Pharmacy Technician Certified
Resume:
Pamela Lawson
St. Louis, MO **116
*********@*****.***
Objective: Motivated and dedicated Certified Pharmacy Technician Infusion Specialist, seeking to leverage extensive experience in medication preparation, infusion therapies, including Chemotherapy, and patient care at a reputable healthcare facility. With a strong passion for delivering excellent patient outcomes, I aim to bring skills, energy, and unwavering work ethic to contribute meaningfully to the team. I am eager to explore opportunities where I can further develop professionally and make a positive impact…
Education: Anthem College (formerly Allied College)- 2004 - 2006
Certifications: Licensed with the Missouri Board of Pharmacy. License # 200-***-**** Certified Pharmacy Technician with PTCB. certification # 601*********** California Board of Pharmacy License number TCH199808
Employment History:
Kaweah Health Center: March 2025 - current Working under the director supervision of the Licensed Pharmacist, perform duties according to the policies and procedures of Kaweah Health Center. Fill Pyxis machines with medications. Deliver medications to patients/nurses. Compound IV admixtures including TPN and Chemotherapy agents.
St. Clare Hospital / Park Avenue Compounding Outsourcing 503B Pharmacy August -2023 - March 2025 Responsible for preparation and admixture of sterile pharmaceutical products in a highly controlled, regulated environment. Trained to become a highly specialized technician to work in aseptic environments inside ISO 7 rooms and ISO 5 workspaces, ensuring admixtures are completed properly per FDA and cGMP and Missouri Board of Pharmacy requirements. Operate and monitor technical computerized compounding/ filling equipment ensuring quality standards are consistently maintained. Responsible for decontamination/ sterilization process of all equipment and supplies with extreme attention to detail. Standards for potency, quality, purity, integrity, sterility and endotoxin content must be consistently be met. Perform daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning, using appropriate disinfectants and techniques. Ongoing aseptic competency evaluations required in policies and procedures.
St. Luke’s Hospital Cancer Center - March 2019 - August - 2023
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Performs complex IV Chemotherapy admixing, using proper aseptic technique. Performs calculations, and IV drug/ fluid admixtures with a high level of accuracy using multiple closed system devices. Orders all IV fluids and supplies needed from our Materials Department (HSS) 01as well as the outside companies such as McKesson, Infusystems, B.Braun and Contec. Responsible for all hazardous and non-hazardous drug ordering. This is done by checking patient’s drug regimens by calculating doses based on BSA and or weight. Determine the correct amount of drugs needed to limit waste, save space and cost. (This is a specialized position alone in the hospital pharmacy setting, known as the buyer).
Responsible for putting away the drug order and oversees organizing of all inventory while maintaining accurate on hand counts. Follows all departmental policies and procedures including but not limited to: monitoring temperatures, humidity, as well as room and hood pressures on a daily basis; documents in Simplifi 797. Maintains a sterile environment that is imperative for compounding to be done safely, and ensuring that all cleaning and compliance is up to date for our bi-annual certification of clean rooms and hoods.
Option Care Home Infusion Services - February 2015 - March 201 Certified Pharmacy Technician
Under the direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacist, worked in an infusion setting while preparing compounded medium to high risk IV medications, including but not limited to Antibiotics, Chemotherapy agents, TPN, hydrations and pediatric compounds, while always maintaining aseptic technique.
Collects patient information. Works closely with each patient to maintain positive customer relations by ensuring timely and accurate generation of delivery of medication, supplies and equipment. Works with patients and insurance companies to maintain accurate information. Observes legal and ethical guidelines for safeguarding the confidentiality of patient information.
Mercy Healthcare St. Louis - March 2016 - February 2017
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Working under the direct supervision of a Licensed Pharmacist, prepared IV solutions using proper aseptic technique, filling and delivering medications to different hospital patient floors. Managing medication dispensing cabinets by filling correct medications for each specific patient. Provide information to patients and other healthcare professionals, while maintaining HIPAA regulations. Reviewed procedures and worked closely with pharmacists to determine that the correct medication was being dispensed.
Schnucks Infusion Solutions - July 2014 - February 2015
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Worked with medication dispensing equipment for hospitals, by installing software for each device, which included firmware and configuration programs, troubleshooted any potential problems that each machine may encounter, and working closely with the Pharmacy Department as well as the Pharmacists and Technicians to get each Pyxis Machine loaded with the specific medications needed for each machine and working with the Pharmacy staff to understand the Pyxis Machine and its software.
Carefusion Health (Cardinal Health) - March 2014 - July 2014
Pharmacy Technician Pyxis Implementation Analyst
Worked with medication dispensing equipment for hospitals, by installing software for each device, which included firmware and configuration programs, troubleshooted any potential problems that each machine may encounter, and working closely with the Pharmacy Department as well as the Pharmacists and Technicians to get each Pyxis Machine loaded with the specific medications needed for each machine and working with the Pharmacy staff to understand the Pyxis Machine and its software.
St. Anthony’s Medical Center - February 2007 - March 2014
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Working under the direct supervision of a Licensed Pharmacist, filled medications to be delivered to each patient floor. Prepared IV medications using aseptic technique including but not limited to antibiotics, large volume fluids, emergency medications, TPN, chemotherapy agents and biologics. Prepared oral solutions as well as topical ointments.
Other Knowledge:
- over 15 years of medical knowledge, medical terms, HIPAA rules and regulations, USP 797 and 800 compliance from hospital, infusion and clinic settings.
- Extensive medical knowledge of pharmaceutical medications and medical terminology including brand and generic medications.
- Exemplary work ethic as well as the ability to work in a stressful, fast paced work environment.
Computer skills: Use of ordering websites such as McKesson, Bbraun, ICU Medical, Infusystems for ordering drugs, supplies, and other necessary items.
Microsoft Word
Outlook,
10 key typing,
Epic,
Kronos,
I emphasis,
Workday,
Mosaic,
Lynx systems,
Simplifi 797,
and CPR+
Cerner
ConsortiEX
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