Clinical Science Pharmacy Technician
Resume:
BETH M. SERRAN
Goodyear, AZ *5395
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CAREER OBJECTIVITY
To obtain a position of responsibility as a Certified/Licensed Pharmacy Technician where I can fully utilize my extensive skills for mutual benefit and success.
PERSONAL PROFILE
Highly competent organized, detail-oriented professional; motivated to achieve both personal and professional goals. Extensive (29 years) experience in Pharmaceutical applications.
Superior knowledge of pharmaceutical brand/generic names and their applications. Accurately enters data into Megasource computer system including patient profiles, provides data from system on allergies, diagnosis and drug interactions aiding pharmacists and physicians throughout the hospital system.
Detail-oriented. Recognized for strong ability to effectively prioritize, coordinate and complete multiple, concurrent responsibilities in fast pace environments in an accurate, timely and efficient manner.
Develops rapport quickly and easily with persons with diverse backgrounds, personalities and temperaments. Build strong relationships with patients/clients.
Superior verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills; self-starter with a dedication to achieving optimum customers service and satisfaction.
Adept a learning and applying new skills and concepts. Highly attentive to details and procedures.
Strong technical skills that include computer Microsoft Word, and Wordperfect
Multi-lingual: Filipino, English Spanish, Thai
HIGHLIGHTS OF PROFESSIONAL CAREER
Recognized for 2 years 6 months of Perfect Attendance 1986-1989
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Milpitas, California
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Pharmacy Technician License, State Board of Pharmacy, Sacramento, CA. exp. 11/1994
Pharmacy Technician Certification, CPTB, Phoenix, AZ. July/2001
EDUCATION
Associate of Science June/1994 Las Positas College, Livermore, California, Chabot College, Hayward, California
Outpatient Technician Training Program Mar/1993 Kaiser Permanente Northern California
Clinical Science (Medical Technology) 1976-1980
San Francisco State University, San Francisco, California
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Pharmacy Training Program/Internship Feb./1993
Kaiser Permanente Northern California Pharmacy Division
1500 hours, Assessment Test, Department of Justice background check completed.
Walgreens Drug Store 387 N Estrella Pkwy, Goodyear AZ 85338 623-***-**** March 26, 2018 to
present
Answers phone calls for new and refills from patients and physicians. Input new prescriptions and fill medications for on daily basis. Maintain and operates Unit Dose machines. Accurately calculate, mix and label prescriptions including cremes/ ointments.
Continually update knowledge of Pharmaceutical products and method of distribution to clientele.
Avella Sterile Compounding Pharmacy (Happy Valley HQTR) 503-B Sterile Facility Jun 2017-Jan 2018
Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Settings USP 797. Prepare bulk IV bags and syringes (Oxytocin, Vancomycin,
Magnesium Sulfate, Heparin, Calcium Gluonate, Succinycholine and Syringes (Neostigmine, Phenylephrine and
Avastin)
Assists Lab Assistants for Daily Compounding Preparations and package all Post Production Dept if needed
Attended PCCA Sterility Training Classes in Houston, Texas on Aug. 22, 2017
CERTIFIED PHARMACY TECHNICIAN April 9, 2009/May 2017
Cigna Medical Group (Paseo Branch)
Outpatient Pharmacy settings. Assists Pharmacists filling prescriptions requests for patients.
Transcribed physicians orders and clinic order thru Cerner via telephone and/or written prescriptions.
Demonstrated excellent customers service skills by courteous and responsive phone manner while assisting
clients
CERTIFIED PHARMACY TECHNICIAN II BannerHealthcare/Thunderbird, Glendale, AZ.
Mix and delivers all IV’s and unit dose orders to nursing stations such as Oncology, Emergency Unit and all Intensive Care Unit.
Assists hospital staff with clinical/IV/pharmaceutical request for patients. Refill pyxis ordering machines to all Nursing stations, cathlab, ER and surgery department as needed using Talyst Inventory Machines.
Mix all compound orders, such as CADD (PCA) orders, oral solutions, refrigerated orders from NICU dept. and
All topical creams and ointments needed
CERTIFIED PHARMACY IV TECHNICIAN Aug/2005-Nov/2006 Scottsdale Healthcare Hospital Shea, ScottsdaleAZ.
Prepare and Assists Chemo Technician at Virginia Piper Cancer Center when needed. Main IV technician on Dayshift. Prepare all compounding orders such as Cardioplegia IV’s for OR dept.
Input to computer and mix all TPN orders for NICU dept. and adult TPN.
Compound all NARCOTIC PCA, such as Dilaudid, Fentanyl, Lorazepam and Epidural.
CERTIFIED PHARMACY TECHNICIAN Nov/2005-Dec/2006
West Valley Abrazo Hospital/Goodyear, AZ
CERTIFIED PHARMACY IV TECHNICIAN Aug/2001-June/2003 Webb Del Memorial Hospital (Sun Health Co.), Sun City West, AZ
Mix and delivers all IV’s and unit dose orders to nursing stations such as Oncology Dept., Emergency Unit and Intensive Care Unit
Assist hospital staff with clinical/IV/pharmaceutical requests for patients. Refills pixis ordering machines to all nursing stations, cath lab, ER and Surgery dept. as needed.
