Certified Pharmacy Technician - Shields Health Solutions - Stoughton, Massachusetts
(2022-06)
Patient Support Advocate
- Communicated with insurance agencies to process and resolve Prior Authorizations, facilitating smoother patient access to medications.
- Draft letters of medical necessity to first and second levels of pharmacy appeals. Process prescription orders using electronic health record systems Epic, Epic Willow & QSI, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery for patient care.
- Collaborated with Oncology, Neurology Providers and office staff to ensure optimal patient care.
- Facilitate, enroll and monitor Financial Assistance processes for Patient's with hospital grants, Foundation Grants, and Manufacturer Assistance Programs i.e Copay Cards and free drug programs
- Create patient profiles and update demographics via EPIC Willow and QS1.
- Enter new medications and refills in pharmacy computer systems Epic Willow and QS1.
- Ensured compliance with all federal, state, local laws and company policies related to pharmacy operations.
- Conduct Insurance and Pharmacy Benefits Verifications
Lead Certified Pharmacy Technician - Oncology - Florida Cancer Specialists - Orlando, FL
(2016-06 - 2022-06)
- Collaborated with Hematology and Oncology Providers and office staff to ensure optimal patient care.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal pharmacy regulations consistently.
- Pharmacy Buyer - procurement of pharmaceuticals, 340B drug ordering and compliance, medical supplies for ambulatory infusion facilities to include drugs, medical supplies, and cleaning supplies.
- Trained staff Nurses and Pharmacy Technicians regarding Hematology, Rheumatology, and Oncology compounding procedures utilizing compliance, enhancing team knowledge and safety.
- Created new patient profiles and updated demographics, allergies, and new medications in pharmacy computer systems Medical Manager.
- Checked expiration dates on medications to ensure that only unexpired products were dispensed.
- Dispensed and maintained accurate records of controlled substances received and dispensed in accordance with DEA regulations.
- Compounded clinical trial, Oncology, Rheumatology, Hematology, Pulmonology drugs and solutions as prescribed by Physicians
- Contact Pharmaceutical Companies to obtain compassionate drugs, samples, and education materials.
- Maintained records of adverse events to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Dispensed, compounded and maintained records pertaining to Research and clinical trials.
- Maintain ambulatory pump (CADD Legacy)
- Daily cleaning and annual maintenance of Laminar Flow Biological Safety Cabinet. Oversaw safe and compliant disposal of biohazard waste pick-up.
- Performed medication reconciliation to ensure accurate patient medication lists.
- Maintained organized records using Medical Manager for efficient access to patient information. Flagged potential side effects and allergies to prescribed medications for patients.
- Maintain Nucleus Med Station dispensing, inventory/order management.
- Maintained accurate inventory of pharmaceutical supplies and equipment, supporting efficient pharmacy operations through effective inventory management.
- Managed medication storage areas, Biomedical waste storage area to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Kept accurate records of controlled substances received and dispensed in accordance with DEA regulations.
- Maintained pharmacological practices by checking drug inventory, stocking medications and monitoring supplies.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as nurses or physicians regarding drug therapies or treatments for patients.
- Performed regular medication audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Maintain records pertaining to Research clinical trials, billable drugs and compassionate drugs.
- Maintained ambulatory CI pumps to ensure proper operation and patient safety.
- Performed daily cleaning of BSC Laminar flow hood maintenance and annual certifications.
- Responsible for safe and compliant disposal of biohazard waste collection.
- Conducted final quality checks on finished products with nursing staff before distribution to patients.
Certified Pharmacy Technician III Lead - Oncology - AdventHealth - Orlando, FL
(2014-01 - 2022-06)
- Collaborated with hematology and oncology providers and office staff to enhance patient care through effective medication management.
- Trained pharmacy technicians on hematology, rheumatology, and oncology compounding procedures to ensure compliance and improve team knowledge and safety.
- Prepared oncology, rheumatology, hemolytic, and pulmonology medications based on physician prescriptions and clinical trial requirements.
- Maintained pharmacological practices by checking drug inventory, stocking medications and monitoring supplies.
- Performed medication reconciliation to ensure accurate patient medication lists.
