Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Pharmacy Tech Certification
Timeline
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Shani Edwards

Paris,KY

Summary

Detail oriented associate with excellent organizational analytical skills. Performance driven with strong ability to communicate effectively with technology and management related audiences. Disciplined and able to perform in fast-paced environments efficiently. Patient focused Pharmacy Technician with considerable experience preparing medications. Highly versed at processing prescriptions using programs such as Computer Rx (WinRX), Connexus, and ScriptPro; as well as managing pharmacy inventory. Adept at interacting with patients to answer questions and provide status updates on prescription fills.

Compassionate and diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with Pharmacy services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and documenting abilities.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

GI Specialty Pharm Tech/Meds to Beds Pharm Tech

UK Healthcare Specialty Pharmacy/Meds to Beds
Lexington, KY
01.2022 - Current
  • Communicated effectively with patients to ensure understanding of their plan of care.
  • Provided a safe environment for patients through proper use of safety protocols.
  • Work very closely with UK Healthcare providers and nurses to create treatment plans for specialty medications.
  • Reviewed labs and test results with pharmacists in order to select appropriate specialty medication for the patients condition.
  • Assist patients in navigating and applying for patient assistance programs, foundations, and grants
  • Accurately reported adverse reactions and symptoms for specialty medications.
  • Assisted UK providers and nurses with medication therapy plan changes.
  • Compounded medications and treatment according to USP guidelines
  • Teamed with peers, technicians and pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders.
  • Created new customer profiles and updated demographics, allergies and new medications in pharmacy computer systems.
  • Assisted pharmacist with clearing high volume of prescriptions and responded to customer questions.
  • Interpreted and processed medication orders under supervision of pharmacist.
  • Refilled medications, offered insight into over-the-counter products and verified insurance benefits.
  • Maintained strict patient confidentiality to adhere to HIPAA regulations and avoid data compromises.
  • Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
  • Completed and filed patient paperwork, updating records in system with insurance carrier changes and allergy information.
  • Worked with insurance companies to process claims, resolve problems and obtain payments.
  • Established and updated patient profiles, medications and insurance details.
  • Consulted with customers via telephone to assist with navigating pharmacy systems and completing requests.
  • Closely inspected medications to determine accuracy of identities, strengths and purities.
  • Educated patients on prescription instructions and answered questions regarding drug side effects.
  • Requested scripts from doctors and verified insurance and coding.
  • Contacted insurance companies to obtain necessary prior authorizations needed for medication
  • Utilized technology, such as Cover My Meds, to submit Prior Authorizations.
  • Provided accurate information to all parties, including patients, insurance providers, healthcare staff and office personnel by using effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Notified ordering providers of denied authorizations.
  • Coordinated resolutions for issues and appealed denied authorizations.
  • Applied knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and third-party payer requirements utilizing on-line eligibility systems to verify patient coverage and policy limitations.
  • Performed detailed medical reviews of prior authorization request, following established criteria and protocols.
  • Identified reasons behind denied claims and worked closely with insurance carriers to promote resolutions.
  • Scheduled peer to peer reviews for physicians to discuss medical necessity with insurance providers.
  • Used UK Healthcare Pharmacy software to input claim, prior authorization and other important medical data into system.
  • Updated reference materials with Medicare, Medicaid and third-party payer requirements, guidelines, policies and list of accepted insurance plans.
  • Scheduled patient appointments, diagnostic specialty appointments, and tests
  • Clarified patient inquiries and questions to update patient account information in computer system.
  • Collaborated with internal departments to provide account status updates.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal care for each patient.

