Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Andrea Gonzales

algonzales@outlook.com,Lakewood

Summary

Experienced and detail-oriented Pharmacy Technician with over 28 years of experience in retail, specialty, and infusion pharmacy settings. Skilled in prescription data entry, medication dispensing, patient care, and insurance processing. Strong background in working with acute and chronic patients, including biologic therapies and infusion treatments. Highly organized with excellent communication and customer service skills.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pharmacy Technician

Kaiser Permanente – Denver, CO
05.2023 - 07.2024
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
  • Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
  • 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.

Pharmacy Technician

Optum Infusion Pharmacy
01.2021 - 05.2023

• Provided pharmacy care for chronic and acute patients, ensuring timely refills and supply management.

• Worked primarily with biologic patients, dispensing medications such as Remicade, Entyvio, Enflectra, TPN, and hydration therapies.

• Supported the acute care team by managing 7-day antibiotic refills and coordinating medication deliveries.

• Communicated with patients to arrange refills and ensure accurate and timely delivery of medications.

Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens Pharmacy
12.1997 - 03.2020

• Entered and processed prescription data accurately and efficiently.

• Filled prescriptions and managed inventory to maintain proper stock levels.

• Handled insurance claims and coordinated with providers to resolve coverage issues.

• Assisted patients with medication questions and processed payments.

• Managed communication with doctors’ offices regarding refill authorizations.

• Trained and mentored new pharmacy staff.

Education

Mediacal Assistant

Pima Medical Institute – Denver, CO Medical Assist
Denver, CO
12-2004

Skills

  • Problem-solving skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Confidentiality and HIPAA
  • Workflow optimization
  • Insurance billing
  • Insurance verification
  • Prescription Data Entry and Processing

    Medication Dispensing

    Patient Care and Communication

    Insurance Billing and Claims Resolution

    Inventory Management

    Acute and Chronic Care Pharmacy Support

    Team Training and Development

Certification

  • Licensed Pharmacy Technician - State Boards of Pharmacy.
  • PTCB certified

Timeline

Pharmacy Technician

Kaiser Permanente – Denver, CO
05.2023 - 07.2024

Pharmacy Technician

Optum Infusion Pharmacy
01.2021 - 05.2023

Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens Pharmacy
12.1997 - 03.2020

Mediacal Assistant

Pima Medical Institute – Denver, CO Medical Assist
Andrea Gonzales