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MICHELLE FORTE

Vacaville,CA

Summary

Pharmacy Tech III with over twenty years of experience in veterinary and human healthcare settings, demonstrating exceptional skills in medication dispensing, sterile compounding, and inventory management. Known for enhancing pharmacy efficiency through innovative process improvements and fostering effective team communication. Passionate about advancing patient safety and regulatory compliance, with a proven track record in training new team members and maintaining rigorous quality control measures. Knowledge of EPIC software. Proficient in Insurance billing, including TARS and prior authorizations. Proficient in ICD-10 medical coding.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Pharmacy Tech III

U.C. Davis VMTH
06.2005 - Current
  • Optimize pharmacy operations through inventory management, controlled substance tracking, and omnicell system maintenance, ensuring uninterrupted veterinary care
  • Manage inventory by ordering medicines, restocking supplies, and maintaining proper drug storage
  • Facilitate seamless pharmacy operations through effective team communication, mentoring new members, and optimizing workflow to improve overall efficiency
  • Troubleshoot and maintain omnicell systems, ensuring consistent medication availability and resolving discrepancies to support uninterrupted veterinary care
  • Guide veterinary students in precise prescription writing, fostering accurate medication use and promoting patient safety
  • Partner with pharmacists in medication dispensing, labeling, and sterile compounding, enhancing overall pharmacy productivity.
  • Responsible for scheduling fulltime Pharmacy Technicians, per diem Technicians and per diem Pharmacist to ensure adequate pharmacy staffing.

Pharmacy Tech

Woodland Healthcare
02.2001 - 05.2005
  • Improved patient satisfaction by efficiently processing prescriptions and managing inventory in a timely manner
  • Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging
  • Contributed to the reduction of prescription wait times by promptly addressing refill requests and insurance authorizations
  • Promoted patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling personal information during transactions
  • Provided exceptional customer service, fostering positive relationships with both new and returning patients at the pharmacy
  • Setup and modified patient profiles to include current medications and insurance details
  • Coordinated with physicians and insurance agency representatives for speedy resolution of prescription discrepancies
  • Ensured pharmacy kept compliant with 340b drug pricing program
  • Submitted TARS/prior authorizations to insurance companies.

Education

Health information technology (AS) -

Santa Barbara City College
12.2024

Pharmacy Technician cert. -

National Pharmacy Technician Cert.
01.2010

Pharmacy Technician Internship -

David Grant Medical Facility, inpatient and outpatient pharmacy
02.2001

Pharmacy Technician -

Solano County R.O.P
02.2001

High school diploma -

Armijo High School
06.1998

Timeline

Pharmacy Tech III

U.C. Davis VMTH
06.2005 - Current

Pharmacy Tech

Woodland Healthcare
02.2001 - 05.2005

Pharmacy Technician Internship -

David Grant Medical Facility, inpatient and outpatient pharmacy

High school diploma -

Armijo High School

Health information technology (AS) -

Santa Barbara City College

Pharmacy Technician cert. -

National Pharmacy Technician Cert.

Pharmacy Technician -

Solano County R.O.P

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