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LOU MELNICK

LOU MELNICK

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

19+ year experienced and licensed pharmacy technician seeking a full time position. Over 19 years’ experience as a pharmacy technician in both retail and hospital settings. Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician, State of Nevada Certified Pharmacy Technician Skilled in intravenous solutions, neonatal compounds, and hazardous chemotherapy compounds. Proficient in the reconstitution, handling and compounding of pharmaceutical agents. Skilled in aseptic technique and USP 197, USP 797, USP 800 Detail oriented and able to follow critical instruction. Medication History Specialist who worked as a team leader to obtain complete and accurate histories.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Medication History Specialist

Sunrise Hospital
04.2021 - Current
  • Spoke with all admitted patients to obtain an accurate and complete medication history.
  • Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
  • Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
  • Called pharmacies and doctors offices to verify medication strengths and dosages.
  • Identified and reported medication errors to avoid distributing wrong medication to patients.

Pharmacy Technician

Spring Valley Hospital
10.2009 - Current
  • Responsible for refilling, loading, unloading, out dating, and inventory control with all Pyxis machines
  • Maintained and monitored all units during inspection on a monthly basis including all hospital crash carts
  • Sophisticated in IV solutions as well as pharmacy math
  • Assisted with buying, narcotic inventory, and record keeping.

Pharmacy Technician

Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center
06.2015 - 04.2021
  • Responsible for the preparation of both hazardous and non hazardous intravenous medications
  • Fully trained in operational procedures, and safety protocols
  • Highly skilled in working effectively and efficiently under time sensitive needs and intense working environments
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.

Pharmacy Technician

Smiths Food and Drug
01.2005 - 06.2017


  • Knowledge of local, state, and federal pharmacy law and codes
  • Strictly followed the approved efficiency and accuracy procedures when typing and filling prescriptions
  • Monitored inventory levels and performed shelf maintenance
  • Ensured compliance with HIPPA privacy regulations
  • Provided superior customer service during patient transactions
  • Excellent patient care, and versatile in all aspects of pharmacy.

Education

Associate of Science - Biology

University of Nevada
Reno, NV

Skills

  • Medical Records Management
  • Records Updating
  • Privacy and Confidentiality
  • Emergency Response
  • Drug Utilization Review
  • Data Entry
  • Medication Documentation
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Team Coordination
  • Updating Medication Histories
  • Attention to Detail
  • Drug Inventory Management
  • Intravenous Admixture Preparation
  • Pharmacy Records Management
  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Team Collaboration

references

Raymond Spencer

Lieutenant of Homicide

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

702.860.8980


Jonathan Webb

Director of Pharmacy 

Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center

702.268.3858


Samirah Furman

Medication History Supervisor

Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center

423.400.4124

Work Availability

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Timeline

Medication History Specialist

Sunrise Hospital
04.2021 - Current

Pharmacy Technician

Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center
06.2015 - 04.2021

Pharmacy Technician

Spring Valley Hospital
10.2009 - Current

Pharmacy Technician

Smiths Food and Drug
01.2005 - 06.2017

Associate of Science - Biology

University of Nevada

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