Pharmacy Technician

Toyota Family Pharmacy
Georgetown, KY
06.2021 - 12.2021
  • Teamed with peers, technicians and pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders.
  • Created new customer profiles and updated demographics, allergies and new medications in pharmacy computer systems.
  • Assisted pharmacist with clearing high volume of prescriptions and responded to customer questions.
  • Interpreted and processed medication orders under supervision of pharmacist.
  • Inspected medication storage locations to monitor drug expiration dates and supply adequate inventory.
  • Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies and logged items into inventory system.
  • Refilled medications, offered insight into over-the-counter products and verified insurance benefits.
  • Prepared prescription transfers to other pharmacies.
  • Improved drug inventory management procedures to reduce overhead and eliminate backorders or overstock.
  • Used 8-point check system to verify labeled prescriptions.
  • Maintained strict patient confidentiality to adhere to HIPAA regulations and avoid data compromises.
  • Maintained clean and organized pharmacy shelving and work areas.
  • Verified patients' identities at pickup to prevent sale of wrong medications.
  • Managed inventories, rotated stock, removed expired or damaged drug products and resolved discrepancies in drug counts.
  • Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
  • Completed and filed patient paperwork, updating records in system with insurance carrier changes and allergy information.
  • Prepared prescription labels, promoting accuracy in medication administration and dosing.
  • Adhered to regulatory guidelines for workplace safety and customer confidentiality.
  • Worked with insurance companies to process claims, resolve problems and obtain payments.
  • Consulted with customers via telephone or in-person to assist with navigating pharmacy systems and completing requests.
  • Closely inspected medications to determine accuracy of identities, strengths and purities.
  • Requested scripts from doctors and verified insurance and coding.
  • Participated in prescription pharmaceutical and over-the-counter product inventory audits.
  • Dispensed medications to patients in accordance with pharmacist orders.
  • Received written prescriptions and refill requests from patients, evaluating information for completeness and accuracy before filling.
  • Greeted customers and answered questions regarding personal medications or over-the-counter pharmacy products.
  • Monitored supply inventory and promptly submitted replenishment orders to prevent shortages.
  • Communicated effectively with doctors and insurance agencies to resolve prescription cost discrepancies.
  • Maintained pharmacy counter and related areas in clean, neat and organized fashion.
  • Responded to telephone inquiries and provided information about order status, store hours and pharmacy procedures.
  • Opened incoming supplies and stocked in correct locations.
  • Performed filing, copying, faxing and other clerical tasks.
  • Delivered quality care to customers through close collaboration with pharmacist.
  • Arranged retail products in pharmacy area according to merchandising planograms and end cap placement needs.
  • Entered current customer, payment and inventory information into system to keep data accurate.
  • Verified prescriptions by contacting physicians' offices and receiving approval.
  • Trained new pharmacy staff in procedures and customer service standards.
  • Efficiently processed cash register transactions for new and refilled prescription orders.
  • Supported pharmacist in preparing daily prescriptions.

Pharmacy Technician

Bourbontown Pharmacy
Paris, KY
12.2020 - 06.2021
  • Prepared prescription transfers to other pharmacies.
  • Refilled medications, offered insight into over-the-counter products and verified insurance benefits.
  • Transmitted daily bulk orders to maintain inventory levels.
  • Communicated with insurance companies for billing purposes.
  • Verified insurance benefits to refill medications by examining formularies and calling insurance companies for exceptions.
  • Teamed with peers, technicians and other pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders.
  • Interpreted and processed medication orders under supervision of pharmacist.
  • Improved drug inventory management procedures to reduce overhead and eliminate backorders or overstock.
  • Efficiently responded to voicemails from healthcare providers and customers.
  • Assisted pharmacist with clearing high volume of prescriptions and responded to customer questions.
  • Created new customer profiles and updated changes such as demographics, allergies and new medications in pharmacy computer systems.
  • Efficiently processed cash register transactions for new and refilled prescription orders.
  • Managed medication stocks, including conducting counts, labeling products and maintaining controls.
  • Participated in prescription pharmaceutical and over-the-counter product inventory audits.
  • Processed prescriptions in COMPUTER RX, checking against known patient allergies.
  • Inspected medication storage locations to monitor drug expiration dates and supply adequate inventory.
  • Prepared prescription labels, promoting accuracy in medication administration and dosing.
  • Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies and logged items into inventory system.
  • Checked medications for content, accuracy and completeness of all drug packaging and labeling.
  • Reviewed and verified benefits and eligibility with speed and precision.
  • Oversaw regulatory and strategic initiatives to ensure accuracy of medical claims.
  • Contacted insurance providers to verify correct insurance information and obtain authorization for proper billing codes.
  • Consistently informed patients of financial responsibilities prior to services being rendered.
  • Submitted refund requests for claims paid in error.
  • Completed appeals and filed and submitted claims.
  • Performed full-cycle medical billing for fast-paced company, reducing errors 90% within 2 months.
  • Answered customer questions regarding medication.
  • Restocked shelves and prepared expired drugs for return.
  • Confirmed prescriptions for patients by placing calls and conferring with physicians' office staff.
  • Supported pharmacist in preparing more than 300 prescriptions daily.
  • Calculated anticipated drug usage for prescribed period.
  • Increased sales and customer satisfaction by helping store customers with pharmacy services, general store questions and in locating products.
  • Cleaned all compounding equipment to ensure batches meet quality control standards.
  • Measured and calculated ingredients per compounding instructions

