Stephanie Stephenson
Rockledge,FL
Summary
Seasoned Pharmacy Technician with 31 years of success in preparing large-volume intravenous admixtures and bulk medications. Filling prescriptions for Veterans and maintaining Pyxis machines throughout the Clinic. Helping Veterans and the Pharmacy window. Ordering office and mailing supplies and maintaining stock. Also, covering for the IV Technician and Automation Technician during their leave. Committed to upholding highest standards of quality control.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Certified Pharmacy Technician
Department of Veteran Affairs Viera VA Clinic
Melbourne, Florida
06.2022 - Current
- Using Aseptic techniques to make Intravenous IV solutions while covering for the IV Technician
- Fill prescriptions accurately and efficiently for patient needs.
- Help maintain inventory levels and ordered office and mailing supplies to ensure availability.
- Dispense prescriptions to the veterans at the pharmacy window.
- Preparing medications to mail out through Endicia and UPS
- Help to fill and maintain Scriptpro robot.
- Fill and maintain Pyxis during automation technician absence.
- Fills control substances when needed
Registered Certified Pharmacy Technician
Steward Health Care System LLC
Rockledge, FL
06.1994 - 06.2022
- Seasoned pharmacy technician currently working at Steward Rockledge Regional Hospital, with 27 years of experience.
- Mixing intravenous (IV) admixture using aseptic techniques.
- Dispensed medications to patients in accordance with pharmacist's orders.
- Fill and maintain 50 Pyxis machines throughout the hospital.
- Collaborated closely with the pharmacist to deliver a high level of quality care to patients and patrons.
- Managed medication stocks, including conducting counts, labeling products, and maintaining stock.
- Inspected medication storage locations to monitor drug expiration dates, and supply adequate inventory.
- Maintained clean, organized pharmacy shelving and work areas.
- Ordered out-of-stock medications to keep inventory well-stocked.
- Covered for the Lead Technician and the Pharmacy Buyer when they were out.
Skills
- Utilizing USP 797 for Aseptic techniques in making all IVs and all clean room procedures while covering for IV technician
- Filing and delivering medications to Pyxis throughout the clinic while covering for the automation technician
- Using problem-solving skills to help veterans at the pharmacy window while dispensing their medications
- Using proper labeling procedures while filling medications
- Preparing bulk medications when needed using USP 800 guidelines
- Maintaining medication outdates in all crash carts and allergy kits around the clinic
- Ordering office and mailing supplies, and maintaining stock levels
- Supporting colleagues with daily operations and assisting them when needed
- Troubleshooting malfunctioning equipment
- Utilization time management skills throughout the day to complete all tasks
Certification
- Certified by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT),Florida Health Dept. RT #3415
Professional References
Nitin Patel RPH.
5953 Newbury Circle Melbourne,Fl 32940
Nitin.Patel@steward.org
321-446-9600
Pamela Klingberg RPH.
4465 Canard Road Melbourne,Fl 32934
Pamela.Klingberg@steward.org
321-615-7013
Jonathon Clemons RPH.
100 South Eola Dr. 1712 Orlando, Fl 32801
Jonathon.clemons@adventhealth.com
321-543-0367
Timeline
Registered Certified Pharmacy Technician
Department of Veteran Affairs Viera VA Clinic
06.2022 - Current
Registered Certified Pharmacy Technician
Steward Health Care System LLC
06.1994 - 06.2022