Professional pharmacy technician with strong background in medication management, inventory control, and patient care. Skilled in team collaboration, maintaining high standards, and adapting to changing needs. Known for reliability, effective communication, and achieving results. Proficient in pharmaceutical calculations, compounding, and regulatory compliance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Pharmacy Technician
Advanced Pharmacy - Long Term Care Pharmacy
04.2012 - Current
Lead and supervise a team of 16 pharmacy technicians, ensuring efficient daily operations and maintaining high standards of accuracy and patient care
Manage pharmacy inventory for IV medication, solutions, and supplies
Perform proactive stock management ensuring timely replenishment of supplies
Train and mentor new pharmacy staff, fostering a collaborative environment and improving team performance
Spearhead and implemented workflow processes that increased the compliance and safety of pharmacy operations
Manage all audits, interviews, and delegations related to the pharmacy’s Sterile Compound and Non-sterile Compound area, maintaining accurate records of USP 797 compliance guidelines
Perform management responsibilities; interviews, hiring, training, motivating, and counseling
Conduct trouble shooting and problem resolution of customer complaints, purchase transactions, and inventory discrepancies
Responsible for device Inventory and rental; various devices and pumps
Pharmacy Technician
MD Anderson Cancer Hospital
03.2012 - 03.2013
Experience with the Carousel dispensing system
Experience with Pyxis mechanical system
Performed both sterile compounding and non-sterile compounding preparation
Performed daily replenishment of mediation at nursing stations
Completed bio-hazardous decontamination process of soiled equipment; IV Pumps
Process and deliver durable medical equipment request by nursing staff for patient use
Pharmacy Technician
BGC Pharmacy – Independent /Retail Pharmacy
03.2011 - 04.2012
Prepared and dispensed medications accurately according to prescription orders
Assisted in the preparation of compounded medications for non-sterile forms
Provided excellent customer service
Monitored inventory levels and placed orders for pharmaceuticals, ensuring availability of medications and minimizing shortages
Maintained accurate and updated patient medication records to ensure compliance with legal and safety standards
Education
Associate of Science -
Lonestar College
Tomball, TX
05.2017
Pharmacy Technician Certificate -
Sanford Brown College
Houston, TX
03.2011
Skills
Medication dispensing
Pharmaceutical calculations
Sterile technique
Drug classification
Certification
CPhT Pharmacy Technician License
I.V. Certification (ASHP)
Key Projects And Accomplishments
Pharmacy Software Integration, Led the integration of a software program streamlining the prescription filling process and record keeping at BGC Pharmacy, reducing processing time by 15% and improving overall customer satisfaction.
Inventory Optimization, Led IV medication and supplies inventory evaluations and implemented new stock management system, reducing waste and expired medication.
Onboarding and Development Process, Developed and implemented a staff training process at Partners Pharmacy, resulting in improved team efficiency and reduction in errors.
Cleanroom Certification and Compliance, Responsible for ensuring compliance with ASHP IV preparation standards, improving and maintain sterile compounding safety, reducing contamination rates. Scheduling recertification of ante and buffer room. Maintaining USP 797 guidelines.
IV Training and Compliance Improvement, Created and facilitated a comprehensive training program for pharmacist and IV technicians establishing improved performance, precise execution, accurate results, and overall compliance.
Award of Excellence at Partners Pharmacy, Awarded 'Employee of the Year' for outstanding contributions in customer care and pharmacy operations, efforts in going well above and beyond regulatory expectations.
Timeline
Head Pharmacy Technician
Advanced Pharmacy - Long Term Care Pharmacy
04.2012 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
MD Anderson Cancer Hospital
03.2012 - 03.2013
Pharmacy Technician
BGC Pharmacy – Independent /Retail Pharmacy
03.2011 - 04.2012
Pharmacy Technician Certificate -
Sanford Brown College
Associate of Science -
Lonestar College
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