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Monica Helenske

Gorham,KS

Summary

Highly qualified and detail-oriented Pharmacy Technician with extensive experience and success working within fast-paced pharmacy settings. Proven track record of maintaining prescription drug inventories, dispensing, labeling, and updating patient records within electronic medical records (EMR). Ability to devise innovative solutions to resolve pharmacy challenges with vast experience within the healthcare industry including pharmacy benefit management (PBM), specialty, and retail pharmacy environments. Exceedingly adaptable and reliable professional adept at mastering new technologies and information systems. Diligent pharmacy technician skillful in improving design processes while increasing team efficiency and boosting work quality through analytical approaches. Strong attention to detail combined with methodical and conscientious nature.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Technician Medicare Advantage Pharmacy

Premera
08.2021 - Current

Assist government program manager th managing the Premera population, to assist in achieving 4+ stars in some clinical Part D programs

Continue to collaborate with my team to build out nes programs to improve member satisfaction and member compliance.

Work with members to remove barriers to ensure member is able to refill medications consistently and on time. These barriers can be physical and financial.

Communicate with providers, pharmacies and members to start STATIN medications for diabetic patients.

Document all communication in order to meet metric guidelines and goals.

Research and contact members regarding negative comments in CHAPS and Premera Listens surveys to resolve member concerns and ensure a positive member experience.

Work with pharmacists to ensure member is prescribed appropriate medications that are on our formulary.

Establish and maintain positive relationships with current and future members.


Pharmacy Technician

Kaiser Permanente
09.2009 - 06.2021
  • Communicate with healthcare providers, insurance companies, and/or patients via phone, fax, and email
  • Accurately dispense an average of 500 to 800 prescriptions a day
  • Prepare medications through mixing, counting, and weighing, as prescribed and verified
  • Receive and store incoming inventory, verify quantities against invoices, and check for outdated prescriptions
  • Make requisitions for prescription drugs and supplies with professional guidance from pharmacists
  • Perform clerical tasks, such as filing, answering phones, operating cash register, and maintaining prescription records
  • Promoted patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling personal information during transactions.
  • Obtain pre-authorizations, refills, and insurance information regarding patients
  • Assist patients with insurance issues to resolve problems in a professional and concise manner
  • Demonstrate accuracy in cashiering, cash handling, and credit-card processing.
  • Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.

Pharmacy Technician

Madigan Army Medical Center
09.2005 - 09.2009
  • Ran inventory reports, maintained inventory levels, and pulled outdated/recalled merchandise
  • Pulled, counted, and dispensed medications
  • Provided superior customer service to patients by filling orders and executing timely delivery
  • Maintained integrity and hazardous waste control during order processing.

Education

Vocational Pharmacy Technician -

Byram College
07.2024

Skills

  • Drug Inventory Management
  • Drug Storage Procedures
  • Pharmaceutical Sales
  • Manual & Automated Dispensing/Medication Dispensing
  • FDA Drug Safety Guidelines
  • Quality Control
  • Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
  • Information Management
  • Operations Support
  • Usp797 Aseptic
  • EPIC
  • Confidentiality
  • HIPAA
  • Insurance Knowledge
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Customer Support
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Works Well Under Pressure
  • Attention to Detail
  • Workload Management
  • Customer rapport
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Written/Verbal Communication
  • Relationship Building
  • Information tracking

Accomplishments

Worked closely with team to consistently increased 5 start ratings for Medicare Advantage every year to become an industry leader all Adherence star measures.

State

Ks

Zip

67640

City

Gorham

Personal Information

Title: Pharmacy Technician

Timeline

Senior Technician Medicare Advantage Pharmacy

Premera
08.2021 - Current

Pharmacy Technician

Kaiser Permanente
09.2009 - 06.2021

Pharmacy Technician

Madigan Army Medical Center
09.2005 - 09.2009

Vocational Pharmacy Technician -

Byram College
Monica Helenske