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Makayla Ward

210 E Tennessee Ave Oakridge,TN

Summary

Knowledgeable Licensed Pharmacy Technician with a proven track record at CVS Pharmacy, excelling in medication dispensing and insurance verification. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving skills and team collaboration, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and compliance with HIPAA. Committed to enhancing pharmacy operations and patient care through continuous learning and improvement.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Pharmacy Technician

Covenant Medical Group
10.2023 - Current
  • Addressed patient concerns with empathy, providing clear explanations of medication usage, side effects, and potential interactions.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Performed medication adherence services for medicaid and medicare advantage patients.
  • Quickly and Accurately communicated with Patients provider to request prescription refills.
  • Contacted Patient's pharmacy to acquire refills for patient.
  • Addressed potential side effects of medications and answered patients questions regarding their medications.
  • Accurately documented all Patient interactions in patients chart.

Licensed Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy
09.2022 - 09.2023


  • Addressed patient concerns with empathy.
  • Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations by maintaining accurate records of controlled substances.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by providing friendly and knowledgeable assistance in selecting over-the-counter medications.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace that promoted efficiency while prioritizing patient confidentiality requirements per HIPAA guidelines.
  • Optimized workflow within the pharmacy by assisting with order fulfillment, shipping, receiving, and stocking procedures.
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
  • Solved customer problems in-person or over the telephone.
  • Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
  • Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
  • Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
  • ect.

Salon Associate

Sun Tan City
04.2022 - 09.2022
  • Contributed to a clean and hygienic environment by maintaining the cleanliness of tanning beds and rooms after each use.
  • Utilized knowledge of tanning products and skin types to tailor customers' tanning experiences.
  • Educated clients on skincare techniques to enhance their tanning results while preserving skin health.
  • Assisted in retaining clientele through exceptional customer service, building rapport, and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Maintained clean and stocked front counter area.
  • Enhanced client experience with thorough knowledge of tanning equipment, proper usage, and safety guidelines.

Sales Associate

Walmart
05.2018 - 11.2021


  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve monthly sales targets.

Education

No Degree - Licensed Practical Nursing

South College
Knoxville, TN
01-2026

No Degree - Phlebotomy

Roane State Higher Education Center
03-2018

High School Diploma -

Anderson County High School
Clinton,TN
05-2017

Skills

  • HIPAA compliance
  • Medication packaging
  • Labeling accuracy
  • Medication dispensing
  • Insurance verification
  • Pharmaceutical calculations
  • Drug inventory control
  • Insurance billing
  • Prescription interpretation
  • Pharmacy operations
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Team collaboration
  • etc

Certification

  • Registered Pharmacy Technician - TN State Boards of Pharmacy.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association or Red Cross.
  • Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
  • TN Driver's License

Timeline

Licensed Pharmacy Technician

Covenant Medical Group
10.2023 - Current

Licensed Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy
09.2022 - 09.2023

Salon Associate

Sun Tan City
04.2022 - 09.2022

Sales Associate

Walmart
05.2018 - 11.2021
  • Registered Pharmacy Technician - TN State Boards of Pharmacy.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association or Red Cross.
  • Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
  • TN Driver's License

No Degree - Licensed Practical Nursing

South College

No Degree - Phlebotomy

Roane State Higher Education Center

High School Diploma -

Anderson County High School
Makayla Ward