Derrick Calhoun
Memphis,TN
Summary
Reliable Pharmacy Technician experienced in supporting pharmacy operations and maintaining accuracy in fast-paced healthcare environments. Expertise in prescription processing, medication preparation, and inventory management, with a focus on compliance. Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills and efficiency in medication processing while prioritizing patient safety and quality service.
Overview
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Pharmacy Technician
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Memphis, Tennessee
10.2012 - Current
- Guided and prepared unit dose medications, outpatient prescriptions, and intravenous admixtures including cytotoxic medications and other investigational drugs.
- Supervised execution of routine and specialized technical and clerical support tasks in pharmacy operations.
- Co-led pharmacy technician orientation sessions to ensure proper training and integration.
- Mentored and instructed pharmacy technicians and other assigned staff to enhance team capabilities.
- Assisted supervisor in implementing quality improvement initiatives within pharmacy operations.
- Oversaw scheduling and workflow management for pharmacy technician staff to optimize operations.
- Coordinated inventory planning and monitoring; managed stocking, reordering, receipt, and distribution of pharmacy supplies and inventory throughout the institution.
Pharmacy Technician
Baptist Memorial Hospital
Memphis, Tennessee
09.2007 - 10.2012
- Procured, handled, prepared, distributed, charged/credited, and disposed of medication safely and accurately.
- Assisted the pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care to patients.
- Processed and prepared sterile products for dispensing.
- Used and maintained automation/equipment.
- Participated in inventory management.
- Managed own pharmacy practice effectively.
Education
Leading Through Influence
St. Jude Leadership Academy
Memphis, TN 11.2024 - 12.2024
Fundamentals of Improvement Science
St. Jude Quality Improvement
Memphis, TN 12.2024 - 12.2024
Fundamental Compounding With Pharmacy Law
American College of Apothecaries
Bartlett, TN 04.2024 - 04.2024
Certified Pharmacy Techian - Pharmacy Technician
Concorde Career College
Memphis, TN 01.2005 - 09.2005
High School Diploma -
Melrose High School
Memphis, TN05-2003
Skills
- Medication preparation
- Medication management
- Aseptic techniques
- Quality assurance
- Inventory management
- Workflow management
- Staff development
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Safety compliance
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Aseptic techniques
Certification
- Pharmacy Technician Certification
Timeline
Fundamentals of Improvement Science
St. Jude Quality Improvement
12.2024 - 12.2024
Leading Through Influence
St. Jude Leadership Academy
11.2024 - 12.2024
Fundamental Compounding With Pharmacy Law
American College of Apothecaries
04.2024 - 04.2024
Lead Pharmacy Technician
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
10.2012 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Baptist Memorial Hospital
09.2007 - 10.2012
Certified Pharmacy Techian - Pharmacy Technician
Concorde Career College
01.2005 - 09.2005
High School Diploma -
Melrose High School