Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Emma McKibben

Athens,OH

Summary

Proven Certified Pharmacy Technician with a track record of enhancing patient care and streamlining pharmacy operations at Walmart. Expert in medication dispensing and insurance billing, coupled with exceptional problem-solving abilities. Achieved significant improvements in workflow efficiency and customer satisfaction, demonstrating a strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification

Work History

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Walmart
06.2012 - Current
  • 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.
  • 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 and measured 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.
  • 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.
  • Assisted customers with over-the-counter product selection, providing knowledgeable recommendations.
  • Streamlined pharmacy operations through effective organization of supplies, workspace layout optimization, and process improvements.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Ensured medication safety with thorough verification of prescription orders and drug interactions.
  • 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.
  • Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
  • Located and measured medications according to prescription information, making modifications as instructed by pharmacists and providers.
  • Welcomed customers to pharmacy and answered questions relating to prescriptions and over-the-counter products.
  • Coordinated with physicians and insurance agency representatives for speedy resolution of prescription discrepancies.
  • Set up and modified patient profiles to include current medications and insurance details.
  • Managed opening and closing duties for pharmacy.
  • Resolved third-party billing, computer system and customer service issues.
  • Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
  • 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.

Education

High School Diploma - N/A

Nelsonville-York High School
Nelsonville, OH
05.2004

Associate Of Applied Science - Medical Assisting

Hocking College
Nelsonville, OH
05.2009

Skills

  • Problem-solving skills
  • Insurance Billing
  • HIPAA Regulations
  • Medication Dispensing
  • Team Collaboration
  • Filling Prescriptions
  • Pharmaceutical Calculations
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Prescription Interpretation
  • Pharmacist support
  • Drug storage procedures
  • Pharmacy and customer records management
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Insurance Verification
  • Pharmacy Law Compliance
  • Drug Classification Knowledge
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Updating medication histories
  • Drug Inventory Control
  • New Hire Onboarding
  • Prescription Verification
  • Prescription Management
  • Confidentiality and HIPAA
  • Interpreting and Processing Medication Orders
  • Answering customer questions
  • Supply Restocking
  • Drug Inventory Management
  • Healthcare regulations
  • Operations Support
  • Processing payments
  • Stocking shelves
  • Receiving incoming supplies
  • Prescription Filling
  • Medicare and Medicaid process
  • Medication Therapy Management
  • Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
  • Attention to Detail
  • Customer Service
  • Data Entry
  • Prioritization and Organization
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Cash Register Operations
  • Relationship Building
  • Insurance processing
  • Prescription Filling and Labeling
  • Resolving Complaints
  • Medical Insurance Claims Processing
  • Confidentiality Practices
  • Employee Training
  • Certified Pharmacy Technician
  • Equipment Cleaning and Maintenance

Certification

National Healthcareer Association

Ohio Board of Pharmacy

Timeline

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Walmart
06.2012 - Current

High School Diploma - N/A

Nelsonville-York High School

Associate Of Applied Science - Medical Assisting

Hocking College
Emma McKibben