Maricela Espinoza
About Maricela Espinoza
Maricela Espinoza is a Pharmacy Technician II with extensive experience in various healthcare settings, including Sutter Health and Kaiser Permanente. She has worked in pharmacy roles since 2010 and holds an Associate's degree in Pharmacy Technology from San Joaquin Valley College.
Work at Sutter Health
Maricela Espinoza has been employed at Sutter Health as a Pharmacy Technician II since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for various pharmacy operations, including unit dosing and labeling premix IVs. She has gained experience in replenishing Pyxis systems across different towers within the facility. Her tenure at Sutter Health has contributed to her professional development in the pharmacy sector.
Work at Kaiser Permanente
Since 2020, Maricela Espinoza has also worked at Kaiser Permanente as an Inpatient Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) in the Modesto, California area. In this capacity, she manages inpatient pharmacy services, ensuring the accurate dispensing of medications and supporting patient care. Her dual roles at Sutter Health and Kaiser Permanente highlight her commitment to providing quality pharmaceutical care.
Previous Experience in Pharmacy
Maricela Espinoza has a diverse background in pharmacy roles prior to her current positions. She worked as a Certified Pharmacy Technician at Walmart from 2015 to 2019 and as a CPhT Technician at Central Valley Specialty Hospital for one year from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she served as an Rx Clerk at Rite Aid Pharmacy from 2010 to 2015. These experiences have equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of pharmacy operations and patient care.
Education and Expertise
Maricela Espinoza studied at San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto, where she earned an Associate of Science (AS) degree in Pharmacy Technology from 2014 to 2015. Her education provided her with foundational knowledge and skills necessary for her career as a pharmacy technician. She also completed a certification program at the same institution, further enhancing her qualifications in the pharmacy field.
Logistics and Responsibilities
In her current roles, Maricela Espinoza handles logistics related to narcotics, which includes pulling, expiring, and returning medications. Her responsibilities also extend to managing the Pyxis systems, ensuring that medication inventory is maintained efficiently. These tasks are critical for maintaining compliance and supporting safe medication practices within the healthcare facilities where she works.