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Nicholas Blaha

Coraopolis,PA

Summary

Compassionate and proactive pharmacy candidate known for exceptional workflow optimization and collaboration with healthcare teams. Experienced in ensuring accurate medication dispensing and promoting safety protocols, ready to support ideal patient care.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Pharmacy Technician Student

UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
03.2025 - Current
  • Improved workflow efficiency by assisting in the preparation of oral suspension draw ups, counting tablets, and preparing intravenous solutions under pharmacist supervision.
  • Delivered medications to hospital units, ensuring timely and accurate distribution in compliance with safety protocols.
  • Compounded sterile and non-sterile medications following established protocols and safety guidelines.
  • Prepacked medications and stocked automated dispensing machines to streamline access for nursing staff, improving efficiency and accuracy in medication distribution.
  • Trained new staff on operational procedures, enhancing overall team efficiency and knowledge retention.

Community Pharmacy Intern

Porter's Compounding Pharmacy
Coraopolis, PA
08.2023 - 03.2025
  • Conducted patient consultations to ensure understanding of medication usage and side effects.
  • Compounded non-sterile medications in compliance with PCCA-accredited protocols and safety guidelines.
  • Assisted pharmacists in accurately filling prescriptions, ensuring patients received correct medications and dosages.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to optimize patient treatment plans through appropriate medication therapy management.

Community Pharmacy Intern

Giant Eagle
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2021 - 08.2023
  • Contributed to a positive customer experience by answering questions and providing timely assistance at the pharmacy counter.
  • Used pharmacy software to enter prescription and insurance information.
  • Expedited insurance claim processing by efficiently navigating payer systems and addressing any discrepancies or rejections promptly.
  • Promoted a safe environment for staff and customers by implementing proper storage procedures for hazardous materials and disposing of expired drugs according to established protocols.

Education

Pharmacy

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA
05-2026

Skills

  • HIPAA compliance
  • Labeling accuracy
  • Medication dispensing
  • Compounding techniques
  • Patient counseling
  • Effective communication skills
  • Workflow optimization
  • Team collaboration

Timeline

Pharmacy Technician Student

UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
03.2025 - Current

Community Pharmacy Intern

Porter's Compounding Pharmacy
08.2023 - 03.2025

Community Pharmacy Intern

Giant Eagle
06.2021 - 08.2023

Pharmacy

Duquesne University
Nicholas Blaha