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Melissa Zufelt

Wetumpka,AL

Summary

Capable pharmacy team member proficient in assisting pharmacists with preparing prescriptions and meeting customer needs. Safety-oriented and well-organized with solid experience coordinating with insurance providers, prescribers and individuals to address issues. Good relationship-building and multitasking skills. Driven Pharmacy Technician with proven track record and success in building strong relationships with patients and clients. Detail-oriented with a commitment to maintaining high-quality assurance and control standards when filling prescriptions. Accomplished and certified Pharmacy Technician with over 22 years of experience in retail pharmacy environments for major national chains. Practiced at offering medications to patients, offering information to patients and communicating with healthcare professionals. Knowledgeable about FDA drug safety guidelines, prescription interactions and pharmacy law. Driven Pharmacy Technician with 22 years of experience and success in working within fast-paced retail pharmacy settings. Highly proficient in accurately filling and labeling prescriptions, maintaining drug inventories and updating pharmacy records. Excited to bring talent and record of excellence in customer service to growing pharmacy.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Adams Drugs
09.2017 - Current
  • Trained new pharmacy technicians on proper procedures and best practices, ensuring consistent quality of service.
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Completed paperwork, entering prescription and insurance or billing information into patient profiles.
  • Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
  • Enhanced patient care by accurately filling and dispensing prescriptions in a timely manner.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by delivering friendly, personalized service during transactions.
  • Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
  • Helped pharmacist clear problematic prescriptions and address customer questions to keep pharmacy efficient.
  • Maintained accurate inventory levels for efficient pharmacy operations and cost control.
  • Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
  • Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
  • Communicated directly with doctors offices via telephone, fax and email.
  • Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales.

Certified Pharmacy Technician

City Market
07.2002 - 08.2017
  • Trained new pharmacy technicians on proper procedures and best practices, ensuring consistent quality of service.
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Completed paperwork, entering prescription and insurance or billing information into patient profiles.
  • Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
  • Enhanced patient care by accurately filling and dispensing prescriptions in a timely manner.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by delivering friendly, personalized service during transactions.
  • Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
  • Maintained accurate inventory levels for efficient pharmacy operations and cost control.
  • Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
  • Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
  • Communicated directly with doctors offices via telephone, fax and email.
  • Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations, and patient information.

Shift Manager

Wendys Restaurant
07.2012 - 10.2015
  • Handled escalated customer issues effectively, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills while upholding company values and standards.
  • Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and job responsibilities, ensuring seamless integration into the team.
  • Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
  • Improved overall team performance by effectively delegating tasks and providing clear instructions.
  • Promoted a positive work environment through open communication and constructive feedback.
  • Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
  • Supervised employees and oversaw quality compliance with company standards for food and services.
  • Worked closely with team members to schedule breaks and shifts to meet state regulations.
  • Coached crew members to optimize performance and motivate toward more efficient work.

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Ute Mountain Health Center
07.2005 - 08.2013
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Completed paperwork, entering prescription and insurance or billing information into patient profiles.
  • Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
  • Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
  • Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
  • Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
  • Managed opening and closing duties for pharmacy.
  • Set up and modified patient profiles to include current medications and insurance details.
  • Liaised with other pharmacies to eliminate issues related to product expiration.

Education

No Degree - Accounting Technology And Bookkeeping

Utah Business College
Salt Lake City, UT
08.1990

High School Diploma -

Mancos High School
Mancos, CO
05.1989

Skills

  • Problem-solving skills
  • Insurance Billing
  • HIPAA Regulations
  • Medication Dispensing
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Pharmacy Law Compliance
  • Drug Classification Knowledge
  • Drug Inventory Control
  • Supply Restocking

Certification

  • CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician

Software

PDX

EPRN

PIONEERRX

Interests

Bowling

Reading

Sewing

Timeline

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Adams Drugs
09.2017 - Current

Shift Manager

Wendys Restaurant
07.2012 - 10.2015

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Ute Mountain Health Center
07.2005 - 08.2013

Certified Pharmacy Technician

City Market
07.2002 - 08.2017

No Degree - Accounting Technology And Bookkeeping

Utah Business College

High School Diploma -

Mancos High School
Melissa Zufelt