Mel Inamine
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Anaheim,CA
Summary
Skilled Pharmacy Technician offering several years of experience and proven history in providing exceptional customer service. Well versed in clean room procedures, regulatory guidelines and overall pharmacy operations. Driven Pharmacy Technician with over 15 years of experience and success in working within fast-paced inpatient pharmacy settings. Highly proficient in accurately filling and labeling prescriptions, maintaining drug inventories and updating pharmacy records. Excited to bring talent and record of excellence in customer service to growing pharmacy.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Hoag Hospital Irvine
Irvine, CA
02.2021 - 09.2021
- Operated CII Controlled Substances Safe for daily fills of these drugs.
- Performed Medication Reconciliation (Med Rec) of our patients in the Emergency Department.
- Refilled OR anesthesia trays using the Tray Safe system.
- Restocked automated medication dispensing equipment.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Prepared intravenous solutions, admixtures, respiratory drugs and other solutions using aseptic techniques.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Pharmacy Technician
UCI Medical Center
05.2007 - 11.2007
- Prepared intravenous solutions, admixtures, respiratory drugs and other solutions using aseptic techniques.
- Restocked automated medication dispensing equipment.
Pharmacy Technician
Prescription Solutions
11.2006 - 05.2007
- Verified patient data and billing information to discover and resolve erroneous bills due to system errors.
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns and reconcile payments.
- Resolved non-routine issues like third-party billing, computer system and customer service issues.
- Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations and patient information.
- Reviewed and verified customer information and insurance provider information.
- Coordinated with insurance representatives to process claims and calculate correct co-pay information for patients.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
08.2002 - 11.2006
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Prepared intravenous solutions, admixtures, respiratory drugs and other solutions using aseptic techniques.
- Restocked automated medication dispensing equipment.
- Counted, measured and compounded medications following standard procedures.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Park Pharmacy Compounding Center
12.1998 - 03.2001
- Communicated directly with doctors offices via telephone, fax, and email.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Prepared intravenous solutions, admixtures, respiratory drugs and other solutions using aseptic techniques.
- Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
- Completed paperwork, entering prescription and insurance or billing information into patient profiles.
- Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations and patient information.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center
04.2001 - 01.2021
- Prepared intravenous solutions, admixtures, respiratory drugs and other solutions using aseptic techniques.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Restocked automated medication dispensing equipment.
- Assisted in preparation, distribution, and storage of pharmaceuticals.
- Worked with computerized and automated systems for dispensing medications and editing new patient profiles.
Education
Trade School Certificate - Pharmacy Technology
North Orange County Regional Occupational Program
Anaheim, CAAssociate of Science - Building Construction Technology
Coastline Community College
Fountain Valley, CASkills
- Patient confidentiality
- Intravenous Admixture Preparation
- Confidentiality and HIPAA
- Drug Formulation and Compounding
- Staff Development
- Pharmacy and customer records management
- Drug Storage Procedures
- Assisting pharmacists
- New Hire Onboarding
- Drug Delivery Mechanisms
- Updating Medication Histories
- Team Collaboration
- Filling Prescriptions
- Stocking Medications
- HIPAA Regulations
- Aseptic Techniques
- FDA and HIPAA Compliance
- Drug Compounding
- Assisting Pharmacists
- Pyxis System
- IV Preparations
- Technician Assistance
- Pyxis MedStation
- Label Products
- Fill Orders
- Restock Shelves
- Routine Inspections
- Monitor Pharmacy Security
- Pharmaceutical Preparation
- Proper Labeling
- Pharmacy Operations
- Regulatory Compliance
- Safe Chemical Handling
Certification
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) by Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
- 1998-Present
Timeline
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Hoag Hospital Irvine
02.2021 - 09.2021
Pharmacy Technician
UCI Medical Center
05.2007 - 11.2007
Pharmacy Technician
Prescription Solutions
11.2006 - 05.2007
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
08.2002 - 11.2006
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center
04.2001 - 01.2021
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Park Pharmacy Compounding Center
12.1998 - 03.2001
Trade School Certificate - Pharmacy Technology
North Orange County Regional Occupational Program
Associate of Science - Building Construction Technology
Coastline Community College
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