Melanie Andersen
Tiffin,IA
Summary
Dynamic Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician with a proven track record at The University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics, excelling in workflow optimization. Expert in aseptic techniques and inventory management, ensuring timely medication delivery and reducing stock discrepancies. Committed to enhancing patient care through effective prioritization and organization.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician
The University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
07.2010 - Current
- Reassigned work areas and duties for technicians based on workload.
- Answered incoming phone calls and processed requests for patient medications.
- Maintained competence in aseptic techniques.
- Conducted regular inventory audits to identify discrepancies and reduce instances of stockouts or expired medications on pharmacy shelves and in MedCarousel.
- Prioritized tasks to ensure patients got medications in a timely manner.
- Monitored aseptic technique competencies.
- Assisted with interviewing and training of new technicians.
Pharmacy Technician II
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
07.2004 - 07.2010
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Entered patient orders into PharmNet for pharmacist verification and approval.
- Placed PeopleSoft orders for medications and supplies.
- Performed Patient Care Unit Audits.
- Restocked Automatic Dispensing machines throughout the hospital.
- Filled floorstock medication orders for outpatient clinics.
Preventive Medicine Specialist
Iowa Army National Guard
08.2001 - 08.2009
- Became DoD certified for pesticide application.
- Taught or trained soldiers regarding preventive medicine issues while being deployed.
- Became Combat Lifesaver certified.
- Inspected soldier's living quarters, food-handling establishments, water systems, liquid and solid waste disposal systems, along with barber shops on base.
- Reported deviations from the health standards and recommended the appropriate corrective action.
- Collected water, air and soil samples to submit to the lab.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA07-2007
Skills
- Workflow optimization
- Dosage form preparation
- Manual and automated medication dispensing
- Aseptic techniques
- Inventory supply monitoring
- Certified pharmacy technician
- Prioritization and organization
- Staff training and development
Certification
- CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician
Timeline
Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician
The University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
07.2010 - Current
Pharmacy Technician II
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
07.2004 - 07.2010
Preventive Medicine Specialist
Iowa Army National Guard
08.2001 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Iowa
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