Shalicia Corson-Small
Hillsboro
Summary
Experienced Pharmacy Technician with a strong background in sterile compounding and patient safety protocols. Led training initiatives for new team members while ensuring strict adherence to USP guidelines. Aiming to maximize expertise to improve medication quality and team performance in a collaborative setting.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Technician III
OHSU Compounding Pharmacy Services
Beaverton
10.2023 - Current
- Compounded sterile preparations using aseptic technique while adhering to USP Chapter 795/797 guidelines.
- Ensured compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies for compounding activities, minimizing risk and maintaining quality standards.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to identify and implement workflow improvements for compounding IV medications, streamlining processes and enhancing patient care.
- Trained new pharmacy technicians on operational procedures and safety standards, enhancing team readiness and adherence to protocols.
- Performed daily maintenance on laminar flow hoods, clean rooms and other equipment used in compounding operations.
IV Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician
Salem Health
Salem
06.2021 - 10.2023
- Updated SOPs per USP 797 to enhance patient safety and maintain compliance with evolving regulations
- Measured medications accurately using horizontal and vertical laminar flow hoods to ensure precision in compounding
- Maintained sterility and minimized particle counts in ISO 5-7 environment through rigorous daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning protocols
- Maintaining patient safety with batched medications, bubble packing hazardous/ chemotherapy, practicing proper PPE when mixing chemotherapy, non-sterile compounding.
Pharmacy Technician II
Credena Specialty
Portland
04.2020 - 06.2021
- Contacted patients to schedule home delivery of medication, ensuring accurate input of all patient information into CPR+ and Epic.
- Maintained safety protocols for handling and distributing hazardous fertility and oncology medications.
- Validation of all REMS and control substances while keeping accurate records for inventory and URAC standards.
- Coordinated with team members to streamline prior authorizations and copay assistance processes for eligible patients.
Pharmacy Technician
Rite Aid
McMinnville
09.2017 - 12.2019
- Processed over 350 prescriptions per day in busy pharmacy achieving decreased customer wait times and maintaining excellent customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with insurance representatives to process claims, resolve issues, and reconcile payments efficiently.
- Updated patient profiles in NextGen system with current medications and insurance details to ensure accurate records.
Education
Associate of Science - Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR06-2018
Skills
- IV sterile compounding
- Chemotherapy compounding
- Aseptic standardization
- Medication preparation
- Drug inventory management
- Pharmacy operations
- Epic systems proficiency
- HIPAA compliance
- Confidentiality practices
Certification
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
- BLS/CPR certification
- Pharmacy-Based Immunization Administration
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician III
OHSU Compounding Pharmacy Services
10.2023 - Current
IV Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician
Salem Health
06.2021 - 10.2023
Pharmacy Technician II
Credena Specialty
04.2020 - 06.2021
Pharmacy Technician
Rite Aid
09.2017 - 12.2019
Associate of Science - Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Western Oregon University