Richard Esparagoza
San Diego,CA
Summary
A Pharmacy Technician bringing 22 years of experience in working in the hospital as an IV room Technician. Knowledgeable about regulatory guidelines and policies. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking new opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Patient-oriented Pharmacy Technician with extensive experience in preparing, filling and labeling medications. Highly skilled at IV admixtures including large volume Intravenous bags, TPN's, antibiotic, and chemotherapy drugs. Managing pharmacy inventory. Hardworking and reliable . Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality, building relationships and promoting teamwork within pharmacy setting,
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IV Pharmacy Technician
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services
San Diego, CA
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Transferred medication from vials to sterile, disposable syringes using aseptic techniques.
- Mixed pharmaceutical preparations according to written prescriptions.
- Cleaned and maintained equipment or work areas according to prescribed methods.
- Checked medications for content, accuracy and completeness of drug packaging and labeling.
Inpatient Pharmacy Technician
VA Hospital / Ansible Government Solution.
La Jolla, CA
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Communicated with nursing and medical personnel regarding medication orders or drug therapy issues.
- Prepared medications and conducted quality checks.
- Checked medications for content, accuracy and completeness of drug packaging and labeling.
- Monitored supply inventory and promptly submitted replenishment orders to prevent shortages.
- Answered telephones to respond to questions or requests.
- Transferred medication from vials to sterile, disposable syringes using aseptic techniques.
- Cleaned and maintained equipment or work areas according to prescribed methods.
IV Pharmacy Technician
PharMerica
San Diego, CA
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Calculated dosages for intravenous medications according to physician orders.
- Maintained accurate records of patient profiles, medication inventories and drug preparations.
- Prepared and administered intravenous medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Performed quality control checks on IV admixtures prior to administration.
- Ensured that all IV admixture solutions are prepared in accordance with the safety guidelines established by the hospital pharmacy department.
- Monitored expiration dates on all supplies used in compounding and restocked when necessary.
- Responded promptly to requests from nursing staff regarding medication availability, dosing questions.
Pharmacy Technician
Palomar Health
Poway, CA
07.2001 - 10.2022
- Teamed with peers, technicians and pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders.
- Interpreted and processed medication orders under supervision of pharmacist.
- Inspected medication storage locations to monitor drug expiration dates and supply adequate inventory.
- Maintained strict patient confidentiality to adhere to HIPAA regulations and avoid data compromises.
- Maintained clean and organized pharmacy shelving and work areas.
- Removed expired or damaged drug products and resolved discrepancies in drug counts.
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Prepared prescription labels, promoting accuracy in medication administration and dosing.
- Adhered to regulatory guidelines for workplace safety and customer confidentiality.
- Adhered to infection control policies and procedures to prevent spread of disease.
- Closely inspected medications to determine accuracy of identities, strengths and purities.
- Communicated with nursing and medical personnel regarding medication orders or drug therapy issues.
- Prepared medications and conducted quality checks.
- Collaborated with hospital staff to assist with patient treatment.
- Dispensed medications to patients in accordance with pharmacist orders.
- Checked medications for content, accuracy and completeness of drug packaging and labeling.
- Monitored supply inventory and promptly submitted replenishment orders to prevent shortages.
Education
High School Diploma -
ICS Newport/Pacific High School
Scranton, PAPharmacy Technician I & II
Grossmont Health Occupational Center ( ROP )
Santee, CASkills
- Calculating doses
- IV room guidelines understanding
- Hydration fluids, IV admixtures
- Quality assurance standards
- Medication safety
- Ordering and stocking medications
- Pharmaceutical operations knowledge
- Stocking shelves
- Proper labeling procedures
- Aseptic techniques
- Troubleshooting malfunctioning equipment
- Problem-solving skills
- Supporting pharmacy operations
- Multitasking
- Good work ethic
- Reliable & trustworthy
- Team player
Certification
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
- Certified by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
- Pharmacy Technician Licensed by California Board of Pharmacy
Timeline
IV Pharmacy Technician
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services
05.2023 - 12.2023
Inpatient Pharmacy Technician
VA Hospital / Ansible Government Solution.
01.2023 - 05.2023
IV Pharmacy Technician
PharMerica
09.2022 - 12.2022
Pharmacy Technician
Palomar Health
07.2001 - 10.2022
High School Diploma -
ICS Newport/Pacific High School
Pharmacy Technician I & II
Grossmont Health Occupational Center ( ROP )
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
- Certified by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
- Pharmacy Technician Licensed by California Board of Pharmacy
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