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Overview
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Education
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Derrick Southam

Sugar city,ID

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at Albertsons, excelling in customer satisfaction and medication dispensing. Proven ability to optimize workflows and resolve complex issues, leveraging strong problem-solving skills and proficiency in pharmacy software. Committed to maintaining patient confidentiality while enhancing team collaboration and service efficiency.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pharmacy Technician

Albertsons Grocery Store
09.2023 - Current
  • Assisted pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications to patients.
  • Maintained accurate inventory levels of pharmaceutical supplies and medications.
  • Learned to operate pharmacy management systems for prescription processing.
  • Supported customer service efforts by answering basic inquiries regarding medications.
  • Utilized effective communication skills to interact with healthcare professionals and patients.
  • Streamlined prescription processing with accurate data entry and verification of patient information.
  • Resolved third-party billing, computer system and customer service issues.

Front End Customer Service Manager

Albertsons
06.2012 - 06.2021
  • Led customer service team to enhance satisfaction and resolve escalated issues effectively.
  • Developed training programs for staff, improving product knowledge and service efficiency.
  • Implemented cross-training initiatives among front-end staff members so that each employee could be proficient in multiple roles as needed.
  • Resolved escalated customer concerns with professionalism, empathy, and swift action to preserve brand reputation.
  • Managed cash registers, ensuring accurate transactions while minimizing wait times for customers.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.

Front Desk Receptionist

Eye Care
10.2011 - 09.2012
  • Managed front desk operations, ensuring seamless check-in and check-out processes.
  • Coordinated appointment scheduling, optimizing staff availability and client satisfaction.
  • Implemented efficient filing systems, enhancing document retrieval and organization.
  • Responded to inquiries, providing accurate information on services and policies.
  • Delivered outstanding first impressions by warmly greeting visitors upon arrival at the front desk.
  • Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
  • Supported administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and document preparation for more efficient office workflow.
  • Resolved billing discrepancies promptly with thorough attention to detail, fostering trust between clients and the organization.

Home Health Caregiver

Home Health and Hospice
05.2010 - 07.2011
  • Provided compassionate personal care and assistance with daily living activities to enhance patient comfort.
  • Developed tailored care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals to meet individual patient needs.
  • Assisted patients with mobility, ensuring safety during transfers and ambulation.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, improving their overall quality of life.
  • Ensured timely transportation of patients to appointments or social engagements, enhancing their ability to maintain an active lifestyle outside the home setting.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.

Oil Field Flowmaster

Halliburton
07.2005 - 04.2009

Connecting pipelines, monitoring the amount of water, and sand filtered out of the natural gas lines.

Monitoring the pressure of the gas meters hourly and assisting hot-shot crews, fracking crews.

Reporting to company men and management personnel.


Education

BYUI

Associate of Science - Human Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Labs.

BYUI
Rexburg, ID
12-2019

Skills

  • Problem-solving skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Confidentiality and HIPAA
  • Workflow optimization
  • Insurance billing
  • Medication dispensing
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Prescription filling
  • Insurance verification
  • Drug inventory control
  • Drug safety
  • Processing payments
  • Pharmacy software proficiency
  • Healthcare regulations
  • Medicare and medicaid process
  • Advanced math skills
  • Customer satisfaction
  • Delegation and supervision
  • Team supervision

Certification

Pharmacy Tech

  • Licensed
  • Behavior Intervention certificate 40 hours of training.
  • Fork lift certification

Timeline

Pharmacy Technician

Albertsons Grocery Store
09.2023 - Current

Front End Customer Service Manager

Albertsons
06.2012 - 06.2021

Front Desk Receptionist

Eye Care
10.2011 - 09.2012

Home Health Caregiver

Home Health and Hospice
05.2010 - 07.2011

Oil Field Flowmaster

Halliburton
07.2005 - 04.2009

BYUI

Associate of Science - Human Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Labs.

BYUI
Derrick Southam