Patrick Imarah
Stockbridge,GA
Summary
Detail-oriented IV Certified Pharmacy Technician with over 10 years of success in preparing bulk medications and large-volume intravenous admixtures. Proficient in managing inventory, performing inventory audits and maintaining meticulous records. Committed to upholding highest standards of quality control.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Austell, GA
04.2022 - Current
- Prepared intravenous solutions, admixtures, respiratory drugs and other solutions using aseptic techniques.
- Restocked automated medication dispensing equipment.
- Assisted in preparation, distribution and storage of pharmaceuticals.
- Counted, measured and compounded medications following standard procedures.
Pharmacy Technician
Walmart
McDonough, GA
05.2020 - 10.2021
- Refilled medications, offered insight into over-the-counter products and verified insurance benefits.
- Teamed with peers and technicians to Interpret and process medication orders under supervision of pharmacist.
- Created and updated patient profiles, allergies, medications and insurance details.
- Efficiently operate cash register to process new and refill prescription orders
Pharmacy Technician IV
Piedmont Healthcare
Fayetteville, GA
02.2019 - 02.2020
- Improved drug inventory management procedures to reduce waste
- Refilled medications into pyxis
- Consulted with nurses and other healthcare staff via telephone or in-person to assist with navigating pharmacy systems and completing requests.
- Managed inventories, rotated stock, removed expired or damaged drug products and resolved discrepancies in drug counts.
- Dispensed medications to patients in accordance with pharmacist orders.
- Filled and processed prescriptions to ensure prompt and efficient patient care.
Pharmacy Technician II
Memorial Hermann Healthcare System
Cypress, TX
02.2017 - 02.2019
- Accurately pulled medications from the shelves for Pyxis replenishment and delivered them to the various patient care areas.
- Managed inventories, rotated stock, removed expired or damaged drug products and resolved discrepancies in drug counts.
- Adhered to regulatory guidelines for workplace safety and customer confidentiality.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions and prepared prescription labels.
- Filled crash cart medication trays and various kits.
- Worked closely with pharmacists and used medication input software to safely and accurately dispense medication.
- Maintained proper storage and security conditions for all drugs.
- Communicated with all customers and staff in a pleasant and professional manner.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Texas Children's Hospital
Houston, TX
12.2013 - 02.2019
- Prepared intravenous solutions, TPNs, IVIGs, Epidurals, Intra-Thecals and Chemotherapy medications
- Proficiently processed and dispensed prescriptions, and delivered patient medications to patients.
- Maintained proper compliance logs, including for refrigerator temperatures and IV hood maintenance.
- Followed state and federal record keeping guidelines for legend drugs and controlled substances.
- Worked closely with pharmacists and used medication input software to safely and accurately dispense medication.
- Labeled all products appropriately, including cautionary and auxiliary labels.
- Answered and screened phone calls for the staff pharmacist in a friendly, efficient manner.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Southern Crescent Hospital
Riverdale, Ga
11.2011 - 12.2013
- Received and verified incoming drug inventories and reported discrepancies to lead pharmacist.
- Promptly referred all doctors' calls and customers’ medical questions to the pharmacist on duty.
- Maintained proper compliance logs, including for refrigerator temperatures and IV hood maintenance.
- Filled departmental requisitions and crash cart medication trays.
- Calculated, weighed, measured and mixed ingredients with expert precision.
- Accurately pulled medications from the shelves for Pyxis replenishment and delivered them to the various patient care areas.
Education
GED -
Lone Star College System
Cypress, TX11.2018
Skills
- Aseptic techniques and IV Certified
- Good customer service skills
- Workflow optimization and Pharmacy operations
- Troubleshooting malfunctioning equipment and Problem-solving skills
- Detail-oriented, Quality assurance and control
- Drug formulation and compounding
- Drug inventory control and management
- Pyxis , Omnicell and AWS systems
Certification
Certified by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
IV Certified by the Texas Society of Health System Pharmacists (TSHSP)
Licensed in Texas, Georgia and Florida (Intern)
Timeline
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
04.2022 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Walmart
05.2020 - 10.2021
Pharmacy Technician IV
Piedmont Healthcare
02.2019 - 02.2020
Pharmacy Technician II
Memorial Hermann Healthcare System
02.2017 - 02.2019
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Texas Children's Hospital
12.2013 - 02.2019
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Southern Crescent Hospital
11.2011 - 12.2013
GED -
Lone Star College System
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