Ben Aseme
Mansfield,PA
Summary
Skilled Pharmacist with strong background in compounding, pharmacological knowledge and patient care. Experienced in radiopharmaceutical medication sterile compounding processes, prescription order processing and the packaging, labeling, and dispensing of radiopharmaceuticals, among others.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Nuclear Pharmacist
PETNET Solutions - SIEMENS Healthineers
08.2022 - Current
- Review radiopharmaceutical prescriptions to confirm appropriate drug dose, selection and calibration times
- Maintain appropriate radiopharmaceutical drug records and completed reports as necessary.
- Process phone/online prescription orders for radiopharmaceuticals
- Draw/dispense radiopharmaceutical doses
- Compound radiopharmaceuticals (FDG, BIOMARKERS)
- Release/Dispatch radiopharmaceutical doses to drivers
- Deliver doses to customers during periods of driver shortage
- Process stock/inventory orders
- Perform quality control on compounded radiopharmaceutical batches
Graduate Intern Pharmacist
Jubilant RadioPharma
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Take/process phone/online orders for radiopharmaceuticals
- Draw/dispense radiopharmaceutical doses Compound radiopharmaceuticals (including high energy Galium-68 NETSPOT doses)
- Dispatch/ship doses to drivers Drive/Deliver doses to customers during periods of driver shortage
- Process stock/inventory orders
- Perform quality control on compounded radiopharmaceutical kits
- Tagging WBCs with radiopharmaceuticals
Cook
PHARMACY EXTERN, Children’s Health System
05.2021 - 06.2021
- Further develop clinical skills and deliver pharmaceutical care to pediatric patients Understand the unique characteristics of the pediatric patient population, pediatric disease states, and pediatric pharmacotherapy
- Develop an understanding of the implications of different ages on the practical administration of medications and also further develop abilities to communicate with patients of all ages, parents or caregivers, and other health care professionals
PHARMACY EXTERN, North Texas VA Medical Center
04.2021 - 05.2021
- Demonstrated content knowledge as it relates to the core disease states of diabetes, hyperlipidemia, hypertension and chronic heart failure Obtained from the patient/caregiver a complete medication history given a complex patient Demonstrated ability to interview the patient/caregiver utilizing appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication skills when given a complex patient Demonstrated ability to counsel a patient/caregiver on all medications and the role of these medications in the therapeutic plan for that patient Developed and clearly documented the patient encounter, assessment, and recommendations via a SOAP note given a complex patient
- Identified potential drug related problems and recommended appropriate management options Retrieved, evaluated, and provided recommendations for a patient or population-specific question based upon the current medical literature Identified and applied federal or state pharmacy laws that allow for the practice of pharmacy in the ambulatory care setting
PHARMACY INTERN
RLS (USA) Inc
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Assist in setting up, preparing, and dispensing of radiopharmaceuticals Perform required daily equipment tests
- Perform quality control tests on radiopharmaceuticals Perform inventory check-ins Double-checking orders typed by pharmacist Assemble WBC syringes Proficient in drawing/dispensing 1st run doses Tagging WBCs with radiopharmaceuticals
PHARMACY EXTERN, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
02.2021 - 03.2021
- Apply knowledge of core disease states and corresponding drug classes to adult patients in the inpatient setting
- Demonstrated effective communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal in the adult inpatient setting
- Demonstrated the ability to provide pharmaceutical care to an adult patient in the hospital setting Exhibited the traits of professionalism in the adult medicine practice setting Utilize information technology and evaluate literature to optimize drug therapy for patients in the adult inpatient setting
PHARMACY EXTERN, Manage Meds LLC
01.2021 - 02.2021
- Gathered information, identified medication related problems and formulate drug therapy interventions as part of the clinical problem-solving process as it relates to the geriatric population
PHARMACY EXTERN, Granbury Drug & Compounding
11.2020 - 12.2020
- Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies and logged items into inventory system Managed inventories, rotated stock, removed expired or damaged drug products and resolved discrepancies in drug counts Efficiently processed cash register transactions for new and refilled prescription orders
- Compounded and repackaged medications, including topical medications, sterile products and unit doses
- Reduced errors by hand-counting controlled medications, measuring liquids and reconstituting antibiotics accurately Dispensed medications to patients in accordance with pharmacist orders Communicated extensively with patients to provide assistance, support and instructions Filled and processed prescriptions, delivering prompt and efficient patient care Coordinated with other pharmacy locations to resolve prescription issues Prepared medication labels with item name and quantity Closely inspected medications to determine accuracy of identities, strengths and purities Consulted with peers, technicians and other pharmacists to appropriately assess prioritization and complete orders accordingly Verified prescriptions by contacting physicians' offices and receiving approval
- Entered and processed patient prescriptions in company system .
