Technician Pharmacy
Resume:
Stephen D. Gary, Sr.
Naperville IL 60540
Phone# 773-***-**** (main)
e-mail address: abjh9y@r.postjobfree.com
Objective:
To obtain a position that will optimize my skills, knowledge, and abilities
while providing exciting challenges and upward growth within the
organization.
Employment History:
*Employer: Alexian Brothers Medical Center Pharmacy Department
800 Biesterfield Road
Elk Grove Village IL 60007
847-***-**** ext. 4771
Title: Pharmacy Technician I
Duration:
08/13/2009 - 07/20/2010
Job Duties: Was
responsible for the technician duties on all three (3) shifts that included
IV admixture preparation, adult and pediatric TPN preparation, chemotherapy
preparation, bulk liquid preparation, unit dose oral medication preparation
and narcotic/controlled substances drug preparation and delivery. Conducted
hourly medication runs to hospital units and picked up doctors orders,
expired medicinal and IVs and delivered any medications from previous
orders. Maintained and restocked crash carts, code carts, pediatric carts,
neonatal carts, and drug boxes after their use in any emergency
situation(s). Conducted monthly medicinal checks for expired drugs
throughout the entire hospital, pharmacy and IV room. Maintained and
restocked the PYXIS medicinal cabinets on a twice daily and PRN basis.
*Employer: Kosair Children's Hospital Pharmacy Department
231 E. Chestnut Street
Louisville KY 40202
Title: Pharmacy Technician II
Duration: 04/30/2006 - 10/25/2008
Job Duties: Supported and assisted the Pharmacist in the medication use
process, ensured that the delivery of competent and efficient
pharmaceutical care/drug delivery at appropriate service levels through
daily allocation and coordination of resources to assure that patient needs
(neonate to geriatric, physicians, employees, and the public) were
effectively met. Was responsible for all third shift technician duties that
included IV admixture preparation, adult and pediatric TPN preparation,
chemotherapy preparation, bulk liquid preparation, unit dose oral
medication preparation and narcotic/controlled substances drug preparation
and delivery. Was responsible for maintenance and restocking of crash
carts. Utilized pneumatic tube system to send immediate need medications to
various units throughout the hospital.
*Employer: Cardinal Health Nuclear Pharmacy Services
2201 Regency Road Suite 203
Lexington KY 40503
Title: Lab Assistant/ Nuclear Med Pharmacy Tech Trainee
Duration: 07/07/2005 - 04/28/2006
Job Duties: Performed QA tests on MedDose Calibrators, MCA Scalers, Geiger
Counter Survey Meters (pancake and wand models). Drew nuclear medicine
doses into syringes as per pre-printed medicine labels/orders. Performed QA
tests on nuclear medicine samples as drawn up by nuclear medicine
pharmacist(s). Prepared nuclear medicine doses for packaging into specified
shielded containers. Coordinated completed orders/containers with
appropriate DOT shipping orders for the various clinics/hospitals serviced.
Drove DOT approved vehicle(s) to designated clinics/hospitals and delivered
specified containers of nuclear medicinal/supplies. Trained all other lab
techs as needed upon employment.
*Employer: Saint Joseph Hospital East Pharmacy Department
150 N. Eagle Creek Drive
Lexington KY 40509
Title: Pharmacy Technician
Duration: 12/09/2002 - 01/18/2005
Job Duties: Prepared IV admixtures for adults, children and babies for use
on an inpatient basis. Prepared and filled medication carts for same day
delivery to various units throughout the hospital. Conducted hourly
medication runs to hospital units picking up doctor orders, expired
medicinal and IVs and delivering any medications from previous orders.
Maintained and restocked crash carts, code carts, pediatric carts, neonatal
carts, and drug boxes after their use in any emergency situation(s).
Conducted monthly medicinal checks for expired drugs throughout the entire
hospital. Maintained and restocked the PYXIS medicinal cabinets on a daily
and PRN basis. Maintained computerized inventory controls and organized
incoming stock. Communicated with pharmaceutical drug reps, doctors,
nurses, specialized techs, fellow staff members, and administrative
personnel.
*Employer: United States Postal Service
1088 Nandino Blvd
Lexington KY 40511
Title: Mail Handler
Duration: 12/04/1999 - 12/06/2002
Job Duties: Received and off-loaded incoming mail via forklift, tow motor
and/or pallet jack. Staged incoming mail throughout facility for break down
and culling. Loaded outgoing mail onto various mail trucks. Expedited all
mail trucks utilizing hand-held RF scanner/gun and computer generated log
sheets. Culled, scanned, and sorted mail. Set up and broke down mail
stations as required for daily schemes. Spotted mail trucks to various
staging areas, stalls and parking areas. Sorted mail into various
containers; i.e. BMC's, APC's, tubs, totes, etc. and staged those
containers at the appropriate dock stations to be loaded onto mail trucks.
Continuously made rounds of the mail facility, via tow motor, to pick up
and drop off mail. Performed safety checks of all equipment at the
beginning of each shift.
