Experience

Devoted Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Clinical Pharmacy Technician

  • Nov 2022 - Present



Massachusetts General Hospital

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Quality and Compliance Specialist

  • Sep 2021 - Nov 2022

  •Staff education and training with a focus on USP 797 & USP 800 through compounding orientation, yearly competencies including Media Fills & Gloved Fingertip Samples, observations, and remediation sessions •Incubation & reading of media samples •Quarterly audits of pharmacy compounding areas to assess compliance with regulatory requirements and department specific policies •Identify opportunities for growth and lead process improvement projects based on audit findings related to staff… Show more •Staff education and training with a focus on USP 797 & USP 800 through compounding orientation, yearly competencies including Media Fills & Gloved Fingertip Samples, observations, and remediation sessions •Incubation & reading of media samples •Quarterly audits of pharmacy compounding areas to assess compliance with regulatory requirements and department specific policies •Identify opportunities for growth and lead process improvement projects based on audit findings related to staff education, facility changes, and work practices •Assist with vendor scheduling and onsite management of monthly environmental monitoring, biannual room and hood certifications •Review of vendor invoices & EM reports •Assist in the drafting and review of polices as part of workgroups to ensure standards of procedure are practiced consistently across compounding sites Show less •Staff education and training with a focus on USP 797 & USP 800 through compounding orientation, yearly competencies including Media Fills & Gloved Fingertip Samples, observations, and remediation sessions •Incubation & reading of media samples •Quarterly audits of pharmacy compounding areas to assess compliance with regulatory requirements and department specific policies •Identify opportunities for growth and lead process improvement projects based on audit findings related to staff… Show more •Staff education and training with a focus on USP 797 & USP 800 through compounding orientation, yearly competencies including Media Fills & Gloved Fingertip Samples, observations, and remediation sessions •Incubation & reading of media samples •Quarterly audits of pharmacy compounding areas to assess compliance with regulatory requirements and department specific policies •Identify opportunities for growth and lead process improvement projects based on audit findings related to staff education, facility changes, and work practices •Assist with vendor scheduling and onsite management of monthly environmental monitoring, biannual room and hood certifications •Review of vendor invoices & EM reports •Assist in the drafting and review of polices as part of workgroups to ensure standards of procedure are practiced consistently across compounding sites Show less



Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Certified Pharmacy Technician - Sterile Compounding

  • Mar 2018 - Sep 2021

  •Compounding hazardous medications for subcutaneous, intravenous, and intrathecal administration with the use of proper aseptic technique under USP 800 guidelines in pediatric and adult clinics. •Participating in the onboarding and training of new employees. • Quality assurance and inventory management while working on floors to ensure medications in ADM reflect accurate drug counts and expiration dates. •Preparing COVID vaccines as part of the employee vaccination initiative. •Compounding hazardous medications for subcutaneous, intravenous, and intrathecal administration with the use of proper aseptic technique under USP 800 guidelines in pediatric and adult clinics. •Participating in the onboarding and training of new employees. • Quality assurance and inventory management while working on floors to ensure medications in ADM reflect accurate drug counts and expiration dates. •Preparing COVID vaccines as part of the employee vaccination initiative.



Mass General Hospital

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Certified Pharmacy Technician - Clinical Trials

