Lameca Gainyard
Richmond
Summary
Highly motivated Pharmacy Technician with 18 years of experience in hospital, long-term care, and retail pharmacy settings. Demonstrated self-starter with exceptional data entry skills and telephone etiquette, thriving in fast-paced environments. Quick to adapt and learn new medical software or systems. Collaborative team player who excels in working with individuals at all levels, while also possessing the ability to work independently. Known for flexibility, versatility, and a commitment to delivering excellence consistently.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Technician
Henrico Cardiology Associates
05.2024 - Current
- Prioritize and process incoming prior authorization requests with urgency, utilizing CoverMyMeds, payer websites, and phone calls as needed
- Review and verify patient information, medical records, and insurance coverage to ensure accurate and complete documentation for authorization submissions
- Collaborate with healthcare providers, insurance companies, and internal departments to obtain necessary information and documentation for prior authorization requests
- Communicate with clinic staff and pharmacies keeping everyone informed on authorization status and requirements
- Contact patients to discuss authorization status
Pharmacy Technician
At Home Harmony
03.2023 - 04.2024
- Receive and process written prescriptions or requests for prescription refills
- Prepare prescriptions by retrieving, counting, pouring, weighing, measuring, mixing and/or labeling the product for verification by Pharmacist
- Assist with client intake and education
- Deliver dose-packaged prescriptions to clients in the community
Control Room Pharmacy Technician
Remedi SeniorCare Pharmacy
01.2011 - 02.2023
- Responsible for initial contact and follow up calls to LTC facilities and physician offices as related to required signatures on CII prescriptions orders
- Responsible for following up on all confirmation of receipts regarding all CII prescriptions
- Responsible for all CII document conversion from spreadsheet formats to company computer
- Responsible for receiving signed CII prescriptions from fax machine, Docutrack and postal services
Clinical Pharmacy Technician
Magellan Health
10.2013 - 05.2022
- 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
- Other duties as assigned
Narcotics Pharmacy Technician
Omnicare
09.2018 - 08.2020
- Assisting the Pharmacist with labeling/filling prescriptions
- Accurately preparing prescriptions under the Pharmacist’s supervision
- Compounding medications (Creams/Ointments/Suspensions)
- Packaging Rx labels using Reflection Workspace
- Packaging medications in bottles or bingo cards for dispensing and for delivery
- Organizing the pharmacy shelves (Drugs, supplies, etc.)
- Removing out of date items from inventory/shelves
Pharmacy Technician
Retreat Doctors Hospital
07.2013 - 01.2015
- Processed medication orders or prescription, accurately and safely compounds medications and/or IV admixtures in acceptable dosage forms, appropriately packages and dispenses pre-manufactured dosage forms
- Assist in the processing of medications/requisitions to patients in an efficient, timely and courteous manner
Education
pharmacy technician - High School
highland springs
06.2006
Skills
- Clear Communication Skills
- Pharmacy procedures
- Pharmaceutical calculations
- Drug inventory management
- Compounding techniques
- Receiving incoming supplies
- Intravenous admixture preparation
Certification
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
- Registered Pharmacy Technician - State Boards of Pharmacy.
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician
Henrico Cardiology Associates
05.2024 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
At Home Harmony
03.2023 - 04.2024
Narcotics Pharmacy Technician
Omnicare
09.2018 - 08.2020
Clinical Pharmacy Technician
Magellan Health
10.2013 - 05.2022
Pharmacy Technician
Retreat Doctors Hospital
07.2013 - 01.2015
Control Room Pharmacy Technician
Remedi SeniorCare Pharmacy
01.2011 - 02.2023
pharmacy technician - High School
highland springs
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