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Ian Danielson

Makinen,MN

Summary

Experienced Pharmacy Technician known for strong communication and problem-solving skills. Committed to maintaining confidentiality and optimizing workflows, effectively supporting patient care and team collaboration. A Hyper Generalist who can devour information and use my unique perspective to find novel solutions to any problem.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Pharmacy Technician

Essentia Health
Duluth, MN
09.2024 - 02.2026
  • Processed and dispensed medications accurately to ensure patient safety.
  • Maintained inventory levels through regular stock assessments and ordering processes.
  • Assisted pharmacists in preparing prescription medications and compounding specialty drugs.
  • Educated patients on medication usage, side effects, and adherence strategies.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, fostering positive relationships with both new and returning patients at the pharmacy counter.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by efficiently processing prescriptions and managing inventory in a timely manner.
  • Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
  • Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
  • Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
  • Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
  • Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
  • Contributed to the reduction of prescription wait times by promptly addressing refill requests and insurance authorizations.

Pharmacy Technician

Thrifty White Drug
Cloquet, MN
09.2019 - 09.2024

"The most cross trained Pharmacy Technician" According to my Head Pharmacy Technician.

Maintained inventory, filled both retail and nursing service patients medication.

Took phone calls, worked the register, maintained emergency kits and audited medications filled at other locations.

Pharmacy Technician

Falks Nursing Service Pharmacy
Duluth, MN
09.2015 - 09.2019
  • Dispensed medications accurately, adhering to safety protocols and regulatory standards.
  • Assisted in inventory management, ensuring optimal stock levels and reducing waste.
  • Supported pharmacists in patient consultations, enhancing medication adherence and understanding.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to streamline prescription processing workflow and improve efficiency.
  • Trained new pharmacy technicians on company procedures and best practices for medication dispensing.
  • Evaluated medication storage conditions regularly to maintain compliance with safety regulations and standards.
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.

Education

High School Diploma -

East High School
Duluth, MN
06-2014

Skills

  • Problem-solving skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Confidentiality and HIPAA
  • Workflow optimization
  • Hyper Generalist
  • Excellent Customer Service and Communication Skills

Timeline

Pharmacy Technician

Essentia Health
09.2024 - 02.2026

Pharmacy Technician

Thrifty White Drug
09.2019 - 09.2024

Pharmacy Technician

Falks Nursing Service Pharmacy
09.2015 - 09.2019

High School Diploma -

East High School