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Roilan De Guzman

Fletcher,NC

Summary

Highly organized and detail-oriented Pharmacy Technician for 20 years with strong work ethic and dedication to achieving goals. Strong background in both retail and hospital inpatient pharmacies. Skilled and trained in multiple areas of inpatient operations including OR, pediatrics and neonatal, chemotherapy, general pharmacy, Robotic Intravenous Automation System, Pyxis, drug diversion management, drug inventory and Pharmacy buying. Safety-oriented with solid experience collaborating with pharmacists, technicians, hospital staff and 3rd party suppliers.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pharmacy Buyer

AdventHealth
05.2024 - Current
  • Works closely with other departments within the organization to address supply chain issues or concerns promptly.
  • Collaborates with pharmacists to ensure appropriate medication selections, contributing to improved patient outcomes.
  • Coordinates returns of expired or damaged medications according to established protocols, minimizing financial losses for the organization.
  • Reduced medication waste by closely monitoring stock levels and coordinating timely purchases to maintain optimal inventory levels.
  • Maintains detailed records of all transactions, providing a clear audit trail for regulatory compliance purposes.
  • Enhanced supplier relationships through regular communication, resulting in better pricing and more favorable terms for the organization.
  • Ensures adherence to federal regulations governing pharmaceutical procurement processes, such as DEA requirements or FDA guidelines for controlled substances handling procedures.
  • Sources new vendors in effort to boost range of products offered in store locations while reducing costs through strategic contract negotiations.

Pyxis Coordinator

Advent Health
01.2020 - 04.2024
  • Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
  • Completed weekly controlled substance receiving log.
  • Controlled substance diversion management and monitoring.
  • Performed monthly narcotics inventory.
  • Participated in bi-annual corporate narcotic audit.
  • Accurately oversaw management of medication inventories and preparation and delivery of patient-specific medication dose.

Certified Pharmacy Technician III- Lead Tech

Mission Hospital
06.2006 - 12.2020
  • Supervised weekend Pharmacy Techs and coordinated day to day assignments.
  • Closely worked with Pharmacy Tech supervisor and Core Pharmacy manager.
  • Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
  • Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
  • Stocked, labeled and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from nursing staff and healthcare providers.
  • Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
  • Assisted staff in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems and locating items.
  • Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
  • Restocked automated medication dispensing equipment.
  • Operated Robotic Intravenous Automation System (RIVA) (1 of only 5 Trained System Administrators at Mission Hospital).
  • Precepted newly hired Pharmacy Techs.
  • Prepared intravenous solutions including but not limited to chemotherapeutic, pediatric and neonatal TPN, respiratory drugs and other solutions using aseptic techniques.

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens
08.2004 - 06.2006
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems and locating items.
  • Communicated directly with doctors offices via telephone, fax, and email.
  • Completed paperwork, entering prescription and insurance or billing information into patient profiles.
  • Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations and patient information.
  • Helped pharmacist clear problematic prescriptions and address customer questions to keep pharmacy efficient.
  • Handled inventory stock by counting inventory items, checking delivery quantities, reviewing medication expirations and ordering additional products.
  • Trained new pharmacy technicians on proper procedures and best practices, ensuring consistent quality of service.

Pharmacist I

MERCURY DRUG CORPORATION
08.1997 - 09.2003
  • Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications and counseled patients on drugs.
  • Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
  • Reviewed patient medication profiles and medical records to screen for appropriate drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects and therapeutic outcomes.
  • Processed over 100 prescriptions per day in a busy pharmacy achieving decreased customer wait times and maintaining excellent customer service.
  • Collaborated with colleagues, technicians and lead pharmacists for effective prioritization and filling of orders.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

Manila Central University
Caloocan City, Philippines
03.1997

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Pharmacy and customer records management
  • Drug inventory management
  • Manual and automated medication dispensing
  • Extemporaneous compounding of oral and topical medications
  • IV admixture preparation
  • Purchasing strategies
  • Supplier relations

Accomplishments

    2018 Pharmacy Technician of the Year

    Facilitated the implementation of a standard Pyxis system medication refill to assist technicians including new hires and interns to be more efficient.

    Clinical Ladder application for Pharmacy Tech III designation.

    Efficiently set up the new IV room during the move to the Mission Hospital North Tower Building in 2018

    Reorganized and assisted with the implementation of insulin dispensing from individual vial via patient med bin to dispensing via pyxis using single vial for multiple doses saving the hospital thousands of $ annually.

    Reconciled 3 years worth of narcotic transactions at Advent Health Hospital to be Board of Pharmacy compliant.

Certification

Certified by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board-March 2005 to present

System Administrator, Robotic Intravenous Automation

Certified State Medical Assistant Team (SMAT)

Languages

Tagalog (Filipino)
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Pharmacy Buyer

AdventHealth
05.2024 - Current

Pyxis Coordinator

Advent Health
01.2020 - 04.2024

Certified Pharmacy Technician III- Lead Tech

Mission Hospital
06.2006 - 12.2020

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens
08.2004 - 06.2006

Pharmacist I

MERCURY DRUG CORPORATION
08.1997 - 09.2003

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

Manila Central University

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