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Rachel Smith

Colfax

Summary

I am a hands-on person who learns pretty fast. I am also a very energetic person. I love to interact with my team. As a senior tech, I help my leads as much as I can to assist the team with questions, side-by-sides, and anything else I can. I always ask questions if I don't know the answers; I believe every day is a new learning experience. A results-driven individual with a solid track record of delivering quality work. Known for excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with a commitment to achieving company goals and delivering exceptional service. Passionate about continuous learning and professional development. I look forward to expanding my abilities here at Centene. I enjoy the work we do, and the people we help.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Pharmacy Technician

Centene
01.2023 - Current
  • Started out in intake while waiting for Training to start, about 3 months
  • Work HIM Exchange, Kansas and Oregon Medicaid, worked Nevada and Nebraska Medicaid
  • Call Dr office for clarifications
  • Review each case, follow protocol, step action, and criteria by LOB
  • Computer knowledge
  • Team building- birthday announcements, fun facts daily, activity at monthly meetings
  • Help my leads with question in team chats
  • Train techs, do side by sides, support as needed
  • Lead by example
  • Senior Tech 1 year

Lead Pharm Tech

Rite Aid Pharmacy
Grass Valley
10.2014 - 01.2023
  • Lead tech.
  • Scheduling, managing techs, Working with Pharmacy manager
  • Manage outdates and damages
  • Call or fax Dr office for clarifications
  • Communicate with insurances
  • Customer service
  • Computer knowledge

Pharmacy Technician

Safeway Pharmacy
Auburn
09.2008 - 07.2014
  • Help pharmacist with daily duties
  • Helped Patients on a daily basis
  • Communicate with dr and personal when questions need answers
  • Customer service
  • Computer knowledge

Med-Tech

Emerald Hills Assisted Living
Auburn
01.2003 - 09.2008
  • Assist patient with the daily scheduled meds
  • Contact Dr. for patients on care, meds and needs.
  • Contact pharmacies for refills
  • Update MARS when medication changes are made
  • Communicate with families with patient care

Education

Pharmacy Technician -

Boston Reed College
Napa, Ca
04.2008

Skills

  • Excel
  • Microsoft
  • Drug inventory control
  • Team collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Billing procedures
  • Ownership
  • Fast pace
  • Goal oriented
  • FDA and HIPAA compliance
  • Cost control strategies
  • Training experience
  • Pharmacy software navigation
  • Prescription processing
  • Customer relationship management
  • Quality assurance procedures
  • Data entry accuracy
  • Team leadership
  • Problem solving
  • Pharmacy law compliance
  • Pharmaceutical calculations
  • Medication storage
  • Insurance billing

Presentations

Presented at 49er ROP, Auburn, CA

Timeline

Senior Pharmacy Technician

Centene
01.2023 - Current

Lead Pharm Tech

Rite Aid Pharmacy
10.2014 - 01.2023

Pharmacy Technician

Safeway Pharmacy
09.2008 - 07.2014

Med-Tech

Emerald Hills Assisted Living
01.2003 - 09.2008

Pharmacy Technician -

Boston Reed College
Rachel Smith