JAMES DEREK SILVA
To obtain a position within the pharmaceutical technicians environment. With 28
years of experience. Attention to details, aptitude for problem solving, teamwork.
•Medical and pharmaceutical terminology. • FDA Drug Safety Guidelines
•Pharmacy Practice Ethics. • Fill and Dispense Medications
•Medication Compounding •Basic Anatomy
•Medication Inventory Management. • Dispensed and preparation of IV bags
•Acknowledge of HIPPA. •Restock, InventoryManagement
•Labels Preparation
VA MEDICAL CENTER VETERAN AFFAIRS, NORTH PORT NEW YORK LONG ISLAND 11768
1989 - 2017
Under the supervision of a pharmacist maintained proper rock level prepared filled priced and delivered pharmaceuticals to patients and in-house departments. Enter prescriptions into computer system completed reports and provided customer service including ensuring the patient understands dosage instructions. Referred patients to Pharmacist for answers to specific questions. Acted as the first line check against possible negative drug interactions with other prescriptions on record and notified Pharmacist. Screening prescriptions for medication orders errors and drugs or allergy contraindications understanding that there are no insignificant mistakes especially to the patient. Performing mathematic calculations for special dose preparation and compounding. Ensured customer had drug interaction and possible side effects notification and asked if they had any questions. Was in changer of compounding medication when commercial products were not available from manufacturers. Analyze patients profiles to drug histories in order to determine drug allergies and to prevent drug interactions with new medication.
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4014 W Kamerling Ave
Chicago, I’ll
69651
JAMES DEREK SILVA
Gathered information in order to preppy and deliver medication cart to patients and nursing units. Received narcotic orders and maintained records of all scheduled drugs distributed throughout the hospital. Filled The Tlays drug dispensing machine throughout the hospital and supervised the distribution compliance between nurses and patients.
Preparing IV administered medications using aseptic techniques while using chemistry knowledge and math skills.
Education
Brentwood High School -1989
Certify Pharmacy Technician-