Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Amanda Karns

Van Buren,AR

Summary

Accomplished Certified Pharmacy Technician with a proven track record at DaVita Rx LLC, showcasing exceptional customer service and critical thinking skills. Expert in medication management and insurance claims processing, enhancing pharmacy efficiency and patient satisfaction. Demonstrates a strong ability to resolve complex issues, ensuring accuracy and fostering relationships.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Customer Service Representative

Van Buren Municipal Utilities
11.2023 - Current
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.

Office Manager

Red Roper LLC
05.2016 - 11.2023
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
  • Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
  • Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
  • Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
  • Served as a liaison between upper management and staff members, facilitating open channels of communication to address concerns or issues promptly.
  • Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts for cost savings while maintaining high-quality services.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.

Certified Pharmacy Technician

The Pharmacy of Pocola
10.2013 - 04.2015
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
  • Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
  • Communicated directly with doctors offices via telephone, fax and email.

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Alixa RX
10.2011 - 04.2013
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
  • 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.

Certified Pharmacy Technician

DaVita Rx LLC.
04.2007 - 07.2009

This company specialized in Kidney Dialysis so at this job I was assigned to a specific team called Tech Translation so I accurately typed scanned in prescriptions and sent them to the next needed station. Therefore becoming extremely familiar with sig codes and discrepancies.

Pharmacy Technician

Walmart
02.2005 - 04.2007
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
  • Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
  • Worked with computerized and automated systems for dispensing medications and editing new patient profiles.

Education

High School Diploma -

Van Buren High School
Van Buren, AR
05-1998

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Active listening
  • Critical thinking
  • Data entry
  • Problem resolution
  • Relationship building
  • Call center experience
  • Computer proficiency
  • Payment processing
  • Paperwork processing
  • Professional telephone demeanor
  • Follow-up skills

Certification

  • Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Customer Service Representative

Van Buren Municipal Utilities
11.2023 - Current

Office Manager

Red Roper LLC
05.2016 - 11.2023

Certified Pharmacy Technician

The Pharmacy of Pocola
10.2013 - 04.2015

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Alixa RX
10.2011 - 04.2013

Certified Pharmacy Technician

DaVita Rx LLC.
04.2007 - 07.2009

Pharmacy Technician

Walmart
02.2005 - 04.2007
  • Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).

High School Diploma -

Van Buren High School
Amanda Karns