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Karen Blackmon

York,SC

Summary

Certified Pharmacy Technician proficient in assisting pharmacists with preparing prescriptions and meeting customer needs. Safety-oriented and well-organized with solid experience coordinating with insurance providers, prescribers and individuals to address issues. Good relationship-building and multitasking skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Walmart
02.2024 - Current
  • Managed insurance billing and claims processing, streamlining the reimbursement process for patients and pharmacy
  • Handling calls and electronic communications between patients, doctors, and insurance companies
  • Enhanced pharmacy operations by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of medication availability and proper dosing instructions
  • Reduced medication errors by diligently cross-checking medications against patients profiles before dispensing
  • Organized inventory, ensuring efficient replenishment of stock, and minimizing waste
  • Assisted customers with over-the-counter product selection, providing knowledgeable recommendations

Shift Lead/ Inventory Specialist

Walgreens
10.2020 - 02.2024
  • Cash register operations/safe management
  • Worked with store employees to develop engaging and aesthetically appealing merchandise displays that drove store traffic
  • Coordinated, collected and maintained vendor and organizational records
  • Completed physical inventory counts each day for pharmacy/front end
  • Maintained inventory levels and expense orders while resolving any discrepancies
  • Executed return claims, recalls, etc for front end/pharmacy
  • Assisting pharmacy in filling and data entry as needed for customer demand
  • Ensured completion of stock rotation and proper disposal of damaged or expired products

Biomedical Technician

Grifols Plasma
05.2020 - 10.2020
  • Enhanced equipment reliability by performing routine maintenance and calibration on medical devices.
  • Reduced device downtime through efficient troubleshooting and repair of biomedical equipment.
  • Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict quality control procedures during equipment inspections.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement new medical equipment protocols.

Lead Medical Diet Aid

ACTS Retirement-Life Community
07.2018 - 02.2020
  • Preparing donors for plasmapheresis and performing phlebotomy
  • Observe donors during procedure for possible reactions
  • Using proper PPE to assure sterility and quality of samples and units
  • Proper disposal of biomedical waste
  • Recording and maintaining donor profiles and donation information Perform cleaning and maintenance of equipment and supplies used in production areas

Pharmacy Technician

Rite Aid
10.2016 - 05.2018
  • Stocked, labeled and inventoried medication to keep accurate records
  • Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity
  • Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions and prepared prescription labels accurately
  • Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems and locating items
  • Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns and reconcile payments
  • Communicated instructions to patients or caregivers about proper use and storage of drugs
  • Followed HIPPA laws and regulations while maintaining patient confidentiality

Education

GED -

US Department of Education
Columbia, SC
03.2020

High School Diploma -

Cornerstone Christian Correspondence School
Townsend, GA
11.2012

Skills

  • Aseptic Techniques
  • Pharmacy and customer records management
  • Drug Inventory Management
  • Insurance Billing
  • Prescription Filling
  • Patient Communication
  • De-Escalation Techniques

Certification

  • PTCB Certified Pharmacy Technician - #30243076

(8/4/2023 - 8/31/2024)

  • SC Registered Pharmacy Technician - #44560

(4/24/2023 - 6/30/2024)

  • NC Registered Pharmacy Technician - #81525

(3/4/2024 - 12/31/2024)

Timeline

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Walmart
02.2024 - Current

Shift Lead/ Inventory Specialist

Walgreens
10.2020 - 02.2024

Biomedical Technician

Grifols Plasma
05.2020 - 10.2020

Lead Medical Diet Aid

ACTS Retirement-Life Community
07.2018 - 02.2020

Pharmacy Technician

Rite Aid
10.2016 - 05.2018

GED -

US Department of Education

High School Diploma -

Cornerstone Christian Correspondence School

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