Camara Locke
Crooksville
Summary
Results-driven Pharmacy Liaison with a strong focus on medication management, patient care, and team collaboration. Proven ability to streamline processes, enhance patient adherence, and optimize medication safety.
Overview
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1
Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Liaison
Optum, UnitedHealth Group
Newark, OH
04.2025 - Current
- Developed and maintained relationships with healthcare providers to enhance communication and collaboration.
- Assisted in implementing pharmacy programs that improved patient adherence and medication safety.
- Coordinated medication therapy management services to optimize patient outcomes.
- Reviewed patient medication histories for accuracy and potential interactions, ensuring compliance with protocols.
- Educated healthcare teams on formulary updates and utilization of pharmacy resources effectively.
- Supported data analysis efforts to identify trends in medication use and patient care outcomes.
- Streamlined communication between pharmacists and prescribers by efficiently managing incoming phone calls and messages.
- Assisted with prior authorization requests, helping patients obtain necessary medications while minimizing delays.
- Maintained accurate patient records by diligently updating prescription data in pharmacy management software systems.
- Enhanced patient care by providing timely and accurate medication information to healthcare providers.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare team members, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Genesis Healthcare System
Zanesville, OH
05.2024 - 04.2025
- Dispensed medications accurately while adhering to safety protocols and pharmacy regulations.
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing and labeling prescriptions, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
- Educated patients on proper medication usage, addressing inquiries to enhance understanding and adherence.
- Managed inventory levels by tracking medication supplies and placing timely orders to avoid shortages.
- Mentored new pharmacy technicians in daily operations and best practices for medication management.
- Conducted regular audits of medication storage areas, ensuring compliance with safety standards and organizational policies.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Completed paperwork, entering prescription and insurance or billing information into patient profiles.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately filling and dispensing prescriptions in a timely manner.
- Increased customer satisfaction by delivering friendly, personalized service during transactions.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Coler Healthcare
Zanesville, OH
11.2022 - 03.2025
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to discuss patient needs and optimize pharmaceutical care plans.
- Educated patients on proper medication usage, addressing inquiries to enhance understanding and adherence.
- Trained new pharmacy technicians on proper procedures and best practices, ensuring consistent quality of service.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined prescription filling procedures, increasing overall efficiency.
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
State Tested Nursing Assistant
N/a
Zanesville, OH
2018 - 2022
- Monitored vital signs to maintain accurate health records for hospice care.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Communicated effectively with healthcare team to coordinate patient care strategies.
- Implemented infection control procedures to promote a safe environment for patients.
- Advocated for patient needs, enhancing overall quality of end-of-life care experience.
- Streamlined documentation processes to improve accuracy and efficiency in reporting patient status.
- Reduced risks of injury by implementing proper transfer techniques when moving or repositioning patients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, reporting any abnormalities or concerns to nursing staff promptly for timely intervention.
- Enhanced patient comfort by addressing individual needs and preferences during routine care tasks.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, demonstrating empathy and understanding.
- Improved patient care by providing compassionate and attentive assistance with daily living activities.
Education
No Degree - BSN
Muskingum University
New Concord, OHNREMT-B -
Rescue 1 Task Force Training
09.2026
High School Diploma -
Crooksville High School
Crooksville, OH05.2018
Skills
- Medication management expertise
- Medication management
- Drug interactions
- Insurance verification
- Claims resolution
- Confidentiality and HIPAA
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Patient care
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate care
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Feeding assistance
- Transfer techniques
- Adaptive learning
- Ambulation assistance
- Medical records management
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Recording vital signs
- Patient-focused care
- Collecting vital signs
- Supporting personal needs
- Safety precautions
- Adaptable
- Electronic charting
- End-of-life care
- Medical terminology
- Healthcare ethics
- Companionship and emotional support
- CPR and first aid
- Critical decision-making skills
- Pre-hospital care
- Airway management
- Emergency management
- Bleeding control
- Patient assessments
- Medical recordkeeping
Affiliations
Member of Crooksville Volunteer Fire Department
Certification
- CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician
- EMT - Emergency Medical Technician
Timeline
Pharmacy Liaison
Optum, UnitedHealth Group
04.2025 - Current
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Genesis Healthcare System
05.2024 - 04.2025
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Coler Healthcare
11.2022 - 03.2025
State Tested Nursing Assistant
N/a
2018 - 2022
No Degree - BSN
Muskingum University
NREMT-B -
Rescue 1 Task Force Training
High School Diploma -
Crooksville High School