Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
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Christa Raum

NORTH EAST

Summary

Dynamic Certified Pharmacy Technician with extensive experience at Walmart, adept at optimizing workflows and enhancing patient care. Demonstrated expertise in medication safety protocols and exceptional customer service, fostering strong relationships with healthcare providers. Proven ability to train staff and streamline operations, significantly improving efficiency and patient satisfaction.

Work History

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Walmart
  • Trained new pharmacy technicians on proper procedures and best practices, ensuring consistent quality of service.
  • 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.
  • Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
  • Enhanced patient care by accurately filling and dispensing prescriptions in a timely manner.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by delivering friendly, personalized service during transactions.
  • Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
  • Helped pharmacist clear problematic prescriptions and address customer questions to keep pharmacy efficient.
  • Maintained accurate inventory levels for efficient pharmacy operations and cost control.
  • Worked with computerized and automated systems for dispensing medications and editing new patient profiles.
  • Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
  • Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
  • Assisted in preparation, distribution and storage of pharmaceuticals.
  • Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
  • Resolved non-routine issues like third-party billing, computer system, and customer service issues.
  • Communicated directly with doctors offices via telephone, fax and email.
  • Reviewed and verified customer information and insurance provider information.
  • Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations, and patient information.
  • Collaborated with pharmacists to resolve medication-related issues, optimizing patient outcomes.
  • Managed insurance billing and claims processing, streamlining the reimbursement process for patients and pharmacy.
  • Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales.
  • Contributed to improved patient adherence by providing clear medication instructions and addressing concerns or questions promptly.
  • Performed regular audits to maintain compliance with state regulations and company policies.
  • Maintained drug inventory levels by ordering necessary medications and supplies.
  • Streamlined pharmacy operations through effective organization of supplies, workspace layout optimization, and process improvements.
  • Assisted customers with over-the-counter product selection, providing knowledgeable recommendations.
  • Proactively addressed potential conflicts or discrepancies within the pharmacy team to maintain a positive work environment.
  • Coordinated communication between healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patient care transitions between providers or facilities.
  • Coordinated verification and filling of more than Number daily prescriptions in high-volume Type pharmacy environment.
  • Developed a systematic approach to organize medications, reducing errors and improving efficiency in the workflow.
  • Identified areas for improvement in workflow processes and implemented changes that led to increased efficiency within the pharmacy.
  • Reduced medication waste by implementing proper disposal procedures compliant with environmental guidelines.
  • Participated in continuous professional development opportunities to stay current on industry standards and advancements in pharmaceutical care.
  • Implemented measures to minimize wait times for prescription pickups, enhancing overall customer experience.
  • Fostered strong relationships with local healthcare providers, promoting collaboration for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Ensured medication safety with thorough verification of prescription orders and drug interactions.
  • Supported pharmacists in compounding custom medications according to individual patient needs.
  • Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
  • Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
  • Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
  • Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
  • Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
  • Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
  • Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
  • Resolved third-party billing, computer system and customer service issues.
  • Managed opening and closing duties for pharmacy.
  • Set up and modified patient profiles to include current medications and insurance details.
  • Coordinated with physicians and insurance agency representatives for speedy resolution of prescription discrepancies.
  • Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions.
  • Welcomed customers to pharmacy and answered questions relating to prescriptions and over-the-counter products.
  • Liaised with other pharmacies to eliminate issues related to product expiration.

Education

None - Chemistry

Harford Community College
Bel Air, MD

Skills

  • Data entry
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Customer service
  • Team collaboration
  • Workflow optimization
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Advanced math skills
  • Staff development
  • New hire onboarding
  • Time management
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Empathy and patience
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Record keeping
  • Billing and coding
  • Troubleshooting malfunctioning equipment
  • FDA compliance
  • Point of sale systems proficiency
  • Patient paperwork
  • Medication safety protocols
  • FDA and HIPAA compliance
  • Confidentiality and HIPAA
  • Interpreting and processing medication orders
  • Answering customer questions
  • Drug inventory management
  • Operations support
  • Healthcare regulations
  • Processing payments
  • Receiving incoming supplies
  • Prescription filling
  • Medicare and medicaid process
  • Medication therapy management
  • Order verification
  • FDA drug safety guidelines
  • OTC recommendations
  • Interpreting orders
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Record preparation
  • Billing support
  • Resolving customer issues
  • Insurance reconciliation
  • Supporting pharmacy operations
  • Attendance oversight
  • Certified pharmacy technician (cpht)
  • Relationship building

Timeline

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Walmart

None - Chemistry

Harford Community College
Christa Raum