Brian Blackman, C Ph T
About Brian Blackman, C Ph T
Brian Blackman is a Pharmacy Technician Trainer Specialist with over 14 years of experience in home infusion and controlled environment settings. He has held various roles at Option Care Health, including Lead Pharmacy Technician and Pharmacy Technician Supervisor, and currently oversees a team of compounding technicians.
Work at Option Care Health
Brian Blackman has held multiple positions at Option Care Health, contributing significantly to the pharmacy operations. He began his tenure as a Compounding Technician from 2007 to 2017, where he gained extensive experience in compounding medications. He then advanced to the role of Pharmacy Technician Supervisor from 2018 to 2022, overseeing pharmacy operations in Shelton, Connecticut. Since 2022, he has been serving as a Pharmacy Technician Trainer Specialist, where he is responsible for training new technicians and ensuring compliance with pharmacy standards.
Education and Expertise
Brian Blackman possesses over 14 years of experience in home infusion and controlled environment settings. His expertise includes working in ISO 5 and ISO 7 environments, which are critical for maintaining sterile conditions in pharmacy operations. He is fully trained in operating various compounding equipment including the Baxter EM 2400 TPN compounder and the Baxter Repeater Pump. His proficiency extends to financial and performance management systems, specifically Workday and Oracle integration cloud service, which he uses for ordering and inventory tracking.
Background
Before joining Option Care Health, Brian Blackman worked at CVS Pharmacy, where he held the positions of Photo Supervisor and Store Supervisor from 2002 to 2007. His early career in retail pharmacy provided him with foundational skills in pharmacy operations and team management. This background has contributed to his ability to lead and oversee teams effectively in his subsequent roles in home infusion pharmacy.
Achievements
In his current role as Pharmacy Technician Trainer Specialist, Brian Blackman oversees a team of 14 compounding technicians working in two clean room suites and a non-patient room (NPR). He brings quality knowledge and real-world experience to the dynamic environment of home infusion pharmacy, ensuring that his team is well-trained and compliant with industry standards. His training efforts include instructing others on the use of advanced compounding equipment, enhancing the operational efficiency of the pharmacy.