Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Additional Information
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Timeline
Erika Wingard

Erika Wingard

Cottonwood,AZ
Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire

Summary

Experienced Office Manager and Medical professional with 20 years of experience in overseeing a wide variety of essential business functions. Analytical in optimizing productivity, efficiency and service quality across various offices within diverse environments. Highly organized with strengths in prioritizing tasks and managing deadlines. Dedicated to best-in-class customer service and known for effective problem-solving abilities.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pharmacy Technician Specialist

Amazon Pharmacy
Phoenix, AZ
10.2022 - Current

● Process and submit insurance claims to all of our customers

● Analyze and verify all dates of service and billed amounts

● Verify client data for completeness and accuracy prior to billing cycle to ensure excellent customer service

● Communicate with patients by telephone and email in regards to their insurance and/or billing questions

● Research missing and incomplete information resulting in billing errors and denials

● Address insurance, reimbursement, and payment issues as appropriate by communicating with insurance

providers, patients, and pharmacists

● Perform all other adjustments in a timely manner to reconcile accounts and completing unbilled

reconciliations on a weekly basis

● Resolve insurance problems and patient issues that may have resulted from incorrect or incomplete

information, therapy changes and pharmacy or shipping errors

● Complete prior authorizations with attention to detail and accuracy, then have the prepared prior

authorization reviewed by a clinical pharmacist

● Assist the pharmacist in filling prescription items, as permitted by the state board of pharmacy
● Enter patient and order information into the pharmacy system
● Collect, organize, and evaluate patient information
● Receive prescriptions sent electronically from the doctor’s office
● Receive written prescription or refill requests and verify that the information is complete and accurate
●Establish and maintain patient profiles, including lists of medications taken by individual patients

●Process new and refill prescriptions
● Accept customer and prescription information required to process new and refill prescriptions, including refill authorization from doctor offices where permitted by state law
● Communicate with patients by telephone and takes refill requests from patients
● Transfers calls from providers to the pharmacist when necessary

• Consult with insurance companies and local pharmacies for Rx information to assist the pharmacist in clinical concern DUR rejections

•Consult with medical providers for rejection follow up and resolution

Office Manager

Mountain View Frame Company
Cottonwood , AZ
03.2000 - Current
  • Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
  • Compared vendor prices and negotiated for optimal savings.
  • Sourced vendors for special project needs and negotiated contracts.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits and recordkeeping.
  • Oversaw work processes and performed quality control tasks to increase revenue and reduce production times.
  • Developed standard operating procedures for all administrative employees.
  • Coached new hires on company processes while managing employees to achieve maximum production.
  • Updated reports, managed accounts and generated reports for company database.
  • Implemented project management techniques to overcome obstacles and increase team productivity.
  • Maintained computer and physical filing systems.

Caregiver

Private Care
Cottonwood, AZ
07.2010 - 07.2014
  • Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
  • Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons and barbershops.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.

Dental Office Receptionist

Smile Designers
Cottonwood, AZ
07.2005 - 12.2006
  • Prepared insurance claim forms, explained benefits and outlined pricing details for procedures and services.
  • Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
  • Scheduled, rescheduled and cancelled appointments for dental patients.
  • Referred patients to dental triage to treat severe or unusual symptoms or complaints.
  • Greeted visitors and patients to determine needs, check appointments and direct accordingly.
  • Secured sign-in sheets, dental charts and encounter forms to safeguard sensitive data and information.
  • Understood dental terminology and insurance breakdowns to communicate with external stakeholders.
  • Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
  • Completed patient referrals to other medical specialists.
  • Conducted communications and transactions with patients and visitors to foster positive experience.
  • Coordinated referrals through insurance and other medical specialists and documented details in patient charts.
  • Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
  • Received and routed laboratory results to correct clinical staff members.
  • Kept detailed records of office inventories and placed $Amount orders for more supplies.
  • Implemented Software for digitizing and organizing over Number medical records.
  • Placed new supply orders, managed inventory and restocked clerical spaces.
  • Greeted visitors and initiated triage processes for clients to streamline patient flow.
  • Frequently double-checked patient histories and current information while scheduling follow-ups and other appointments.
  • Managed office bookkeeping with insurance billing and patient payments.
  • Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff.
  • Registered and verified patient records before triage with most up-to-date information.
  • Managed office logistics by scheduling appointments, maintaining files and collecting payments.
  • Obtained payments from patients and scanned identification and insurance cards.
  • Contacted hospitals to confirm patients medical histories and prevent inaccurate diagnoses and treatments.
  • Completed administrative patient intakes with case histories, insurance information and mandated forms.
  • Collaborated with assistants and Type doctors to prepare and set up rooms with adequate supplies and equipment.

