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Wendy Edgerton

Oshkosh,WI

Summary

Dynamic Certified Pharmacy Technician with extensive experience at Aurora Medical Center and ThedaCare, specializing in sterile compounding and pharmacy operations. Excelled in staff development and streamlined pharmacy processes, enhancing patient care through meticulous attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Proven track record in improving medication safety and efficiency, demonstrating exceptional communication and empathy.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Aurora Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
  • Trained new pharmacy technicians on proper procedures and best practices, ensuring consistent quality of service.
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from healthcare providers.
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Collaborated with pharmacists to resolve medication-related issues, optimizing patient outcomes.
  • Performed regular audits to maintain compliance with state regulations and company policies.
  • Streamlined pharmacy operations through effective organization of supplies, workspace layout optimization, and process improvements.
  • Manage and operate Pyxis systems
  • Prepare sterile and non-sterile products accurately, timely and consistent with USP standards
  • Accurately and effectively navigate within the electronic medical record to facilitate patient care.
  • Utilization of automation and technology to maintain equipment in effective and safe working condition, to efficiently perform job functions, and to serve as a resource for other pharmacy team members and nurses who use the technology..
  • Complies with legal, regulatory and accreditation standards. This includes (but is not limited to) controlled substances procedures, USP procedures and DNV requirements.
  • Addresses customer and team members concerns accurately and timely.
  • Assists in training and shares knowledge with pharmacy team members, residents and students helping them to perform and accomplish their duties and responsibilities according to policy, procedures and general standards of pharmacy practice.

Certified Pharmacy Technician

ThedaCare
05.1996 - 12.2022

All aspects of what I currently do at Aurora Medical Center as well as the following:

Staff scheduling

Sterile compounding for oncology patients

Sterile compounding for home health patients


Education

Technical Diploma - Pharmacy Technician

Lakeshore Technical College
Cleveland, WI
05-1997

Skills

  • Data entry
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Pharmaceutical calculations
  • Manual and automated medication dispensing
  • Pharmacy and customer records management
  • Drug storage procedures
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Pharmacy law compliance
  • Aseptic techniques
  • HIPAA
  • Updating medication histories
  • Staff development
  • Sterile technique
  • Dosage form preparation
  • Intravenous admixture preparation
  • Drug utilization review
  • Empathy and patience
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Medication preparation
  • Equipment operation
  • Medication safety protocols
  • Quality assurance and control
  • Prescription verification
  • Troubleshooting malfunctioning equipment
  • Proper labeling procedures
  • Pharmacy operations

Certification

  • Cpht
  • Wi Pharmacy Technician License

Timeline

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Aurora Medical Center
01.2023 - Current

Certified Pharmacy Technician

ThedaCare
05.1996 - 12.2022

Technical Diploma - Pharmacy Technician

Lakeshore Technical College
Wendy Edgerton