PRAKASH SHAH
Pharmacy Technician
Lombard,USA
Summary
Seasoned pharmacy operations expert with over 31 years of experience, specializing in quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and automation coordination within hospital pharmacy environments. Proven success in managing pharmacy systems, ensuring adherence to federal/state laws, and improving workflow efficiencies. Adept at leading cross-functional teams and delivering patient-focused care through operational excellence.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
QA/PI Automation Coordinator
Humboldt Park Health (Formerly Norwegian American Hospital)
01.1995 - 06.2025
- Oversaw quality assurance and performance improvement (QA/PI) initiatives across pharmacy operations
- Managed automation systems for medication dispensing and inventory control, ensuring compliance
- Conducted pharmacy audits, performance reviews, and implemented corrective action plans
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient safety and workflow efficiency
- Utilized data analysis tools to drive quality metrics and regulatory reporting
Pharmacy Regulatory Specialist
Humboldt Park Health
01.1995 - 06.2025
- Ensured strict compliance with state and federal pharmacy laws and regulatory bodies (IDFPR, CMS, Joint Commission)
- Led pharmacy department through successful audits and surveys
- Developed, maintained, and updated policy and procedure manuals
- Trained staff on regulatory updates, safety protocols, and licensure requirements
- Coordinated licensure renewals, controlled substance reporting, and documentation compliance
Education
Diploma In Pharmacy (D. Pharm) -
Gujarat University
01.1967
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - undefined
Saurashtra University
01.1969
Skills
- Pharmacy automation expertise
- Regulatory compliance expertise
- Quality control and enhancement
- Pharmacy stock control
- Audit documentation preparation
- Controlled substance oversight
- Committee member with 20 years
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
- Achieved [Result] by introducing [Software] for [Type] tasks.
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
Certified Pharmacy Technician from Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, Washington (PTCB)
Specialties
- Drug Diversion Prevention & Investigation
- DEA Power of Attorney Holder – Authorized to order narcotic drugs for hospital (12+ years)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
QA/PI Automation Coordinator
Humboldt Park Health (Formerly Norwegian American Hospital)
01.1995 - 06.2025
Pharmacy Regulatory Specialist
Humboldt Park Health
01.1995 - 06.2025
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - undefined
Saurashtra University
Diploma In Pharmacy (D. Pharm) -
Gujarat University
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