PHARMACY EXTERN, Jubilant Radiopharma
10.2020 - 11.2020
- Compounded iodine capsules for therapeutics and imaging Eluted technetium-99 generators Performed quality control tests on kit samples Performed area wipes and surveys Spent a full day at the Texas Health Resources (THR) location in Huguley, Texas observing application processes in the nuclear medicine department Performed dose calibrator linearity tests Placed orders for radiopharmaceuticals Received, reviewed and processed customer orders for radiopharmaceutical doses Observed numerous leukocyte labeling procedures
COURIER/DELIVERY DRIVER
Jubilant RadioPharma
10.2019 - 11.2020
- Pack and wrap radioactive dose containers prepared for shipment Complete bill of lading, placards, and other necessary DOT documentation related to packaging and shipping of radioactive doses Receiving radioactive and non-radioactive packages Performs daily wipes and surveys tests Performs daily constancy checks of single and multi-channel analyzers Performs quality control testing of radioactive kit samples Load and operate vehicle to deliver radioactive dose shipments to area hospitals, clinics, and other facilities Collect and check returned materials for radioactive contamination and proper disposal Disassembling, cleaning and processing of credit of/for radiopharmaceutical returns and instruments into inventory .
PHARMACY EXTERN, Texas Health Resources Admin Pharmacy
08.2020 - 09.2020
- Participated in pharmacy benchmarking Submitted proposals on system-wide cost-cutting measures Leadership presentation on inspiring others to act Spent a day observing processes at the pharmacy home infusion center
- Actively engaged in daily discussions regarding current topics in pharmacy and the COVID-19 pandemic
PHARMACY EXTERN, City Hospital
07.2020 - 08.2020
- Performed non-sterile & sterile drug compounding and repackaging Participated in daily ICU patient medication reconciliation activities Performed medication chart/profile reviews and documented interventions/recommendations Completed a drug utilization evaluation project comparing the use of intravenous
- Tylenol and opioids in post-surgery patients Gave an in-service presentation on acute myocardial infarction and fibrinolytic therapy
PHARMACY EXTERN, Baylor Scott & White Health
05.2020 - 07.2020
- Observed method(s) and system(s) for drug distribution for patient care areas within the hospital Obtained pick-lists for a 24-hour unit-dose cart fill, select medications required and fill to completion an assigned set of patient medication cart trays or obtain a list of medications required to refill an automated, remote dispensing device
- Prepared one to two page summary reviews for six listed drug classes and identified specific drugs within these classes used within the rotation site Used drug information resources pertaining to chemical stability, compounding methods, potency and expiration dating in non-sterile compounding Calculated the amount of drug and diluent and prepared/labeled correctly, a variety of Risk Level I sterile products requiring use of ampoules, single and multi- dose vials, drugs requiring reconstitution, mini-bags and large-volume parenterals Opened ampoules with proper techniques and withdrew contents with minimal risk of glass shards Demonstrated proper handling of syringes and needles and insertion of needles correctly into a vial or bag Demonstrated proper procedures for laminar flow hood cleaning and pre-filter maintenance Demonstrated proper aseptic technique in horizontal and vertical laminar flow hoods Demonstrated proficiency in calculations Demonstrated in-process and end-product quality control checks
- Demonstrated proper techniques for maintaining a sterile environment (i.e
- Hand-washing, securing of supplies, etc)
- Demonstrated the ability to find information pertaining to drug compatibility, stability, admixture and infusion requirements Assigned the admixed product with the appropriate beyond-use expiration date
Engineers Without Borders
04.2016 - 03.2018
- Elementary school 'Teach & Play' session at the Northwest Children's Hospital 'No Sew' blanket making project for homeless children and families of Guyon Saunders Resource center Texas Tech School of Pharmacy, Amarillo, Volunteered to collect, sort and mark expired medications at the bi-annual medication cleanout event (Oct 2017 &, Participated in trash pickup & cleanup at the impoverished Sandbranch community of
Volunteer Math & English tutor
Aberg Literacy Center
04.2016 - 04.2017
- For adult & immigrant students preparing for GED tests
SENIOR FIELD ENGINEER
Halliburton Energy Service
01.2013 - 02.2015
- Proposed and designed stimulation programs for oil wells Routine QA/QC on gas and oil well stimulation fluid systems
- Supervised oil/gas field engineering operations Recommended improvements and standardizations by analyzing process flows Provided positive customer support training experience upon project completion Determined any major alterations to the project that could affect cost, completion date and customer relationship Oversaw the quality control checks for all major projects Managed field engineering teams effectively to cut project costs and comply with time and budget restraints Supervised activities such as accounting, regulatory compliance, field team scheduling and organization of vendors and contractors Designed and wrote documentation that would be used in requests for proposal.
