Pharmacy Technician at PIH Whittier (2023-09 – 2026-06)
- Prepared, packaged, labeled, and distributed medications safely and accurately throughout a large acute-care hospital environment.
- Restocked and maintained automated dispensing cabinets (Omnicell), ensuring medication availability while minimizing waste and preventing stock shortages.
- Processed medication orders and collaborated closely with pharmacists to support timely patient care.
- Performed medication deliveries to patient care units, including emergency, intensive care, surgical, and inpatient departments.
- Conducted inventory management duties including rotating stock, removing expired medications, and resolving medication discrepancies.
- Assisted in preparing sterile and non-sterile compounded medications while adhering to USP standards and aseptic technique protocols.
- Responded to urgent medication requests and STAT orders in a fast-paced clinical environment where accuracy and efficiency were essential.
- Utilized electronic medical records and hospital pharmacy information systems to process orders, track medications, and document activities.
- Investigated and resolved medication-related issues in collaboration with nursing staff and pharmacists to ensure continuity of patient care.
- Served as a resource for coworkers by sharing institutional knowledge, troubleshooting workflow challenges, and helping onboard newer employees.
- Maintained exceptional attention to detail while balancing multiple priorities in a high-volume healthcare setting.
- Demonstrated professionalism, adaptability, and effective communication while working as part of multidisciplinary patient care teams.
- Supported hospital operations through staffing shortages, workflow changes, and evolving healthcare technologies over a career spanning more than two decades.
Pharmacy Technician at Memorial Hospital of Gardena (2022-03 – 2023-09)
Supervisor: Kevin Kaneko, Pharm.D. (310) 532-4200 x 7827
- Compounding and preparation of sterile IV medications/TPN in pharmacy hood
- Removal of out-of-date and expired medications
- Delivery of IV medications to appropriate hospital department
- Filling and inventory of Pyxis machines
- Ordering and stocking of medications
Pharmacy Technician at Coast Plaza Hospital (2022-03 – 2023-03)
Supervisor: Kevin Kaneko, Pharm.D. (562) 868-3751 x2261
- Compounding and preparation of sterile IV medications/TPN in pharmacy hood
- Removal of out-of-date and expired medications
- Delivery of IV medications to appropriate hospital department
- Filling and inventory of Pyxis machines
- Ordering and stocking of medications
Pharmacy Technician at TruePill (2021-11 – 2022-04)
Supervisor: Christian Ngo, Pharm.D. (408) 605-5586
- Typing of patient prescriptions using PioneerRx software
- Triaging of medication and prescription errors
- Insurance billing
QA Assistant at Exova (2015-09 – 2016-05)
- Shipping and receiving
- Stocking/cataloging of chemical inventory including disposal of out-of-date items
- Maintenance of analytical balances and chemical refrigerators
- Compiling of chemical logbooks
R&D Technician at BEHR PROCESS CORPORATION (2015-08 – 2015-09)
Preparation, application and spectrophotometric analysis of paint samples
- Scientific and critical thinking skills such as when instrumentation did not respond as expected, it was my job to troubleshoot the problem
Project Specialist at Reagent World, Inc (2015-03 – 2015-07)
Supervisor: Daniel Shen, Ph.D. 949 221-8997
- Data entry
- Product research and sourcing
- Submission of government solicitation reviews and quotations
Pharmacy Technician at Bright Plaza Pharmacy (2005-06 – 2015-03)
Supervisor: Patrick Petti, Pharm.D. 562 943-7500
- Intake and dispensing of patient prescriptions and medications
- Updating patient insurance profiles
- Ordering and stocking of medications and supplies via online wholesalers
- Maintaining accurate prescription records and ensuring HIPAA compliancy
- Prescription compounding
Pharmacy Technician at Chemique Pharmaceuticals (2002-07 – 2005-04)
Supervisor: Phil Millman, Pharm.D., Ph.D. 562 698-0921
- Preparation of sterile IV medications and Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) in Class 100 pharmacy clean room
- Maintained current patient clinical profiles
- Typed letters of medical necessity
- Transcription of clinical progress notes
- Preparation and submission of blood/urine samples for analysis
- Submission of monthly CURES and DEA reports
- Patient invoicing and record keeping
- Billing to Medi-Cal, Medicare and private insurance
- Delivered and set-up home medical equipment including hospital beds and IV infusion equipment
