Sahar Hassan
Richmond,VA
Summary
Certified Pharmacy Technician with experience in retail pharmacy, hospital pharmacy and sterile compounding. Dedicated, hard-working, reliable and accurate professional who delivers courteous service at all times.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IV Compounding Pharmacy Technician
HCA Healthcare Inc.
09.2023 - Current
- Coordinating and scheduling preparation of sterile admixtures and home medical equipment orders.
- Compounding sterile mixtures and non-admixtures including parenteral nutrition, inotropes, antibiotics, and hydration using aseptic technique.
- Managing drug and supply inventories.
- Exhibit proficiency in IV and chemo compounding.
- Properly clean and maintain department equipment such as IV hoods.
- Inspect drug storage sites, monitor drug supply expiration dates and ensure proper supply levels.
- Complete new and updated patient profiles, including lists of patient medications.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
VCU Health
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Duties involved all aspects of Pyxis, which include restocking medications and IV fluids, and the loading and unloading of medications.
- I worked as a Narcotic Technician, which included the restocking of narcotics throughout the hospital, loading and unloading narcotics, stock movement from the secured vault to the Pyxis C-II Safe and occasionally checking in narcotics from the supplier.
- Involved in numerous training classes for the McKesson Bulk packaging machine, over wrap machine, Automated Robot and Med Carousel as well as training for the AcuDose Dispensing Cabinets.
- Primary person responsible for the preparation and implementation of new pharmacy automation equipment throughout the hospital.
Lead Certified Pharmacy Technician
CVS Healthcare
06.2019 - 09.2022
- My duties included being comprehensively trained on Medicare Part D, enrolling members in the Medicare Part D program, answering any questions that the customers may have regarding the program, taking calls from members to refill their mail order prescriptions.
- I also did insurance troubleshooting for retail pharmacies, assisting them through the process of processing insurance claims and the input of various override codes to allow patients to receive their medications for certain situations, according to their insurance plans' specific guidelines.
- Resolved third-party billing, computer system and customer service issues.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state regulations regarding pharmaceutical practices, contributing to a successful inspection record.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Collaborated with pharmacists to ensure proper medication storage, handling, and labeling practices were maintained.
- Welcomed customers to pharmacy and answered questions relating to prescriptions and over-the-counter products.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
South University
Richmond, United StatesAssociate of Applied Science - Applied Science And Technology
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VASkills
- Safe Chemical Handling
- Workflow Optimization
- Aseptic Techniques
- Equipment Cleaning and Maintenance
- Dosage Form Preparation
- IV Pack Preparation
- IV Supply Restocking
Certification
- PTCB Certified since 2019
- Virginia State Board of Pharmacy Certified since 2019
- Virginia State Board of Pharmacy Certified- Sterile Compounding and Aseptic Technique IV Certified since 2022
Timeline
IV Compounding Pharmacy Technician
HCA Healthcare Inc.
09.2023 - Current
Certified Pharmacy Technician
VCU Health
10.2022 - 09.2023
Lead Certified Pharmacy Technician
CVS Healthcare
06.2019 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
South University
Associate of Applied Science - Applied Science And Technology
Northern Virginia Community College
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