Experienced Pharmacy Technician | Leadership & Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Maria Gonzalez
Professional Summary
Seasoned Pharmacy Technician with 10 years of experience in retail, hospital, and mail-order settings. Proven leader in team supervision, workflow optimization, and regulatory compliance with a strong focus on patient safety and operational efficiency.
Work Experience
Lead Pharmacy Technician at Walgreens
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Supervise a team of 6 technicians, delegating daily responsibilities and monitoring performance. Implemented workflow strategies reducing prescription wait times by 20%. Serve as primary contact for vendor relations, ordering supplies, and resolving shortages. Conduct weekly controlled substance audits, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
Pharmacy Technician at University of Chicago Medical Center
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Prepared IV admixtures, TPN, and chemotherapy compounds for inpatient use. Collaborated with pharmacists and physicians to clarify medication orders, reducing errors. Maintained detailed patient medication histories within EMR system. Assisted in the rollout of automated dispensing cabinet system, improving medication access times.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
DePaul University
Skills
Technical Skills
- Pharmacy Workflow Management
- Regulatory Compliance (DEA, FDA, HIPAA)
- Automated Dispensing Systems
- Medication Compounding
- Insurance Authorization Processing
- Inventory Cost Control
- Quality Assurance
Soft Skills
- Leadership
- Team Training and Mentoring
- Attention to Detail
- Communication
- Problem Solving
Certifications
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
PTCB