  • Sep 2016 - Dec 2018

  •Filling prescription orders for investigational drugs (inpatient FAMS and outpatient orders). This includes double checking elements such as: 1.) Dose calculations: possibly based on age, weight, blood test results, etc.), 2.) Kit numbers: kit/ unit number must reflect patient’s treatment randomization, intended dose and quantity 3.) Patient information: name, date of birth, randomization) •Weekly inventory of Schedule II drugs/ monthly inventory of all other IND drugs and… Show more •Filling prescription orders for investigational drugs (inpatient FAMS and outpatient orders). This includes double checking elements such as: 1.) Dose calculations: possibly based on age, weight, blood test results, etc.), 2.) Kit numbers: kit/ unit number must reflect patient’s treatment randomization, intended dose and quantity 3.) Patient information: name, date of birth, randomization) •Weekly inventory of Schedule II drugs/ monthly inventory of all other IND drugs and supplies including tasks such as: monitoring expiration to ensure patient safety, contacting study sponsors to seek authorization for destruction of expired drug per SOP, prioritizing inpatient stock in order to make sure that easy "grab & go" kits are available during off hours dispenses, contacting study staff in order to maintain adequate levels of bulk drug for each study •Receiving drug shipments - working with pharmacist in order to set up new study in Velos database and coordination of access to IVRS websites (automated randomization systems) •Working closely with study coordinators & doctors to address potential prescription errors or changes. •Double checking shipments in order to verify that our physical documents such as packing slips or invoices match our electronic records Show less •Filling prescription orders for investigational drugs (inpatient FAMS and outpatient orders). This includes double checking elements such as: 1.) Dose calculations: possibly based on age, weight, blood test results, etc.), 2.) Kit numbers: kit/ unit number must reflect patient’s treatment randomization, intended dose and quantity 3.) Patient information: name, date of birth, randomization) •Weekly inventory of Schedule II drugs/ monthly inventory of all other IND drugs and… Show more •Filling prescription orders for investigational drugs (inpatient FAMS and outpatient orders). This includes double checking elements such as: 1.) Dose calculations: possibly based on age, weight, blood test results, etc.), 2.) Kit numbers: kit/ unit number must reflect patient’s treatment randomization, intended dose and quantity 3.) Patient information: name, date of birth, randomization) •Weekly inventory of Schedule II drugs/ monthly inventory of all other IND drugs and supplies including tasks such as: monitoring expiration to ensure patient safety, contacting study sponsors to seek authorization for destruction of expired drug per SOP, prioritizing inpatient stock in order to make sure that easy "grab & go" kits are available during off hours dispenses, contacting study staff in order to maintain adequate levels of bulk drug for each study •Receiving drug shipments - working with pharmacist in order to set up new study in Velos database and coordination of access to IVRS websites (automated randomization systems) •Working closely with study coordinators & doctors to address potential prescription errors or changes. •Double checking shipments in order to verify that our physical documents such as packing slips or invoices match our electronic records Show less



CVS Pharmacy

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Pharmacy Technician

  • Oct 2013 - Aug 2016

  • Interacting with doctors to obtain new scripts, resolve dosage discrepancies and coordinate prior authorizations • Insurance Billing: Script entry in compliance with state laws and insurance regulations (Medicaid, Medicare, etc) • Customer Service: Providing a friendly experience while dispensing scripts, directing customers to over the counter items, answering phones, making sure customers understand their right to pharmacist counsel at any time, maintaining patient profiles to ensure… Show more • Interacting with doctors to obtain new scripts, resolve dosage discrepancies and coordinate prior authorizations • Insurance Billing: Script entry in compliance with state laws and insurance regulations (Medicaid, Medicare, etc) • Customer Service: Providing a friendly experience while dispensing scripts, directing customers to over the counter items, answering phones, making sure customers understand their right to pharmacist counsel at any time, maintaining patient profiles to ensure medication lists, patient data, and allergies are all up to date • Inventory Management: Processing next day orders, daily inventory assessments to maintain accurate balance on hand counts for all drugs, monthly outside vendor returns to maintain a profitable turnover rate, checking for expired drugs • Production: counting, packaging, and labeling prescription medications Show less • Interacting with doctors to obtain new scripts, resolve dosage discrepancies and coordinate prior authorizations • Insurance Billing: Script entry in compliance with state laws and insurance regulations (Medicaid, Medicare, etc) • Customer Service: Providing a friendly experience while dispensing scripts, directing customers to over the counter items, answering phones, making sure customers understand their right to pharmacist counsel at any time, maintaining patient profiles to ensure… Show more • Interacting with doctors to obtain new scripts, resolve dosage discrepancies and coordinate prior authorizations • Insurance Billing: Script entry in compliance with state laws and insurance regulations (Medicaid, Medicare, etc) • Customer Service: Providing a friendly experience while dispensing scripts, directing customers to over the counter items, answering phones, making sure customers understand their right to pharmacist counsel at any time, maintaining patient profiles to ensure medication lists, patient data, and allergies are all up to date • Inventory Management: Processing next day orders, daily inventory assessments to maintain accurate balance on hand counts for all drugs, monthly outside vendor returns to maintain a profitable turnover rate, checking for expired drugs • Production: counting, packaging, and labeling prescription medications Show less