Teresa Alza
Columbus
Summary
Experienced Pharmacy Technician with sterile compounding and aseptic techniques in IV pharmacy settings. Utilizes meticulous attention to detail and regulatory compliance to ensure patient safety. Strong understanding of healthcare team collaboration and effective communication for optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Inpatient Certified Pharmacy Technician
The Ohio State Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
- Performed routine cleaning and maintenance tasks to uphold a clean and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with sterile compounding requirements when applicable.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the pharmacy team through continuous training on best practices for sterile compounding and adherence to USP 797 guidelines.
- Prepared sterile compounding products using aseptic techniques, maintaining strict adherence to safety protocols for quality assurance.
Pharmacy Technican
Cigna Powered By Express Scripts Accredo Pharmacy
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects and specified use.
- Communicated instructions to patients or caregivers about proper use and storage of drugs.
- Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations and patient information.
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
10.2019 - 08.2020
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
- Verified patient data and billing information to discover and resolve erroneous bills due to system errors.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
Pharmacy Technician
Kroger Pharmacy
01.2019 - 10.2019
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH05-2026
Skills
- Organization and Prioritization
- Prescription Refill Fulfillment
- Medication Documentation
- Prescription Preparation
- Drug Storage Procedures
- IV compounding
- IV preparation
- Clean room procedures
- Hazardous drug handling
Timeline
Inpatient Certified Pharmacy Technician
The Ohio State Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
Pharmacy Technican
Cigna Powered By Express Scripts Accredo Pharmacy
08.2020 - 08.2022
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
10.2019 - 08.2020
Pharmacy Technician
Kroger Pharmacy
01.2019 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences
The Ohio State University
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