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Susan Faber

Beaverton,OR

Summary

Extremely competent Certified Pharmacy Technician with over 20 years experience in sterile and non-sterile compounding, medication dispensing, and inventory management, honed at Nebraska Medicine and Methodist Women's Hospital. Excelled in streamlining workflow and mentoring/training teams, showcasing exceptional problem-solving and communication skills. Proven track record in enhancing patient care and pharmacy efficiency.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Pharmacy Technician-Inpatient

Methodist Women's Hospital
04.2019 - 07.2023
    • Performed all sterile compounding including but not limited to: labor epidurals, neonate infusions, TPNs, chemotherapy, IV batches, and preparation of freezer stock.
    • Performed cleaning and sterilization of cleanroom and hazardous drug suites in accordance with USP 797 and USP 800 requirements.
    • Performed non-sterile compounding including topicals, suspensions, and all unit dose preparations.
    • Delivery of batches and stat medications to ADS cabinets, nursing staff, and patient bedside.
    • Performed daily inventory and refilling of anesthesia workstations in operating rooms.
    • Monitored pharmacy phones and Vocera badges; assisted callers and triaged calls to pharmacist as needed.
    • Received, verified, and put away supply orders, ensuring rotation of stock.
    • Training and mentoring of new technicians and interns in all work areas.
    • Assisted pharmacists and other healthcare workers during emergent situations (Code blue/pink, rapid response team calls, stroke alerts).
    • Checking out and returning of narcotics to C-II Safe as needed, maintaining adequate and accurate counts of all medications.

Certified Pharmacy Technician-Inpatient

Nebraska Medicine
07.2003 - 10.2018
    • Utilized Swisslog pharmacy robot to complete cart fill for 700+ bed facility.
    • Usage of C-II safe to dispense/return narcotics throughout facility as needed, maintaining adequate and accurate counts of all medications.
    • Performed all sterile compounding including IV batches, piggyback compounding, chemotherapy and other hazardous drugs, neonate infusions, TPNs, and all routine and stat medications for organ transplant teams.
    • Performed cleaning and sterilization of cleanroom and hazardous drug suites in accordance with USP 797 requirements.
    • Training and mentoring of new technicians and interns in all work areas.
    • Assisted pharmacists during code situations, rapid response team calls, stroke alerts, and trauma calls.
    • Monitored pharmacy phones, assisted callers, and triaged calls to pharmacists as needed.
    • Delivered medications to ADS cabinets, nursing staff, and patient bedside.

Restaurant General Manager

KFC
05.1996 - 07.2003

Performed and oversaw all aspects of restaurant management, including hiring and retention of employees and assistant managers, purchasing, maintaining restaurant cleanliness, and controlling costs within business.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, Nebraska
05.2008

Associate of Science - Pre-Pharmacy

Metropolitan Community College
Omaha, Nebraska
05.2005

Skills

  • Problem-solving, workflow optimization, and excellent time management skills
  • HIPAA Regulations and compliance
  • Provides reliable and knowledgeable pharmacist and team support
  • Competent trainer and mentor of new staff and interns

Certification

  • CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician through PTCB
  • Licensed Oregon Certified Pharmacy Technician

Timeline

Certified Pharmacy Technician-Inpatient

Methodist Women's Hospital
04.2019 - 07.2023

Certified Pharmacy Technician-Inpatient

Nebraska Medicine
07.2003 - 10.2018

Restaurant General Manager

KFC
05.1996 - 07.2003

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Nebraska At Omaha

Associate of Science - Pre-Pharmacy

Metropolitan Community College
  • CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician through PTCB
  • Licensed Oregon Certified Pharmacy Technician
Susan Faber