*Employer: Thomson-Hood Veterens Center
100 Veterens Drive
Wilmore KY 40390
Title: Pharmacy Technician
Duration: 05/01/1999 - 11/30/1999
Job Duties: Prepared, filled and delivered medication carts to various
inpatient units throughout facility. Performed safety checks and medication
out-date checks on a monthly basis. Assisted pharmacists with all orders
written for patients. Made hourly rounds to each unit to pick up medication
orders and to deliver medications. Assisted in stocking the pharmacy and
maintaining the correct inventory for daily use.
*Employer: Lexington-Fayette County Health Department Pharmacy
650 Newtown Pike
Lexington KY 40508
Title: Pharmacist Assistant
Duration: 03/09/1998 - 04/30/1999
Job Duties: Performed those activities essential to assist in maintaining
clinical pharmacy services for the medically underserved residents of
Fayette County. Emphasis was placed on providing accurate, prompt, neat,
courteous, and affordable prescription service. The scope of this position
was divided into six (6) categories: 1. dispensing activities; 2. inventory
control; 3. billing functions; 4. record keeping; 5. clinical activities;
and 6. maintenance activities.
*Employer: St. Joseph Hospital Pharmacy Department
One Saint Joseph Drive
Lexington KY 40504
859-***-**** ext. 1723 or 1724
Title: Pharmacy Technician
Duration: 06/23/1997 - 03/06/1998
Job Duties: Prepared chemotherapy IV admixtures, TPNs, PPNs, narcotic
deltecs, and IV admixtures for use on an inpatient basis. Filled medication
carts for next day delivery to various units throughout the hospital.
Received, input, filled and delivered medication orders to designated
hospital units. Compounded various slurries, solutions, and ointments for
inpatient use. Maintained and restocked crash carts, code carts, pediatric
carts and emergency boxes.
*Employer: Rx Care
1701 Nicholasville Road
Lexington KY 40503
Title: Data Entry Technician/Pharmacy Technician
Duration: 06/04/1997 - 07/07/1997
Job Duties: Gathered and input medication refill requests from various
nursing home clients into computer using QS1 Pharmacy program. Called
various nursing home clients for clarification of medication orders and
refill requests. Made antibiotic IV admixtures for nursing home clients.
Compounded various ointments and creams for patient use. Coordinated the
delivery sheets and medication orders for nightly delivery to respective
nursing home clients.
*Employer: Naval Medical Clinic, Port Hueneme/Point Mugu CA Pharmacy Dept.
162 First Street
Port Hueneme CA 93043
Title: Hospital Corpsman/Pharmacy Technician (8482)
Duration: 05/28/1992 - 05/02/1997
Job Duties: Prepared and dispensed prescribed medicinal and pharmaceutical
preparations. Assisted pharmacists in checking medication orders. Educated
and counseled patients about their medications. Custodian for the narcotic
and controlled substances used within the facility. Inventoried and
procured said items for clinic and patient use. Inputted and filled
approximately 650 daily prescriptions while maintaining an error rate of
0.05% per volume of daily prescriptions. Worked as an independent pharmacy
technician at the Branch Medical Clinic, Point Mugu, CA, from 1992 through
1995, while under the auspice of the Naval Medical Clinic, Port Hueneme,
CA.
Education:
*Major: Pharmacology/Toxicology Degree: Certificate-Pharmacy
Technician 8482
School: Naval School of Health Sciences Completion Date: 03/1985
Location: Portsmouth VA
*Major: Basic Hospital Corpsman Degree: Certificate-Hospital
Corpsman
School: Hospital Corps A School Completion Date: 06/1984
Location: Great Lakes IL
*Major: Business Administration Degree: Bachelor of Arts
School: University of Kentucky Completion Date: N/A
Location: Lexington KY
*Major: N/A Degree: General
Diploma
School: Henry Clay Sr. High Completion Date: 05/1981
Location: Lexington KY
Certification:
Pharmacy Technician; State of IL (expires 03/2011)
Military History:
United States Navy
06/21/1983 - 09/20/1987 (Honorable Discharge)
02/01/1989 - 05/02/1997 (Honorable Discharge)
Skills and Abilities:
01.Chemotherapy & Antibiotic IV Admixture
02.Windows Computer Software (1995 to present upgrades}
03.EMT Basic Training/EVOC Instructor
04.Venipuncture Training
05.Drug Compounding & Admixture
06.Fiscal & Medical Supply Acquisition & Expenditure
07.Quantitative & Qualitative Measurement Skills
08.Workplace & Personnel Safety Coordinator
09.Nuclear Medicine Pharmaceutical Preparation & Dispensing Facilitator
10.Driver/Deliverer-Nuclear Medicinal & Supplies
11.Data Entry & Typing (45-50 wpm)
12.Pharmacy Technician Trainer/Nuclear Medicine Lab Trainer
13.Strong Interpersonal Communication Skills
14.Extensive & Prolific Knowledge of Medications& Pharmaceuticals
15.Thorough Knowledge of Medication Preparation/Pharmacy Operations
16.The ability to understand and organize a problem and then to select a
mathematical method or
formula to solve the problem
17.Using mathematics to solve problems
18.Using scientific methods to solve problems
19.Using multiple approaches when learning or teaching new things
20.Teaching others the specific jobs skills needed to perform at optimal
levels
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