Shift Lead Supervisor

Walgreens
Paris , KY
01.2020 - 12.2020

Pharmacy Tech

  • Interpreted and processed medication orders under supervision of pharmacist.
  • Communicated with insurance companies for billing purposes.
  • Verified insurance benefits to refill medications by examining formularies and calling insurance companies for exceptions.
  • Teamed with peers, technicians and other pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders.
  • Assisted pharmacist with clearing high volume of prescriptions and responded to customer questions.
  • Cross-promoted supplement and nutritional products to maximize add-on sales.
  • Inspected medication storage locations to monitor drug expiration dates and supply adequate inventory.

Shift Supervisor

  • Supervised, trained and guided team by coaching on daily activities.
  • Oversaw monthly site inspections and daily observations to maintain safety, production standards and environmental regulations compliance.
  • Collected key performance indicator metrics, analyzed results and offered process improvement recommendations based on data.
  • Documented timecard data, maintenance logs and production logs.
  • Enforced rules and procedures for accuracy, efficiency and safety.
  • Communicated daily schedule and delegated work to employees.
  • Monitored daily operations for quality and adherence to work order specifications.
  • Conducted inventory, resolved discrepancies and completed paperwork to keep system accurate and current.
  • Generated reports to assess performance and make adjustments.
  • Positioned skilled staff in key areas throughout shift to optimIze department productivity.
  • Maintained visually appealing and effective displays through use of lighting and signage.
  • Inspected incoming supplies to conform with materials specifications and quality standards.
  • Documented receipts, employee hours and inventory movements.
  • Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for shifts.
  • Kept areas clean, neat and inspection-ready at all times to comply with product guidelines.
  • Conducted one-on-one coaching sessions with team members resulting in reduced lost time and workplace accidents.
  • Documented production levels, materials used and special incidents to keep management informed of daily activities.
  • Upheld company standards and compliance requirements for operations and cleanliness of all areas.
  • Organized daily workflow and scheduled staff vacations for adequate coverage.
  • Handled, counted, and maintained store working fund.
  • Completed opening and closing duties to facilitate business operations.
  • Resolved customer complaints and reported issues to senior management.
  • Assisted with performance reviews to identify areas of improvement.
  • Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
  • Realigned workflows with changing business demands by evaluating processes and employee strengths.

Head Cashier/Team Lead

Lowe's Home Improvement
Winchesterky , KY
09.2019 - 08.2020
  • Troubleshot and resolved issues with cash registers, card scanners and printers.
  • Authorized discounts and special actions to resolve customer disputes and maintain satisfaction.
  • Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
  • Rectified discrepancies between accounting records and cash drawer by researching daily transactions to pinpoint issues.
  • Directed merchandising and signage updates for weekly and seasonal promotional changes.
  • Assisted management with developing and managing employee improvement strategies to encourage exceptional performance from all staff.
  • Provided assistance with purchases, locating items and signing up for rewards programs.
  • Trained and mentored new cashiers to maximize performance with skilled, efficient and knowledgeable team members.
  • Supervised more than 20 cashiers and associates to maximize performance, efficiency and service levels.
  • Drove sales and add-on purchases by promoting specific item options to customers.
  • Observed company return policy when processing refunds, including inspecting merchandise for wear or damage.
  • Taught employees use of registers, merchandising of stock and satisfaction of diverse customer needs.
  • Collaborated with senior management to optimize teams with department transfers and promotions for skilled workers.
  • Helped customers find store locations and complete purchases.
  • Counted and balanced cashier drawers.
  • Kept store operations efficient and tasks current by carrying out daily store opening, closing and shift change actions in full.
  • Managed cashier shifts and breaks.
  • Managed and fulfilled online orders per policy and procedure
  • Prepared special orders for shipment.
  • Greeted customers promptly and responded to questions.
  • Coordinated with internal departments to maximize operational efficiency across production and administrative areas.
  • Maintained composure and level-headed mentality during challenging situations to best resolve situations and serve business needs.
  • Enforced adherence to company policies, answered coworkers' questions and trained new personnel.
  • Accepted merchandise returns.
  • Contributed abilities during heavy work periods and to cover missing employees to uphold strong service levels for customers.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answering questions and offering advice.
  • Notified security of suspected theft, including descriptions of individuals and items stolen to help control store losses.

