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Melissa Foster

Visalia,CA

Summary

Efficient professional in healthcare support, known for high productivity and ability to complete tasks swiftly. Possess strong skills in medication dispensing accuracy, inventory management, and customer service. Excel in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring seamless operations within pharmacy settings.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens
Visalia , CA
02.2011 - 01.2014
  • Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
  • Received payment from customers and processed credit card transactions when necessary.
  • Checked expiration dates on medications to ensure that only unexpired products were dispensed.
  • Retrieved medication from shelves based on physician orders and delivered them to pharmacists for review.
  • Restocked shelves with new supplies of medications as needed.
  • Performed data entry for patient profiles, billing information and prescription orders into the pharmacy software system.
  • Organized work areas so that everything was easily accessible when needed.
  • Processed insurance claims and handled billing inquiries to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Transmitted claims to insurance companies for payment and reconciled EOBs.
  • Teamed with peers, technicians and pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders.

Cashier

Walgreens
Tulare, CA
12.2008 - 02.2011
  • Organized promotional displays or arrange merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.
  • Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
  • Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers.
  • Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.

Kitchen Team Member

Howie and Sons Pizza Parlor
Visalia, CA
06.2008 - 02.2010
  • Maintained inventory of ingredients such as cheese, vegetables, meats and spices.
  • Followed established recipes when creating specialty pizzas requested by customers.
  • Handled customer orders in a timely manner, ensuring accuracy of order.
  • Operated the pizza oven, ensuring pizzas were cooked to order.
  • Prepared dough and sauce for pizzas according to recipes.
  • Operated machinery such as mixers, ovens and presses safely while preparing the dough.

Medical Assistant

Family Healthcare Network
Visalia, CA
12.2005 - 03.2008
  • Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
  • Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
  • Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
  • Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
  • Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
  • Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.

Education

Pharmacy Technician

Boston Reed
Visalia
01-2011

Medical Assistant

Tulare Adult School
Tulare, CA
01-2006

High School Diploma -

Tulare Western High School
Tulare, CA
06-2000

Skills

  • Medication preparation
  • Prescription processing
  • Insurance claims handling
  • Data entry
  • Inventory management
  • Customer service

Certification

  • PTCB certified

Timeline

Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens
02.2011 - 01.2014

Cashier

Walgreens
12.2008 - 02.2011

Kitchen Team Member

Howie and Sons Pizza Parlor
06.2008 - 02.2010

Medical Assistant

Family Healthcare Network
12.2005 - 03.2008

Pharmacy Technician

Boston Reed

Medical Assistant

Tulare Adult School

High School Diploma -

Tulare Western High School

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