Linda Blackmon
Las Vegas
Summary
Oversaw medication dispensing and compounding processes in both hospital and retail environments. Championed accuracy and efficiency through meticulous attention to detail. Cultivated strong data management skills and professional telephone communication. Dedicated to enhancing patient care quality through proactive support.
Knowledgeable pharmacy professional skilled at helping pharmacists complete accurate prescriptions in fast-paced settings. Security-minded and experienced in coordinating between prescribers, insurance companies and customers to resolve problems. Strong interpersonal and multitasking abilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR CERTIFIED PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
Centene
Sacramento
02.2022 - 06.2024
- Assisted in medication adherence and therapy management.
- Supported drug utilization reviews.
- Prepared materials for comprehensive medication reviews.
- Engaged in basic data analytics and tracked interventions.
- Facilitated collaboration with healthcare professionals to address medication-related challenges and improve patient care outcomes.
CLINICAL PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
Magellan Health Services
Rancho Cordova
10.2020 - 01.2022
- Evaluate & authorize approval of prior authorizations.
- Determine appropriateness for medications.
- Communicate decisions to medical staff.
- Knowledge of specialty drugs, disease states, and health plan formulary management.
SENIOR PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
United Healthcare
Sacramento
03.2017 - 11.2017
- Mix pharmaceutical preparations, according to written prescriptions.
- Restock intravenous (IV) supplies.
- Receive and store incoming supplies, check for outdated medications.
- Answer telephones, responding to questions or requests.
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
Dignity Health
Carmichael
07.2016 - 04.2017
- Worked closely with pharmacist and used medication input software to safely and accurately to dispense medication.
- Mix pharmaceutical preparations, according to written prescriptions.
- Receive and store incoming supplies, verify quantities against invoices.
- Deliver medications or pharmaceutical supplies to patients, nursing stations, or surgery.
- Prepare and process medical insurance claim forms.
Education
Certified Pharmacy Technician -
Western Career College
Sacramento, CASkills
- Inventory management
- Pyxis system
- Patient care
- Telephone etiquette
- Medication management
- Healthcare collaboration
- Medication therapy management
- Preparing sterile compounds
- Maintaining records
Timeline
SENIOR CERTIFIED PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
Centene
02.2022 - 06.2024
CLINICAL PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
Magellan Health Services
10.2020 - 01.2022
SENIOR PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
United Healthcare
03.2017 - 11.2017
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
Dignity Health
07.2016 - 04.2017
Certified Pharmacy Technician -
Western Career College