Pamela Lawson

Motivated and dedicated Certified Pharmacy Technician Infusion Specialist, seeking to leverage extensive experience in medication preparation, infusion therapies, including Chemotherapy, and patient care at a reputable healthcare facility. With a strong passion for delivering excellent patient outcomes, I aim to bring skills, energy, and unwavering work ethic to contribute meaningfully to the team. I am eager to explore opportunities where I can further develop professionally and make a positive impact.

Pharmacy Technician - SSM St. Clare Hospital - Fenton, MO

(2025-08 - 2026-05)

Working under direct supervision of the Licensed Pharmacist, performs duties according to policies and procedures as set by SSM.

• Delivered medications to floors
• Prepared all IV medications for patients in the hospital
• Fill the medication dispensing systems (Pyxis) as needed for new patients as well as refills
• Prepared all narcotic medications as well as delivering them
• Kept track of inventory and reported to buyer what was need for the next day
• Worked in the OR delivering and refilling

Pharmacy Technician - Kaweah Health Center

(2025-03 - 2025-08)

Working under the director supervision of the Licensed Pharmacist, perform duties according to the policies and procedures of Kaweah Health Center.

• Fill Pyxis machines with medications
• Deliver medications to patients/nurses
• Compound IV admixtures including TPN and Chemotherapy agents

Pharmacy Technician - St. Clare Hospital / Park Avenue Compounding Outsourcing 503B Pharmacy

(2023-08 - 2025-03)

Responsible for preparation and admixture of sterile pharmaceutical products in a highly controlled, regulated environment. Trained to become a highly specialized technician to work in aseptic environments inside ISO 7 rooms and ISO 5 workspaces, ensuring admixtures are completed properly per FDA and cGMP and Missouri Board of Pharmacy requirements.

• Operate and monitor technical computerized compounding/ filling equipment ensuring quality standards are consistently maintained
• Responsible for decontamination/ sterilization process of all equipment and supplies with extreme attention to detail
• Ensure standards for potency, quality, purity, integrity, sterility and endotoxin content are consistently met
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning, using appropriate disinfectants and techniques
• Undergo ongoing aseptic competency evaluations required in policies and procedures

Certified Pharmacy Technician - St. Luke's Hospital Cancer Center

(2019-03 - 2023-08)

Performs complex IV Chemotherapy admixing, using proper aseptic technique. Performs calculations, and IV drug/ fluid admixtures with a high level of accuracy using multiple closed system devices.

• Orders all IV fluids and supplies needed from Materials Department (HSS) as well as outside companies such as McKesson, Infusystems, B.Braun and Contec
• Responsible for all hazardous and non-hazardous drug ordering by checking patient's drug regimens, calculating doses based on BSA and or weight
• Determine the correct amount of drugs needed to limit waste, save space and cost
• Put away drug orders and oversee organizing of all inventory while maintaining accurate on hand counts
• Follow all departmental policies and procedures including monitoring temperatures, humidity, as well as room and hood pressures on a daily basis
• Document in Simplifi 797
• Maintain a sterile environment imperative for compounding and ensure all cleaning and compliance is up to date for bi-annual certification of clean rooms and hoods

Certified Pharmacy Technician - Option Care Home Infusion Services

(2015-02 - 2016-03)

Under the direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacist, worked in an infusion setting while preparing compounded medium to high risk IV medications, including but not limited to Antibiotics, Chemotherapy agents, TPN, hydrations and pediatric compounds, while always maintaining aseptic technique.

• Collect patient information
• Work closely with each patient to maintain positive customer relations by ensuring timely and accurate generation of delivery of medication, supplies and equipment
• Work with patients and insurance companies to maintain accurate information
• Observe legal and ethical guidelines for safeguarding the confidentiality of patient information

Certified Pharmacy Technician - Mercy Healthcare St. Louis

(2016-03 - 2017-02)

Working under the direct supervision of a Licensed Pharmacist, prepared IV solutions using proper aseptic technique, filling and delivering medications to different hospital patient floors.

• Manage medication dispensing cabinets by filling correct medications for each specific patient
• Provide information to patients and other healthcare professionals, while maintaining HIPAA regulations
• Review procedures and work closely with pharmacists to determine that the correct medication was being dispensed

Certified Pharmacy Technician - Schnucks Infusion Solutions

(2014-07 - 2015-02)

Worked with medication dispensing equipment for hospitals, by installing software for each device, which included firmware and configuration programs, troubleshooted any potential problems that each machine may encounter, and working closely with the Pharmacy Department as well as the Pharmacists and Technicians to get each Pyxis Machine loaded with the specific medications needed for each machine and working with the Pharmacy staff to understand the Pyxis Machine and its software.

Pharmacy Technician Pyxis Implementation Analyst - Carefusion Health (Cardinal Health)

(2014-03 - 2014-07)

Worked with medication dispensing equipment for hospitals, by installing software for each device, which included firmware and configuration programs, troubleshooted any potential problems that each machine may encounter, and working closely with the Pharmacy Department as well as the Pharmacists and Technicians to get each Pyxis Machine loaded with the specific medications needed for each machine and working with the Pharmacy staff to understand the Pyxis Machine and its software.

Certified Pharmacy Technician - St. Anthony's Medical Center

(2007-02 - 2014-03)

Working under the direct supervision of a Licensed Pharmacist, filled medications to be delivered to each patient floor.

• Prepare IV medications using aseptic technique including but not limited to antibiotics, large volume fluids, emergency medications, TPN, chemotherapy agents and biologics
• Prepare oral solutions as well as topical ointments

Anthem College (formerly Allied College) (2004 - 2006)