Lucia Radu
Antelope,ca
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Technician
Blue Shield
Sacramento, CA
05.2019 - Current
- Conducted follow-up calls with physicians' offices regarding incomplete or missing information on prescriptions.
- Researched drug formularies as well as therapeutic alternatives when needed during the authorization process.
- Performed data entry in pharmacy software system to enter prescription orders, patient profiles, and prior authorizations.
- Contributed to resolving discrepancies between received documentation and the pharmacy software system.
- Identified potential problems with submitted requests by verifying all information is accurate before sending out for review.
- Evaluated non-formulary drugs based on cost effectiveness compared with formulary drugs when necessary during the authorization process.
- Analyzed prior authorization request forms to determine appropriate coding before submission.
- Ensured that all required documents were obtained before submitting a request for approval of medications requiring preauthorization.
- Maintained current knowledge of changes within the healthcare industry related to the prior authorization process.
- Perform vacation override /lost /damage for medication and correction of prior authorization in COS.
- Explain the breakdown of the claims to agents and members, how a claim it is divided between stages of coverage and the ingredient cost of the medications.
- Run Um Rx reports for members' letters, cases due today, failed faxes, letter tracking, and pending authorization.
- Assist with revisions of DLP within the BSCA for our team.
- Following the PlayBook for COS in order to put the right overrides based on the DLP criteria.
Inventory Specialist
CVS Pharmacy
Fair Oaks
12.2014 - Current
- Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining professionalism at all times.
- Reported any discrepancies or errors in medication ordering or filling processes immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
- Verified accuracy of medication labels before they were dispensed to customers.
- Managed filing of prescriptions, both electronically and manually.
- Received payment from customers and processed credit card transactions when necessary.
- Restocked shelves with new supplies of medications as needed.
- Monitored inventory levels of commonly used drugs and placed orders when necessary.
- Maintained daily inventory of pharmaceuticals and ensured proper storage conditions.
- Assisted in training new employees on pharmacy procedures.
- Checked expiration dates on medications to ensure that only unexpired products were dispensed.
- Ensured compliance with all federal, state, local laws and company policies related to pharmacy operations.
- Leveraged database to confirm validity of prescriptions, patient data and drug side effects.
- Interpreted and processed medication orders under supervision of pharmacist.
- Participated in continuing education and training to stay current with pharmacy practices and technology.
- Performed regular cycle counts to ensure accuracy of inventory records.
- Managed purchase orders with vendors to maintain optimal stock levels.
- Collaborated with other stores to coordinate replenishment activities as required.
- Perform audits for different stores on reports for inventory.
- Create reports on prior years inventory and advised on different strategies for better results.
- Audit the inventory after was performed by other company. Responsible for the supervision of staff and training of new staff.
- Providing a solution to complicated problems and keeping up the quality level of the job.
- Helped with the rush of COVID vaccine by administrating about 300 or more vaccines to patients.
- Worked effectively under limited supervision and in a cohesive team environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Infromation Management
University of Arizona Global Campus
Arizona 09-2024
Associate of Science - Pharmacy Technician
Carrington College California - Sacramento
Sacramento, CA08-2008
Skills
- Drug Classification Knowledge
- Pharmacy Law Compliance
- Pharmacy Software Proficiency
- Data Validation
- Attention to Detail
- Data Visualization and Presentations
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Microsoft Access
- Data Exports
- Information Processing
Certification
- Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
- Pharmacy technician licensed in CA
- Imunizer
Languages
Romanian
Professional
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician
Blue Shield
05.2019 - Current
Inventory Specialist
CVS Pharmacy
12.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Health Infromation Management
University of Arizona Global Campus
Associate of Science - Pharmacy Technician
Carrington College California - Sacramento
- Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
- Pharmacy technician licensed in CA
- Imunizer
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