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Ramon Duque

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Dynamic and detail-oriented Senior Pharmacy Technician with extensive experience at Cardinal Health. Proven expertise in intravenous admixture preparation and team collaboration, enhancing pharmacy workflow and patient care. Recognized for precision in medication dispensing and effective problem-solving skills, ensuring optimal service quality in high-pressure environments.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Pharmacy Technician

Cardinal Health
09.2018 - Current

Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician

USC Arcadia Hospital – Arcadia, CA

· Counted, measured and compounded medications following standard procedures.

· Order entry

· Inventory control assistant

· Restocked pyxis automated medication dispensing equipment.

· Answered patients' questions and troubleshot prescription issues.

· Unit Dose oral and I.V. medications

Pharmacy Technician Level 4

Arcadia Methodist Hospital
03.2001 - 09.2018
  • Certified Pharmacy Technician Arcadia Methodist Hospital – Arcadia, CA
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from healthcare providers.
  • Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.

· Counted, measured and compounded medications following standard procedures.

· Order entry

· Inventory control assistant

· Restocked pyxis automated medication dispensing equipment.

· Answered patients' questions and troubleshot prescription issues.

· Unit Dose oral and I.V. medications including TPN's and hazardous chemotherapy treatments.

Pharmacy Technician

USC University Hospital
12.1999 - 03.2001

Pharmacy Technician

USC University Hospital – Los Angeles, CA

· Prepared I.V medications and restocked medication trays, carts and Omnicell automated machines in O.R.

Prepared I.V. solutions for recovery and same day surgery departments

including controlled medications such as PCA's and drips.

· Dispensed patient specific medications and filled patient's medication cassettes and unit dose oral and I.V. medications.

· Entered patient medication orders in the computer system.

· Delivered patient medications including controlled medications to be restocked in omnicell machines and patient specific.

Responsible for ordering medication from distributors and whole sellers.

Responsible for preparing and mixed all the tube feeding solutions for patients.

Pharmacy Technician

Saint John's Medical Center and Hospital
08.1997 - 12.1999

Pharmacy Technician

Saint John's Medical Center – Santa Monica, CA

· Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.

· Compounded high volume of I.V. medications including chemotherapy treatment and TPN's.

· Dispensing patient specific medications and pt. cassettes.

· Restocked over 15 Omnicell automated dispensing machines including controlled medications.

· Prepared I.V solutions and restocked Omnicell machines in surgery department.

· Filled all in patient medication cassettes.

Reconcile and billed patient medications.

Pharmacy Technician Level 2

White Memorial Medical Center
04.1994 - 04.1997

04/1994 to 02/2021

Pharmacy Technician Level 2

White Memorial And Glendale Adventist Hospitals – Los Angeles, CA

· Compounded high volume I.V. medications including chemotherapy treatment and TPN's.

· Dispensing patient specific medications and patient cassettes.

· Restocked Omnicell automated dispensing machines including controlled medications.

· Prepared I.V solutions and restocked Omnicell machines in surgery department, prepackage oral, liquid and intravenous solutions.

· Lead Pharmacy Technician responsible for supervise and schedule 20 pharmacy technicians.

Pharmacy Technician

Commerce Pharmacy (Long Term Pharmacy)
08.1992 - 04.1994

Pharmacy Technician

Commerce Pharmacy (long Term Pharmacy) – Tujunga, CA

· Filled patient medications bubble packs.

· Compounded IVPB's and large volume IV's including TPN's

· Refilled patient's medication requests

· Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures

Education

GED -

Montebello High
Montebello, CA
02-1991

Skills

    Team Collaboration

    Manual and Automated Medication Dispensing

    Problem-Solving Skills

    Aseptic Techniques

    Filling Prescriptions Precisely

    Supervising Technicians

    Intravenous Admixture Preparation

    Knowledge of Brand and Generic Drugs

    Equipment Cleaning and Maintenance

    Prescription Filling and Labeling

    Pyxis and Omnicell Med Station

Certification

  • CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Senior Pharmacy Technician

Cardinal Health
09.2018 - Current

Pharmacy Technician Level 4

Arcadia Methodist Hospital
03.2001 - 09.2018

Pharmacy Technician

USC University Hospital
12.1999 - 03.2001

Pharmacy Technician

Saint John's Medical Center and Hospital
08.1997 - 12.1999

Pharmacy Technician Level 2

White Memorial Medical Center
04.1994 - 04.1997

Pharmacy Technician

Commerce Pharmacy (Long Term Pharmacy)
08.1992 - 04.1994

GED -

Montebello High