Work History
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Keisha Wagstaff

Garner,North Carolina

Work History

Senior Clinical Administrative Coordinator

Optum
11 2021 - Current
  • Act as a SME for other team members
  • Helping patients and their families navigate through the process of their infusion care from start to finish. including: benefits verification, requesting information from MDO, submitting for prior authorizations and scheduling.
  • Review all incoming documents to ensure they meet all requirements
  • Documenting and resolving any complaints expressed by patient or loved ones
  • Managed high volume of incoming calls, providing prompt assistance to patients, physicians, and insurance companies.
  • Increased department productivity by optimizing workflows and implementing time-saving administrative processes.
  • Served as liaison between clinical departments, fostering collaboration on initiatives aimed at improving patient care services across the organization.
  • Facilitated efficient billing processes by verifying insurance coverage information and submitting claims promptly.
  • Implemented new policies and educated staff on changes.
  • Led team meetings to review caseloads, discuss challenges or successes, share best practices for problem-solving strategies among staff members effectively addressing issues before they escalated into larger problems.

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Optum
04 2020 - 11 2021
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Streamlined pharmacy operations through effective organization of supplies, workspace layout optimization, and process improvements.
  • Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
  • Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
  • Helped pharmacist clear problematic prescriptions and address customer questions to keep pharmacy efficient.

Certified IV Pharmacy Technician

Advanced HomeCare Services
09 2019 - 04 2020
  • Assisted in the training of new pharmacy technicians, ensuring competency in all aspects of the role.
  • Collaborated with pharmacists to optimize drug therapy outcomes for patients through comprehensive medication reviews.
  • Enabled seamless transitions between shifts by maintaining clear documentation on ongoing tasks, outstanding orders, and important updates within the team.
  • Ensured medication safety through participation in quality assurance initiatives such as recall management and continuous process improvement efforts.
  • Streamlined pharmacy operations by implementing efficient medication storage and retrieval systems.
  • Reduced medication errors by diligently verifying prescription information and dosage calculations.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to strict sterile compounding procedures and following infection control protocols.
  • Contributed to regulatory compliance by maintaining accurate records for controlled substances and conducting periodic audits.

Certified IV Pharmacy Technician

Wesley Long Hospital
02 2019 - 09 2019
  • Enhanced patient care by accurately filling prescriptions and managing inventory.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to strict sterile compounding procedures and following infection control protocols.
  • Ensured medication safety through participation in quality assurance initiatives such as recall management and continuous process improvement efforts.
  • Reduced medication errors by diligently verifying prescription information and dosage calculations.
  • Enabled seamless transitions between shifts by maintaining clear documentation on ongoing tasks, outstanding orders, and important updates within the team.
  • Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
  • Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
  • Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions.

Certified Pharmacy Technician II

Rxcare Pharmacy
12 2016 - 02 2019
  • Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales.
  • Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Counted, measured and compounded medications following standard procedures.
  • Trained new pharmacy technicians on proper procedures and best practices, ensuring consistent quality of service.
  • Supported pharmacists in compounding custom medications according to individual patient needs.
  • Implemented measures to minimize wait times for prescription pickups, enhancing overall customer experience.
  • Maintained drug inventory levels by ordering necessary medications and supplies.
  • Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
  • Managed opening and closing duties for pharmacy.

Education

Diploma -

George Washington High School
06.2001

Skills

  • Patient care planning
  • HIPAA compliant
  • Patient services management
  • Manual and automated medication dispensing
  • Intravenous admixture preparation
  • Team collaboration
  • Secure storage of medications
  • Processing payments
  • Drug inventory management
  • Prepare bubble packs
  • Insurance coverage verification
  • Insurance claims and denial processes

Timeline

Senior Clinical Administrative Coordinator

Optum
11 2021 - Current

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Optum
04 2020 - 11 2021

Certified IV Pharmacy Technician

Advanced HomeCare Services
09 2019 - 04 2020

Certified IV Pharmacy Technician

Wesley Long Hospital
02 2019 - 09 2019

Certified Pharmacy Technician II

Rxcare Pharmacy
12 2016 - 02 2019

Diploma -

George Washington High School
Keisha Wagstaff