Paco Lei

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ABOUT PACO LEI

Paco is a Registered Pharmacy Technician, Professor, and Public Health professional with a strong background in patient-focused community and institutional pharmacy practice. His career reflects a commitment to advancing pharmacy as a whole, while championing the evolving role of pharmacy technicians in supporting safe, accessible, and equitable healthcare.With experience spanning public health initiatives and front-line pharmacy services, Paco is passionate about breaking down barriers to care—whether financial, educational, or systemic. As an educator, he is dedicated to preparing future pharmacists and pharmacy technicians with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to advocate for patients and for the profession itself.Paco also brings specialized expertise in drug access resources, including proficiency in specialty billing for high-cost medications, navigating prior authorizations, leveraging financial assistance programs, and coordinating medication bridging between healthcare stakeholders.His technical competencies include:• Pharmacy Dispensing Software (Kroll, Nexxsys, Propel-Rx, Healthwatch)• Dispensary Automation (ParataMax, PACMED, FastPak, Omnicell)• Infectious disease monitoring & staying up-to-date with drug formulary updates• Cold-chain protocol management and education• High-cost inventory management• Interdisciplinary collaboration and patient-centered carePaco strives to be a leader and advocate for life-long learning, patient education, and the continued advancement of the pharmacy technician profession—ensuring that their expanded scope and essential contributions are recognized as vital to the future of healthcare.