Experienced Pharmacy Technician with a proven track record in processing medication orders and compounding IV medications. Known for strong communication skills and ability to maintain accurate inventory levels, ensuring seamless pharmacy operations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Technician
Department of Veterans Affairs
Saint Louis
06.2023 - Current
Processed medication orders for veterans efficiently and accurately.
Assisted pharmacists in preparing prescriptions and verifying medication .
Maintained inventory levels and organized pharmaceutical supplies.
Answer telephones and routed to appropriate pharmacist
Pharmacy Technician
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
Saint Louis
01.2015 - 04.2023
Compounded and prepared IV medication including hazardous and non-hazardous admixtures
Prepared chemotherapy doses using USP 797/800 standards with strict adherence to PPE and environmental controls
Utilize biological safety cabinets and sterile workflow techniques for pediatric oncology
Ensured accurate labeling and documentation of hazardous waste disposal
Maintain a clean and organized work space
Fill Pyxis for infusion and chemo departments checking expiration dates on inventory
Pharmacy Technician
Schnucks Pharmacy
Brighton
07.2013 - 01.2016
Operated cash registers to accept payments from customers.
Received written prescription or refill requests, verifying information for completeness and accuracy.
Greeted customers and answered questions regarding personal medications or over-the-counter pharmacy products.
Ordered, labeled and counted stock of medications and entered inventory data into computer.
Prepacked bulk medicines, filled bottles with prescribed medications and typed and affixed labels.
Pharmacy Technician
Saint Alexius Hospital
Saint Louis
11.2011 - 07.2013
Transferred medication from vials to sterile, disposable syringes using aseptic techniques.
Computed charges for medication or equipment dispensed to hospital patients and entered data into computer.
Prepared medications and conducted quality checks.
Pharmacy Technician
Shop N Save Pharmacy
Fenton
10.2010 - 11.2011
Maintained drug inventory, stocking medications and monitoring supplies
processed medication orders under supervision of pharmacist.
Operated cash registers to accept payments from customers.
Assisted customers by answering questions, locating items or referring to pharmacist for medication information.
Refilled medications and verified insurance benefits.
Inspected medication storage locations to monitor drug expiration dates and supply adequate inventory.
Transmitted claims to insurance companies for payment and reconciled EOBs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Pharmacy Technician
Anthem College - Fenton
Fenton, MO, MO
08.2010 - 05/2011
Skills
Ordering and Stocking Medications
Detail-Oriented
Customer Service
Verbal and Written Communication
Delivering medications in a timely manner
Preparing sterile and non sterile compounds
preparing chemotherapy medications
Certifications
PTCB CERTIFIED PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
CPht 30249419
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician
Department of Veterans Affairs
06.2023 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
01.2015 - 04.2023
Pharmacy Technician
Schnucks Pharmacy
07.2013 - 01.2016
Pharmacy Technician
Saint Alexius Hospital
11.2011 - 07.2013
Pharmacy Technician
Shop N Save Pharmacy
10.2010 - 11.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Pharmacy Technician