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Aricka Latimore

St Louis,MO

Summary

Experienced Pharmacy Technician knowledgeable in all facets of pharmacy operations, eager to bring talent and expertise to the company . Successful in quickly and accurately filling prescription orders and building relationships with customers for sustained business growth and customer retention. Team-oriented and dedicated to collaboratively delivering exceptional customer service.

Motivated professional currently pursuing Pharmacy Technician certification. Strong background in retail environments with outstanding customer service, problem-solving and sales skills. Excited to launch career with pharmacy

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Representative

IQVIA
11.2021 - 06.2023
  • Processed and recorded new policies and claims.
  • Followed up with customers on unresolved issues.
  • Resubmitted claims after editing or denial to achieve financial targets and reduce outstanding debt.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.

Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health
10.2020 - 02.2021
  • Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects and specified use.
  • Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
  • Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems and locating items.
  • Set up and modified patient profiles in the system to include current information such as medications and insurance details.
  • Processed over 500 prescriptions per day in busy pharmacy achieving decreased customer wait times and maintaining excellent customer satisfaction.
  • Resolved non-routine issues like third party billing, computer system and customer service issues.
  • Assisted patients in minimizing medical expenses by recommending generic alternative prescription medications.
  • Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns and reconcile payments.
  • Verified patient data and billing information to discover and resolve erroneous bills due to system errors.
  • Coordinated verification and filling of more than 700 daily prescriptions in high-volume pharmacy environment.
  • Coordinated with insurance representatives to process claims and calculate correct co-pay information for patients.
  • Processed incoming drug orders.
  • Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers daily and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.

Pharmacy Technician

BJC Healthcare - Christian Hospital
04.2021 - 10.2021
  • Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
  • Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
  • Processed incoming drug orders by checking deliveries against paperwork and updating computer system.
  • Located and measured medications according to prescription information, making modifications as instructed by pharmacists and providers.
  • Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
  • Coordinated with insurance representatives to process claims and calculate correct co-pay information for patients.
  • Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
  • Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations and patient information.
  • Processed over 500 prescriptions per day in busy pharmacy achieving decreased customer wait times and maintaining excellent customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Assisted patients in minimizing medical expenses by recommending generic alternative prescription medications.

Pharmacy Technician

Central Fill
10.2017 - 04.2019

Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.

  • Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for300 customers daily and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
  • Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
  • Coordinated verification and filling of more than 300 daily prescriptions in high-volume pharmacy environment.
  • Reviewed and verified customer information and insurance provider information.

Care Connector

United Healthcare Group
01.2024 - 09.2024
  • Used company software and databases to maintain records of services performed and patient
  • Developed strong relationships with community partners, facilitating referrals and collaboration on behalf of patients.
  • Conducted regular evaluations of care plan effectiveness, making necessary adjustments based on feedback from patients and providers.
  • Assisted in completing and maintaining care management contracts during and after patient's hospitalization.
  • Connected patients with appropriate community resources, enhancing their overall well-being and support network.
  • Enhanced patient care by efficiently coordinating services and resources for optimal support.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Greeted and interacted with patients to provide information, answer questions and assist with appointment scheduling.
  • Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.

Education

High School Diploma -

Vashon High School
St Louis, MO
05.2018

Skills

  • Confidentiality and HIPAA
  • FDA Drug Safety Guidelines
  • Answering Customer Questions
  • HIPAA
  • Medication dispensing
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Processing payments
  • Medicare and Medicaid process
  • Insurance Knowledge

Timeline

Care Connector

United Healthcare Group
01.2024 - 09.2024

Customer Service Representative

IQVIA
11.2021 - 06.2023

Pharmacy Technician

BJC Healthcare - Christian Hospital
04.2021 - 10.2021

Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health
10.2020 - 02.2021

Pharmacy Technician

Central Fill
10.2017 - 04.2019

High School Diploma -

Vashon High School
Aricka Latimore