Worked along-side members of (Inpatient Department), including doctors and nurses, meeting necessary requests for drugs and medication. with refills and prescriptions inquiries
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN Dec/1994-June/2001
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Broomfield, Co
Same job guidelines within all Kaiser Permanente Facilities
INPATIENT PHARMACY TECHNICIAN Aug. 1994-Dec 1994
St, Joseph Hospital, Denver, Colorado
Worked along-side members of (Inpatient Department), including doctors and nurses, meeting immediate request for drugs and medications.
Received and issued all orders for (narcotics and other medications,) including intravanous applications.
Worked with nurses in the administration of patient’s medication needs and delivered patients to various floors.
Monitored medical suppply inventories, anticipating daily needs and ordering necessary medications for department.
Compounded TPN’s and LVP’s, input prespription orders into computers and generated lebels ordered by Physicians.
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN May/1989- June/1994
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Pleasanton, California
Maintain and operate Unit dose machine; filling unit dose care via the manual method following safety procedures to ensure patient health. Accurately calculate, mix and label prescriptions including cremes/ointments, syringes, frozen’s and enteral’s; Compounded TPN’s, LVP’s from bulk using various methods.
Manage extensive inventory; communicate effectively with vendors to obtain the latest and finest wholesale pharmaceutical supplies at most competitive price.
Quickly transcribe Physicians instructions/orders into the HMO computer via telephone and written prescriptions.
Continually update knowledge of Pharmaceutical products and method of distribution to clientele.
Assist hospital staff with clinical/IV/pharmaceutical requests for patients. Deliver prescriptions as needed to patients 365 beds. Medical Center; prepare billing to patients and/or Medicare/Medical Insurance carrier
PHARMACY CLERK/TYPIST
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Pleasanton, California May 1989-Mar/1992
Promoted to Pharmacy Clerk from Typist by participation in continuining education to further advance my career and increase my contributions on the job.
Provided courteous customer assistance, answered phones and in-store inquiries, checked and typed prespriptions and refill requests.
Refered client questions to Pharmacists as needed for consultation.
Accurately transcribed Physicians orders to computer, labeled prescriptions per doctor/pharmaceutical instructions.
PHARMACY CLERK/CASHIER Nov/1986-May/1989 Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Milipitas, California
Accurately transcribed prescriptions from Physicians to legible English using Pharmacy Information Management Systems (PIMS) computer system.
Assisted Pharmacy in all duties, including setup drugs to fill prescriptions and pulling information regarding PPI and warning information.
Demonstrated excellent customer service skills by courteous and responsive phone manner while assisting clients with refill and prescription inquiries.
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REFERENCES
Suzanne Banaszak, PharmD
CIGNA MEDICAL GROUP (PASEO Supervisor)
5891W Eugie Ave
Glendale, AZ 85304
Mr. Leo Ablicki, RPH
Chief Pharmacist
KAISER PERMANENTE MEDICAL CENTER
HWY 287, Broomfield, CO 80020
Mr. Donald Larson, RPH
Pharmacy Supervisor
KAISER PERMANENTE MEDICAL CENTER
HWY 287, Broomfield, CO 80020
Ms. Gloria Ubl (Pharmacy Tech. Supervisor)
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
5555 W Thunderbird Rd Glendale, AZ 85304
Mr. Gary Palmer, RPH
Cigna Medical Group (Paseo Branch)
5801 W Eugie Ave
Glendale, AZ 85304
Mr. Paul Butler, RPH
Cigna Medical Group (Paseo Branch)
5801 W Eugie Ave
Glendale, AZ 85304
623-***-**** cell
Adrian Santibanez, CPhT,
Store Manager #3657
3361 North Litchfield Rd
Goodyear, AZ 85395
BETH M SERRAN
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2826 N 136th Drive Goodyear, AZ 415-***-****
Dear Madam or Sir:
I am very interested in meeting with you to discuss current responsibilities with your organization. I have enclosed a current resume for your consideration and review.
My background includes over 32 years in of increasing responsible experience in the Health Care Industry. I have successfully attained the California and Arizona State Board of Pharmacy License. My strengths include extensive knowledge of pharmaceutical products and their uses, Unit Dose, I.V. Admixture machines, as well as, inventory/ordering functions. Currently, I work in a decentralized pharmacy with computerization facilitating communications to all facilities within Phoenix Area. The mobile satellite is equipped to interact with the main system for patient profiles and medication information, allowing interface directly with physicians to match medications to procedures and to control inventory, medication use and control substances.
I am highly motivated to assume additional training when necessary to improve the scope, value and application of current knowledge. I have excelled in working with a wide range of clientele and my strong communication skills have facilitated both my person and professional achievements and goals. I possess strong leadership abilities, and effectively handle multiple, concurrent responsibilities in fast pace environments.
I am currently reviewing new opportunities that will allow me to both use and expand my knowledge. As a proven achiever, with a high level of motivation and positive attitude; as well as excellent skills and abilities will not only allow me the challenges presented, but also become a valued asset to your organization.
Thank you for your positive consideration. I look forward to meeting with you, in person, to discuss in more detail your needs and my abilities.
Sincerely,
Beth M. Serran
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