Nicholas Cotto
Summary
Dynamic, certified pharmacy technician with quality experience at MetroHealth Medical Center, excelling in IV Preparation and inventory management. Strong values for compliance with regulators like HIPAA. Strong organizational skills and a commitment to excellence drive my contributions in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Pharmacy Technician
MetroHealth Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
- Prepare IV admixtures under supervision of a licensed pharmacist
- Conduct compliance packaging of prescribed medications into unit-dose containers
- Check expiration dates on medications prior to dispensing
- Stock medication machines (Pyxis) that run low over the course of the day
- Deep familiarity with EPIC medical system for the pharmacy department
- Regular maintenance of Pyxis for nurses to access
- Active communication sent to IS department for problems beyond a CPhT’s scope of practice
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Southwest General
07.2022 - 02.2024
- Adhere to all federal, state and local laws governing the practice of pharmacy technicians
- Restock Cerner medicine machines for nurses to access for patients, including controlled substances as needed
- Receive communications from nurses for medication requests or assistance from pharmacists
- Provide excellent, prompt service for nurses per request
- Exchange expirations from all sources from all branches including fire local fire departments for new
Registered Pharmacy Technician
CVS Healthcare
01.2020 - 02.2023
- Verify insurance coverage for prescriptions to get the best possible price for patients
- Instruct patients to perform covid tests from the drive thru
- Excellent customer service to all guests ie helping with products in store or answering complex questions that do not overstep the pharmacist
- Report any suspicious activity to the pharmacist in charge
- Maintain accurate records of medications, dosages, patient information and inventories
- Perform orders to replenish supplies
Sales Associate
JCPenney’s
02.2017 - 11.2019
- Process transactions, returns and other cashier duties according to company policies
- Maintain cleanliness on sales floor
- Provide accurate measurements in Men’s suits section
Education
Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate -
Coursera
04.2025
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board - undefined
08.2022
High School Degree - undefined
Berea-Midpark High School
05.2015
Skills
- Customer Service
- Attention to Detail
- Ordering Supplies
- Data Entry
- Problem-Solving Skills
Timeline
Certified Pharmacy Technician
MetroHealth Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Southwest General
07.2022 - 02.2024
Registered Pharmacy Technician
CVS Healthcare
01.2020 - 02.2023
Sales Associate
JCPenney’s
02.2017 - 11.2019
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board - undefined
High School Degree - undefined
Berea-Midpark High School
Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate -
Coursera
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