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Sasha Cierniak

Columbia,MO

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Pharmacy Technician

Hy-Vee Pharmacy
03.2024 - Current
  • Assisted in the preparation and distribution of 300–400 prescriptions daily, handling data entry, insurance adjudication, product dispensing, and point-of-sale transactions in strict compliance with state, federal, and company regulations.
  • Led community COVID-19 outreach efforts, resulting in a 173.28% increase in vaccinations and revenue growth from $1,539 to $2,667 between 2024 and 2025.
  • Enhanced employee retention and onboarding by creating a welcoming team culture and training over 10 new hires during the 2024-2025 calendar year.
  • Managed insurance processing, including preparing and submitting claims, resolving third-party billing issues, facilitating prior authorizations, and assisting patients with copay assistance programs to minimize financial barriers, and reduce delays in therapy.
  • Maintained an organized and compliant pharmacy environment, including inventory management, invoice logging, and consistent cleanliness of dispensing areas.
  • Verified patient data for accuracy and confidentiality, ensuring compliance with HIPAA standards throughout all prescription processing activities.
  • Processed new and refill prescriptions with attention to detail, including receiving verbal and written orders under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
  • Improved pharmacy star rating through proactive medication therapy management (MTM) outreach, working collaboratively with supervising pharmacists to boost patient engagement and care outcomes.
  • Oversaw inventory management of 350+ medications, including controlled substances, non-controlled substances, hazardous materials, REM products, and OTC products, ensuring secure storage and regulatory compliance.
  • Spearheaded a comprehensive shelf reorganization initiative to reduce look-alike/sound-alike (LASA) medication errors, streamline access to high-demand drugs, and implement an alphabetized, clearly labeled storage system with dedicated sections for controlled substances, enhancing accuracy, efficiency, and accountability.
  • Routinely audited inventory for expired or soon-to-expire medications, ensuring timely removal, and proper disposal in compliance with pharmacy regulations and safety standards. Ordered new medication through Cardinal, ASOS, and Anda ordering software.

Laboratory Associate Training

Boone Health
  • Completed comprehensive clinical training in venipuncture, blood culture collection, isolation procedures, and finger sticks under direct supervision, ensuring proper technique and patient safety.
  • Proficient in specimen handling and transport, including accurate data entry, and use of communication tools such as Vocera and Positive Patient Identification (PPID) to maintain a seamless workflow and patient identification.
  • Strictly adhered to hospital protocols, including HIPAA regulations, onboarding, and new hire training, to maintain compliance, protect patient confidentiality, and uphold quality standards in care.

Laboratory & Coursework

University of Missouri
  • Maintained precise and comprehensive records of laboratory procedures, observations, and data across multiple concurrent research projects, ensuring data integrity over six-month cycles.
  • Proficient in data entry and organization using Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and specialized tools such as LabChart, Bioclipse, and GitHub to streamline analysis and documentation.
  • Gained hands-on experience in microbial diagnostics, developing skills in microscopy, staining, and culturing techniques, with a strong attention to procedural detail and documentation accuracy.
  • Applied statistical methodologies—including t-tests, ANOVA, and non-parametric tests like the Wilcoxon rank-sum—to interpret experimental outcomes and support data-driven conclusions.
  • Delivered clear and effective communication of complex findings to both large groups and small teams, demonstrating strong scientific writing and presentation skills.
  • Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to coordinate tasks, formulate strategies, and present research outcomes, contributing to a highly productive and organized laboratory environment.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences

University of Missouri
05.2025

Certification

Missouri State Pharmacy Technician License

  • Missouri Board of Pharmacy | License #: 2024016749 | March 2024 – Present

PTCB Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) – In Progress

  • Pharmacy Technician Certification Board | Expected Completion: August 2025

Opioid Overdose Recognition and Naloxone Administration Training

  • End Overdose | May 2025 – Completed

Timeline

Senior Pharmacy Technician

Hy-Vee Pharmacy
03.2024 - Current

Laboratory Associate Training

Boone Health

Laboratory & Coursework

University of Missouri

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences

University of Missouri

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