VANESSA L. HATCHER
Fairfield,CA
Summary
Pharmacy professional with comprehensive expertise in medication management and patient interaction. Effective in managing operations. Successful in encouraging team members to work efficiently and meet production targets. Adept at maintaining precise medication records, compounding medications, and supporting pharmacists in daily operations. Known for team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic environments, ensuring optimal patient care and workflow efficiency. Highly organized with focus on accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
California State Board Certified Pharmacy Technician RPhT
1
1
Nationally Board Certified Pharmacy Technician CPhT
Work History
Certified Pharmacy Technician CPhT, Registered Pharmacy Technician RPhT, Tech Support Specialist, Coordinator/ Chemo Admin / Buyer
Specialty Pharmacy, NorthBay HealthCare Cancer Center Oncology/ Specialty Pharmacy
01.2018 - Current
- Functions include Specialty Pharmacy patient/medication coordinator/ patient advocacy
- Highly experienced in prior authorizations and financial assistance processes
- Basic knowledge of URAC/ACHC accreditation standards as well as NABP, Joint Commission and DEA
- Seasoned in use of RX30 operating system and claim adjudication, maintaining medical records, loss prevention
- Competent with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Well versed in pharmaceutical disposal/returns
- Skilled in inventory management, medication delivery, data entry, medical terminology, Cerner program use, RxStation operations and Omnicell use
- Knowledgeable on proper aseptic technique, IV/Chemo compounding (sterile/non sterile)
- Oncology medication ordering
- Direct interaction with patients, nurse navigators, physicians/specialists.
Pharmacy Technician CPhT, Registered Pharmacy Technician RPhT
Tech II, NorthBay HealthCare, In-Patient Services
08.2015 - 01.2018
- Functions included inventory management, data entry, proficient in Cerner program, RxStation and Omnicell use, proper aseptic technique, IV/Chemo compounding (sterile/non sterile), ordering, maintaining medical records, loss prevention, pharmaceutical disposal/returns.
- Additional functions included, unit dosing, cart fill, medication delivery, medication reconciliation, diversion control, stocking, labeling.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from patients and healthcare providers.
- Promoted patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling personal information during transactions.
Administrative Assistant, Support Staff (CSS)
Incirlik Air Base
11.2012 - 01.2015
- GS-05/06, Functions included directly assisting the squadron Commander, Director of Business Operations, and Squadron Superintendent in the management of all administrative support program functions
- Kept Commander’s, DBO and Superintendent's calendar and schedules
- Maintained additional duties programs within the squadron
- Managed squadron’s Government Travel Card (GTC) program
- Lead and oversaw squadron’s Non-Combatant Evacuation Operations (NEO) program
- Assisted in managing Unit Fitness Program
- Appointed squadron’s Functional Area Records Manager (FARM) and Records Custodian performing multiple record keeping tasks
- Managed enlisted and officer performance evaluations and decorations
- Assisted in facilitating in and out processing procedures for military and civilian members
- Maintained the units Duty Status program
- Knowledgeable in Air Force Instruction (AFI) regulation guides and procedures.
Pharmacy Technician and Supervisory, CPhT, Head/Lead Sr. Certified, Pharmacy Technician
Walgreen’s Pharmacy
07.2004 - 08.2012
- Performed extensive Pharmacy Technician duties such as, prescription data input/ processing
- Created/managed finance and inventory reports
- Supervised/trained other pharmacy technicians
- Maintained filing, strict record keeping and loss prevention measures
- Oversaw compounding, medication/chemical disposal, and administration of immunizations
- Provided telephone and scheduling assistance
- Facilitated home care/ hospice deliveries, and direct communication with doctors and nurses
- Knowledgeable in state and federal laws and regulations governing pharmacy practice
- Skilled in trade and chemical names of drugs; standard abbreviations strengths, weights and measures dosage forms of a variety pharmaceuticals
- Maintain continuity within each training site location.
Pharmacy Technician CPhT/ RPhT
In-Patient, MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital
07.2004 - 12.2004
- Proficient in the use of Pyxis medication dispensing systems, data entry, proper aseptic technique, IV/Chemo compounding, inventory management, loss prevention, record keeping, working direct with nurses and doctors for patient care, pharmaceutical calculations, and a variety of pharmacy technician related duties.
Education
Arts and Science -
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, WA01.2009
Pharmacy Technician Program - Pharmacy Techician
Everest College
Tacoma, WA01.2004
High School Diploma -
Lincoln High School
Tacoma, WA01.2003
Skills
- IV compounding
- Prior authorization
- Inventory management
- Patient advocacy
- Problem-solving skills
- Workflow optimization
- Pharmacy law compliance
- New hire onboarding
- Billing and coding
- FDA and HIPAA compliance
- Medicare and medicaid process
- Quality assurance and control
- Pharmacy operations
Certification
- California State Board Certified Pharmacy Technician, 2015 - Present
- Nationally Board Certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCB), CPhT, 2004 - Present
- Washington State Board Certified Pharmacy Technician, 2004 - 2013
Salary Expectation
Salary would have to be comparable or as competitive as current employer.
Timeline
Certified Pharmacy Technician CPhT, Registered Pharmacy Technician RPhT, Tech Support Specialist, Coordinator/ Chemo Admin / Buyer
Specialty Pharmacy, NorthBay HealthCare Cancer Center Oncology/ Specialty Pharmacy
01.2018 - Current
Pharmacy Technician CPhT, Registered Pharmacy Technician RPhT
Tech II, NorthBay HealthCare, In-Patient Services
08.2015 - 01.2018
Administrative Assistant, Support Staff (CSS)
Incirlik Air Base
11.2012 - 01.2015
Pharmacy Technician CPhT/ RPhT
In-Patient, MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital
07.2004 - 12.2004
Pharmacy Technician and Supervisory, CPhT, Head/Lead Sr. Certified, Pharmacy Technician
Walgreen’s Pharmacy
07.2004 - 08.2012
Arts and Science -
Tacoma Community College
Pharmacy Technician Program - Pharmacy Techician
Everest College
High School Diploma -
Lincoln High School
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