Pureheart Chibuike
Euless,TX
Summary
Experienced Pharmacy Operations Supervisor with over 15 years in leading teams to ensure efficient pharmacy operations and high standards of patient care. Expert in process optimization, inventory management, and regulatory compliance. Recognized for enhancing operational efficiency and excelling in high-pressure environments.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor Pharmacy Operations
OPTUM INFUSION SERVICES
Irving, Tx
01.2018 - Current
- Lead team to prioritize and complete tasks efficiently, enhancing operational workflow
- Formulated strategies for achieving short-term goals
- Identifies operational issues and applies expertise to solve them
- Managed scheduling for training on aseptic techniques and competency, as per state and national regulations.
- Managed monthly environmental quality control
- Ensured consistent inventory management
- Streamlined supply chain for timely procurement
- Oversaw daily warehouse operations
- Overseeing shipping operations
- Executed PBM claim adjudication tasks
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
- Directed and supervised team of 15 employees in daily operations.
Lead Pharmacy Tech
AMERITA SPECIALTY INFUSION
08.2011 - 12.2018
- Supported pharmacists with patient communications, efficiently managed medication refills, and documentation.
- Transmitting electronic PBM claims to various insurance companies
- Facilitated navigation of prior authorization procedures
- Accurate and timely maintenance of documentation of each prior authorization request outcome.
- Delivered follow-up details to healthcare providers on the prior authorization program
- Preparation of custom Antibiotics and TPNs.
IV Pharmacy Tech
CENTRAL ADMIXTURE PHARMACY SERVICES (CAPS)
, TX
11.2010 - 01.2012
- Distributed custom TPNs to meet specific neonatal and adult needs across multiple hospitals.
- Preparation of Cardioplegia, CRRT, and other Admixtures.
Pharmacy Technician – Data Entry Technician
EXPRESS SCRIPT PHARMACY
Fort Worth
10.2010 - 01.2012
- Performed data entry for patient profiles, billing information and prescription orders into the pharmacy software system.
Nuclear Pharmacy Tech
CARDINAL HEALTH PHARMACY – DALLAS
, TX
03.2009 - 08.2011
- Compounded radiopharmaceutical formulations
- Conducted quality and environmental assessments following state and federal regulations
- Responsible for accurately filling and labeling radioactive prescriptions under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Calibrated radiation detection equipment such as Geiger counters, dose calibrators, scintillation detectors and other instruments used in nuclear medicine procedures.
- Ensured proper storage and handling of hazardous drugs, chemicals, radiation sources in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.
PRN Pharmacy Tech – LTC facilities
MEDIX STAFFING AGENCY
Dallas, TX
08.2009 - 01.2011
- Conducted IV preparation for long-term care facility
- Aided pharmacist with preparation of various drug forms
Pharmacy Tech – Certified IV Compound Tech
MEDICAL CENTER OF LEWISVILLE
Lewisville, TX
09.2007 - 03.2009
- Prepared IV admixtures using aseptic technique in accordance with USP 797 guidelines.
- Maintained accurate records of compounded medications and materials used.
- Measured, weighed, mixed, and prepared pharmaceutical ingredients according to prescriptions.
- Dispensed medications in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Technician – Order/Data entry Tech
CAREMARK MAIL – ORDER PHARMACY
09.2006 - 09.2007
- Performed data entry for patient profiles, billing information and prescription orders into the pharmacy software system.
Pharmacy Technician – Retail Pharmacy
WALMART PHARMACY DALLAS TX
11.2002 - 09.2006
- Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
- Performed data entry for patient profiles, billing information and prescription orders into the pharmacy software system.
- Managed filing of prescriptions, both electronically and manually.
- Checked expiration dates on medications to ensure that only unexpired products were dispensed.
Education
Certificate in Aseptic Technique for Pharmacy Techs -
University of Houston
Dallas, Tx09.2007
Certificate in Pharmacy technician -
Pharmatech Institute
Dallas, TX10.2002
Bachelor's in microbiology -
University of Calabar
Calabar06.2000
Skills
- Staff Management
- Operations Management
- Process Monitoring and Improvement
- Inventory Management
- Training and Mentoring
- Regulatory Compliance
- Outlook
- Word
- Processes and Procedures
- Pharmacy Software Proficiency
Certification
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) Sterile compounding
- National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB)
- Active State Board of Pharmacy Registered Technician
Areas of Expertise
- Strong Organizational skills/multitasking
- High-quality assessment skills
- Advanced collaboration experience
- Strong problem-solving abilities
Accomplishments
- Optum Infusion Services Super Hero Award
- Recognition on inventory management.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Supervisor Pharmacy Operations
OPTUM INFUSION SERVICES
01.2018 - Current
Lead Pharmacy Tech
AMERITA SPECIALTY INFUSION
08.2011 - 12.2018
IV Pharmacy Tech
CENTRAL ADMIXTURE PHARMACY SERVICES (CAPS)
11.2010 - 01.2012
Pharmacy Technician – Data Entry Technician
EXPRESS SCRIPT PHARMACY
10.2010 - 01.2012
PRN Pharmacy Tech – LTC facilities
MEDIX STAFFING AGENCY
08.2009 - 01.2011
Nuclear Pharmacy Tech
CARDINAL HEALTH PHARMACY – DALLAS
03.2009 - 08.2011
Pharmacy Tech – Certified IV Compound Tech
MEDICAL CENTER OF LEWISVILLE
09.2007 - 03.2009
Pharmacy Technician – Order/Data entry Tech
CAREMARK MAIL – ORDER PHARMACY
09.2006 - 09.2007
Pharmacy Technician – Retail Pharmacy
WALMART PHARMACY DALLAS TX
11.2002 - 09.2006
Certificate in Aseptic Technique for Pharmacy Techs -
University of Houston
Certificate in Pharmacy technician -
Pharmatech Institute
Bachelor's in microbiology -
University of Calabar
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