- Maintained accurate inventory of pharmaceutical supplies and equipment to support seamless pharmacy operations and ensure timely medication access.
- Manage medical storage and Biomedical waste storage area to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Performed daily cleaning and scheduled annual maintenance of Laminar Flow Biological Safety Cabinet. Oversaw safe and compliant disposal of biohazard waste collections.
- Ensure compliance with state and federal pharmacy regulations consistently.
- Collaborated in quality checks on finished products with pharmacist and pharmacy staff before distribution to patients.
- Accessed and Utilized Cerner EMR to confirm demographics, allergies, and medication history.
- Dispensed and maintained accurate records of controlled substances received and dispensed in accordance with DEA regulations.
- Kept accurate records of controlled substances received and dispensed in accordance with DEA regulations.
- Performed regular medication audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as nurses or physicians regarding drug therapies or treatments for patients.
- Pharmacy Buyer - procurement of pharmaceuticals, 340B drug ordering and compliance, medical supplies for ambulatory infusion facilities to include drugs, medical supplies, and cleaning supplies.
- Performed maintenance on ambulatory pump (CADD Legacy) to ensure optimal functionality.
- Maintain Pyxis Med Station dispensing, inventory/order management.
Pharmacy Technician - Oncology - Sand Lake Cancer Center - Orlando, FL
(2012-05 - 2014-01)
- Compounded IV Rheumatology, Hematology, Pulmonology drugs and solutions as prescribed by Providers and Clinical Trials programs.
- Collaborated with nursing staff on quality checks of finished products to ensure safety and efficacy prior to patient distribution.
- Assisted chemotherapy nurses with patient chart preparation and streamlined daily inventory management to maintain operational efficiency.
- Managed Nucleus Med Station inventory by tracking supplies and ensuring timely dispensing to support patient treatment schedules.
- Kept accurate records of controlled substances received and dispensed in accordance with DEA regulations.
- Documented adverse events by maintaining detailed logs for regulatory compliance and patient safety.
- Utilized Medical Manager EMR for data management
- Performed daily cleaning and scheduled annual maintenance of Laminar Flow Biological Safety Cabinet. Oversaw safe and compliant disposal of biohazard waste collections.
- Managed the compliant disposal of biohazard waste by coordinating safe pick-up procedures.
Certified Pharmacy Technician II - Oncology - Hematology & Oncology Consultants - Orlando, FL
(2010-08 - 2012-05)
- Compounded IV Rheumatology, Hematology, Pulmonology drugs and solutions as prescribed by Providers and Clinical Trials programs.
- Supported chemotherapy nurses with patient chart preparation, managed daily inventory, and submitted orders through nucleus med station to ensure timely patient care.
- Ensured optimal operation of ambulatory pump to support patient treatment.
- Performed insurance verifications to confirm patient coverage and eligibility, facilitating access to necessary treatments.
- Partnered with nursing staff on quality checks of finished products prior to patient distribution, ensuring safety and compliance.
- Organized and maintained medical records for efficient access and review.
- Performed daily cleaning and scheduled annual maintenance of Laminar Flow Biological Safety Cabinet.
- Oversaw safe and compliant disposal of biohazard waste collections.
- Dispensed and maintained inventory utilizing McKesson Lynx Station
Pharmacy Technician - Oncology - Osceola Cancer Center - Kissimmee, Florida
(2007-05 - 2010-08)
- Compounded IV clinical trial, Oncology, Hematology, Pulmonology, and Rheumatology medications, according to established protocols.
- Initiated and obtained prior authorizations from patients' PBM and insurance plans to facilitate timely medication access.
- Assisted patients with patient assistance applications and coordinated specialty pharmacy ordering and delivery to ensure medication availability.
- Reported adverse events to ensure patient safety and regulatory adherence.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
- Collaborated with nursing staff on quality checks of finished products before distribution to enhance patient safety.
- Operated compounding equipment to mix and prepare pharmaceutical products.
- Documented compounding processes in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
- Managed inventory levels and ordered supplies to maintain stock.
- Utilized Medical Manager EMR for data entry
- Pharmacy Buyer - procurement of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies for ambulatory infusion facilities to include drugs, medical supplies, and cleaning supplies.
