Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Melissa Edwards

Spanish Fork,UT

Summary

Experienced Pharmacy Technician knowledgeable in all facets of pharmacy operations, eager to bring talent and expertise to Mountainland CHC . Successful in quickly and accurately filling prescription orders and building relationships with customers for sustained business growth and customer retention. Team-oriented and dedicated to collaboratively delivering exceptional customer service. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Self driven and dependable.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pharmacy Technician

Wayne Community Health Center Pharmacy
Bicknell, UT
12.2023 - Current
  • Inventory control (340B vs. non 340B)
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
  • Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
  • Promoted patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling personal information during transactions.
  • Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
  • Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
  • Increased overall pharmacy productivity by restocking supplies, organizing shelves, and maintaining cleanliness according to standards.
  • Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
  • Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, fostering positive relationships with both new and returning patients at the pharmacy counter.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by efficiently processing prescriptions and managing inventory in a timely manner.
  • Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
  • Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
  • Assisted in training new team members on standard operating procedures to ensure consistent quality of service across the entire team.
  • Maximized pharmacy efficiency through effective communication with staff members and adherence to procedures.
  • Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
  • Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
  • Supported inventory management initiatives through accurate record-keeping of received shipments and expired medications for disposal purposes.
  • Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
  • Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
  • Managed opening and closing duties for pharmacy.
  • Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions.

Waitress

Broken Spur Inn
Torrey, UT
03.2023 - 08.2023
  • Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
  • Managed high volume of customers during peak hours, maintaining prompt and efficient service.
  • Maintained a clean and organized dining area, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for guests.
  • Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.

Waitress

Cafe Diablo
Torrey, UT
05.2017 - 02.2020
  • Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
  • Maintained a clean and organized dining area, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for guests.
  • Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
  • Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
  • Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple tables simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
  • Managed high volume of customers during peak hours, maintaining prompt and efficient service.

Pharmacy Technician

Wayne Community Health Center Pharmacy
Bicknell, UT
05.2008 - 05.2017

Same as my current job as a pharmacy technician

Education

General - General

Wayne High School
Bicknell, UT

Skills


  • Problem-solving skills
  • Team Collaboration
  • Confidentiality and HIPAA
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Answering customer questions
  • Insurance Billing
  • Medication Dispensing
  • Prescription Filling
  • Insurance Verification
  • Supply Restocking
  • Pharmacology knowledge
  • Drug Inventory Control
  • Drug Classification Knowledge
  • Pharmacy and customer records management
  • Labeling Accuracy
  • Pharmaceutical Calculations
  • Stocking shelves
  • Processing payments
  • Interpreting and Processing Medication Orders
  • Pharmacy Law Compliance
  • Medicare and Medicaid process
  • Drug Inventory Management

Accomplishments

Pharmacy technician of the month April 2024

Certification

PTCB certified

Timeline

Pharmacy Technician

Wayne Community Health Center Pharmacy
12.2023 - Current

Waitress

Broken Spur Inn
03.2023 - 08.2023

Waitress

Cafe Diablo
05.2017 - 02.2020

Pharmacy Technician

Wayne Community Health Center Pharmacy
05.2008 - 05.2017

General - General

Wayne High School
Melissa Edwards