Overview
Work History
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Jodi Wiggins

Lake Stevens,WA

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Costco
12.2020 - 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.
  • Completed paperwork, entering prescription and insurance or billing information into patient profiles.
  • 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.
  • Counted, measured and compounded 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.
  • Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations, and patient information.
  • 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.
  • Performed regular audits to maintain compliance with state regulations and company policies.
  • Maintained drug inventory levels by ordering necessary medications and supplies.
  • 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.
  • Fostered strong relationships with local healthcare providers, promoting collaboration for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
  • Ensured medication safety with thorough verification of prescription orders and drug interactions.
  • Identified areas for improvement in workflow processes and implemented changes that led to increased efficiency within the pharmacy.
  • Proactively addressed potential conflicts or discrepancies within the pharmacy team to maintain a positive work environment.
  • Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Fredmeyer
09.2015 - 12.2020


  • Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions.
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Completed paperwork, entering prescription and insurance or billing information into patient profiles.
  • 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.
  • Resolved non-routine issues like third-party billing, computer system, and customer service issues.
  • Communicated directly with doctors offices via telephone, fax and email.
  • Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations, and patient information.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Bartell Drugs Corporation
09.1999 - 08.2015
  • Completed paperwork, entering prescription and insurance or billing information into patient profiles.
  • 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.
  • Maintained accurate inventory levels for efficient pharmacy operations and cost .
  • Assisted in preparation, distribution and storage of pharmaceuticals.
  • Resolved non-routine issues like third-party billing, computer system, and customer service issues.
  • Communicated directly with doctors offices via telephone, fax and email.
  • Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations, and patient information.
  • 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.
  • Maintained drug inventory levels by ordering necessary medications and supplies.
  • Coordinated communication between healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patient care transitions between providers or facilities.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Resolved third-party billing, computer system and customer service issues.
  • Managed opening and closing duties for pharmacy.

Drug Store Manager

Payless Drug Store
Seattle, Washington
09.1987 - 09.1999
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Optimized store displays and appearance via strategic merchandising.
  • Managed inventory control processes to restore back stock, control costs, and maintain sales floor levels to meet customer needs.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
  • Continuously assessed store layout to optimize product placement for enhanced visibility and impulse purchases from customers.
  • Established objectives to offer team members clear roadmap to help company achieve overall goals.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Managed store organization, maintenance, and purchasing functions.
  • Completed routine store inventories.
  • Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
  • Maintained a clean and organized store appearance to enhance the overall shopping experience for customers.
  • Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
  • Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
  • Reduced shrinkage levels by closely monitoring security measures, conducting staff training, and implementing loss prevention initiatives.

Timeline

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Costco
12.2020 - Current

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Fredmeyer
09.2015 - 12.2020

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Bartell Drugs Corporation
09.1999 - 08.2015

Drug Store Manager

Payless Drug Store
09.1987 - 09.1999
Jodi Wiggins