Melissa Navarrete
Downey
Summary
Dedicated Pharmacy Technician with extensive experience in sterile IV and chemotherapy preparation. Expertise in USP compliance and hazardous drug handling, contributing to medication safety and error prevention in high-stress situations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Technician
Rady's Children's Health
Orange, CA
11.2023 - Current
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Prepared sterile IV medications and chemotherapy using aseptic technique in compliance with USP standards
- Assisted pharmacists during Code Blue emergencies by rapidly preparing and delivering critical medications
- Assisted pharmacists in managing inventory and maintaining medication storage compliance.
Pharmacy Technician
Kindred Hospital
Paramount
02.2021 - 11.2023
- IV Admixture Preparation
- Prepared and dispensed medications accurately according to physician prescriptions.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Pulled, filled, and restocked medications from pharmacy inventory to maintain Pyxis machines on inpatient floors
Pharmacy Technician
Torrance Memorial Cancer Center
Torrance, CA
02.2020 - 11.2023
- Assisted oncology patients in accessing manufacturer-sponsored patient assistance programs to obtain chemotherapy medications at no cost
- Assisted pharmacists in managing inventory and maintaining medication storage compliance.
- Prepared sterile chemotherapy and enzyme medications in a laminar airflow hood in compliance with USP standards and institutional policies
Pharmacy Technician
Walmart
Hesperia, CA
10.2017 - 03.2021
- Processed prescription insurance claims, including prior authorizations and coverage troubleshooting
- Supported pharmacists and pharmacy workflow to ensure timely prescription fulfillment
- Delivered high-quality customer service while maintaining accuracy and patient confidentiality
- Assisted patients with understanding prescription coverage, copays, and alternative options
Pharmacy Technician
California Institution for Women
Chino
12.2014 - 10.2017
- Prepared and packaged medications for inmate populations in accordance with provider orders and facility protocols
- Collaborated with pharmacists, nursing staff, and correctional personnel to support safe medication delivery
- Managed controlled and non-controlled medication inventory within a secure correctional environment
- Adapted to structured workflows and heightened security requirements in a correctional healthcare environment
Education
High School Diploma -
Columbus High School
Downey, CANo Degree - Pharmacy Technician License
Everest College
City Of Industry, CA01-2013
Skills
- Sterile Compounding (IV, Chemotherapy, Enzymes)
- Aseptic Technique
- Medication Safety & Error Prevention
- Pyxis Automated Dispensing Cabinets
- Hazardous Drug Handling
- USP Compliance
- High-Pressure & Emergency Response Environments
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician
Rady's Children's Health
11.2023 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Kindred Hospital
02.2021 - 11.2023
Pharmacy Technician
Torrance Memorial Cancer Center
02.2020 - 11.2023
Pharmacy Technician
Walmart
10.2017 - 03.2021
Pharmacy Technician
California Institution for Women
12.2014 - 10.2017
High School Diploma -
Columbus High School
No Degree - Pharmacy Technician License
Everest College