Melanie Hudson
Hattiesburg
Summary
Dedicated Pharmacy Technician with proven expertise in manual and automated medication dispensing. Strong problem-solving and team collaboration skills enhance pharmacy operations, ensuring accurate medication delivery and patient confidentiality.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Technician
Forrest General Hospital
Hattiesburg, MS
08.2023 - Current
- Compounded and dispensed medications accurately for patient care needs.
- Maintained inventory control, ensuring optimal stock levels of pharmaceuticals.
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing medication orders and verifying prescriptions.
- Mentored new pharmacy technicians in best practices and workflow efficiency.
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
Teacher's Assistant
Hattiesburg Public School District
Hattiesburg, MS
2018 - 08.2022
- Assisted lead teacher in planning and implementing engaging lesson plans.
- Supported classroom management by facilitating student participation and fostering a positive environment.
- Collaborated with educators to develop instructional materials aligned with curriculum standards.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback to enhance learning outcomes.
Pharmacy Technician
Walmart
Hattiesburg, MS
03.2015 - 09.2019
- Collaborated with healthcare team to streamline pharmacy operations and improve service delivery.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Promoted patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling personal information during transactions.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced medication dispensing accuracy and reduced errors.
Pharmacy Technician
Rite-Aid Pharmacy
Memphis, Tennessee
04.2011 - 01.2013
- Led training sessions on safety protocols and compliance standards for pharmacy operations.
- Boosted customer loyalty by providing friendly, knowledgeable assistance on drug interactions and side effects.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Improved patient satisfaction by efficiently processing prescriptions and managing inventory in a timely manner.
Education
High School Diploma -
East High School
Memphis, TNSkills
- Problem-solving skills
- Team collaboration
- Confidentiality and HIPAA
- Medication dispensing
- Manual and automated medication dispensing
- Compounding techniques
- Supporting pharmacy operations
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician
Forrest General Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Walmart
03.2015 - 09.2019
Pharmacy Technician
Rite-Aid Pharmacy
04.2011 - 01.2013
Teacher's Assistant
Hattiesburg Public School District
2018 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
East High School