Christine Hale
Christine Hale
Pharmacy Technician Supervisor
Profile submitted by: Celver Mae Rafols
Brief description of role or responsibilities
The role involves training and mentoring Pharmacy Technicians and assistants in sterile and non-sterile environments, ensuring accurate order entry, safe use of automated devices, and proper compounding of parenteral products. Responsibilities include assisting with work assignments, developing training materials, communicating process changes, performing various pharmacy tasks, participating in quality audits, and maintaining the dispensary.
Describe how the individual or team made a positive contribution to patient care or their pharmacy department:
Christine Hale has made an exceptional and personal contribution to both patient care and our pharmacy department. Her commitment to ensuring that all pharmacy assistants and technicians are well-trained in both non-sterile and sterile environments demonstrates her unwavering dedication to maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and safety. Christine’s coaching and mentoring abilities are reflected in her guidance on everything from medication compounding to the use of advanced automated devices, ensuring that we consistently meet the highest professional standards.
What truly distinguishes Christine is her exceptional time management and organizational skills. A prime example of this was when she expertly organized the renovation of our pharmacy areas. Despite the challenges and potential disruptions of such a significant project, Christine meticulously planned and executed every detail, ensuring that the renovation was completed efficiently without affecting the productivity or workflow of the staff. Her ability to handle this complex task while keeping the department running smoothly speaks volumes about her capability and dedication.
Christine is also an invaluable asset to our team. Her expertise is relied upon by everyone—staff, management, and pharmacists alike. Whether she’s mentoring staff, overseeing complex procedures like total parenteral nutrition or epidurals, or contributing to quality assurance audits, Christine is always the go-to person for guidance. Her leadership and depth of knowledge make her an indispensable member of the team. Christine’s dedication to continuous improvement, patient safety, and team collaboration makes her truly deserving of recognition for her positive impact on both our pharmacy department and the care we provide to our patients.
