Katie Potts
Frankfort
Summary
Dynamic Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician with proven expertise at Walmart Pharmacy, excelling in data entry and customer service. Enhanced patient care through meticulous prescription management and effective problem-solving, achieving streamlined operations and improved customer satisfaction. Committed to accuracy and efficiency, fostering strong relationships with healthcare providers to optimize patient outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walmart Pharmacy
06.2011 - Current
- Processed and filled prescription orders accurately and efficiently.
- Assisted pharmacists in medication management and patient consultations.
- Maintained inventory levels, ensuring availability of essential medications.
- Conducted quality control checks on pharmaceutical products for compliance.
- Trained new pharmacy technicians on operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to resolve medication-related issues.
- Ensured adherence to regulatory standards and best practices in pharmacy operations.
- 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.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately filling and dispensing prescriptions in a timely manner.
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
- 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.
- 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.
- Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales.
- Contributed to improved patient adherence by providing clear medication instructions and addressing concerns or questions promptly.
- Performed regular audits to maintain compliance with state regulations and company policies.
- Maintained drug inventory levels by ordering necessary medications and supplies.
- Streamlined pharmacy operations through effective organization of supplies, workspace layout optimization, and process improvements.
- Assisted customers with over-the-counter product selection, providing knowledgeable recommendations.
- Proactively addressed potential conflicts or discrepancies within the pharmacy team to maintain a positive work environment.
- Coordinated communication between healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patient care transitions between providers or facilities.
- Coordinated verification and filling of more than [Number] daily prescriptions in high-volume [Type] pharmacy environment.
- Developed a systematic approach to organize medications, reducing errors and improving efficiency in the workflow.
- Reduced medication waste by implementing proper disposal procedures compliant with environmental guidelines.
- Identified areas for improvement in workflow processes and implemented changes that led to increased efficiency within the pharmacy.
- 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.
- Ensured medication safety with thorough verification of prescription orders and drug interactions.
- Supported pharmacists in compounding custom medications according to individual patient needs.
- 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.
- 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.
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
- Resolved third-party billing, computer system and customer service issues.
- Managed opening and closing duties for pharmacy.
- Set up and modified patient profiles to include current medications and insurance details.
- Coordinated with physicians and insurance agency representatives for speedy resolution of prescription discrepancies.
- Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions.
- Welcomed customers to pharmacy and answered questions relating to prescriptions and over-the-counter products.
- Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
- Developed and implemented improvements to pharmacy organization system.
- Precisely measured and combined ingredients to deliver scrupulous formulation on customer compound prescription orders.
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
- Liaised with other pharmacies to eliminate issues related to product expiration.
Education
High School Diploma -
Frontier High School
Chalmers, INSkills
- Data entry
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving skills
- Customer service
Timeline
Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walmart Pharmacy
06.2011 - Current
High School Diploma -
Frontier High School