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Susan Knight

Headland

Summary

Dedicated Certified Pharmacy Technician with a proven track record at Jack’s Drugs-Dothan, excelling in accuracy and service excellence. Enhanced patient care by streamlining prescription processing and resolving complex billing issues, contributing to improved operational efficiency. Strong analytical problem-solving skills complemented by a commitment to maintaining high standards in medication safety and customer service.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Jack’s Drugs-Dothan
04.2005 - 04.2025
  • Trained new pharmacy technicians on proper procedures and best practices, ensuring consistent quality of service.
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Completed paperwork, entering prescription and insurance or billing information into patient profiles.
  • Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
  • Enhanced patient care by accurately filling and dispensing prescriptions in a timely manner.
  • Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
  • Helped pharmacist clear problematic prescriptions and address customer questions to keep pharmacy efficient.
  • Maintained accurate inventory levels for efficient pharmacy operations and cost control.
  • Worked with computerized and automated systems for dispensing medications and editing new patient profiles.
  • Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
  • Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
  • Assisted in preparation, distribution and storage of pharmaceuticals.
  • Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
  • 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.
  • Collaborated with pharmacists to resolve medication-related issues, optimizing patient outcomes.
  • Managed insurance billing and claims processing, streamlining the reimbursement process for patients and pharmacy.
  • Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales.
  • Contributed to improved patient adherence by providing clear medication instructions and addressing concerns or questions promptly.
  • Performed regular audits to maintain compliance with state regulations and company policies.
  • Maintained drug inventory levels by ordering necessary medications and supplies.
  • Streamlined pharmacy operations through effective organization of supplies, workspace layout optimization, and process improvements.
  • Assisted customers with over-the-counter product selection, providing knowledgeable recommendations.
  • Proactively addressed potential conflicts or discrepancies within the pharmacy team to maintain a positive work environment.
  • Coordinated communication between healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patient care transitions between providers or facilities.
  • Coordinated verification and filling of more than 600 daily prescriptions in high-volume retail pharmacy environment.
  • Developed a systematic approach to organize medications, reducing errors and improving efficiency in the workflow.
  • Reduced medication waste by implementing proper disposal procedures compliant with environmental guidelines.
  • Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
  • Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
  • Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
  • Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
  • Resolved third-party billing, computer system and customer service issues.
  • Managed opening and closing duties for pharmacy.
  • Set up and modified patient profiles to include current medications and insurance details.
  • Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions.
  • Welcomed customers to pharmacy and answered questions relating to prescriptions and over-the-counter products.
  • Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
  • Developed and implemented improvements to pharmacy organization system.
  • Precisely measured and combined ingredients to deliver scrupulous formulation on customer compound prescription orders.
  • Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
  • Liaised with other pharmacies to eliminate issues related to product expiration.
  • Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
  • Supported pharmacists in compounding custom medications according to individual patient needs.
  • Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
  • Ensured medication safety with thorough verification of prescription orders and drug interactions.

Education

GED -

Headland High
Headland, AL

Skills

  • Strong focus on accuracy
  • Analytical problem-solving
  • Service excellence

Timeline

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Jack’s Drugs-Dothan
04.2005 - 04.2025

GED -

Headland High
Susan Knight