PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Languages
Timeline

CHRISTINE CALDERON

Bright La Mirada Pharmacy
Pico Rivera,CA
1
Language
1
Certification
19
years of professional experience

Dedicated and certified Pharmacy Technician with over 14 years of experience in retail pharmacy operations, specializing in prescription processing, insurance billing, claims resolution, and inventory management. Expertise in managing high-volume workflows and effectively troubleshooting prescription and coverage issues, ensuring seamless collaboration with pharmacists, prescribers, patients, and healthcare professionals. Committed to maintaining the highest standards of medication safety, accuracy, compliance, and quality patient care through meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Proficient in optimizing pharmacy operations to enhance workflow and improve patient service outcomes.

Work History

Lead Certified Pharmacy Technician

14 Years 6 Months
Bright La Mirada Pharmacy | 02.2012 - Current
  • Manage daily pharmacy workflow and support accurate, timely prescription processing and preparation in a high-volume pharmacy environment.
  • Processed third-party insurance claims, resolved rejected claims, and addressed coverage and refill issues to ensure seamless prescription fulfillment.
  • Process third-party insurance claims and troubleshoot rejected claims, coverage issues, refill problems, and other prescription-related concerns.
  • Prioritize workload and coordinate daily tasks to help prescriptions move efficiently through the filling process.
  • Trained and supported pharmacy technicians and staff, fostering a knowledgeable team to enhance service quality and operational efficiency.
  • Prioritized workload and coordinated daily tasks to optimize prescription filling process and reduce wait times for patients.
  • Work closely with pharmacists and pharmacy staff to maintain accuracy, efficiency, quality, medication safety, and patient-focused service.
  • Coordinated verification and filling of more than 200 daily prescriptions in high-volume retail pharmacy environment.

Medical Interpreter/Medical Assistant

4 Years 1 Month
SAI Interpreting | 06.2007 - 07.2011
  • Interpreted medical terminology accurately to ensure comprehension of treatment plans and procedures.
  • Facilitated clear communication between medical staff and patients across diverse language backgrounds.
  • Assisted in navigating healthcare systems, improving patient access to necessary services.
  • Monitored compliance with confidentiality protocols and maintained ethical practices in high-stakes medical environments.
  • Managed patient scheduling and maintained accurate medical records for optimal workflow.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.

Education

Associate of Science - Health Administration

Cerritos College | Norwalk, CA | 06-2028

College Coursework in Progress

Skills

Problem-solving skills
Team collaboration
Insurance verification
HIPAA
New hire onboarding
Customer service
Typing skills

Certification

  • Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - PTCB
  • California Pharmacy Technician License - California Board of Pharmacy

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

  • 14+ years of pharmacy technician experience
  • High-volume prescription workflow expertise
  • Leadership and pharmacy staff training experience
  • Ability to learn new pharmacy systems, procedures, and clinical workflows quickly
  • Extensive retail pharmacy operations experience
  • Strong insurance billing and claim troubleshooting background
  • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Lead Certified Pharmacy Technician

Bright La Mirada Pharmacy
02.2012 - CurrentRead More

Medical Interpreter/Medical Assistant

SAI Interpreting
06.2007 - 07.2011Read More

Cerritos College

Associate of Science from Health Administration
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CHRISTINE CALDERON