2006 - 12.2007
Medical Gateway Program Volunteer
St. Vincent's Hospital
09.1998 - 02.1999
Lead Pharmacy Technician
Town Total Health
07.1997 - 04.2006
High School Diploma -
Cathedral High School
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Borough of Manhattan Community College
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