Ryan M

Experienced hospital pharmacy technician with over 25 years of healthcare experience supporting pharmacists, nurses, and multidisciplinary care teams in fast paced hospital environments. Known for strong attention to detail, patient safety advocacy, and the ability to remain calm and adaptable under pressure. Possesses extensive knowledge of medication distribution systems, automated dispensing cabinets (Omnicell, Pyxis), inventory management, sterile and nonsterile compounding, and daily hospital pharmacy operations.

Holds a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry & Chemistry and completed medical school coursework and clinical rotations, providing an unusually strong scientific and clinical foundation. Recognized by colleagues for clear communication, teamwork, professionalism, and a genuine ability to explain complex information in an approachable way. Seeking an opportunity to bring decades of hands-on experience, technical expertise, and compassionate patient centered care to an organization that values reliability, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Pharmacy Technician at PIH Whittier (2023-09 – 2026-06)

• Prepared, packaged, labeled, and distributed medications safely and accurately throughout a large acute-care hospital environment.
• Restocked and maintained automated dispensing cabinets (Omnicell), ensuring medication availability while minimizing waste and preventing stock shortages.
• Processed medication orders and collaborated closely with pharmacists to support timely patient care.
• Performed medication deliveries to patient care units, including emergency, intensive care, surgical, and inpatient departments.
• Conducted inventory management duties including rotating stock, removing expired medications, and resolving medication discrepancies.
• Assisted in preparing sterile and non-sterile compounded medications while adhering to USP standards and aseptic technique protocols.
• Responded to urgent medication requests and STAT orders in a fast-paced clinical environment where accuracy and efficiency were essential.
• Utilized electronic medical records and hospital pharmacy information systems to process orders, track medications, and document activities.
• Investigated and resolved medication-related issues in collaboration with nursing staff and pharmacists to ensure continuity of patient care.
• Served as a resource for coworkers by sharing institutional knowledge, troubleshooting workflow challenges, and helping onboard newer employees.
• Maintained exceptional attention to detail while balancing multiple priorities in a high-volume healthcare setting.
• Demonstrated professionalism, adaptability, and effective communication while working as part of multidisciplinary patient care teams.
• Supported hospital operations through staffing shortages, workflow changes, and evolving healthcare technologies over a career spanning more than two decades.

Pharmacy Technician at Memorial Hospital of Gardena (2022-03 – 2023-09)

Supervisor: Kevin Kaneko, Pharm.D. (310) 532-4200 x 7827

• Compounding and preparation of sterile IV medications/TPN in pharmacy hood
• Removal of out-of-date and expired medications
• Delivery of IV medications to appropriate hospital department
• Filling and inventory of Pyxis machines
• Ordering and stocking of medications

Pharmacy Technician at Coast Plaza Hospital (2022-03 – 2023-03)

Supervisor: Kevin Kaneko, Pharm.D. (562) 868-3751 x2261

• Compounding and preparation of sterile IV medications/TPN in pharmacy hood
• Removal of out-of-date and expired medications
• Delivery of IV medications to appropriate hospital department
• Filling and inventory of Pyxis machines
• Ordering and stocking of medications

Pharmacy Technician at TruePill (2021-11 – 2022-04)

Supervisor: Christian Ngo, Pharm.D. (408) 605-5586

• Typing of patient prescriptions using PioneerRx software
• Triaging of medication and prescription errors
• Insurance billing

QA Assistant at Exova (2015-09 – 2016-05)

• Shipping and receiving
• Stocking/cataloging of chemical inventory including disposal of out-of-date items
• Maintenance of analytical balances and chemical refrigerators
• Compiling of chemical logbooks

R&D Technician at BEHR PROCESS CORPORATION (2015-08 – 2015-09)

Preparation, application and spectrophotometric analysis of paint samples

• Scientific and critical thinking skills such as when instrumentation did not respond as expected, it was my job to troubleshoot the problem

Project Specialist at Reagent World, Inc (2015-03 – 2015-07)

Supervisor: Daniel Shen, Ph.D. 949 221-8997

• Data entry
• Product research and sourcing
• Submission of government solicitation reviews and quotations

Pharmacy Technician at Bright Plaza Pharmacy (2005-06 – 2015-03)

Supervisor: Patrick Petti, Pharm.D. 562 943-7500

• Intake and dispensing of patient prescriptions and medications
• Updating patient insurance profiles
• Ordering and stocking of medications and supplies via online wholesalers
• Maintaining accurate prescription records and ensuring HIPAA compliancy
• Prescription compounding

Pharmacy Technician at Chemique Pharmaceuticals (2002-07 – 2005-04)

Supervisor: Phil Millman, Pharm.D., Ph.D. 562 698-0921

• Preparation of sterile IV medications and Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) in Class 100 pharmacy clean room
• Maintained current patient clinical profiles
• Typed letters of medical necessity
• Transcription of clinical progress notes
• Preparation and submission of blood/urine samples for analysis
• Submission of monthly CURES and DEA reports
• Patient invoicing and record keeping
• Billing to Medi-Cal, Medicare and private insurance
• Delivered and set-up home medical equipment including hospital beds and IV infusion equipment

Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry & Chemistry – California State University-Fullerton (2014-06)