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Nelly Michalski

Portage,IN

Summary

Bilingual Spanish/English Pharmacy Data Entry Technician.

Detail-Oriented with Strong foundation of Pharmacy knowledge combined with excellent work ethic and professional integrity.

Pharmacy Technician 28 years of experience and proficiency pharmacy billing, payment processing with 60 WPM typing speed.

Talented at memorizing data and codes to deliver speedy and accurate results.

Hardworking and reliable Pharmacy-Data Technician with strong ability in Health Care Industry.

Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Pharmacy Technician

Healthlinc Pharmacy
Valparaiso, IN
05.2023 - Current
  • Assist with Spanish speaking patient’s.
  • Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
  • Performed data entry for patient profiles, billing information and prescription orders into the pharmacy software system.
  • Retrieved medication from shelves based on physician orders and delivered them to pharmacists for review.
  • Ordered drugs from wholesalers as needed and maintained records of incoming shipments.
  • Received payment from customers and processed credit card transactions when necessary.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as nurses or physicians regarding drug therapies or treatments for patients.
  • Checked expiration dates on medications to ensure that only unexpired products were dispensed.
  • Answered telephones to respond to questions or requests.
  • Entered prescription information into computer databases.
  • Operated cash registers to accept payments from customers.
  • Assisted customers by answering questions, locating items or referring to pharmacist for medication information.
  • Cleaned and maintained equipment or work areas according to prescribed methods.
  • Communicated effectively with doctors and insurance agencies to resolve prescription cost discrepancies. (Healthlinc Compliance 340B)

Pharmacy Technician

Gils Drugs
Valparaiso, IN
08.2021 - 04.2022
  • Maintained daily inventory of pharmaceuticals and ensured proper storage conditions.
  • Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
  • Performed data entry for patient profiles, billing information and prescription orders into the pharmacy software system.
  • Provided education materials about medications to patients upon request.
  • Created new customer profiles and updated demographics, allergies and new medications in pharmacy computer systems.
  • Assisted pharmacist with clearing high volume of prescriptions and responded to customer questions.
  • Refilled medications, offered insight into over-the-counter products and verified insurance benefits.
  • Verified prescriptions and drug labels, documents and packages.
  • Interpreted and processed medication orders under supervision of pharmacist.
  • Leveraged database to confirm validity of prescriptions, patient data and drug side effects.
  • Answered telephones to respond to questions or requests.
  • Entered prescription information into computer databases.
  • Assisted customers by answering questions, locating items or referring to pharmacist for medication information.
  • Received written prescriptions and refill requests from patients, evaluating information for completeness and accuracy before filling.
  • Communicated effectively with doctors and insurance agencies to resolve prescription cost discrepancies.
  • Checked medications for content, accuracy and completeness of drug packaging and labeling.
  • Prepacked bulk medicines, filled bottles with prescribed medications and typed and affixed labels.
  • Long term pharmacy: Prepare Dispills on monthly basis, use of bingo cards for short term cycle fills for homes.
  • Work on delivering med sheets for homes that required per state and home.

Data Technician

InTouch pharmaceuticals
Valparaiso, IN
10.2015 - 05.2021
  • Transferred written information into databases to maintain consistent, accurate client records and project details.
  • Answered incoming phone calls and directed callers to appropriate departments and personnel.
  • Obtained scanned records and uploaded into company databases.
  • Volunteered to assist with special office projects, successfully completing tasks prior to deadlines.
  • Teamed with peers, technicians and pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders.
  • Created new customer profiles and updated demographics, allergies and new medications in pharmacy computer systems.
  • Flagged potential side effects and allergies to prescribed medications for patients.
  • Entered patient and medication information into Framwork LTC, Framework ECM.

Pharmacy Technician II

Caremark Pharmacy
Mount Prospect, IL
11.2006 - 09.2011
  • Teamed with peers, technicians and pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders.
  • Interpreted and processed medication orders under supervision of pharmacist.
  • Processed prescription transfer requests from competitors.
  • Compiled customer demographic, allergy and medical history background.
  • Created new customer profiles and updated demographics, allergies and new medications in pharmacy computer systems.
  • Entering certain amount of Prescription's to company software.
  • Help Departments with workloads including (Obtaining Refills from Doctor's offices)
  • Work with Microsoft Programs to Manage Incoming Prescriptions Workloads.

