Tracy Steward
Wentzville,United States (+1)
Summary
Dynamic Certified Pharmacy Technician with extensive experience at Mercy Hospital St. Louis, excelling in IV preparation and medication compounding. Proven ability to optimize workflows and train junior staff effectively. Committed to medication safety protocols and compliance, ensuring high-quality patient care in fast-paced environments. Strong communication and organizational skills enhance team collaboration.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
St Louis, Missouri
09.2006 - Current
- Processed prescription orders in accordance with pharmacy regulations and policies.
- Assisted pharmacists with medication preparation and dispensing tasks.
- Prepared sterile IV medications following strict safety and quality standards.
- Operated compounding equipment to create customized pharmaceutical solutions.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure timely medication delivery.
- Trained junior technicians on compounding techniques and safety protocols.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to new developments in IV therapy protocols and procedures.
- Provided technical support to other pharmacy personnel as needed during peak times or periods of high workloads.
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing sterile products for chemotherapy treatments, antibiotics and other complex medications requiring specialized preparation techniques.
- Assisted with training new employees on aseptic technique principles, safe handling of hazardous drugs and general pharmacy operations.
- Computed charges for medication or equipment dispensed to hospital patients and entered data into computer.
- Transferred medication from vials to sterile, disposable syringes using aseptic techniques.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
St Louis, Missouri
09.2003 - 09.2006
- Prepared IV admixtures under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Prepared compound medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Participated in continuing education and training to stay current with pharmacy practices and technology.
- Participated in pharmacy inventory management, including tracking expiration dates and removing outdated medications.
- Implemented and followed pharmacy protocols for medication disposal and waste management.
- Maintained proper storage and security conditions for drugs.
- Assisted pharmacists with medication preparation and dispensing tasks.
Pharmacy Technician
Schnucks Pharmacy
Wentzville, Missouri
02.1993 - 08.2003
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications to patients.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and pharmacy policies consistently.
- Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
- Teamed with peers, technicians and pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders.
- Performed data entry for patient profiles, billing information and prescription orders into the pharmacy software system.
- Managed filing of prescriptions, both electronically and manually.
- Ensured compliance with all federal, state, local laws and company policies related to pharmacy operations.
- Interpreted and processed medication orders under supervision of pharmacist.
- Assisted pharmacists in compounding sterile products according to state regulations.
- Assisted pharmacists in filling prescriptions accurately and efficiently.
- Supported pharmacy operations by answering phone calls and directing queries appropriately.
- Operated cash registers to accept payments from customers.
- Communicated effectively with doctors and insurance agencies to resolve prescription cost discrepancies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wentzville Holt High School
Wentzville 05-1995
Skills
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Workflow optimization
- Sterile technique
- Medication compounding
- Prescription processing
- IV preparation
- Hazardous drug handling
- Effective training
- Multitasking and organization
- Medication safety protocols
- HIPAA regulations
- Compounding techniques
- Aseptic techniques
- Medication preparation
- Insurance verification
- Refill requests
- Filling prescriptions
Timeline
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
09.2006 - Current
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
09.2003 - 09.2006
Pharmacy Technician
Schnucks Pharmacy
02.1993 - 08.2003
High School Diploma -
Wentzville Holt High School
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