Sonja Hamilton
Bowie,MD
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Registered Pharmacy Technician
Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
- Prepare sterile intravenous medications using aseptic technique in accordance with USP <797> standards.
- Train and mentor pharmacy technicians on sterile compounding procedures, workflow, and quality standards.
- Utilize Epic and Pyxis systems to support medication preparation, distribution, documentation, and daily pharmacy operations.
- Assisted in developing, revising, and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to enhance compliance and operational consistency.
- Collaborated with pharmacists and pharmacy leadership to identify and implement workflow improvements, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Contributed to updates of oral liquid compounding procedures following USP <795> revisions.
- Serve as the Pharmacy Safety Liaison, supporting departmental safety initiatives and promoting a culture of safety.
- Maintained patient safety and quality during daily pharmacy operations.
Registered Pharmacy Technician
Costco Wholesale Pharmacy
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Managed pharmacy inventory by monitoring stock levels and replenishing medications, ensuring optimal availability for patient needs.
- Assisted with ordering and organizing inventory records to maintain accurate stock levels and streamline operations.
- Managed pharmacy inventory by monitoring stock levels and replenishing medications and supplies.
- Delivered exceptional customer service while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and fostering patient trust.
Lead Pharmacy Technician
University of Maryland Health Center Pharmacy
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Supervised daily pharmacy operations and ensured compliance with regulations.
- Oversaw daily pharmacy workflow, collaborating with leadership to implement operational improvements.
- Trained and mentored new pharmacy technicians on procedures and best practices.
- Managed inventory levels and coordinated medication ordering processes effectively.
- Maintained HIPAA compliance while facilitating COVID-19 vaccination operations.
Registered Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens Pharmacy
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Delivered patient-focused customer service in high-volume retail pharmacy, enhancing patient satisfaction and support.
- Processed prescriptions accurately for customer fulfillment and compliance.
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing medications and compounding solutions.
- Organized inventory and facilitated immunization services, ensuring efficient operations and timely patient access to medications.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure product availability and minimize waste.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Maryland Global Campus
College Park, MD 09.2025 - 08.2026
Associate of Arts - General Studies - Social Sciences Concentration
Prince George's Community College
College Park, MD 08.2026 - 08.2026
Skills
- Epic
- Pyxis
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Teams
- USP & USP
- Sterile Compounding
- SOP Development
- Documentation Management
- Pharmacy Operations
- Inventory Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Workflow improvement
- Team collaboration
- HIPAA compliance
Timeline
Associate of Arts - General Studies - Social Sciences Concentration
Prince George's Community College
08.2026 - 08.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Maryland Global Campus
09.2025 - 08.2026
Lead Registered Pharmacy Technician
Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
Registered Pharmacy Technician
Costco Wholesale Pharmacy
01.2021 - 01.2023
Lead Pharmacy Technician
University of Maryland Health Center Pharmacy
01.2019 - 01.2021
Registered Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens Pharmacy
01.2017 - 01.2019