Experienced Pharmacy Technician - Oncology Specialist
Resume:
RICHARD FIGUEROA
TOMS RIVER N.J. 08753
***********@*****.***
Summary
Highly Experienced Healthcare Professional with 23 years of dedicated, and results driven knowledge, searching for a career opportunity where I can utilize my skills, and experience while gaining valuable industry knowledge.
Experience:
Community Medical Center (CMC)- Toms River N.J.
2/2025-Present
Pharmacy Technician (Per-diem)
• Restock medication/supplies utilizing Pixis automation
• Triage nursing unit calls
• Dispense medication/supplies utilizing Talyst/Med Carousel automation
• Prepare IV solutions/ Hazardous medications following USP 797/800 standards
• Assist Pharmacist with day to day operations
New Jersey Hematology/Oncology Associates (NJHOA)- Brick N.J. 11/2023-1/2025
Lead Oncology Pharmacy Technician
• Dispensed patient specific chemotherapeutic regimens utilizing NUCLEUS dispensing cabinets
• Purchased Medications, Supplies, utilizing Amerisource Bergen, Uline, McKesson, Henry Shein
• Forecasted, and maintained Medication, and supply shortages
• Communicated new medications, and supplies with key stake holders within the organization
• Negotiated vendor contracts with Benchmark products, Equashield, Uline, MSD, Acute care pharmaceuticals, Polar tech, Wolf Medical, B Braun, Baxter
• Performed monthly Inventory Counts per Company Policy and Procedures
• Established Policy and Procedures pertaining to USP 797 and 800 Compliance
• Created logs for daily, weekly, monthly cleaning activities
• Oversee, and train intake staff on proper procedure involving prior authorizations, denied claims, peer to peer with medically necessary procedures, and medications, enroll patients in foundations, and medical assistance programs
• Triage Patient calls pertaining to medication refills, scheduling appointments, and general assistance
• Maintained, patient indigent programs, verified Oral medications within in-house specialty pharmacy
• Prepared IV solutions/ Hazardous medications using aseptic technique
• Assisted Physicians, Nurses, and Practice Administrator with day to day operations RCCA/JOHN THEURER CANCER CENTER- North Bergen/Howell/Toms River N.J. 6/2018- 10/2023
Pharmacy Operations Manager
• Oversee 3 outpatient Oncology Pharmacies
• Train, and Coach staff members on the proper Procurement, and storage of Hazardous medications, nursing supplies, and DME
• Train, and Coach staff members on the proper procedures of obtaining prior authorization, and assisting patients with indigent medication programs
• Order medications, supplies using Oncology supply, Mckesson, Henry Shein, Uline
• Forecasted, and maintained Medication, and supply shortages
• Communicated new medications, and supplies with key stake holders within the organization
• Performed monthly Inventory Counts per Company Policy and Procedures
• Dispense patient specific chemotherapeutic regimens utilizing NUCLEUS dispensing cabinets
• Oversee, and train intake staff on proper procedure involving prior authorizations, denied claims, peer to peer with medically necessary procedures, and medications, enroll patients in foundations, and medical assistance programs
• Triage Patient calls pertaining to medication refills, scheduling appointments, and general assistance
• Scheduled Pharmacy staff according to the needs of the Clinics, Train, and educated staff to follow local, and federal regulations.
• Performed monthly Inventory procedures for the 3 clinics
• Established PAR levels of Medications, and supplies to ensure the 3 clinics are optimally equipped for daily workflow
• Established Regulated Medical Waste contract with Stericycle
• Established Policy and Procedures pertaining to USP 797 and 800 Compliance
• Train, educate pharmacy technicians, nurses on proper receiving, handling, compounding administration, and waste of hazardous medications per USP <800> Standards
• Created logs for daily, weekly, monthly cleaning activities
• Performed monthly Surface, and Air samples per USP <800> standards
• Maintained all equipment, and DME within the clinics
• Negotiated vendor contracts with Benchmark products, Equashield, Uline, MSD, Acute care pharmaceuticals, Polar tech, Wolf Medical, B Braun, Baxter,
• Worked within a class 5 clean room environment, while following <USP> 797/800 standards, Prepare IV solutions/ Hazardous medications using aseptic techniqueAssisted physicians, nurse management, and VP of operations with day to day operations 4/2017-5/2018
Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSKCC)
Senior Chemotherapy Pharmacy Technician
• Compound Chemotherapeutic medication for patient administration
• Maintain Clean room utilizing USP <800> standards
• Prepare batch doses of dexamethasone, diphenhydramine, fosaprepitant, lidocaine syringes, 5FU dosifuser pumps
• Assist Clinical Coordinators with day to day operations Home Infusion Group- Brooklyn N.Y.