Curbside Pickup Manager

Lowe's Home Improvement
09.2019 - Current
  • Managed Curbside Pickup/Internet Orders for entire store.
  • Fulfilled every order under the required time frame given.
  • Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Picked products from designated locations using various tools and transferred to appropriate areas for further processing.
  • Operated warehouse equipment with caution and according to manufacturer instructions to reduce risk of accidents and malfunctions.
  • Read orders to obtain item numbers and located merchandise in bins or on shelves.
  • Communicated with customers to discuss packing needs and any special items or circumstances.
  • Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
  • Coordinated new advertising techniques with management to drive higher Curbside Pickup survey reviews.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  • Setup and changed delivery dates to better suit customer needs.
  • Managed cancellations and assembly of specific items to drive customer satisfaction.

Store Associate

Petsmart
Lexington, KY
07.2019 - 09.2019

Customer Service

  • Helped customers find specific products, answering questions and offering advice
  • Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum efficiency
  • Observed company return policy when processing refunds, including inspecting merchandise for wear or damage
  • Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational
  • Assisted customers by locating items and moving heavy purchases to vehicles
  • Used in-store tech and scanners to pick requested orders for customer pick up
  • Consulted with customers to determine best methods to resolve service issues
  • Escalated customer concerns, store issues and inventory requirements to supervisors
  • Delivered fast, friendly and knowledgeable service for routine questions and service complaints
  • Met and exceeded productivity targets by handling every interaction with company standards
  • Reviewed customer data to assess current issues and determine potential solutions
  • Achieved high customer satisfaction scores by de-escalating complaints quickly
  • Educated customers on special pricing opportunities and company offerings
  • Greeted customers to facilitate services, determine service needs, accurately locate, and recommend products to them

Inventory

  • Tracked inventory, conducted cycle counts and audits and resolved issues to maintain accurate records
  • Examined incoming shipments to verify quantity and quality, returning unacceptable shipments to suppliers for refunds or replacement
  • Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement
  • Inspected product load for accuracy and safely transported it around the warehouse
  • Palletized merchandise for easy movement to sales floor locations
  • Checked shelves to ensure adequate stock
  • Blocked and faced all products on shelves and displays to meet company policies
  • Unloaded trucks, stocked shelves and carried merchandise out on the floor for customers

Cashier

  • Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer service
  • Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers
  • Served needs of as many as 100 patrons per shift, including collecting payments, tracking rewards and handling customer service issues
  • Helped customers update accounts, sign up for new services and take advantage of special offers
  • Maintained high productivity by efficiently processing cash, credit, debit and voucher program payments for customers
  • Inspected items for damage and reported issues to supervisor to return unsalable merchandise and obtain replacements for customers
  • Troubleshot and resolved issues with cash registers, card scanners and printers
  • Assisted managers with completing end-of-day counts and securing funds to prevent loss or theft
  • Drove sales and add-on purchases by promoting specific item options to customers
  • Maximized customer satisfaction by assisting customers complete purchases, locate items and sign up for rewards programs
  • Adhered to top-quality client servicing standards to promote overall satisfaction
  • Liaised with team members throughout store to promote upkeep efforts
  • Greeted incoming customers and provided personable and knowledgeable service
  • Presented friendly and positive attitude while communicating clearly with customers and colleagues
  • Worked as team member to provide highest level of service to customers
  • Marked clearance products with updated price tags
  • Successfully maintained regular in-store price changes

Cooler Selector

Mclane
Frankfort, Ky
07.2018 - 08.2019
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of the warehouse
  • Followed verbal and written directions with accuracy
  • Regularly lifted and moved up to 70 pounds
  • Successfully operate electronic pallet jack with zero damage or injuries
  • Consistantly maintain above average service level of production rate
  • Efficiently stacked required product goods on pallet according to route and stop numbers
  • Wrapped completed pallets tightly to minimize damage to goods
  • Immediately reported any safety and quality issues to management
  • Operated equipment with focus on safety and efficiency
  • Collaborated in a team environment to maintain high levels of productivity
  • Followed duties outlined in daily inbound and outbound schedules
  • Checked that the correct shipping labels were on all picked items
  • Filled out inspection logs at the beginning and end of each shift
  • Analyzed product for quality and/or damage
  • Scanned, organized, and filed receiving cycle count inventory documents
  • Identified any damaged product and removed it shelving to specified area
  • Operated SelectPro arm scanner without issue
  • Cleaned and stored all equipment at the end of each shift
  • Assist in receiving incoming product from trailers
  • Stored and retrieved materials according to the principle of First In, First Out (FIFO)
  • Cleaned shipping and receiving areas to ensure safety
  • Inspected product load for accuracy and safely transported it around the warehouse

