Perform monthly audits for in-house and contract pharmacies. Ensuring compliance with the 340B Drug Pricing Program requirements for qualified patients, drugs, and locations.
Develop and foster internal and external relationships with contract pharmacies, third-party administrators and wholesalers.
Review contract pharmacy designations on 340B ESP and stay up-to-date on manufacturer restrictions.
Develop systems and processes to limit program liabilities, and provide proper audits to identify risks and prevent duplicate discounts and diversion.
Assist with annual external audit, compiling all requested data by HRSA.
Provide proactive education to staff on policies and procedures related to inventory management and 340B procedures.
Prior Authorization Clerk
Alcona Health Center
Alpena, Michigan
03.2023 - 11.2023
Submitted prior authorizations for prescription medications, diagnostic imaging, and global authorizations.
Assembled information concerning the patient's clinical background and presented appropriate and necessary information to payer authorization representatives.
Submitted appeals when necessary for medical providers.
Followed up with pharmacies and hospitals on approved or denied authorizations.
Certified & Licensed Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
MyMichigan Health
Alpena, Michigan
09.2022 - 03.2023
Coordinated medication deliveries through the Meds to Beds program for inpatient and surgical discharges.
Communicated with providers to authenticate prescriptions, and resolve coverage concerns.
Ensured optimal inventory by performing regular cycle counts, setting par levels, and ordering drugs promptly.
Finance Assistant
Alcona Health Center
Alpena, Michigan
01.2022 - 09.2022
Ensured accurate biweekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees.
Managed modifications in employee records concerning compensation, incentives, and benefit entitlements for over 350 staff members.
Processed submissions for payroll and quarterly taxes.
Handled month-end posting of credit card transactions and journal entries.
Assisted in tracking grants, compiling UDS data, and processing W-2s.
Filled in for the Purchaser, Accounting Assistant, and Deposit Coordinator.
Inventory & Purchasing Coordinator
Alcona Health Center
Alpena, Michigan
05.2021 - 01.2022
Managed the procurement of medical, dental, office equipment and supplies for over 20 offices.
Monitored inventory levels with asset tags, including tracking grant purchases.
Produced purchase orders in addition to preparing and sending invoices to organizations.
Researched and negotiated prices and contracts with suppliers.
Certified & Licensed Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
MidMichigan Medical Center
Alpena, Michigan
01.2018 - 05.2021
Filled the inpatient daily medication cart and delivered medications to patient servers.
Compounded sterile and non-sterile medications, mixed IVs, and repackaged medications, maintaining high standards of safety and sterilization.
Restocked crash carts, ambulance boxes, and Omnicells.
Certified & Licensed Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
Alcona Health Center
Alpena, Michigan
06.2016 - 11.2020
Filled prescriptions under the guidance of a pharmacist, performed data entry, transferred and received verbal prescriptions, and contacted insurance companies for billing issues and prior authorizations.
Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify prescription orders and resolve medication discrepancies.
Managed medication inventory including cycle counts, checking for expiration dates, logging controlled drugs, and ordering 340B drugs.
Conducted audits and implemented corrections.
Assisted with the Patient in Need Program to enroll patients in receiving free medications from manufacturers.
Dental Assistant
Alcona Health Center
Alpena, MI
01.2017 - 11.2018
Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist, mixing materials, and assisting with water and suction devices.
Took and developed bitewing and panoramic X-rays, and prepared them for the dentists to review.
Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits, and instructed patients about postoperative instructions.
Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
Ensured dental instruments were properly cleaned and sterilized with an autoclave. And prepared dental tools and devices for upcoming treatments.
Pharmacy Clerk
Alcona Health Center
Alpena, Michigan
09.2014 - 06.2016
Assisted customers by answering questions, locating items or referring to pharmacist for medication information.
Operated cash register, handled financial transactions, and balanced cash drawer at the end of shifts.
Utilized pharmacy management software to input patient data and process insurance claims.
Education
General Studies -
Alpena Community College
Alpena, MI, USA
Skills
Microsoft Office systems and Great Plains proficiency
Experienced in various electronic health systems, including Epic Ambulatory, Epic Willow, Epic MyChart, EHS, NextGen, PSI, and McKesson
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