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Kristie Giron

Newnan,GA

Summary

Clinical Pharmacy Technician Sr at Prime Therapeutics with a focus on prior authorization and medication appropriateness. Recognized for improving operational efficiency via effective communication and clinical expertise. Strong skills in sterile processing and customer service, achieving top performance in dynamic environments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Pharmacy Technician Sr

Prime Therapeutics
Newnan, GA
09.2023 - Current
  • Company Overview: Formally Magellan Health
  • Evaluates and authorizes approval of prior authorization pharmacy requests from prescribers received by telephone and/or facsimile using client clinical criteria.
  • Determines appropriateness for medications. Communicates decision to physicians, physician's office staff, medical management staff and/or pharmacists. Researches, resolves and documents prior authorization outcomes in pharmacy system.
  • Communicates selected prior authorization criteria, pharmacy benefit coverage and formulary alternatives to physicians, physician's office staff, medical management staff and/or pharmacists.
  • Escalates requests to Pharmacist when request requires extensive clinical review or denial.
  • Monitors telephone system to ensure adequate staffing to maintain client services levels.
  • Assesses training needs within the team. Serves as a training resource, mentor and coach to others, Identifies and shares best practices.
  • Demonstrates, advocates and reinforces a positive team environment.
  • Formally Magellan Health

Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

C&M Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy
Atlanta, GA
06.2016 - 09.2023
  • Certified Immunizing Technician
  • Prepares and administers vaccinations under supervision of a pharmacist.
  • Bedside Pharmacy Technician
  • Processing and delivers patient prescriptions in a hospital system setting and records sale upon return to the store.
  • Handles telephone calls that do not require personal attention of the pharmacist, including those to physicians.
  • Assists Pharmacy Manager and Staff Pharmacist in developing and maintaining good relationships with the local medical community, including physicians, nurses, and other health care providers, by medical provider detailing and outreach to health groups, retirement homes, nursing homes, and other forums for enhancing growth opportunities.
  • Delivers prescriptions and interacts with patients within a hospital system setting. Connects the patient to the retail store pharmacist via telephone to complete the consultation. Translates patient interactions into bottom-line script growth for the company.
  • Documents all information necessary to process paperwork (i.e., delivery receipts, customer identification numbers, etc.) Collects and records forms received, and submits receipts for expenditures daily.

Customer Service Associate

Walgreens
Miramar, FL
06.2016 - 05.2017
  • Registers sales on assigned cash register, provides customers with courteous, fair, friendly, and efficient checkout service.
  • Recommends items for sale to customer and recommends trade-up and/or companion items.
  • Registers customer purchases on assigned cash register, collects cash and distributes change as requested; processes voids, returns, rain checks, refunds, and exchanges as needed.
  • Keeps counters and shelves clean and well merchandised, takes inventory, and maintains records.
  • Checks in and prices merchandise as required or as directed by store manager or communicated by the shift leader.
  • Assists with exterior and interior maintenance by ensuring clean, neat, orderly store condition and appearance.

Education

Associate's degree - Biology

Broward College
Davie, FL
12.2022

High school diploma -

Hialeah Gardens Senior High School
Hialeah Gardens, FL
06.2016

Bachelor's degree - Biology

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Skills

  • Sterile processing
  • Medical Billing
  • Pharmacy Technician Experience
  • Computer Operation
  • Order Entry
  • Typing
  • HIPAA
  • Cash Handling
  • Hospital Experience
  • Customer service
  • Clinical Pharmacy Experience

Certification

  • Pharmacy Technician License, Present
  • Pharmacy Technician Certification, Present
  • Certified Immunizer, Present

Languages

  • Spanish, Fluent
  • English, Fluent

Timeline

Clinical Pharmacy Technician Sr

Prime Therapeutics
09.2023 - Current

Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

C&M Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy
06.2016 - 09.2023

Customer Service Associate

Walgreens
06.2016 - 05.2017

Associate's degree - Biology

Broward College

High school diploma -

Hialeah Gardens Senior High School

Bachelor's degree - Biology

University of West Georgia

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