Diana Salcedo
Bakersfield
Summary
Detail-oriented Pharmacy Technician with over 15 years of experience, skilled in compounding both non-sterile and sterile medications, in-patient hospital experience, pharmaceutical calculations, filling prescriptions, patient safety, data entry, being an excellent team player and always providing the best patient care possible.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Technician
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
Bakersfield
10.2022 - Current
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from nurses and healthcare providers.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Stocked, labeled and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Work various shifts such as narcotics , rounding/delivering medications, in-department tasks, sterile IV compounding .
- Experienced in working with Omnicell, pulling meds, sending meds to various locations, delivering meds.
- Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
- Compounding IV medications for both adult patients and pediatric/nicu patients.
Pharmacy Technician
Bakersfield Heart Hospital
09.2020 - 09.2022
- Prepare intravenous admixtures and other sterile preparations (including parenteral nutrition) safely and accurately using appropriate technique.
- Calculating dosages, filling prescriptions and preparing prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Repackaged bulk medications into unit-dose packages, ensuring accuracy and compliance with safety standards.
- Filling med station Pyxis machines in all nursing stations and operating rooms accurately and promptly.
- Replenishing all crash carts, rapid intubation boxes, special procedure boxes, and bronchoscopy boxes.
- Check nursing units for proper medication storage and drug return transactions.
- Complete monthly area inspections for any outdated or soon to be outdated medication stock.
- Ordered medicines daily to maintain optimal stock levels and ensure availability for patient care.
Pharmacy Technician
Precision Pharmacy
11.2018 - 09.2020
- Processed between 50-90 prescriptions per day to achieve and maintain excellent client satisfaction, for our patients and Veterinarian providers.
- Compounded prescription medications using proper compounding standards and techniques, following directions on formulation, using proper PPE, and cleaning techniques.
- Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations and patient information.
- Updated patient profiles in PK Software with current shipping, billing, and relevant details for Veterinarian practices and client needs.
- Managed incoming phone calls, addressing inquiries from customers and Veterinarians.
- Resolved customer inquiries over telephone by assisting with order placements, system navigation, and item location.
Pharmacy Techician
Komoto Medical Pharmacy
03.2011 - 11.2018
- Compounded and packaged medications, including unit-doses, topical medications and sterile products.
- Proficiency in non-sterile, sterile and some chemo compounding.
- Prepacked bulk medicines, filled bottles with prescribed medications and affixed correct labels.
- Stocked shelves, rotated stock, and verified expiration dates to ensure medication safety and availability.
- Properly cleaned and maintained department equipment such as sterile hoods/compounding counters.
- Demonstrated flexibility and knowledge across departments, including data entry, shipping, receiving, drug inventory, ordering, and paperwork management.
- Prioritized tasks and organized workflow to enhance operational efficiency.
Education
Pharmacy Technician Certification and Licensure - Pharmacy Technician
Central Coast College
Salinas, CaliforniaHigh School Diploma -
North Salinas High School
Salinas, CaliforniaSkills
- Sterile IV Compounding non-hazardous and hazardous medications
- Non-sterile compounding
- Aseptic Techniques
- Prescription filling
- Prescription drug labeling
- Process prescriptions quickly and efficiently
- Data entry
- Stocking Shelves
- Ability to speak, read, and write in Spanish
- Committed to quality assurance
- Highly dependable and punctual
- Good communication and written skills
- Fast learner
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
10.2022 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Bakersfield Heart Hospital
09.2020 - 09.2022
Pharmacy Technician
Precision Pharmacy
11.2018 - 09.2020
Pharmacy Techician
Komoto Medical Pharmacy
03.2011 - 11.2018
Pharmacy Technician Certification and Licensure - Pharmacy Technician
Central Coast College
High School Diploma -
North Salinas High School