Khoa Vo
Mechanicsburg
Summary
Dynamic Certified IV Pharmacy Technician with extensive experience at Specialty Rx Pharmacy, excelling in aseptic technique and quality control. Proven ability to train staff and ensure regulatory compliance, enhancing operational efficiency. Strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to patient safety drive my success in delivering exceptional pharmacy services.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified IV Pharmacy Technician
Specialty Rx Pharmacy
Harrisburg
12.2024 - Current
- Verified that compounded products met USP 797 requirements prior to release into stock supply.
- Cleaned work areas regularly, ensuring a safe environment free from contamination risks.
- Trained new technicians in the preparation and dispensing of IV medications.
- Performed daily maintenance on laminar flow hoods, clean rooms and other equipment used in compounding operations.
- Performed quality control checks for each medication batch prior to release for use.
- Maintained accurate records of all medications prepared and dispensed in accordance with regulatory standards.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations and company policies related to compounding activities.
- Compounded sterile preparations using aseptic technique while adhering to USP Chapter 795 guidelines.
- Maintained current knowledge of industry trends and developments related to intravenous therapy.
- Monitored inventory levels of pharmaceuticals used for IV admixture preparation.
- Adhered to safety guidelines when handling hazardous materials such as chemotherapy drugs.
- Entered prescription information into computer databases.
Pharmacy Operations Manager/ Trainer
Omnicell, Inc
Mechanicsburg
07.2024 - Current
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies are available at all times.
- Developed relationships with other healthcare providers to facilitate referrals for specialty medications or treatments.
- Ensured that all pharmacy staff members were trained on proper medication handling practices.
- Coordinated with insurance companies regarding billing issues or payment disputes.
- Reviewed invoices from vendors for accuracy prior to payment processing.
- Established quality assurance standards for all aspects of pharmacy operations.
- Implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty through improved service delivery processes.
- Monitored drug inventory levels, identified discrepancies, and took corrective action as needed.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to provide patient care services in a timely manner.
Translator
Exact Communication
Anville
10.2015 - Current
- Assisted non-English speaking clients with communication issues.
- Proofread translated documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Conducted research to ensure accuracy in translations.
- Translated a variety of documents from English to Spanish, including legal contracts and medical records.
- Worked with linguists to ensure that translations were accurate and culturally appropriate.
- Delivered translation services to clients.
- Facilitated communication for people with limited language proficiency.
- Translated client documents between languages.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
UPMC
07.2019 - 07.2023
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing prescriptions for filling, including counting tablets and labeling bottles.
- Adhered to all federal, state and local laws governing the practice of pharmacy technicians.
- Prepared IV admixtures under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Generated labels for compounded medications using an automated system.
- Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies, and logged items into inventory system.
- Maintained pharmacological practices by checking drug inventory, stocking medications and monitoring supplies.
Data Entry Technician
Pharmerica
Harrisburg
07.2018 - 06.2019
- Developed methods for maintaining high levels of accuracy in daily operations.
- Prepared documents for scanning by organizing them according to predetermined specifications.
- Performed data entry activities including entering, updating, researching and verifying information.
- Verified accuracy of scanned images against original paper documents.
- Entered numerical data into electronic systems quickly and accurately following established procedures.
- Created databases, spreadsheets and reports as needed from collected data.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Pharmacy Technician
Trinity pharmacy
Harrisburg
11.2016 - 06.2017
- Work as a filling technician.
- Run pac-Med (automated med dispensing system) Filling cycle meds for resident at retirement home.
Pharmacy Technician
Rite-Aid
Harrisburg
09.2015 - 11.2016
- Fulfill all duty as a pharmacy technician. Include filling orders and prescriptions.
- Provide customer services and directing any question as requested.
- Lead tech over-see all duties of the pharmacy. Control billing, schedule, coordinate functionality of pharmacy, and entering order from prescription.
Education
Student - Pre Med, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry
Penn State Harrisburg
09.2013
High School Diploma - Chemistry, Forensic Science
Susquehanna Township High School
Harrisburg06.2012
Skills
- Complex problem solving
- Aseptic technique
- Inventory management
- Compounding sterile preparations
- Quality control
- Regulatory compliance
- Medication dispensing
- Clinical collaboration
- Customer service
- Employee training
- Data entry
- Safety protocols
- Record keeping
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Patient counseling
- Medication reconciliation
- Pharmacokinetics
- Pharmacy software
- Drug interactions
- Drug information resources
- Pharmacy ethics
- Dosage formulation
- Prescription interpretation
- IV preparation
- Drug classification
- Pharmaceutical calculations
- Labeling accuracy
- Chemotherapy preparation
- Drug utilization review
- Medication storage
- Hazardous drug handling
- Pharmacy law
- Sterile compounding
- Dispensing medications
- Prescription order verification
- Teamwork
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Energetic work attitude
- Lab equipment handling
- Positive test result interpretation
- Safe lab procedures
- Cleanliness in lab procedures
- Verbal communication
- Fluency in English
- Fluency in Vietnamese
- Fluency in French
- Basic communication in Japanese
- Basic communication in Korean
- Leadership
- Project management
- Directing group practices
- Role model behavior
- Professional demeanor
- Restock shelves
- Drug compounding
- Drug inventory control
- Detail-oriented
- Verbal and written communication
- Typing skills
- Heartsaver first aid CPR AED (first aid CPR AED)
- Pyxis medstation
- Multitasking Abilities
- Patient education and counseling
- Hematology and oncology care
- Proper labeling
- Insurance verification
- Intravenous admixture preparation
- Label products
- Task prioritization
- Patient record maintenance
- Serve customers
- Laboratory practices
- IV pack preparation
- Inventory tracking
- Product markdowns
- Laboratory operations
- Patient profile setup
- Troubleshooting malfunctioning equipment
- Medication compounding
- Product knowledge
- Point of sale systems proficiency
- Processing payments
- Medical insurance claims processing
- Pharmacy law compliance
- Proper labeling procedures
- Staff leadership
- Written communication
- Medicare and medicaid process
- Drug delivery mechanisms
- Quality assurance and control
- Safe chemical handling
- Secure drug inventory
- Receiving incoming supplies
- Interpersonal communication
- Clean room procedures
- Attention to detail
Affiliations
Web based designer
Tennis
Participate in orchestra concert
Languages
English
Full Professional
Vietnamese
Native/ Bilingual
French
Limited
Japanese
Limited
Korean
Elementary
Accomplishments
- IV Certified
Certification
- CPHT National Certified Technician
- CPR Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified IV Pharmacy Technician
Specialty Rx Pharmacy
12.2024 - Current
Pharmacy Operations Manager/ Trainer
Omnicell, Inc
07.2024 - Current
Certified Pharmacy Technician
UPMC
07.2019 - 07.2023
Data Entry Technician
Pharmerica
07.2018 - 06.2019
Pharmacy Technician
Trinity pharmacy
11.2016 - 06.2017
Translator
Exact Communication
10.2015 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Rite-Aid
09.2015 - 11.2016
Student - Pre Med, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry
Penn State Harrisburg
High School Diploma - Chemistry, Forensic Science
Susquehanna Township High School
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