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Heide Luciano

pharmacy technician
Hawthorne,CA

Summary

Professional with strong experience in pharmacy operations, highly skilled in medication dispensing, patient interaction, and inventory management. Demonstrates exceptional teamwork, reliability, and adaptability in fast-paced environments. Known for strong communication, organizational skills, and commitment to achieving results.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Pharmacy Assistant

Kaiser Permanente
01.2024 - Current
  • Kept pharmacy counter and related areas clean, neat and organized.
  • Answered telephones and provided information about order status, store hours and pharmacy procedures.
  • Greeted customers and responded to questions with friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Demonstrated professionalism and empathy when handling sensitive patient situations, preserving confidentiality at all times.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service through active listening skills and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Assisted pharmacists in maintaining a well-organized and clean pharmacy environment for optimal workflow.

Pharmacy Technician

CVS HEALTH
11.2020 - Current

Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.

  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
  • Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
  • Promoted patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling personal information during transactions.
  • Coordinated verification and filling of more than 150 daily prescriptions in an average-volume pharmacy environment. Coordinated verification and filling of more than 150 daily prescriptions in an average volume pharmacy environment. Coordinated verification and filling of more than 150 daily prescriptions in a high-volume pharmacy environment.

Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

Codeforce360/Torrance Memorial Hospital
03.2022 - 05.2023
  • Managed multiple priorities effectively while working in a fast-paced hospital environment during high-volume periods.
  • Developed strong relationships with fellow healthcare professionals, fostering an atmosphere of collaboration and teamwork to achieve common goals.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by adhering to protocols for controlled substances management.
  • Streamlined pharmacy operations with efficient coordination between nursing staff, pharmacists, and patients.
  • Increased patient safety through proper labeling, packaging, and storage of medications.
  • Enhanced patient care by accurately processing and dispensing medication orders in a timely manner.
  • Mastered complex hospital computer systems to manage electronic health records, input prescription information, and track inventory levels efficiently.

Lead Pharmacy Technician

So-Low Drugs
07.2014 - 10.2014
  • Supervised pharmacy technicians and coordinated day-to-day assignments.
  • Helped maintain a clean and organized workspace for optimal efficiency during high-volume periods.
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Resolved non-routine issues like third-party billing, computer system, and customer service issues.
  • Maintained and updated patient records, prescription information and patient data in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Supervised junior technicians, providing guidance on best practices in pharmaceutical processes and procedures.
  • Optimized inventory management, regularly reviewing stock levels and placing timely orders to prevent shortages or overstocking issues.
  • Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
  • Helped pharmacist clear problematic prescriptions and address customer questions to keep pharmacy efficient.
  • Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
  • Maintained compliance with all federal and state regulations related to pharmaceutical operations, ensuring accurate record-keeping and documentation practices.

Pharmacy Technician

Brotman Pharmacy
01.2007 - 07.2014

Lead Pharmacy Technician

Target Pharmacy
11.2005 - 10.2012

Education

Technical Diploma - Medical Billing and Coding

Everest College
Gardena, CA
04.2013

Technical Diploma - Pharmacy Technician

Westchester Emerson Adult School
Los Angeles, CA
06.2005

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences

Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA
09.1993

Skills

  • Customer service, data entry
  • Medical billing,Prior Authorization/TAR, dispensing medication
  • Medical/Medicare/Commercial Insurance knowledge
  • Scheduling, cash handling, problem solving with pharmacy issues
  • Pharmacy software PDX,REDRX,AS400,Cerner FSI,CPR,Ethreby,Epic,Ehr Outpatient/Inpatient experience
  • Answering customer questions
  • Data entry

Certification

  • State Board of Pharmacy CA Pharmacy Technician License
  • PTCB certified
  • BLS/First Aid Card
  • Fire and Safety Card

LANGUAGES

Tagalog

Timeline

Pharmacy Assistant

Kaiser Permanente
01.2024 - Current

Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

Codeforce360/Torrance Memorial Hospital
03.2022 - 05.2023

Pharmacy Technician

CVS HEALTH
11.2020 - Current

Lead Pharmacy Technician

So-Low Drugs
07.2014 - 10.2014

Pharmacy Technician

Brotman Pharmacy
01.2007 - 07.2014

Lead Pharmacy Technician

Target Pharmacy
11.2005 - 10.2012

Technical Diploma - Medical Billing and Coding

Everest College

Technical Diploma - Pharmacy Technician

Westchester Emerson Adult School

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences

Santa Monica College