Forklift Operator/Loader

  • Successfully operate standup forklift with zero injuries or damage
  • Inspected lifts before usage to prevent damage to the goods being lifted/transported
  • Transported goods on pallets from the dock area to appropriate truck locations
  • Successfully operated standup forklift to load trailers  with palletized product according to route numbers
  • Loaded palletized items with standup forklift in the optimal manner to maximize efficiency of work
  • Unloaded and received backhaul palletized product
  • Maintain Quality Control on all non-conveyable products prior to loading.
  • Load product in a safe manner, ensuring product integrity for customers.
  • Bring concerns about product integrity to Supervisor's attention.
  • Position non-conveyable product with associated conveyable product.
  • Secure load with load bars when loading is complete.
  • Communicate any special circumstances to driver via the shipping loading report.
  • Maintain a clean, debris-free work area.
  • Achieve productivity goals while maintaining product integrity
  • Maintain effective working relationships with peers.
  • Comply effectively with company work and safety rules.
  • Continually meet assigned production standards.
  • Maintain a quality of work that limits mispicks, shorts and damages


Customer Returns Warehouse Associate

Amazon Fulfillment Centre
Lexington , KY
11.2017 - 07.2018
  • Analyzed and inspected the quality of customer returned items
  • Verified and damage or misuse of returned items
  • Reviewed online customer comments regarding their order to identify any physical and/or functional defects
  • Correctly processed returned item information into UI computer program
  • Unloaded inbound cargo from semi-truck trailers using a pallet jack
  • Prepared and loaded outbound cargo onto semi-truck trailers using a pallet jack
  • Organized, managed, and distributed  totes, gaylords, and any other necessary supplies of up to four lines, totaling a minimum of 72 customer returns processors. 
  •  Worked at a rapid pace to meet tight deadlines and/or demand of processing supplies
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas
  • Maintained proper returns item levels on a line
  • Received no quality improvement coaching  from upper-level management 
  • Communicated with dock and floor managers to determine returned merchandise placement
  • Documented safety hazards performed by associates and advised them on alternative ways to carry out work activities while also submitting written reports to safety management





Education

High School Diploma -

Edwards Christian Homeschool
2017

Skills

  • Staff development and leadership
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Process improvement
  • Results-driven
  • Adaptable
  • Customer-service focused
  • Strong communication skills
  • Determined
  • Safety-conscious
  • Exceptional problem solver
  • Multi-tasker
  • Basic math skills
  • Detail focused
  • Developing leads
  • Pharmacy operations
  • Preparing bulk medications
  • Point of sale systems proficiency
  • Proper labeling procedures
  • Drug inventory control
  • Verifying orders
  • Insurance billing
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Time management
  • FDA compliance
  • Resolving customer/patient issues
  • Insurance Verification

Pharmacy Tech Certification

Active Pharmacy technician Certification with PTCB

Active Pharmacy technician Registration with KY Board of Pharmacy

Timeline

GI Specialty Pharm Tech/Meds to Beds Pharm Tech

UK Healthcare Specialty Pharmacy/Meds to Beds
01.2022 - Current

Pharmacy Technician

Toyota Family Pharmacy
06.2021 - 12.2021

Pharmacy Technician

Bourbontown Pharmacy
12.2020 - 06.2021

Shift Lead Supervisor

Walgreens
01.2020 - 12.2020

Head Cashier/Team Lead

Lowe's Home Improvement
09.2019 - 08.2020

Curbside Pickup Manager

Lowe's Home Improvement
09.2019 - Current

Store Associate

Petsmart
07.2019 - 09.2019

Cooler Selector

Mclane
07.2018 - 08.2019

Customer Returns Warehouse Associate

Amazon Fulfillment Centre
11.2017 - 07.2018

Forklift Operator/Loader

High School Diploma -

Edwards Christian Homeschool
Shani Edwards