Niccolette Hawkins
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Twin Lake,MI
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.
Overview
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walmart
Muskegon, MI
10/3/16 - Current
- Set up and modified patient profiles in Connexus to include current information such as medications and insurance details.
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns and reconcile payments.
- Helped pharmacist clear problematic prescriptions and address customer questions to keep pharmacy efficient.
- Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales.
- Assisted patients in minimizing medical expenses by recommending generic alternative prescription medications.
- Coordinated verification and filling of more than 250 daily prescriptions in high-volume retail pharmacy environment.
- Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
Chemotherapy Infusion Pharmacy Technician
Cancer And Hematology Centers Of Western Michigan
Muskegon, MI
6/13/13 - 9/25/16
- Maintained drug inventory levels by ordering necessary medications and supplies.
- Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
- Prepared intravenous solutions, admixtures, cytotoxic drugs and other solutions using aseptic techniques.
- Assisted in preparation, distribution, and storage of pharmaceuticals.
- Monitored and controlled legend, controlled substances, and research inventories and associated logs.
- Adherence, monitoring, and yearly auditing of REMS programs.
- Checked patient identifying information against records to uphold strict security, safety and regulatory standards.
- Worked closely with National patient assistance programs in attainment of free or reduced drug.
Certified Pharmacy Technician Supervisor
Huntridge Pharmacy
Las Vegas, NV
12/3/10 - 5/30/13
- Set up and modified patient profiles in QS1 to include current information such as medications and insurance details.
- Recruited, trained and guided 5 pharmacy technicians which improved overall performance.
- Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects and specified use.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Supervised 4 pharmacy technicians and coordinated day-to-day assignments.
- Coordinated with insurance representatives to process claims and calculate correct co-pay information for patients.
Education
High School Diploma -
Reeths-Puffer High School
Muskegon, MISkills
Intravenous admixture preparation
HIPAA
Team collaboration
Interpreting orders
Certification
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
Timeline
High School Diploma -
Reeths-Puffer High School
Certified Pharmacy Technician Supervisor
Huntridge Pharmacy
12/3/10 - 5/30/13
Chemotherapy Infusion Pharmacy Technician
Cancer And Hematology Centers Of Western Michigan
6/13/13 - 9/25/16
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walmart
10/3/16 - Current