Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
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Kashawnda Brewington

Greensboro,NC

Summary

Knowledgeable pharmacy professional skilled at helping pharmacists complete accurate prescriptions in fast-paced settings. Security-minded and experienced in coordinating between prescribers, insurance companies and customers to resolve problems. Strong interpersonal and multitasking abilities.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens Pharmacy
Greensboro, NC
11.2005 - 07.2023
  • Greeted customers and answered questions regarding personal medications or over-the-counter pharmacy products.
  • Cleaned and maintained equipment or work areas according to prescribed methods.
  • Communicated effectively with doctors and insurance agencies to resolve prescription cost discrepancies.
  • Answered telephones to respond to questions or requests.
  • Maintained current notes and paperwork related to patient drug therapy.
  • Merchandised related products to drive pharmacy department sales.
  • Efficiently processed cash register transactions for new and refilled prescription orders.
  • Assisted with the development of policy changes related to pharmacy services.
  • Verified patient information, including allergies, drug interactions, and contraindications.
  • Processed and filed approximately [Number] prescriptions per day.
  • Received written prescription or refill requests, verifying information for completeness and accuracy.
  • Monitored expiration dates on medications in order to maintain product integrity.
  • Received written prescriptions and refill requests from patients, evaluating information for completeness and accuracy before filling.
  • Organized medications for dispensing.
  • Established or maintained medications and other patient profiles.
  • Received and stored incoming supplies and informed supervisors of stock needs and shortages.
  • Assisted in the preparation of sterile products for dispensing to patients.
  • Operated cash registers to accept payments from customers.
  • Transmitted claims to insurance companies for payment and reconciled EOBs.
  • Prepacked bulk medicines, filled bottles with prescribed medications and typed and affixed labels.
  • Verified and filled over [Number] prescriptions per day in busy [Type] pharmacy setting.
  • Ensured compliance with federal and state laws pertaining to controlled substances.
  • Organized and maintained pharmacy area in accordance with established standards.
  • Ordered prescription refills as requested by physicians or authorized personnel.
  • Compiled customer demographic, allergy and medical history background.
  • Established and updated patient profiles, medications and insurance details.
  • Provided support for pharmacists during drug distribution activities.
  • Adhered to regulatory guidelines for workplace safety and customer confidentiality.
  • Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies and logged items into inventory system.
  • Assisted pharmacist with clearing high volume of prescriptions and responded to customer questions.
  • Resolved billing issues with insurance companies or other third-party payers.
  • Maintained proper storage and security conditions for drugs.
  • Mixed pharmaceutical preparations according to written prescriptions.
  • Maintained clean and organized pharmacy shelving and work areas.
  • Entered prescription information into computer databases.
  • Received, reviewed, dispensed and labeled over [Number] prescriptions daily.
  • Managed inventories, rotated stock, removed expired or damaged drug products and resolved discrepancies in drug counts.
  • Compounded and dispensed medications according to physician orders.
  • Created new customer profiles and updated demographics, allergies and new medications in pharmacy computer systems.
  • Participated in continuing education programs designed to enhance job knowledge.
  • Prepared and processed medical insurance claim forms and records.
  • Trained new employees on pharmacy operations, policies, procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Consulted with customers via telephone or in-person to assist with navigating pharmacy systems and completing requests.
  • Monitored supply inventory and promptly submitted replenishment orders to prevent shortages.
  • Worked with insurance companies to process claims, resolve problems and obtain payments.
  • Provided customer service to patients regarding their prescription medications.
  • Maintained accurate records and inventory of pharmaceuticals, supplies, and equipment.
  • Checked medications for content, accuracy and completeness of drug packaging and labeling.
  • Assisted customers by answering questions, locating items or referring to pharmacist for medication information.
  • Managed workflow within the pharmacy department while adhering to all state regulations.
  • Filled prescriptions accurately under the direction of a pharmacist.
  • Participated in prescription pharmaceutical and over-the-counter product inventory audits.
  • Ordered, labeled and counted stock of medications and entered inventory data into computer.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.
  • Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Delivered products to customer locations on time.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
  • Leveraged [Software] skills to input and compile data gathered from various sources.
  • Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
  • Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
  • Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional team to define features and build powerful and easy-to-use products and customer-facing workflow tools.
  • Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
  • Modified existing software systems to enhance performance and add new features.

Education

High School Diploma -

Roanoke Rapids High Schooll
Roanoke Rapids, NC
06.2001

Bachelor of Science - Biology (Pre-Professional)

North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State Univ
Greensboro, NC

Skills

  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Insurance Verification
  • Team Collaboration
  • FDA Compliance
  • Knowledge of Generic Drugs
  • Staff Development
  • Insurance Billing
  • Filling Prescriptions Precisely
  • Inventory Supply Monitoring
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Proper Labeling Procedures
  • Pharmacy Operations
  • HIPAA
  • Troubleshooting Malfunctioning Equipment
  • Preparing Sterile Compounds
  • Maintaining Records
  • Point of Sale Systems Proficiency
  • Quality Assurance and Control
  • New Hire Onboarding
  • Drug Inventory Control
  • Knowledge of Medical Terms
  • Aseptic Techniques

Certification

  • PTCB Certified
  • Immunizer

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens Pharmacy
11.2005 - 07.2023

High School Diploma -

Roanoke Rapids High Schooll

Bachelor of Science - Biology (Pre-Professional)

North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State Univ
Kashawnda Brewington