Hygienist Assistant

Smile Designers
Cottonwood, AZ
07.2005 - 12.2006
  • Carried out therapeutic interventions such as Type and Type to address acute issues.
  • Skillfully supported physicians during basic and invasive medical procedures.
  • Completed in-depth physical evaluations and gathered patient medical data to complete speedy, successful office visits.
  • Ordered medical and laboratory supplies and equipment.
  • Established continuity of care by completing patient management plans and paperwork by deadlines.
  • Performed therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations and infection management.
  • Educated patients and families on normal growth and development information.
  • Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
  • Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.

Inventory Manager

Sunterra Resorts
Sedona, AZ
02.2003 - 07.2005
  • Collaborated with purchasing and production to maintain levels of quality and on-hand inventory.
  • Strengthened inventory processes to balance supply needs with budget and space limitations.
  • Analyzed inventory to identify excess, slow-moving and obsolete inventory and oversaw disposition.
  • Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
  • Utilized Software to prepare and maintain records and reports of inventories, price lists, shortages, shipments and expenditures.
  • Trained new staff on job duties, company policies and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
  • Implemented Type strategies to improve processes, systems and behavior.
  • Operated Type computer system, hand-held inventory control device and calculator to fill orders on time.
  • Tracked production and quality control systems to proactively identify deficiencies.
  • Assessed and targeted customer needs to forge and cultivate productive relationships and maintain top satisfaction levels.
  • Conducted inventory audits with Number% accuracy following company procedures.
  • Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to reduce expenses.
  • Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards.

Production Worker

Old Town Mug Company
Cottonwood , AZ
07.2014 - 07.2015
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.
  • Graded and packaged finished products, transporting items for additional processing, storage or shipment off-site.
  • Located and picked merchandise to fulfill daily customer orders.
  • Weighed and measured items to prevent waste and meet quality standards.
  • Volunteered for additional assignments during peak work periods to keep tasks on schedule.
  • Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
  • Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
  • Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
  • Inspected and adjusted work performed to meet expectations.
  • Unloaded incoming products and moved boxes to staging areas, sorted items and transported to final storage locations.
  • Maintained maximum organization and productivity by properly sorting project components on work tables.
  • Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
  • Organized work to meet demanding production goals.

Restaurant Waitress/Restaurant Hostess

Strombollis
Cottonwood, AZ
02.2008 - 11.2010
  • Watched dining area staff to evaluate server loads and calculate accurate wait times.
  • Delivered unparalleled service to drive positive dining experience and repeat customer visits.
  • Prepared dining room for service by cleaning , organizing tables and placing table settings.
  • Reported problematic guests to management to foster safe and pleasant environment.
  • Managed seating chart and monitored activity in restaurant to keep constant and efficient dining flow.
  • Complied with food safety and food hygiene regulations to safeguard public health.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction and increased drink sales by directing customers to bar area while waiting for tables.
  • Supported servers, food runners and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
  • Cultivated positive guest relations by managing information and orchestrating speedy seating.
  • Monitored front entrance for new guests while assisting servers by taking and delivering drink orders.
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating and menu information.
  • Planned and executed Number-guest parties by organizing menus, spaces and special requests.
  • Checked in with servers to confirm preparedness before seating customers.
  • Assisted FOH and BOH staff to drive smooth service execution and maximize guest satisfaction.
  • Stayed in open communication with kitchen team to assess cooking times, avoid worker overload and minimize customer dissatisfaction.
  • Collected information from arriving customers to seat groups or place them on waitlist.
  • Applied comprehensive knowledge of wine, cider and beer to increase daily beverage sales.
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Supervised server balance and monitored table turnover to accurately seat customers.
  • Assigned patrons to tables suitable for needs and restaurant section rotation.
  • Informed servers of newly seated parties for speedy service.
  • Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless.
  • Assisted managers with quickly resolving service- and food-related issues.
  • Collaborated with kitchen to inform customers of wait times and answer questions about food.
  • Documented reservations and communicated changes to guests.
  • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
  • Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
  • Documented reservations, alerted servers and managers of large groups and prepared seating.