FIELD ENGINEER
Halliburton Energy Service
06.2009 - 01.2013
- Developed and executed hydraulic fracturing fluid programs for natural gas wells Technical analysis of pre/post- stimulation production data for oil and natural gas wells Managed field engineering operations for select well sites
- Managed the team in troubleshooting efforts that alleviated errors Provided positive customer support training experience upon project completion Uncovered issues that could arise as result of project and provided effective solutions Communicated and collaborated with field teams and staff members to standardize processes and ensure smooth workflow Identified root cause and delivered recommendations to alleviate future issues and failures
- Determined any major alterations to the project that could affect cost, completion date and customer relationship
- Wrote documentation that would be used in requests for proposal Collected samples of soils and construction materials in field to measure physical characteristics.
PHLEBOTOMIST, CSL Behring
08.2005 - 04.2009
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name Built trust and minimized patient discomfort during phlebotomy procedures Screened prospective donors by conducting interviews, obtaining medical histories and measuring vital signs Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws Used multiple electronic medical software, including to conduct patient intakes and send correspondence Prepared patients for examination by properly draping patients, obtaining vital signs, verifying referrals and taking detailed health history Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station Conducted bleeding time tests and updated results into paper or electronic charts Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses
Volunteer Math tutor
Millwood Public School
08.2004 - 05.2005
Education
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
Expires August 2021 International Association for Six Sigma Certification Lean Six Sigma Green Belt(ICGB): Issued - undefined
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Doctor of Pharmacy - undefined
Texas Tech University Health Science Center
Dallas, TX06.2021
Authorized User Certification Completed 200+ hours didactic training in nuclear pharmacy - undefined
University of New Mexico
02.2021
Masters - Business Administration
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK05.2009
Skills
- Benchmarking
- Documentation
- Imaging
- Inventory
- Leadership
- Materials
- Natural gas
- Oil
- Packaging
- Processes
- Proposals
- Quality control
- Quality assurance
- Receiving
- Shipping
- Technical analysis
- Immunization
- CPR/AED
Timeline
Nuclear Pharmacist
PETNET Solutions - SIEMENS Healthineers
08.2022 - Current
Graduate Intern Pharmacist
Jubilant RadioPharma
07.2021 - 05.2022
Cook
PHARMACY EXTERN, Children’s Health System
05.2021 - 06.2021
PHARMACY EXTERN, North Texas VA Medical Center
04.2021 - 05.2021
PHARMACY EXTERN, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
02.2021 - 03.2021
PHARMACY EXTERN, Manage Meds LLC
01.2021 - 02.2021
PHARMACY EXTERN, Granbury Drug & Compounding
11.2020 - 12.2020
PHARMACY INTERN
RLS (USA) Inc
10.2020 - 04.2021
PHARMACY EXTERN, Jubilant Radiopharma
10.2020 - 11.2020
PHARMACY EXTERN, Texas Health Resources Admin Pharmacy
08.2020 - 09.2020
PHARMACY EXTERN, City Hospital
07.2020 - 08.2020
PHARMACY EXTERN, Baylor Scott & White Health
05.2020 - 07.2020
COURIER/DELIVERY DRIVER
Jubilant RadioPharma
10.2019 - 11.2020
Engineers Without Borders
04.2016 - 03.2018
Volunteer Math & English tutor
Aberg Literacy Center
04.2016 - 04.2017
SENIOR FIELD ENGINEER
Halliburton Energy Service
01.2013 - 02.2015
FIELD ENGINEER
Halliburton Energy Service
06.2009 - 01.2013
PHLEBOTOMIST, CSL Behring
08.2005 - 04.2009
Volunteer Math tutor
Millwood Public School
08.2004 - 05.2005
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
Expires August 2021 International Association for Six Sigma Certification Lean Six Sigma Green Belt(ICGB): Issued - undefined
Doctor of Pharmacy - undefined
Texas Tech University Health Science Center
Authorized User Certification Completed 200+ hours didactic training in nuclear pharmacy - undefined
University of New Mexico
Masters - Business Administration
Texas Tech University
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of Oklahoma
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