Ryan Smith
Bardstown
Summary
Engaging and patient professional committed to promoting safe learning environment for all. Detail-oriented and compassionate with extensive knowledge in various subjects.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Pharmacy Technician
Flaget Memorial Hospital
Bardstown
08.2011 - Current
- Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies and logged items into inventory system.
- Coordinated workflow to ensure timely and accurate medication dispensing.
- Prepared intravenous admixtures under the direction of a pharmacist according to physician's orders.
- Performed quality assurance activities to ensure accuracy of prescriptions filled.
- Cleaned and maintained equipment or work areas according to prescribed methods.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations related to pharmacy operations.
- Monitored supply inventory and promptly submitted replenishment orders to prevent shortages.
- Implemented and monitored compliance with pharmacy policies and regulations.
- Ordered medications from wholesalers as needed to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Transferred medication from vials to sterile, disposable syringes using aseptic techniques.
- Conducted daily inventory of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies.
- Monitored drug therapy regimens for appropriateness, safety, effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, and adherence to established protocols.
- Trained new technicians in pharmacy procedures and customer service.
- Mixed pharmaceutical preparations according to written prescriptions.
- Participated in continuing education programs in order to stay abreast of current industry standards.
- Oversaw the ordering, receiving, and storage of pharmacy inventory.
- Monitored controlled substances inventory and maintained compliance with regulations.
- Maintained clean and organized pharmacy shelving and work areas.
- Maintained proper storage and security conditions for drugs.
- Resolved discrepancies between invoices and purchase orders for pharmacy purchases.
- Compounded sterile products in accordance with USP 797 guidelines.
- Implemented cost-saving measures to reduce inventory expenses.
- Trained new technicians on proper procedures for compounding and dispensing drugs.
- Managed inventories, rotated stock, removed expired or damaged drug products and resolved discrepancies in drug counts.
- Prepacked bulk medicines, filled bottles with prescribed medications and typed and affixed labels.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY05-2009
High School Diploma -
Bethlehem High School
Bardstown05-2003
Skills
- Problem solving
- Relationship building
- Task prioritization
- Interpersonal communication
- Written communication
- Reliability
- Decision-making
- Communication skills
Certification
- Certified Pharmacy Technician
Affiliations
- Loves to go Camping
- Played 4 years of High school Soccer, and 2 years at a Junior Collage
Timeline
Sr. Pharmacy Technician
Flaget Memorial Hospital
08.2011 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Kentucky
High School Diploma -
Bethlehem High School
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