Aaron McMurtrie
Grandview,MO
Summary
Well rounded individual who possesses 20+ years in a high paced, safety oriented, team player and consumer friendly environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Technician
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, KS
08.2017 - 05.2024
- Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
- Assisted pharmacists in compounding sterile products according to state regulations.
- Managed filing of prescriptions, both electronically and manually.
- Verified accuracy of medication labels before they were dispensed to customers.
- Ensured compliance with all federal, state, local laws and company policies related to pharmacy operations.
- Checked expiration dates on medications to ensure that only unexpired products were dispensed.
- Reported any discrepancies or errors in medication ordering or filling processes immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
- Kept accurate records of controlled substances received and dispensed in accordance with DEA regulations.
- Prepared compound medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Maintained a clean and organized pharmacy workspace, adhering to safety and hygiene standards.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Crestwood Medical Center
Huntsville, AL
11.2011 - 07.2017
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing prescriptions for filling, including counting tablets and labeling bottles.
- Verified accuracy of patient information on prescription orders.
- Maintained pharmacy inventory by restocking shelves with medications and supplies.
- Performed administrative duties such as filing, data entry, answering phones.
- Conducted compliance packaging of prescribed medications into unit dose containers.
- Maintained records of controlled substances dispensed according to state and federal regulations.
- Adhered to all federal, state and local laws governing the practice of pharmacy technicians.
- Followed safety protocols when handling hazardous drugs or materials in accordance with OSHA standards.
- Maintained a clean work environment by wiping down counters, cleaning spills promptly and properly disposing of waste products.
- Generated labels for compounded medications using an automated system.
Warehouse Manager
Hi-Tek Special Systems
El Paso, TX
04.2007 - 08.2011
- Coordinated and monitored the receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods within the warehouse.
- Ensured that all orders were accurately fulfilled in a timely manner.
- Utilized inventory management software to track stock levels and maintain accurate records.
- Developed strategies to optimize workflow processes in order to maximize productivity.
- Created reports on key metrics such as shipping accuracy rates, turnaround times, inventory levels.
- Conducted periodic audits of the warehouse environment to identify any potential hazards or risks.
- Organized warehouse design to maximize space for stock while allowing for high volume traffic zones.
- Operated forklifts to fill or empty overhead spaces.
- Managed day-to-day logistics operations, monitoring incoming deliveries and overseeing personnel tasks.
- Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels.
Education
GED -
Odessa College
Odessa, TX01.1993
Skills
- Continuously making IV ad-mixtures, including TPN and Chemotherapy
- Maintaining proper compliance logs, CII Safe quality assurance reports, large volume waste record, refrigerator temperatures, and IV hood maintenance
- Labeling all medications appropriately, including cautionary and auxiliary labels
- Communicating with all staff in a pleasant and professional manner
- Upholding proper pharmacy and general safety procedures and standards
- Responsible for supplying all (OR) A-Systems with medications on a daily basis to keep up with surgical needs
- Completing compliance with ALL local, state, federal, HIPPA, JACHO, and Our Hospital rules and regulations
- Maintaining great patient care in a safe and timely manner
- Delivering quality care to customers through close collaboration with the pharmacist
- Performing a wide range of pharmacy operations with a strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality
- Adhering to regulatory guidelines for workplace safety and customer confidentiality
- Closely inspecting medications to determine accuracy of identities, strengths, and purities
- Full use of CSR and federal regulations regarding the distribution of narcotics
- Filling all 1st doses from omnicell carousel, with regards to priority stat medications
- Full knowledge of ALL aspects of pharmacy operations for working on midnights
- In good standing with the Board of Pharmacy
Certification
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
- Also in good standings with the Kansas Board of Pharmacy
- PTCB Certified # 30009086
- Kansas State Registered # 14-18711, Kansas
Accomplishments
I was recognized in the first annual awards at The University of Kansas Medical Center after only 7 month for outstanding performance and lasting contribution to Inpatient Pharmacy Department.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician
University of Kansas Medical Center
08.2017 - 05.2024
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Crestwood Medical Center
11.2011 - 07.2017
Warehouse Manager
Hi-Tek Special Systems
04.2007 - 08.2011
GED -
Odessa College