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Certification
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Samantha Graeler

Samantha Graeler

Saint Louis,MO

Summary

Customer-focused professional with a successful 14 year career in the pharmacy industry with proven ability to lead teams to success. Strong focus on team collaboration, operational efficiency, and achieving measurable outcomes all while fostering culture of accountability and excellence.


Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager, Consultant, Pharmacy Benefits

NFP Rx Solutions, An Aon Company
01.2019 - Current
  • Manage and motivate employees to be productive and engaged in work
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships as liaison between clients, internal teams, and external partners, such PBMs, brokers, and other third party staff
  • Understand each assigned client’s business model, organizational structure, business goals, pharmacy benefit intent, and forecasted changes
  • Proficient in the PBM marketplace, including carrier contacts, services, and underwriting requirements
  • Inform leadership of all important activities on client accounts as well as my teams client accounts
  • Present to clients and brokers market reprice analyses, contract terms, and rate dependencies
  • Research and respond to pharmacy benefit related questions within deadline requirements
  • Assist in the communication of employee benefits in client enrollment meetings and webinars with the appropriate PBM representation
  • Assist the client in resolving billing, claim, eligibility, COBRA, and other customer service problems
  • Partner with PBM teams to resolve problematic benefits issues
  • Management and execution of client benefit requests, benefit changes, program implementations, new groups, and terminations
  • Provide semi-annual detailed pharmacy benefit performance reports to clients showing client metrics in comparison to industry benchmarks along with recommendations for plan improvement
  • Develop robust client relationships to promote client satisfaction, client retention and additional revenue opportunities
  • Review pharmacy benefit utilization trends and outliers with client on a regular basis
  • Host clients in the NFP office and/or carrier facilities, as needed
  • Prepare and provide ad hoc reports as needed
  • Keep all information on book of business accurate and up to date in the CRM software
  • Monitor client billing and payments and ensure that proper billing procedures are followed
  • Participate in seminars and classes for continuing education on industry skills and knowledge
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of department resources, job aids, training materials, etc
  • Present a positive image of self and of NFP, in and out of the office, to fellow employees, clients, providers, and the community
  • Participate in special projects as requested, i.e. speaking a corporate conferences and creating digital content

Certified Data Entry/Medical Records Pharmacy Technician

United Scripts
07.2017 - 01.2019
  • Entered patients into database accurately and efficiently
  • Reviewed and process medication orders using client specific criteria
  • Resolved customer inquiries regarding medication orders and deliveries
  • Recapped patient charts to ensure physician order sheets are up to date
  • Corresponded with nursing facility staff and physicians
  • Followed HIPPA, Medicaid, and Medicare guidelines
  • Worked independently and manage multiple priorities concurrently

Lead Certified Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy
11.2014 - 07.2017
  • Maximized customer satisfaction by assisting each customer with their questions and concerns
  • Communicated with all healthcare professionals and customers by answering telephones
  • Performed all prescription pick-up procedures and register transactions
  • Resolved Third Party rejections and complete any manual claim forms
  • Processed prescriptions including data entry, product selection, counting/measuring and labeling
  • Maintained inventory by generating and sending orders on a daily basis
  • Assisted with putting away daily drug orders and prescriptions ready for pick-up
  • Pulled outdated, damaged, and recalled merchandise and prepare for return
  • Trained and directed fellow technicians on their daily work flow as well as coordinate work schedule for all technicians

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Hy-Vee Pharmacy
10.2011 - 10.2014


Provided assistance to registered pharmacist by:

  • Providing efficient and friendly customer service by running the cash register and locating desired items
  • Accepting new prescription orders and refill requests as well as gathering required patient information
  • Inputting the prescription into the computer and accurately filling the order in timely manner
  • Preparing and submitting insurance claims to third parties including troubleshooting
  • Contacting physicians to verify or authorize prescriptions and address third party issues
  • Promptly answering the telephone for prescription orders, refills, and price quotes
  • Shelving, rotating, and checking in daily drug or supply orders from wholesalers
  • Logging invoices and preparing prescriptions to be mailed or delivered
  • Filing completed prescriptions and maintaining cleanliness of the pharmacy

Education

Bachelor of Business Studies - Entrepreneurial Management Certificate

University of Iowa
05.2011

Skills

  • Ability to multitask
  • Quick learner
  • Decision-making
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Goal setting
  • Time management
  • Team leadership
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Relationship building
  • Customer service and satisfaction
  • Strategic planning
  • Complex problem-solving

Accomplishments

    Employee of the Quarter x2

    Trained and Supervised a team of five staff members

    Completed Manager Base Camp Training

Certification

Certified Pharmacy Technician, CPhT

Licensed Pharmacy Technician in the State of Missouri

Timeline

Manager, Consultant, Pharmacy Benefits

NFP Rx Solutions, An Aon Company
01.2019 - Current

Certified Data Entry/Medical Records Pharmacy Technician

United Scripts
07.2017 - 01.2019

Lead Certified Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy
11.2014 - 07.2017

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Hy-Vee Pharmacy
10.2011 - 10.2014

Bachelor of Business Studies - Entrepreneurial Management Certificate

University of Iowa
Samantha Graeler