Maria Santistevan
Thornton,CO
Summary
Experienced pharmacy technician with strong leadership skills, seeking a supervisor position to optimize pharmacy operations. Driven to apply expertise in overseeing workflow, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a collaborative team environment focused on delivering exceptional patient care and service.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Technician
Rose Medical Center, Denver
08.2017 - Current
- Proficient in preparing IV medications, including chemotherapy
- Trained of new pharmacy technicians to enhance team performance and improve workflow efficiency.
- Assist in the preparation and dispensing of non-sterile oral medications, first fill, and cart-fill.
- USP 795 Specialist: Lead staff training on the implementation of new procedures and policies to ensure compliance with USP 795 standards,
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by auditing the non-sterile compounding book and pre-pack logs.
- Assist with media fill and fingertip testing.
- Work closely with management to optimize and the pharmacy technician schedule.
- Competent with DoseEdge, Meditech, and MILT.
- Input total parenteral nutrition (TPN) orders in CAPS.
- Managed Pyxis including unit inspections, refill, outdate expired medications.
- Purchased and maintained inventory of medications and pharmacy supplies.
- Refilled Pyxis to maintain stock levels, outdated expired medication, unit inspections and troubleshoot malfunctions.
- Helped improved work processes and optimized workflows to enhance efficiency and positive work environment.
Pharmacy Technician
Denver Health Medical Center
09.2016 - 12.2018
- Assisted licensed pharmacists in daily operations, answered phones, addressed medication-related inquiries, and communicated messages effectively
- Compounded intravenous and non-sterile medications following 797 guidelines.
- Supported training of new pharmacy technicians.
- Filled patient-specific medication orders, including STAT orders and routine 24-hour cart fills.
- Transported cart fill, new orders, and refills to designated areas in a timely manner.
- Assisted with troubleshooting and resolving issues related to Pyxis automated dispensing systems.
- Performed unit inspections for expired medications, properly outdating and removing them from inventory.
- Refilled cart fills as necessary, maintaining an organized and fully stocked pharmacy workspace.
- Trained on Epic pharmacy software for effective medication tracking and patient record management.
- Ensured work area was fully stocked and prepared for the next shift, contributing to a smooth workflow.
Pharmacy Technician Externship
Pioneer Pharmacy
07.2016 - 08.2016
- Fill prescription
- Input Data Entry
- Compounded intravenous medications
- Operated Dosis Machine
- Proficient in QS1 software
Pharmacy Technician Externship
University of Colorado Hospital
06.2016 - 07.2016
- Compounded intravenous medications and batched orders
- Prepared unit dose cart fill medications
- Worked with automated medication dispensing system known as Pyxis
- Worked with chemotherapy medications
- Delivered medications to nursing units
- Packaged unit dose medications
- Helped licensed pharmacist
Cook Shift Leader
Garlic Knot
08.2014 - 07.2016
- Delivered exceptional customer service
- Prepared and cooked menu items according to standards
- Trained and mentored new cooks, resulting in increased productivity and improved teamwork within the kitchen staff.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Suggested actionable improvements to streamline training procedures.
Shift Lead - Line Server
Qdoba Mexican Grill
05.2012 - 08.2014
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and maintaining a welcoming atmosphere.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Prepare and serve menu items on the line
- Helped store management meet standards of service and quality in daily operations.
- Responded to and resolved customer questions and concerns.
Education
Pharmacy Technician Certification Program -
Front Range Community College
Westminster, CO08.2016
High School Diploma -
Northglenn High School
Thornton, CO05.2013
Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Problem-solving and critical thinking
- Training and mentoring
- Communication Skills
- Team collaboration
- Time management and task prioritization
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician
Rose Medical Center, Denver
08.2017 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Denver Health Medical Center
09.2016 - 12.2018
Pharmacy Technician Externship
Pioneer Pharmacy
07.2016 - 08.2016
Pharmacy Technician Externship
University of Colorado Hospital
06.2016 - 07.2016
Cook Shift Leader
Garlic Knot
08.2014 - 07.2016
Shift Lead - Line Server
Qdoba Mexican Grill
05.2012 - 08.2014
High School Diploma -
Northglenn High School
Pharmacy Technician Certification Program -
Front Range Community College
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