Goal-driven Operations Manager professional well-versed in recruiting, training and managing employees to provide exceptional pharmacy services. Highly organized and hardworking with excellent planning and program management skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Operations Manager
Walgreens Specialty
03.2022 - Current
Protected drug inventories from damage or theft by establishing and enforcing clear pharmacy security policies.
Monitored and managed pharmacy staff performance to maximize productivity and customer satisfaction.
Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
Collaborated with store manager to maintain daily operations.
Third Party Billing Technician for Specialty
Walgreens
04.2021 - 03.2022
Review insurance claims with patients and apply for grants and foundations for low income families
Maintained ongoing relationships with preferred vendors. (centered around stock-on-hand medication allows for patients to start therapy immediately).
Analysis and maintain third party adjudications with insurance companies when company has received a chargeback
Work in close contact with doctors office to maintain prior authorizations where patients can start therapy in a timely manner
Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician for Specialty
Walgreens
09.2019 - 04.2021
Have a current status of industry standards and policies, reviewed and verified patient and insurance provider information.
Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers. Manage over 300 specialty patients in specific disease states.
Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations and patient information.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
05.2013 - 07.2018
Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
Reviewed and verified customer information and insurance provider information.
Customer Service Associate
Walgreens
08.2011 - 05.2013
Improved operational efficiencies while managing customers requests, store inventory, transactions, new purchase orders and pricing needs.
Energized and motivated in performing sales floor activities including merchandising and selling.
Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies (informing about special promotions) focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
Education
Master of Science - Industrial And Organizational Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH
11.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
12.2017
Skills
Benefits consulting
Health plan experience, Ie medicare, medicaid billing
Pharmacy Management
Project Management
Time Management
Quality Assurance
Workflow Optimization
Proficient in Microsoft word
Certification
CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician
PTCB- National Certified Pharmacy Technician
Basic Life Support, CPR certified
Certified to Administer Immunizations
Extracurricular
Rite Aid conversion coach for Walgreens, March 2019-December 2019
Central Florida Pharmacy Association member, October 2018-December 2018
Women of Walgreens Boots Alliance member, February 2021-Current
PTCB Facilitator for Pharmacy Technicians at Walgreens, December 2020-Current
Peer Reviewed article for Walgreens University, Cancer Basics: An Introduction to Solid Tumors (CE Credit, ACPE program) 2023
Member of The National Society of Leadership and Success, February 2023-Present
Timeline
Pharmacy Operations Manager
Walgreens Specialty
03.2022 - Current
Third Party Billing Technician for Specialty
Walgreens
04.2021 - 03.2022
Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician for Specialty
Walgreens
09.2019 - 04.2021
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
05.2013 - 07.2018
Customer Service Associate
Walgreens
08.2011 - 05.2013
Master of Science - Industrial And Organizational Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Central Florida
CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician
PTCB- National Certified Pharmacy Technician
Basic Life Support, CPR certified
Certified to Administer Immunizations
Similar Profiles
Joseph VassalloJoseph Vassallo
Pharmacy Operations Manager at Walgreens SpecialtyPharmacy Operations Manager at Walgreens Specialty