Luke Lastovka
Sheffield Lake
Summary
Inpatient pharmacy professional with comprehensive understanding of medication distribution and patient care. Known for maintaining high standards in pharmacological practices and ensuring accuracy in prescription processing. Collaborative team player who consistently adapts to dynamic healthcare settings, leveraging strong organizational and communication skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inpatient Certified Pharmacy Technician
Cleveland Clinic
01.2018 - Current
- Prepared intravenous solutions, admixtures, respiratory drugs and other solutions using aseptic techniques
- Counted, measured and compounded medications following standard procedures
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy
- Counted, measured, and compounded chemotherapy medications following standard procedures
- Restocked automated medication dispensing equipment
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers
- Communication and teamwork – Communicated with other caregivers and patients in an effective and positive manner
- Demonstrates emotional control and intelligence in managing work relationships
- Assist with pharmacy caregiver and student training
- Regulatory compliance – Maintains a safe and clean work area by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
- Documents regulatory requirements such as temperature logs, scheduled activities, and training in an accurate and timely manner
- Maintained controlled drug inventory, repackaged and delivered to automated dispensing units
Oncology Pharmacy Technician III
University Hospitals
03.2022 - 11.2023
- Accurate preparation of patient medication including sterol products, chemotherapy and unit dose
- Cartfill, TPN, narcotics, including education/training and Omnicell stocking
- Accurate and timely delivery of patient specific medication
- Assist the pharmacist with medication/patient care related issues
- Orient and train new staff
- Utilize Epic patient tabs to monitor when patients arrived and begin medication compounding
- Daily, monthly and weekly cleaning of sterile IV clean rooms
Certified Pharmacy Technician
ExactCare Pharmacy
03.2015 - 01.2018
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns and reconcile payments
- Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations and patient information
- Reviewed and verified customer information and insurance provider information
- Completed paperwork, entering prescription and insurance or billing information into patient profiles
- Supervised8 pharmacy technicians on ATP machines and coordinated day-to-day assignments
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers
- Worked with computerized and automated systems for dispensing medications and editing new patient profiles
Courier
Stryker
09.2014 - 03.2015
- Performed walk around on delivery vehicle before beginning shift to verify correct and safe operating order
- Safely loaded items into delivery vehicle to minimize damage while in transit
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations
- Inspected truck prior to delivery, checking for proper stowage of packages
- Picked up medical specimens from Ohio hospitals within100 square mile territory daily
- Verified load against delivery ticket before beginning every shift
- Drove safely at all times to avoid accidents and harm
Outpatient Pharmacy Technician
Walgreen's Pharmacy
06.2011 - 09.2014
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns and reconcile payments
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity
- Processed over190 prescriptions per day in busy pharmacy achieving decreased customer wait times and maintaining excellent customer satisfaction
- Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need
- Coordinated with insurance representatives to process claims and calculate correct co-pay information for patients
Education
High School Diploma -
Avon Lake High School
Avon Lake, OHPharmacy Technology
Cleveland Clinic School of Pharmacy Technology
Cleveland, OH05-2024
Pharmacy Technology Certificate - Pharmacy Technology
Remington College
Cleveland, OH06.2011
Skills
- Prioritization and Organization
- Recordkeeping and Documentation
- Chemical Handling
- Medication Documentation
- Bulk Medicine Prepacking
- Data Entry
- Pyxis MedStation
- Aseptic Techniques
Certification
CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician
Accomplishments
- Trained many new pharmacy technicians on pharmacy policies, procedures and best practices.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop spreed sheets for home medication waste.
- Collaborated with management in the development of the storage and handling of Home medication waste.
Timeline
Oncology Pharmacy Technician III
University Hospitals
03.2022 - 11.2023
Inpatient Certified Pharmacy Technician
Cleveland Clinic
01.2018 - Current
Certified Pharmacy Technician
ExactCare Pharmacy
03.2015 - 01.2018
Courier
Stryker
09.2014 - 03.2015
Outpatient Pharmacy Technician
Walgreen's Pharmacy
06.2011 - 09.2014
High School Diploma -
Avon Lake High School
Pharmacy Technology
Cleveland Clinic School of Pharmacy Technology
Pharmacy Technology Certificate - Pharmacy Technology
Remington College
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