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Work History
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Certification
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Meredith Undercoffer

Akron,OH

Summary

I am currently a Lead pharmacy technician. I have worked as a technician for almost ten years and have been a lead for three of them. My job consists of ordering medication (including controlled substances), managing other technicians, onboarding, training, and consulting with pharmacists/insurance companies/doctors offices to best assist patients. I was made a lead even though at the time I was not working full-time due to school which is unprecedented for my company however my skill set was developed enough that they still gave me the position over others. I have a habit of bringing the crew together and optimizing team functioning and wellness. I am driven, authentic, caring, empathetic, and efficient. I was even transferred from my store to another one in order to re-train their technicians and serve as a functional lead for a store that has not had one. Our retention rate improved and our overall ratings from customers also improved. I am known throughout my company as being reliable, knowledgeable, and always willing to assist other employees.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Pharmacy Technician

Giant Eagle
02.2016 - Current
  • Resolved non-routine issues like third-party billing, computer system, and customer service issues.
  • Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
  • Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales.
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Set up and modified patient profiles in EPS to include current information such as medications and insurance details.
  • Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
  • Reviewed and verified customer information and insurance provider information.
  • Helped pharmacist clear problematic prescriptions and address customer questions to keep pharmacy efficient.
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations, and patient information.
  • Maintained and updated patient records, prescription information and patient data in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
  • Supervised 10 pharmacy technicians and coordinated day-to-day assignments.
  • Counted, measured and compounded medications following standard procedures.
  • Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
  • Welcomed customers to pharmacy and answered questions relating to prescriptions and over-the-counter products.
  • Set up and modified patient profiles to include current medications and insurance details.
  • Developed and implemented improvements to pharmacy organization system.
  • Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
  • Managed opening and closing duties for pharmacy.
  • Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
  • Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
  • Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
  • Coordinated typing and filling of more than 600 daily prescriptions in high-volume retail pharmacy environment.
  • Resolved third-party billing, computer system and customer service issues.
  • Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
  • Liaised with other pharmacies to eliminate issues related to product expiration.

Education

Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

University of Akron
Akron, OH
05.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Akron
Akron, OH
05.2023

Skills

  • Drug Inventory Control
  • HIPAA
  • Pharmacy and customer records management
  • Manual and automated medication dispensing
  • Drug storage procedures
  • Problem-solving skills
  • New Hire Onboarding
  • Insurance Billing
  • Staff Development

Affiliations

  • ACA

Certification

Registered Pharmacy Technician in state of Ohio.


CT status through state of Ohio.

Additional Information

Personally, I wish to bring clients greater life satisfaction, increased resiliency, and the ability to stay in the present moment. I use psychoeducation, mindfullness-based practices, and some existential leanings to a counseling session. While a counselor job is not to "save someone," I believe it is to help someone build their tool box in order to save themselves. In the future, I wish to focus on addiction and trauma and believe that I would be a good fit at your facility while I gain more experience. I also would like to stay with the company I do my internship through and have heard great things about your facility. Thanks in advance for reading this and considering my placement. Any additional questions I'd be happy to answer anytime. Have an excellent day!

Timeline

Lead Pharmacy Technician

Giant Eagle
02.2016 - Current

Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

University of Akron

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Akron
Meredith Undercoffer