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Shatonda Hookfin

Buffalo,NY

Summary

Experienced Pharmacy Technician knowledgeable in all facets of pharmacy operations, eager to bring talent and expertise to CPS. Successful in quickly and accurately filling prescription orders and building relationships with customers for sustained business growth and customer retention. Team-oriented and dedicated to collaboratively delivering exceptional customer service.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Specialty Pharmacy Liaison

Trellis Rx/CPS
2021.09 - Current
  • Enhanced patient care by providing timely and accurate medication information to healthcare providers.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing both patient and provider concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Assisted with prior authorization requests, helping patients obtain necessary medications while minimizing delays.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives, leading to higher safety standards within the pharmacy department.
  • Participated in staff training sessions to stay current on industry best practices and enhance professional development.
  • Coordinated medication deliveries with external partners, ensuring timely receipt by patients.
  • Developed strong relationships with healthcare team members, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care.
  • Resolved insurance billing issues promptly for enhanced revenue collection while minimizing impact on patients'' financial burden.
  • Maintained accurate patient records by diligently updating prescription data in pharmacy management software systems.
  • Streamlined communication between pharmacists and prescribers by efficiently managing incoming phone calls and messages.
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
  • Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
  • Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
  • Coordinated with physicians and insurance agency representatives for speedy resolution of prescription discrepancies.

Pharmacy Technician II

Loma Linda University Medical Center
2016.04 - 2021.05
  • Helped pharmacist clear problematic prescriptions and address customer questions to keep pharmacy efficient.
  • Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
  • Ordered medicines daily to ensure compliance with demands and needs.
  • Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations and patient information.
  • Performed a wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
  • Ensured proper entry and processing of patients' prescriptions into internal system.
  • Stocked, labeled and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems and locating items.
  • Assisted the pharmacist with filling prescriptions for over 100 customers daily.

Pharmacy Technician

Baton Rouge General Medical Center
2008.08 - 2015.12
  • Restocked automated medication dispensing equipment.

Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.

  • Senior Technician
  • Medcart maintenance
  • Set up and modified patient profiles in McKeenson to include current information such as medications and insurance details.
  • Reviewed and verified customer information and insurance provider information.
  • Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
  • Processed incoming drug orders.

Electrical Technician

Avondale Shipyard
2004.05 - 2005.06
  • Installed electrical conduit and wiring for power, controls, and lighting.
  • Replaced faulty wiring, switches and circuit breakers to reduce fire risks, boost service capacity and increase versatility.
  • Tested wiring and other system parts for electrical flow and function.

Cashier

Office Depot Inc
2003.09 - 2004.05
  • Identified damage to items and worked with supervisor to process efficient returns.
  • Maintained well-stocked cashier lanes and store shelves to promote strong sales.
  • Counted cash in register drawer to balance register at beginning and end of shift.
  • Supported all customer needs with attentiveness and skilled assistance.
  • Totaled amount owed, collected payments and printed receipts to process transactions.
  • Engaged customers warmly and provided immediate and dedicated assistance.

Education

Studied - Nursing

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

High School Diploma -

Sarah T Reed
New Orleans, LA
05.2003

Skills

  • Data entry
  • Pharmacy and customer records management
  • Processing payments
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Customer service
  • Manual and automated medication dispensing
  • Answering customer questions
  • Team collaboration
  • Assisting pharmacists
  • Multitasking
  • MicroSoft Word, Access, Excel, Power Point and McKensson Computer Systems.
  • Insurance Verification
  • Detail Oriented
  • Interpersonal abilities
  • Pharmacy Software
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Team Collaboration
  • Confidentiality and HIPAA
  • Pharmaceutical Calculations
  • Insurance Billing
  • Healthcare regulations
  • Medicare and Medicaid process
  • Drug storage procedures
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Customer Service
  • Prescription Filling and Labeling
  • Active Listening
  • Relationship Building

Timeline

Specialty Pharmacy Liaison

Trellis Rx/CPS
2021.09 - Current

Pharmacy Technician II

Loma Linda University Medical Center
2016.04 - 2021.05

Pharmacy Technician

Baton Rouge General Medical Center
2008.08 - 2015.12

Electrical Technician

Avondale Shipyard
2004.05 - 2005.06

Cashier

Office Depot Inc
2003.09 - 2004.05

Studied - Nursing

Southern University and A & M College

High School Diploma -

Sarah T Reed
Shatonda Hookfin