Wanda S. Thomas
Certified Pharmacy Technician ** years
*******@*****.*** - 985-***-**** 985-***-****
Seeking to obtain a position with a Dynamic Company offering, Challenges, Creativity, Growth, and Opportunity where my experience, knowledge and expertise will be utilize.
Professional Experience
Slidell Memorial Hospital Slidell, La United States
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Dec 2013- Present
• . Operates pharmacy computer systems accurately and efficiently.
• Performs assigned unit inspections and quarterly medication outdate inspections.
• Prepares admixtures utilizing aseptic technique/accurately labels and dates patient label.
• Maintains IV room and Laminar Flow hoods in a clean and orderly manner.
• Orders and restocks supplies. Insurance billing and basic problem resolution
• Answers pharmacy telephones in a timely and courteous manner. Takes messages that are clear and concise for the pharmacists.
• Obtains and delivers medication orders to the pharmacists.
• Delivers patient medications to individual nursing stations.
Ochsner Medical Center (Formally Northshore Regional) Slidell, La
Certified Pharmacy Technician May 2009 – Dec 2013
oResponsibilities include: Maintain a positive workflow environment for technicians, act as intermediary between technicians and pharmacy supervisor, act as direct supervisor to technicians,
oPrepare technician evaluations and deliver them in conjunction with departmental management, assist in developing departmental policy as pertains to pharmacy technicians, be available for problem solving as pertains to technicians, be available to cover for staff in any area staffed by a pharmacy technician, and train new hire on an ongoing basis, evaluates, coaches, and utilizes performance management practices to motivate and set expectations for technician staff. In collaboration with management, drafts and delivers effective corrective action plans to technicians performing at substandard levels.
oWorks with Chief Pharmacist on other responsibilities, special projects, and initiatives as needed.
oExemplify a positive and willing attitude, working well with team members in handling varying tasks as priorities shift. Be aware of changing priorities and adjust as needed. Actively contribute in staff meetings, training, and productive discussion.
oPurchase Medication using Cardinal Health System.
oDrug Inventory.
oPharmacy Technician Buyer Coordinated the purchasing of all pharmaceutical and supplies for department. Maintains inventory levels of pharmaceuticals in the Pharmacy department. Transmits and checks in orders, processes paperwork and invoices and resolves errors in billing, Fills orders for floor stock from other departments in the hospital.
Education
Abramson Senior High New Orleans, La United States
High School Diploma, May 1987
Special Skills
Pyxis Training Program, Omnicell Training Program, Cardinal Health Training.
Typing 40 wpm, Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, and Access. 10 key touch.
Built Care Fusion Pyxis Machine and Implemented the Project.
ACHIEVEMENTS:
Acknowledged by Wal-Mart and received Two Great Job Awards Exceeding Expectations Above and beyond.
Recognized by Northshore Regional Directors/ Management team for being a Positive role model.
Elected to join Ochsner Patient and Family Advisory Board.
Nominated by Ochsner Executive leader to represent my department at a conference held by Ochsner. The Power of One.
Acknowledge by CEO, CNO and, received a trophy for Spirit of Caring.
Received a Certificate of Appreciation from Ochsner for Embodying the Spirit of Caring During Hurricane Isaac.