Amanda Sandstedt
Columbia,MO
Summary
Pharmacy Operations Manager and Certified Pharmacy Technician with 8+ years of experience overseeing workflow optimization, technician hiring and training, inventory management, and insurance claim resolution. Skilled in improving efficiency, supporting clinical services, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Seeking a growing role outside of retail pharmacy where operational and clinical support skills are valued.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Technician
Hy-Vee
Columbia, MO
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted pharmacists with prescription preparation and patient consultations, enhancing overall service efficiency.
- Provided immunizations under pharmacist supervision following APhA training standards.
- Performed MTM-related tasks such as reviewing medication profiles, identifying adherence issues, and preparing cases for pharmacist review.
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
Pharmacy Operations Manager
Walgreens Pharmacy
Bridgeton & Jefferson City, MO
11.2021 - 08.2025
- Directed pharmacy inventory operations, optimizing stock levels and minimizing waste or out-of-stock issues.
- Led technician hiring initiatives by managing ATS workflows, interviewing candidates, and overseeing complete onboarding and training.
- Streamlined pharmacy workflow to enhance medication dispensing efficiency and accuracy.
- Developed standard operating procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices.
- Oversaw staff performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback and identifying growth opportunities. Evaluated staff performance regularly to ensure they meet established goals while providing coaching or corrective action when necessary.
Certified Senior Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens Pharmacy
Bridgeton, MO
02.2017 - 11.2021
- Filled and prepared prescriptions accurately in a high-volume setting.
- Performed non-sterile compounding following USP standards.
- Supported onboarding and training of new technicians.
- Ensured medication labeling accuracy and safety compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
St Louis, MOHigh School -
Rock Bridge High School
Columbia, MOSkills
- Non-Sterile Compounding
- Inventory & Controlled Substance Management
- Workflow Optimization
- Technician Training & Supervision
- MO Board of Pharmacy Compliance
- Immunization Support
- Scheduling & Payroll
- Problem-Solving & Multitasking
Certification
- Pharmacy Technician, MO Board of Pharmacy (Active since March 2017)
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) — PTCB (Active since January 2018)
- Non-Sterile Compounding Certificate — March 2020
- APhA Immunization Certification — December 2020
- CPR Certification — December 2020
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician
Hy-Vee
08.2025 - Current
Pharmacy Operations Manager
Walgreens Pharmacy
11.2021 - 08.2025
Certified Senior Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens Pharmacy
02.2017 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
High School -
Rock Bridge High School