5/2015-4/2017
Pharmacy Operations Manager
• Assisted with the initial set up of ground up home infusion company
• Established Regulated Medical Waste contract with Stericycle
• Initiated CPR+ software integration, Trained staff members on navigation of software
• Joined MEDASSETS GPO for negotiated below market pricing
• Oversee a staff of 20+ employees, Coach and guide employees in following Pharmacy Policy and procedures
• Schedule staff according to the needs of the facility, Train, and educate staff to follow local, and federal regulations.
• Oversee, and train intake staff on proper procedure involving prior authorizations, denied claims, peer to peer with medically necessary procedures, and medications, enroll patients in foundations, and medical assistance programs
• Triage Patient calls pertaining to medication refills, scheduling appointments, and general assistance
• Created perpetual inventory
• Built inventory, supplies, DME into CPR+ software
• Cleanroom built by V. Crowley Associates, LLC
• Performed daily, weekly, monthly cleaning activities
• Created logs for daily, weekly, monthly cleaning activities
• Performed monthly Surface, and Air samples per USP <797> standards
• Negotiated vendor contracts with Benchmark products, Equashield, Uline, MSD, Acute care pharmaceuticals, Polar tech, Wolf Medical, LMV courier service, B Braun, Baxter,
• Created FedEx, and Ups accounts for the branch
• Assisted VP of operations and COO with day to day operations Biologics TX- Totowa, NJ
9/2013-4/2015
Pharmacy Technician Supervisor/Purchasing Manager
• Oversee a staff of 6 employees, Coach and guide employees in following Pharmacy Policy and procedures
• Initiated CPR+ software integration, trained staff members on software navigation
• Schedule staff according to the needs of the facility, Train, and educate staff to follow local, and federal regulations.
• Oversee, and train intake staff on proper procedure involving prior authorizations, denied claims, peer to peer with medically necessary procedures, and medications, enroll patients in foundations, and medical assistance programs
• Triage Patient calls pertaining to medication refills, scheduling appointments, and general assistance
• Work within a class 5 clean room environment, while following <USP> 797/800 standards, Prepare IV solutions using aseptic technique
• Package orders for patient’s home delivery using tubing, flushes, and other nursing supplies
• Performed daily, weekly, monthly cleaning activities
• Performed monthly Surface, and Air samples per USP <797> standards
• Prepare chemotherapeutic agents for patient administration, input data, and update patient profiles utilizing CPR+ software
• Maintained inventory par levels, negotiated vendor contracts with Uline, Wolf Medical, MSD, McKesson, Amerisorce Bergen, Polar tech, LMV Courier service,
• Perform monthly inventory cycle counts/ reconciliation reports Keep warehouse neat and organized, Meet quarterly budgetary goals
• Coordinate, and Dispatch deliveries according to time, and location
• Order supplies, and Medications below market prices
• Assisted Pharmacy Manager, and VP of finance with day to day operations American Outcomes Management - New York, N.Y.
07/2012 - 04/2013
Pharmacy Technician (temp)
• Work within a class 5 clean room environment, while following <USP> 797/800 standards, Prepare IV solutions using aseptic technique
• Package orders for patient’s home delivery using tubing, flushes, and other nursing supplies
• Prepare chemotherapeutic agents for patient administration, input data, and update patient profiles utilizing CPR+ software
• Maintain inventory par levels, ordered supplies using Uline, Amerisource Bergen, medical specialty services
• Perform monthly inventory counts/ reconciliation reports
• Kept warehouse neat, and organized, dispatched deliveries according to location, and time
• Assisted operations manager, and pharmacist with day to day operations Crescent Health Care - Totowa, NJ
04/2011 - 02/2012
Pharmacy Technician Supervisor/Purchasing Manager
• Oversee a staff of 10+ employees, Coach and guide employees in following Pharmacy Policy and procedures
• Purchased Medications, Supplies, utilizing Amerisource Bergen, Uline, McKesson, Henry Shein
• Forecasted, and maintained Medication, and supply shortages
• Communicated new medications, and supplies with key stake holders within the organization
• Negotiated vendor contracts with Benchmark products, Equashield, Uline, MSD, Acute care pharmaceuticals, Polar tech, Wolf Medical, B Braun, Baxter
• Schedule staff according to the needs of the facility, Train, and educate staff to follow local, and federal regulations.
