Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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THOMAS ONEILL

Canton

Summary

Dynamic and detail-oriented Certified Pharmacy Technician with extensive experience at Akron Children's Hospital. Proven track record in process improvement and collaborative teamwork, enhancing medication distribution efficiency and ensuring compliance with pharmacy laws. Skilled in pharmaceutical calculations and committed to delivering exceptional patient care while maintaining high standards of safety and accuracy.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pharmacy Technician

Akron Children's Hospital
04.2019 - Current
  • Managed medication inventory, ensuring accuracy and compliance with safety protocols.
  • Trained new pharmacy staff on operational procedures and customer service standards.
  • Assisted pharmacists in preparing and dispensing prescriptions with precision.
  • Implemented workflow improvements to enhance efficiency in medication distribution processes.
  • Developed and implemented efficient workflows to optimize pharmacy operations and reduce wait times.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by addressing patient concerns and answering medication questions promptly.
  • Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations regarding pharmaceutical practices and safety standards.
  • Trained new pharmacy technicians on proper procedures and best practices, ensuring consistent quality of service.
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Worked with computerized and automated systems for dispensing medications and editing new patient profiles.

Pharmacy Technician

Aultman Hospital
08.2017 - 04.2019
  • Oversaw medication dispensing accuracy in high-volume inpatient pharmacy setting.
  • Trained and mentored new pharmacy technicians on operational procedures and protocols.
  • Managed medication storage systems, ensuring proper organization and adherence to safety guidelines.
  • Led initiatives to improve workflow efficiency, reducing turnaround times for medication delivery.
  • Developed strong relationships with fellow healthcare professionals, fostering an atmosphere of collaboration and teamwork to achieve common goals.
  • Increased patient safety through proper labeling, packaging, and storage of medications.
  • Contributed to positive patient outcomes by preparing intravenous admixtures using aseptic technique.
  • Upheld a high standard of cleanliness and organization in the pharmacy workspace by following established sanitation protocols and guidelines.

Pharmacy Technician

Envision Rx Options
04.2016 - 06.2016

Answer Calls in a busy call center and process prescriptions all over the United states and set up for delivery and answer any drug related questions including insurance verification , also getting prior authorization for certain medications and follow up up correct delivery and secure refrigerator needed meds with a temptrak device.

  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.

Pharmacy Technician

St Jude Medical Center
09.1988 - 03.2016
  • Conducted regular quality checks on medications to maintain high standards of care.
  • Led initiatives to streamline pharmacy operations, improving turnaround times for prescription fulfillment.
  • Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
  • Promoted patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling personal information during transactions.
  • Increased overall pharmacy productivity by restocking supplies, organizing shelves, and maintaining cleanliness according to standards.
  • Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.Did Med reconciliation upon admission in the Emergency room.

Education

No Degree - Pharmacy Technician

California Paramedical And Technical College
Riverside, CA
08-1988

Skills

  • Analytical problem-solving
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • HIPAA compliance expertise
  • Process improvement
  • Pharmaceutical calculations
  • Pharmacy law compliance
  • Pharmacy operations
  • Attention to detail
  • Prioritization and organization
  • Team coordination
  • Certified pharmacy technician (cpht)

Accomplishments

I was co-chair of the workflow committee we implemented new positive changes for more efficiency. I was also onboard the committee for root cause analysis to help with less med errors and to find ways to encourage a better system to prevent such errors.

Certification

  • CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician

Timeline

Pharmacy Technician

Akron Children's Hospital
04.2019 - Current

Pharmacy Technician

Aultman Hospital
08.2017 - 04.2019

Pharmacy Technician

Envision Rx Options
04.2016 - 06.2016

Pharmacy Technician

St Jude Medical Center
09.1988 - 03.2016

No Degree - Pharmacy Technician

California Paramedical And Technical College