Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Certification
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Andrea Salinas

Woodbridge

Summary

I am a highly motivated pharmacy graduate with over 8 years of experience as a pharmacy technician in hospital and retail settings. I have a proven history of delivering exceptional medication management, accurately preparing and dispensing prescriptions, and collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance patient care. My expertise includes patient counseling, drug therapy monitoring, and compounding, supported by a strong foundation in pharmacology and clinical practices. Passionate about patient care, I am dedicated to applying my pharmacy knowledge, leadership abilities, and keen attention to detail to contribute effectively to the pharmacy team



Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pharmacy Technician

INOVA Fairfax Hospital
07.2021 - Current

Fills automated dispensing devices and unit dose pick, first doses and floor stock

Pre-packs medications and restocks code cart and stock kits

Managing inventory and ensuring medications are stored properly

Returning or discarding expired or unused medications per hospital policies

Delivering medications to patient care areas, operating rooms, and other departments

Compounding medications (USP 795 and USP 797)


Intern Pharmacist Emergency Medicine

INOVA
03.2024 - 04.2024

Document iVents and update the RX-to-Do column, as appropriate, to capture pharmacist interventions and communicate with other members of the Pharmacy team

Review patients presenting to the Emergency Department to assess appropriateness of pharmacotherapy and identify medication-related problems

Collaborate with other health care professionals to provide patient care under the supervision of the preceptor

Participate in all assigned pharmacy and interdisciplinary meetings related to the practice of emergency medicine pharmacy

Apply evidence-based literature and clinical practice guidelines to enhance professional knowledge, decision-making, and pharmacotherapeutic outcomes for patient care



Pharmacy Technician

Whitman Walker Pharmacy
09.2018 - 07.2020

Assist the pharmacist in dispensing prescriptions, ensuring accuracy and proper labeling

Perform compounding services under the supervision of the pharmacist

Help with administering vaccinations, following pharmacy protocols

Communicate with healthcare providers to obtain necessary prescription clarifications

Provide excellent customer service, answering questions, and assisting patients with over-the-counter products

Process patient insurance claims and resolve any issues related to prescription coverage

Manage inventory, including ordering medications and supplies, and checking for expiration dates

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA
05-2024

Associate of Science - Pharmacy

Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA
12-2018

Skills

    Utilization of pharmacy software (Epic, Oracle, Pyxis)

    Medication Therapy Management

    Immunization Administration

    Patient Counseling and Education

    Medication Reconciliation

    Proficiency in Electronic Health Records (EHR) and Prescription Systems

    Time Management

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Certification

Virginia State Board of Pharmacy August 2019 – December 2024
Pharmacy Intern #0203019559


Virginia State Board of Pharmacy August 2016 – December 2024
Pharmacy Technician #0230029064


The Armed Forces Of The United States Of America January 2014-October 2022



Timeline

Intern Pharmacist Emergency Medicine

INOVA
03.2024 - 04.2024

Pharmacy Technician

INOVA Fairfax Hospital
07.2021 - Current

Pharmacy Technician

Whitman Walker Pharmacy
09.2018 - 07.2020

Virginia State Board of Pharmacy August 2019 – December 2024
Pharmacy Intern #0203019559


Virginia State Board of Pharmacy August 2016 – December 2024
Pharmacy Technician #0230029064


The Armed Forces Of The United States Of America January 2014-October 2022



Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

Shenandoah University

Associate of Science - Pharmacy

Northern Virginia Community College
Andrea Salinas