Kimberly Adams
Orting
Summary
Experienced pharmacy technician with expertise in retail and hospital environments. Proficient in medication dispensing, inventory management, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Achievements include enhancing operational efficiency and improving patient care through effective communication and collaboration. Successfully reduced prescription errors and optimized workflow processes for superior service delivery.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inpatient Certified Pharmacy Technician
MultiCare - Tacoma General Hospital
Tacoma
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Prepared and dispensed medications in compliance with pharmaceutical standards and regulations.
- Maintained accurate inventory records to prevent shortages and ensure efficient management.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to verify prescriptions and resolve discrepancies.
- Educated patients on medication usage, side effects, and storage requirements while ensuring privacy compliance.
- Managed insurance billing processes by verifying coverage and handling claims efficiently.
- Adhered to regulatory requirements while implementing safety protocols within pharmacy operations.
- Oversaw medication reconciliation process during patient admissions and discharges.
- Worked with clinical teams to ensure precise medication documentation.
Pharmacy Technician
Fred Meyer
06.2015 - 03.2024
- Filed patient records accurately and efficiently, ensuring organized documentation systems.
- Managed multiple phone lines, responding promptly to inquiries and facilitating effective communication.
- Prepared and sent consultation letters within established deadlines, maintaining compliance with timelines.
- Sorted and filed inter-office documents and external mail systematically to ensure accessibility.
- Coordinated physician schedules by generating morning reports and scheduling patient visits efficiently.
- Processed live patient registrations, confirmed daily appointments, and updated post-cashier journals for accurate recordkeeping.
- Assisted patients with appointment scheduling, payments, and correspondence such as referrals or additional letters.
Education
Certified Pharmacy Technician -
Fairwood Pharmacy Technician School By Elwin Blair
Renton, WA06.1999
Skills
- Prescription preparation and dispensing
- Inventory management
- Healthcare collaboration
- Claims processing
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Teamwork
- Medicare and Medicaid processes
Certification
Pharmacy Technician Certification
Washington State Department of Health
Credential #VA00041785 • Active (1999–Present)
Washington State Department of Health
Credential #VA00041785 • Active (1999–Present)
Timeline
Inpatient Certified Pharmacy Technician
MultiCare - Tacoma General Hospital
02.2023 - 03.2024
Pharmacy Technician
Fred Meyer
06.2015 - 03.2024
Certified Pharmacy Technician -
Fairwood Pharmacy Technician School By Elwin Blair