Paola Dano
189 Stimson St West Roxbury,MA
Summary
Driven Pharmacy Technician with 7 years of experience in retail pharmacy as well as 7 years of experience in high volume and fast paced hospital sterile and non sterile compounding. Recognized for optimizing workflows and training new employees, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and maintaining high-quality standards in pharmaceutical services. Experienced with compounding medications and following precise formulations. Utilizes sterile techniques and safety protocols to ensure patient safety and medication efficacy. Knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations and quality control standards.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Compounding Pharmacy Technician
Mass General Hospital
11.2018 - Current
- Accurately measured ingredients using precise scales and electronic devices for exact dosages in compound formulations.
- Successfully trained new technicians in different departments.
- Consistently maintained a high level of attention to detail when calculating compound ratios for individualized therapies prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Demonstrated expertise in aseptic technique while working within cleanroom environments to maintain product integrity.
- Maintained sterile environment, adhering to strict safety protocols and preventing contamination.
- Contributed to the overall success of the pharmacy by consistently providing high-quality, safe, and effective compounded medications for patients.
- Utilized specialized equipment for efficient preparation of various dosage forms including creams, capsules, and suspensions.
- Ensured proper labeling on all compounded products with essential information such as drug name, strength, instructions, and expiration date.
- Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
- Supported pharmacy team by efficiently organizing supplies, cleaning workspaces, and assisting with daily operations as needed.
- Trained in multiple departments, including patient specific sterile compounding, batch sterile compounding, non sterile compounding, allergies preparation and chemotherapy sterile compounding.
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
03.2011 - 11.2018
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing medications, ensuring accuracy in dosage and labeling.
- Maintained organized inventory by conducting regular checks and restocking supplies as needed.
- Processed insurance claims efficiently, facilitating timely reimbursement for medication costs.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to resolve prescription discrepancies and ensure patient safety.
- Monitored expiration dates of medications, preventing waste and ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Trained new pharmacy technicians on standard operating procedures and customer service best practices.
- Utilized pharmacy software to manage prescription records and streamline medication dispensing processes.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize medication errors and enhance patient care.
- Assisted in pharmaceutical compounding, preparing customized medications under pharmacist supervision.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations to comply with health and safety regulations.
- Streamlined workflow processes by optimizing inventory management techniques and reducing wait times.
- Reviewed patient profiles to identify potential drug interactions and alerted pharmacists accordingly.
- Facilitated communication between patients and healthcare professionals, enhancing overall service delivery.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal systems.
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dedham High School
Dedham, MASome College - Pre Pharmacy
Bunker Hill Community College
Charlestown, MASkills
- Problem-solving skills
- Team collaboration
- Confidentiality and HIPAA
- Workflow optimization
- Drug safety
- Pharmaceutical calculations
- Compounding techniques
- Aseptic techniques
- Intravenous admixture preparation
- Proper labeling procedures
- Ordering and stocking medications
- Prioritization and organization
- Team coordination
- Relationship building
- Training new employees
- Chemo trained
Certification
PTCB Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician (CSPT)
Timeline
Compounding Pharmacy Technician
Mass General Hospital
11.2018 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
03.2011 - 11.2018
High School Diploma -
Dedham High School
Some College - Pre Pharmacy
Bunker Hill Community College