Pharmacy Technician Certified
Resume:
Daniel Rodriguez
North Chicago, IL *****
*********@*****.***
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
US Department of Veterans Affairs-North Chicago, IL Present
Duties and Responsibilities
Medication Preparation and Distribution
• Prepare, compound, and dispense medications under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Accurately fill and label unit dose medications, IV admixtures, and other sterile and non-sterile preparations.
• Manage automated dispensing cabinets (e.g., Pyxis, Omnicell), including restocking and troubleshooting.
• Deliver medications to nursing units, operating rooms, and other hospital departments. Inventory and Supply Management
• Maintain appropriate stock levels of medications and supplies.
• Conduct regular inventory checks and ensure proper storage of medications.
• Handle controlled substances in compliance with regulations, including documentation and reconciliation.
• Coordinate medication recalls and returns.
Supervisory and Leadership Responsibilities
• Train, mentor, and oversee junior pharmacy technicians and interns.
• Assist in developing and enforcing pharmacy workflows and best practices.
• Act as a liaison between pharmacy staff and other hospital departments. Compliance and Quality Assurance
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, state and federal regulations, and accreditation standards
(e.g., Joint Commission, USP 797/800).
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, medication safety programs, and audits.
• Monitor and document adverse drug events and medication errors. Technology and Documentation
• Utilize electronic health records (EHR) and computerized physician order entry (CPOE) systems.
• Maintain accurate documentation of medication preparation, dispensing, and waste disposal.
• Assist with troubleshooting pharmacy automation systems. Patient and Staff Support
• Answer medication-related inquiries from nurses and other healthcare providers.
• Assist in emergency medication preparation for codes and urgent situations.
• Educate hospital staff on pharmacy policies and medication handling procedures. USPS Mail Carrier
United States Postal Service-Northbrook, IL
January 2023 to January 2025
• Delivering and collecting mail
Mail carriers deliver and collect mail to and from homes and businesses along assigned routes. They may also pick up additional mail from relay boxes.
• Sorting mail
Mail carriers sort mail and packages according to delivery sequence.
• Providing customer service
Mail carriers may answer customer questions about postal regulations and services, and sometimes complaints. They may also obtain customer signatures for special deliveries.
• Other responsibilities
Mail carriers may also load mail onto trucks, maintain logs to monitor delivery rates and vehicle maintenance scheduling, sell stamps and other postal products, and communicate with dispatchers. Senior Pharmacy Technician, CPhT
Lake Behavioral Hospital-Waukegan, IL
December 2020 to January 2023
Pharmacy Technician II
NorthShore University HealthSystem-Highland Park, IL January 2019 to December 2022
Caddie
Knollwood Country Club-Lake Forest, IL
August 2016 to January 2020
Retail Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens-Grayslake, IL
May 2018 to December 2018
Medical Warehouse Associate
Cardinal Health-Waukegan, IL
January 2017 to June 2017
Duties include picking and packing medical equipment orders. Machine operating.
Packing/ Shipping orders.
Education
Vocational school in Pharmacy Technician
College of Lake County
High school or equivalent in High School Diploma
Waukegan High School
2012 to 2016
Skills
• Typing
• Medical Terminology
• Medical Billing
• Communication skills
• Insurance Verification
• Aseptic Technique
• Hospital Experience
• Microsoft Office
• Leadership
• Editing
• English
• Organizational skills
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Order Entry
• Pharmacy Technician Experience
• Analysis skills
• EMR Systems
• Microsoft Word
• Compounding Medications
• Writing skills
• Epic
• Time management
• HIPAA
Languages
• English - Fluent
• Spanish - Intermediate
Certifications and Licenses
BLS for Healthcare Providers
August 2021 to Present
Pharmacy Technician License
National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB)
Registered Pharmacy Technician
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