Pharmacy Technician Intern

Krisna (Somanna) Chhun

** ******** **., *** *, Lowell, MA 01851

Phone: 978-***-**** Email: **************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE: Seeking a position within the pharmacy industry utilizing experience and hands on training with the ability to learn additional skills and grow from within.

LANGUAGES: Fluent in English and Khmer

EDUCATION:

UMass Lowell, Lowell, MA Grad Certificate Pharmaceutical Sciences 2024 - 2025

Middlesex Community College, Lowell, MA 2013 - 2016

Biotechnology Technician & Certificate Associates Degree

Dean’s List and National Honor Society

Equipment Calibration Certificate Program

OSHA-Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Lincoln Technical Institute, Lowell, MA 2012 - 2013

Pharmacy Technician

State Certification obtained (PT16410)

National Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) (#S8B6E9L7)

Dean’s List and Technical National Honor Society

Pharmacy Intern License (PI168473)

Computer-ED Institute, Lowell, MA 2002 - 2003

Software Application Specialist Certified

Dean’s List and Technical National Honor Society

Salem State University, Salem, MA 1993 – 1998

BS in Office Administration

BIOTECH LABORATORY SKILLS:

CHO, 1A3, WI-38, HELA thawed and place in culture Media preparation for malignant cell, TSA/TSB

Limiting Dilution technique HPLC Technique

Feeding suspension/ attachment cells in culture ELISA Technique

(1A3, CHO, WI-38, HELA) SDS / PAGE Technique

Hybridoma isolation/selection/expansion (ELISA) Western Blot Procedure

Analysis of cross reactivity of Monoclonal Antibody Quality Control, cGMP, Validation

Optimization condition for Human embryonic Stem cells pH titration, Pipetting: Micro-pipette, Octapipette

Optimization of mouse feeder layer cells Chromosome Harvesting from HELA

Protein purification/extraction Analysis of Human Chromosomes

Weaning CHO cells for Bioreactors Scale -up of mammalian cells (CHO)

Set-up Bioreactor for CHO cells Separation by precipitation

Aseptic transfer/growing/environmental testing Column chromatography

Freezing /Thawing Mammalian cells in culture Splitting of suspension cells

Cell count and viability determination for malignant cell Trypsinization of Attached cells

Nutrient Media Preparation & Buffer preparation Combine pharmaceutical chemicals

Positive/Negative Gram Staining Preparation of wafer for capacitor

Differential Staining Techniques Harvesting Human Chromosomes

ACQUIRED PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:

Pharmacy Law, Ethics, & Professionalism

HIPAA overview

Pharmacy Dosages & Calculations

Differentiate TPNs and PPNs

Understand Medicine Classifications/Classes

IV & Compounding Admixes

Sterile and non-sterile preparations

Determine prescription label validity

Fill prescriptions from start to finish

Therapeutic Response to Medication

Punch method vs. capsule filling machine

Computer skills & Pharmacy Database systems

Understand DEA and NDC numbers

Laminar flow hood utilization

Chemotherapy Preparation & Cleanup

EXTERNSHIP:

CPS, Cardinal Health Tewksbury, MA 2013 - 2022

Pharmacy Technician II

Assemble blister packs

Received prescription requests and verified that information is completed and accurate

Established and maintained patient profiles; answer phone calls and respond to requests

Complies with HIPAA regulations

Maintain strict confidentiality of patients, business matters, guests and employee information

Assists co-workers in tasks as time permits

Adhere to health system policies and procedures

Comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations

Pre-packed bulk medicine, filled bottles with prescribed medication, and typed and affixed labels

Mixed pharmaceutical chemicals according to the prescription

Cleaned and maintained equipment including sterilizing glassware according to company’s policies and procedures

Received incoming supplies, verified quantities against invoices, checked for outdated medications in current inventory, and informed supervisors of stock needs and shortages; put away returned items

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Remedium Pharmacy, N. Chelmsford, MA 10/2014 - Present

Pharmacy Technician

Free Daily Home Delivery

Custom Compounding Medication

Program using for convenient Blister Packaging

Expertise assemble blister packaging for Easier Compliance

Specialty pharmacy, providing service to hospices, institutions, nursing homes, residential group homes and assisted living facilities and pharmacy specializes in veterinary and animals medications

