AMANDA R. ALSTON
Troy,MI
Summary
Capable pharmacy team member proficient in assisting pharmacists with preparing prescriptions and meeting customer needs. Safety-oriented and well-organized with solid experience coordinating with insurance providers, prescribers and individuals to address issues. Good relationship-building and multitasking skills. Driven Pharmacy Technician with proven track record and success in building strong relationships with patients and clients. Detail-oriented with a commitment to maintaining high-quality assurance and control standards when filling prescriptions.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Technician
Meijer Pharmacy
09.2018 - Current
- Take in prescriptions (call-in or drop off) Data entry of prescriptions
- Following up on prior authorizations calling CoverMyMeds for a status on prior authorizations
- Call insurance companies to get specific details on what prior authorization is required
- Dealt with Medicare part B- dealing with medications and medical supplies (such as nebulizers)
- Called insurance companies to see what is required for specific drugs or supplies
- Check on what is allowed by insurance and what Medicare Part B would cover
- Fill medications for pharmacists to check Perform cash register operations
- Check in medications order when they arrive and restock shelves with the medications
- Customer Service operations
- Make sure patients are taking medications correctly Vaccine certified
Pharmacy Technician
Shelby Family Pharmacy, Shelby Charter Township
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Data entry of prescriptions
- Medication preparation for the pharmacist Customer service
- Restock pharmacy shelves when new medication order arrives
Pharmacy Technician
Kmart Pharmacy
09.2011 - 12.2017
- Perform data entry of prescriptions (call-in or face-to-face) Perform cash register operations
- Perform medication preparation for Pharmacist Provide customer service
- Ensure medicine taken by patients is appropriate with prescription Restock pharmacy shelves when new medication orders arrive
Education
General
Studies Macomb Community College, Henry Ford II
Clinton, Sterling Heights, MI2014
High School Diploma -
Henry Ford Ii High School
Sterling Heights, MI05.2011
Skills
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Patient Education
- Pharmaceutical Sales and Services
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Ordering and Stocking Medications
- Team Collaboration
- Medicare and Medicaid Processes
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician
Meijer Pharmacy
09.2018 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Shelby Family Pharmacy, Shelby Charter Township
01.2017 - 01.2018
Pharmacy Technician
Kmart Pharmacy
09.2011 - 12.2017
General
Studies Macomb Community College, Henry Ford II
High School Diploma -
Henry Ford Ii High School