Lead Pharmacy Technician

Sav-Rx
Chicago, IL
06.2002 - 08.2006
  • Managed medication stocks, conducted counts, labeled products and maintained controls.
  • Dispensed medications to patients in accordance with pharmacist orders.
  • Checked medications for content, accuracy and completeness of drug packaging and labeling.
  • Placed orders for out of stock medications, enabling patients to receive prescriptions on time.
  • Received written prescriptions and refill requests from patients, evaluating information for completeness and accuracy before filling.
  • Greeted customers and answered questions regarding personal medications or over-the-counter pharmacy products.
  • Monitored supply inventory and promptly submitted replenishment orders to prevent shortages.
  • Communicated effectively with doctors and insurance agencies to resolve prescription cost discrepancies.
  • Entered patient and medication information into Company Computer Systems to generate prescription labels.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.

• Train New

Technicians/ Pharmacists with

Pharmacy software.

• Bank deposits for pharmacy, monitor cash

transactions.

• Prior Authorizations for specialty medications.

Medical Receptionist

Subodh Shroff
River Forest, IL
10.2005 - 03.2006
  • Greeted and checked in patients, updating patient information in computer system.
  • Verified insurance coverage for appointments and collected co-payments as required.
  • Scheduled patient appointments, verifying accuracy of appointment times with providers.
  • Prepared charts for new patients, ensuring all necessary forms were completed correctly.
  • Assisted with filing of medical records and documents, maintaining accurate electronic files.
  • Performed data entry tasks related to billing and collections procedures.
  • Maintained supply inventory for office area, ordering items as needed and stocking shelves.
  • Checked patients in and out for appointments and collected co-payments.
  • Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, collected and processed patient payments and maintained patient files.
  • Called patients to confirm scheduled appointments and obtain additional details.
  • Entered insurance, demographics and health history into patient database.
  • Answered multi-line phone system and directed callers to requested personnel and departments.
  • Protected patients by observing strict HIPAA guidelines.
  • Photocopied insurance cards, documented details and verified patient coverage for upcoming procedures or appointments.
  • Processed patient payments and scanned identification and insurance cards.
  • Maintained patient accounts by obtaining, recording and updating personal and financial information.
  • Greeted each patient pleasantly and offered desk sheet for easy sign-in.
  • Applied knowledge of medical terminology and insurance processes to support office administration productivity.

Senior Pharmacy Technician

Osco Drugs
Chicago, IL
08.1996 - 05.2002
  • Maintained clean and organized pharmacy shelving and work areas.
  • Managed inventories, rotated stock, removed expired or damaged drug products and resolved discrepancies in drug counts.
  • Efficiently processed cash register transactions for new and refilled prescription orders.
  • Assisted pharmacist with clearing high volume of prescriptions and responded to customer questions.
  • Adhered to regulatory guidelines for workplace safety and customer confidentiality.
  • Worked with insurance companies to process claims, resolve problems and obtain payments.
  • Established and updated patient profiles, medications and insurance details.
  • Consulted with customers via telephone or in-person to assist with navigating pharmacy systems and completing requests.
  • Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies and logged items into inventory system.
  • Transmitted claims to insurance companies for payment and reconciled EOBs.
  • Compiled customer demographic, allergy and medical history background.
  • Received, reviewed, dispensed and labeled over 100 prescriptions daily.
  • Participated in prescription pharmaceutical and over-the-counter product inventory audits.
  • Organized medications for dispensing.
  • Processed and filed approximately 100 prescriptions per day.
  • Reported drugs' adverse reactions.

Education

High School Diploma -

George Washington High School
Chicago, IL
06.1995

Skills

  • 60 WPM
  • Data transcription
  • Order processing
  • Data entry
  • Spreadsheet management
  • Verifying data accuracy
  • Microsoft Programs proficient
  • Email communications
  • File management
  • Collecting information
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Advanced clerical knowledge
  • Insurance Billing
  • Insurance Verification
  • Drug Inventory Management
  • Prescription Filling
  • Staff Development
  • Resolving customer issues
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Processing payments
  • Pharmaceutical Calculations
  • Team Collaboration

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Pharmacy Technician

Healthlinc Pharmacy
05.2023 - Current

Pharmacy Technician

Gils Drugs
08.2021 - 04.2022

Data Technician

InTouch pharmaceuticals
10.2015 - 05.2021

Pharmacy Technician II

Caremark Pharmacy
11.2006 - 09.2011

Medical Receptionist

Subodh Shroff
10.2005 - 03.2006

Lead Pharmacy Technician

Sav-Rx
06.2002 - 08.2006

Senior Pharmacy Technician

Osco Drugs
08.1996 - 05.2002

High School Diploma -

George Washington High School
Nelly Michalski