• Oversee, and train intake staff on proper procedure involving prior authorizations, denied claims, peer to peer with medically necessary procedures, and medications, enroll patients in foundations, and medical assistance programs
• Triage Patient calls pertaining to medication refills, scheduling appointments, and general assistance
• Work within a class 5 clean room environment, while following <USP> 797/800 standards, Prepare IV solutions using aseptic technique
• Package orders for patient’s home delivery using tubing, flushes, and other nursing supplies
• Prepare chemotherapeutic agents for patient administration, input data, and update patient profiles utilizing CPR+ software
• Maintain inventory par levels, ordered supplies using uline, Amerisource Bergen, medical specialty services
• Perform monthly inventory counts/ reconciliation reports
• Kept warehouse neat, and organized, dispatched deliveries according to location, and time
• Assisted operations manager, and pharmacist with day to day operations Pharmscript LLC - Edison, NJ
12/2010 - 04/2011, 9/2011-10/2011
IV Department Supervisor
• Oversee a staff of 5 employees, Coach and guide employees in following Pharmacy Policy and procedures
• Schedule staff according to the needs of the facility, Train, and educate staff to follow local, and federal regulations
• Triage Patient calls pertaining to medication refills, scheduling appointments, and general assistance
• Work within a class 5 clean room environment, while following <USP> 797 standards, Prepare IV solutions using aseptic technique
• Established Regulated Medical Waste contract with Stericycle
• Performed daily, weekly, monthly cleaning activities
• Created logs for daily, weekly, monthly cleaning activities
• Performed monthly Surface, and Air samples per usp <797> policy
• Follow up with nursing homes for patients’ IV medications/supplies
• Package nursing supplies along with IV medications for delivery
• Maintain inventory par levels, order supplies using Amerisource Bergen, MSD Nextron Infusion Services - Fairfield, NJ
04/2008 - 09/2009
Lead Pharmacy Technician
• Work within a class 5 clean room environment, while following <USP> 797 standards, Prepare IV solutions using aseptic technique
• Performed daily, weekly, monthly cleaning activities
• Performed monthly Surface, and Air samples per USP <797> standards
• Package orders for patient’s home delivery using tubing, flushes, and other nursing supplies
• Prepare chemotherapeutic agents for patient administration, input data, and update patient profiles utilizing CPR+ software
• Maintain inventory par levels, ordered supplies using uline, Amerisource Bergen, medical specialty services
• Perform monthly inventory counts/ reconciliation reports
• Kept warehouse neat, and organized, dispatched deliveries according to location, and time
• Assisted Pharmacy manager with day to day operations Nyack Hospital - Nyack, NY
09/2004 - 10/2007
Pharmacy Technician
• Duties: prepare IV solutions using aseptic technique,
• Filled unit dose carts for delivery, fill and deliver floor stock to various nursing units,
• Narcotic rounds, fill PO orders for hourly rounds, replenish ACCUDOSE for ER, unit dose PO medication,
• Kept inventory par levels, prepared emergency/OR trays, pharmacist with day-to-day activities. Hackensack Medical Center - Hackensack, NJ
01/2002 - 11/2003
Pharmacy Technician Courier
• Prepare IV solutions using aseptic technique,
• Fill PO orders for hourly rounds, fill and deliver floor stock to nursing units,
• Replenish PYXIS for nursing units,
• Prepared emergency/OR trays, delivery of hourly rounds, assisted pharmacist with day-to-day activities.
Education and Certifications
Hackensack High School
Completed-06/1999
High School Diploma
Charter University
Completed-5/2015
Bachelor Business Administration
Registered Pharmacy Technician/ NJ Board of Pharmacy PTCB National Certification
CSPT Sterile Compounding- (Tentative completion 7/25) CPhT-ADV (Tentative completion 9/25)
Pharmacy Automation/Software/Technical knowledge
• Med Carousel
• Integra Connect EMR
• Sales force
• MS Office
• MS Teams
• Onco EMR
• EPIC Software
• CPR+ Software
• McKesson PACMED
• Pharmacy blister pack system
• Baxa repeater pump
• ACCUDOSE
• Nucleus Oncology dispensing system
• Lynx Oncology dispensing system
• OMNICELL dispensing system
• Pinnacle TPN system
• PYXIS dispensing system
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