VALERIE HUFFMAN
Pasco,United States
Summary
Highly motivated Certified Pharmacy Technician with 16+ years of extensive experience in inventory management and regulatory compliance, ensuring optimal medication safety and efficacy.
Strong collaborative skills and adaptability ensure seamless operations in dynamic environments. Known for precision in pharmaceutical processes, effective communication, and results-driven approach to patient safety and satisfaction. Skilled in inventory management, prescription preparation, and regulatory compliance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Pharmacy Technician
Kadlec Hematology and Oncology
Kennewick, WA
12.2024 - Current
- Compounded sterile and non-sterile medications according to established protocols and safety standards.
- Operated and maintained compounding equipment, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Supervised medication dispensing and inventory management processes for optimal accuracy and efficiency.
- Trained and mentored junior pharmacy technicians on best practices and operational procedures.
- Collaborated with pharmacists to resolve medication-related issues, ultimately improving patient outcomes.
- Improved patient safety by ensuring accurate medication dispensing and proper dosage calculations.
- Implemented workflow improvements to enhance patient safety and satisfaction in medication delivery.
- Led initiatives to streamline pharmacy operations, reducing turnaround times for prescription fulfillment.
Pharmacy Technician
Huntsman Cancer Institute
Salt Lake City, Utah
07.2017 - 07.2021
- Streamlined IV dose preparation for cancer patients, enhancing efficiency while maintaining strict aseptic techniques and safety protocols.
- Fostered seamless collaboration with pharmacists, enhancing medication dispensing accuracy and bolstering overall patient safety measures.
- Meticulously prepared and verified prescriptions, maintaining accuracy in dosage calculations. Ensured compliance with pharmacy regulations and safety protocols.
- Managed medication inventory, ensuring optimal stock levels and reducing waste. Implemented efficient dispensing processes, enhancing patient care quality.
Pharmacy Technician
University of Utah Medical Center
Salt Lake City, Utah
07.2017 - 07.2021
- Ensured correct medication delivery to the hospital as a lead tech in the Tech-Check-Tech program.
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing prescriptions, improving patient satisfaction scores.
- Accurately handled patient data, enhancing record-keeping efficiency.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to resolve medication discrepancies, ensuring patient safety.
- Monitor the medication dispensing machines within the hospital to ensure supplies are readily available to clinical staff.
- Assist other pharmacy staff with drug inventory receiving.
- Compound and repackage medications, including unit doses, topical medications and sterile products.
- Conduct routine inspections of medication storage locations.
- Inspect drug storage sites, monitor drug supply expiration dates and ensure proper supply levels.
- Refill stock medications and assign narcotics to Omnicell machines.
- Prepare campus orders to ensure products are available to clinics throughout the valley.
Pharmacy Technician 3
Mountain West Medical Center
Tooele, Utah
11.2012 - 09.2017
- Manage drug and supply inventories.
- Exhibit proficiency in IV preparation and safe handling of NIOSH classified drugs.
- Monitor the medication dispensing machines within the hospital to ensure supplies are readily available to clinical staff.
- Assist other pharmacy staff with drug inventory purchasing and receiving.
- Properly clean and maintain department equipment such as barrier isolators to be USP 797 compliant.
- Compound and repackage medications, including unit doses, topical medications and sterile products.
- Troubleshoot mechanical issues with Pyxis machines and other equipment.
- Conduct routine inspections of medication storage locations.
- Regularly stock shelves, rotate stock and check for expired medications.
- Inspect drug storage sites, monitor drug supply expiration dates and ensure proper supply levels.
- Correctly complete pharmacy paperwork including daily and weekly reports and interdepartmental billing.
- Effectively prioritize tasks and organize workflow to increase efficiency.
Pharmacy Technician
Walmart Pharmacy
Tooele, Utah
03.2009 - 04.2012
- Properly filled and dispensed an average of up to 300 prescriptions per day.
- Effectively resolved insurance rejections and other billing issues.
- Managed drug and supply inventories.
- Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory purchasing and receiving.
- Conducted routine inspections of medication storage locations.
- Reconstituted oral liquids.
- Efficiently operated cash register and handled cash, checks and charge transactions.
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
Skills
- Aseptic Techniques
- Compounding
- Insurance billing
- Sterile preparation
- Prescription interpretation
- Inventory Management
- Pharmacy software proficiency
- Regulatory Compliance
- Pharmacy law compliance
- Quality Assurance
- Professional networking
- Attention to Detail
Certification
- National Pharmacy Certification PTCB-ACTIVE
- Current State Pharmacy License UTAH STATE: ACTIVE
- Current State Pharmacy License WASHINGTON STATE: ACTIVE
Timeline
Senior Pharmacy Technician
Kadlec Hematology and Oncology
12.2024 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Huntsman Cancer Institute
07.2017 - 07.2021
Pharmacy Technician
University of Utah Medical Center
07.2017 - 07.2021
Pharmacy Technician 3
Mountain West Medical Center
11.2012 - 09.2017
Pharmacy Technician
Walmart Pharmacy
03.2009 - 04.2012