Receive prescriptions, count pills/medication assure labels are correct

Update patient demographics

File orders, pull updated drugs

Properly store inventory according to HIPAA/OSHA standards

Serve as translator from Khmer to English

Complies with HIPAA regulations

Maintain strict confidentiality of patients, business matters, guests and employee information

Assists co-workers in tasks as time permits

Adhere to health system policies and procedures

Comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations

Prepare and package blister packs according to specified instructions

Answer telephones, translate for Khmer speakers, respond to questions or requests, verify insurance

Order inventory, assure invoices are correct (Cardinal and Anda)

Confirm prescriptions as prescribed by nurses and doctors

Assist in-store customers with medication, prescriptions, payments, illness questions

Safe Rx Robots and Script Pro Robots using

Rite Aid, CVS Billerica, MA 2013 - 2014

Pharmacy Technician

Preserve confidentiality of information

Work extended days on an occasional basis

Work within strict time frames and resolute deadlines

Work weekends on a regular basis

Willingness to move with purpose and a strong sense of urgency

Complies with HIPAA regulations

Maintain strict confidentiality of patients, business matters, guests and employee information

Assists co-workers in tasks as time permits

Adhere to health system policies and procedures

Comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations

Received written prescription or refill requests and verified that information is complete and accurate

Filled bottles with prescribed medications and typed and affixed labels

Answered telephones, responded to questions or requests; verified insurance coverage

Maintained proper storage and security conditions for drugs; filed prescriptions that have been filled

Assisted customers by answering questions, locating items, or referring them to the pharmacist for medication information

Established and maintained patient profiles, including lists of medications taken by individual patients

Ordered, labeled, and counted stock of medications and supplies and entered inventory data into computer

Received and stored incoming supplies, verified quantities against invoices, checked for outdated medications in current inventory, and informed supervisors of stock needs and shortages

Mixed pharmaceutical preparations according to written prescriptions

Wellness Ambassador

Support, embrace and implement new initiatives to support wellness and health trends. The primary purpose of the position is to increase customer satisfaction, loyalty and utilization of pharmacy and clinical services by effectively promoting and selling services provide by Rite Aid inside and outside of assigned store.

Introduce the customer to the Pharmacist and provide support for the pharmacist as they guide the customers in selecting and making purchasing decisions on products related their wellbeing (vitamins, OTC, specialty foods etc.)

Committed to providing customer service that makes both internal and external customers feel welcome, important, and appreciated.

Sky Works Solution Inc., Woburn, MA 2006 – 2012

Engineer Assistant (Wafer Testing Technician IV 4”-6”)

Performed quality control checks on electronic pieces for electronic devices

Certified trainer to provide educate new employees and colleagues of company’s protocol and procedures

Ensured that the work environment was safe and organized; Certified ERT and HAZMAT

Machine Electroglass 2010, RF, DC, 3000 System Automated test programmer

Technician group leader and Employee Trainer

Quality control inspection every wafers and follow SOP

Work directly with yield engineer

The Commonwealth of MA, Dept. of Corrections, Concord, MA 1998 - 2005

Administrative Assistant / Switchboard / Record Dept.

Answered switchboard calls promptly and efficiently; transferred calls and took detailed messages

Updated and maintained electronic and paper records accurately and in a timely fashion

Adhered to the rules and regulation of CORI in all communication (written and verbal)

Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Internet Explorer)

Preserve confidentiality of information according to HIPAA

Organize and prioritize a variety of tasks and projects

Complies with HIPAA regulations

Maintain strict confidentiality of business matters, guests and employee information

Assists co-workers in tasks as time permits

Adhere to health system policies and procedures

Comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations

Analog Devices, Wilmington, MA 1998 – 2006

Laser Trim Test Technician

3010 GSI Luminic Automated Test programmer for 4”-6”

LTX Xanadu, M10 wafer Automated Tester

Quality control inspection and follow SOP

Work directly with engineer

Work within clean room and chemical room

Laser trim and wafer fab operator, silicon wafer cleaning and etching

Salem State University, Salem, MA 1993 – 1998

Financial Aid Program Assistant

Assisted students and administration with financial aid forms

Ensured that the records were accurately completed, filed, and documented into the computer

Performed data entry, completing time-sensitive material, and inputted proper billing information

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