Samantha Navarre
Cross Country Travel
Knoxville,TN
9
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) with 9 years of diverse experience in inpatient, outpatient, specialty, long-term care, and retail pharmacy environments. Strong proficiency in sterile and non-sterile compounding, prescription processing, insurance claims management, prior authorizations, and the use of automated medication dispensing systems. Recognized for delivering accuracy and efficiency while fostering collaboration with pharmacists, physicians, and healthcare teams to ensure safe and timely medication delivery. Thriving in high-volume settings while maintaining regulatory compliance and a steadfast commitment to exceptional patient care.
Work History
Advanced Pharmacy Technician
1 Year 3 Months- Delivered patient-specific medications to meet individual health needs
- Supervised medication dispensing process to ensure accuracy and compliance with pharmacy standards.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and regulatory guidelines during medication handling procedures.
- Stocked Omnicells with medications and supplies to ensure availability for patient care
- Replenished emergency crash carts and boxes to maintain preparedness for patient care
- Prepackaging medication
Certified Pharmacy Technician
6 Months- Performed data entry to ensure timely processing of information.
- Dispensed medication to patients following safety protocols
- Mailed specialty prescriptions to patients, ensuring timely delivery
- Managed prior authorizations to facilitate patient medication access.
- Performed data entry tasks with accuracy and attention to detail. Supported team members by organizing and inputting data efficiently. Assisted in maintaining accurate records through diligent data entry efforts.
- Implemented workflow improvements that enhanced efficiency in medication preparation and delivery.
- Maintained inventory control through regular audits, reducing waste and ensuring stock availability.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to verify prescriptions and resolve medication-related issues.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
1 Year 2 Months- Processed high-volume prescription data entry and refill requests, ensuring accuracy for specialty medications
- Communicated with physicians’ offices to clarify prescriptions, resolving medication issues for timely patient care
- Communicated with physicians’ offices to clarify prescriptions and resolve medication issues
- Handled provider phone calls, coordinating prescription updates to maintain workflow efficiency
- Increased customer satisfaction by delivering friendly, personalized service during transactions.
- Resolved non-routine issues like third-party billing, computer system, and customer service issues.
- Communicated directly with doctors offices via telephone, fax and email.
- Reviewed and verified customer information and insurance provider information.
- Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations, and patient information.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
8 Months- Filled and prepared prescriptions for veterans, ensuring timely access to medications in a high-volume government pharmacy
- Dispensed medications, maintaining compliance with federal pharmacy regulations to enhance patient safety
- Prepared and securely mailed medications, ensuring reliable distribution to patients
- Prepared medications for secure mailing and distribution to patients
- Trained and mentored new pharmacy technicians on operational procedures and best practices.
- Utilized automated systems for prescription processing, enhancing overall operational efficiency within the pharmacy.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately filling and dispensing prescriptions in a timely manner.
Pharmacy Technician Contractor
4 Years 11 Months- Executed sterile and non-sterile compounding to ensure accurate medication preparation in hospital pharmacy environments
- Performed sterile and non-sterile compounding in hospital pharmacy environments
- Managed and replenished Pyxis automated medication dispensing systems to maintain medication availability
- Quickly integrated into new pharmacy systems, workflows, and hospital teams to support operational continuity
Certified Pharmacy Technician
1 Year 6 Months- Entered prescription orders and processed insurance claims to ensure timely patient access to medications
- Managed prior authorizations and resolved insurance rejections to facilitate uninterrupted medication therapy
- Entered prescription orders and processed insurance claims in a hospital pharmacy setting
- Collaborated with pharmacists and healthcare staff to streamline medication workflow and enhance patient care
Certified Pharmacy Technician
8 Months- Processed prescription data entry and filled medications to ensure timely patient access in busy retail pharmacy
- Processed insurance claims efficiently. and prior authorization requests
- Ordered medications to maintain adequate stock levels. and maintained inventory through McKesson
- Ordered medications and maintained inventory through McKesson
Certified Pharmacy Technician
1 Year 5 Months- Entered prescriptions and prepared medications for dispensing
- Processed insurance claims, resolving billing issues to ensure timely patient access to medications
- Maintained pharmacy inventory, placing medication orders through McKesson to support uninterrupted pharmacy operations
- Assisted pharmacists in delivering safe pharmacy services, contributing to positive patient outcomes
Education
Pharmacy Technician Training Program
- Graduated with Honors
- GPA: 4.0
Skills
Prescription processing
Pharmacy automation
Specialty Pharmacy Workflow
Claims processing
High-volume operations
Pharmacy software proficiency
Pharmaceutical calculations
Pharmaceutical terminology
Problem-solving skills
Insurance billing
Aseptic techniques
Healthcare regulations
Drug inventory management
License and Certifactes
State of Illinois- Certified Pharmacy Technician License
No. 048.252919
State of Tennessee- Certified Pharmacy Technician License
No. 92769
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
No. 30070484
Timeline
Certified Pharmacy Technician
St Mary's Outpatient and Specialty Pharmacy
12.2025 - 06.2026Read More
Advanced Pharmacy Technician
Covenant Health Fort Sanders
06.2025 - CurrentRead More
Certified Pharmacy Technician
CVS Specialty Pharmacy
10.2023 - 12.2024Read More
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital
12.2022 - 08.2023Read More
Pharmacy Technician Contractor
Cross Country Travel
10.2021 - CurrentRead More
Certified Pharmacy Technician
University of Chicago Medical Center
10.2019 - 04.2021Read More
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Meijer Pharmacy
02.2019 - 10.2019Read More
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Jewel-Osco Pharmacy
09.2017 - 02.2019Read More
Ashworth College
Pharmacy Technician Training Program
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