Sales Associate

Tommy Hilfiger Store
Sedona, AZ
11.2002 - 09.2004
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Processed product returns and assisted customers with other selections.
  • Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
  • Fulfilled orders and sourced products to meet rigorous customer delivery schedules.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Maintained records related to sales, returns and inventory availability.
  • Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
  • Enhanced product presentation and promotional material displays, working alongside retail representatives.
  • Supervised changing rooms, rehanging unwanted merchandise and supporting loss prevention initiatives.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.
  • Greeted customers, offered assistance in finding requested items and carried merchandise to checkout line.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards and receipts to customers.
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
  • Recommended accessories and complementary purchases to boost revenue.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories and merchandise care.

Education

Diploma - General Studies

Mingus Union High School, Cottonwood, AZ

Unfinished - Nursing

Yavapai College, Clarkdale, AZ

Skills

  • Invoicing and billing
  • Banking operations
  • Data entry
  • Scheduling and calendar management
  • File and data retrieval systems
  • Billing
  • Customer relations
  • Accounts payable
  • Issue and conflict resolution
  • Electronic Dental Record (EDR)
  • Phone and Email Etiquette
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Office Opening and Closing
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Payment Processing
  • Dental Staff Support
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Knowledge of Dental Terminology
  • Patient Flow Management
  • Treatment Room Setup
  • Patient Scheduling
  • Invoice Preparation
  • Customer Service
  • Critical Thinking
  • Cleaning and Sterilizing
  • Medical Charting
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Administrative Support
  • Medical Recordkeeping
  • Inventory Tracking Proficiency
  • Optimal Storage Organization
  • Attention to Detail
  • Quick Learner
  • Inventory Management and Planning
  • Problem-Solving
  • Decision Making
  • Product Sales and Promotion
  • Organization and Categorization
  • Microsoft Office
  • Time Management
  • Written Communication
  • Customer Relations
  • Sorting and Labeling
  • Workflow Planning
  • Mail Handling
  • Information Protection
  • Banking Operations
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Business Administration
  • Credit and Collections
  • Calendar Management
  • Financial Tracking
  • Financial Accounting
  • Administering Payroll
  • File and Data Retrieval Systems
  • Office Supplies and Inventory
  • Client Correspondence
  • Accounts Payable and Receivable
  • Clerical Support
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Organizational Skills
  • Excellent Multitasking Abilities
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Financial Reporting
  • Billing and Invoicing
  • Human Resources
  • Office Management Software
  • Inquiry Requests
  • Financial Management and Reporting
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Sales Tax Filings
  • Data Communications
  • Cash Flow and Reconciliation
  • Email Correspondence
  • Research and Analysis
  • Leadership and Change Management
  • Database Maintenance
  • Customer Service Management
  • Budgeting
  • Documentation
  • FDA Drug Safety Guidelines
  • Proper Labeling Procedures
  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Assisting Pharmacists
  • Cash Register Operations
  • Pharmacy Records Management
  • Updating Medication Histories
  • Drug Storage Procedures
  • Google Analytics
  • Pharmaceutical Sales and Services
  • Medicare and Medicaid Processes
  • Patient Confidentiality
  • Advanced Math Skills
  • Supporting Pharmacy Operations
  • Recordkeeping Requirements
  • Records Preparation
  • Medication Therapy Management
  • FDA and HIPAA Compliance
  • Pharmaceutical Preparation
  • Medication and Equipment Invoicing
  • Organization and Prioritization
  • Insurance Claim Processing Software
  • Prescriptions Management
  • Secure Drug Inventory
  • Drug Utilization Review
  • Prescription Review
  • HIPAA

Certification

Licensed Pharmacy Technician

(Will have National Certification November ‘23)

Additional Information

Licensed Pharmacy Technition-Will be Certified in November

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Pharmacy Technician Specialist - Amazon Pharmacy
10.2022 - Current

Licensed Pharmacy Technician

(Will have National Certification November ‘23)

08-2022
Production Worker - Old Town Mug Company
07.2014 - 07.2015
Caregiver - Private Care
07.2010 - 07.2014
Restaurant Waitress/Restaurant Hostess - Strombollis
02.2008 - 11.2010
Dental Office Receptionist - Smile Designers
07.2005 - 12.2006
Hygienist Assistant - Smile Designers
07.2005 - 12.2006
Inventory Manager - Sunterra Resorts
02.2003 - 07.2005
Sales Associate - Tommy Hilfiger Store
11.2002 - 09.2004
Office Manager - Mountain View Frame Company
03.2000 - Current
Mingus Union High School - Diploma, General Studies
Yavapai College - Unfinished, Nursing
Erika Wingard