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Tamika Strickland

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Licensed Pharmacy Intern eager to build a career foundation in the field and further developing acquired pharmacy- related skills. Team-oriented and adept in quickly learning new systems, policies and procedures. Knowledgeable in dispensing protocols, inventory management and regulatory restrictions. Experienced in delivering excellent customer service, resolving issues, managing inquiries, and accurately and efficiently fill medication prescriptions.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pharmacist Intern

Walgreens
09.2023 - Current
  • Discussed medical histories with patients to provide most effective medical advice.
  • Communicated closely with patients, ensuring medical information was kept private.
  • Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
  • Used pharmacy software to enter prescription and insurance information.
  • Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions.

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens
11.2009 - Current
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Completed paperwork, entering prescription and insurance or billing information into patient profiles.
  • 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.
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Reviewed and verified customer information and insurance provider information.
  • Helped pharmacist clear problematic prescriptions and address customer questions to keep pharmacy efficient.
  • Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
  • Communicated directly with doctors offices via telephone, fax and email.
  • Maintained drug inventory levels by ordering necessary medications and supplies.
  • Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations, and patient information.
  • Resolved non-routine issues like third-party billing, computer system, and customer service issues.
  • Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
  • Counted, measured and compounded medications following standard procedures.
  • Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales.
  • Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
  • Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
  • Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
  • Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
  • Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
  • Welcomed customers to pharmacy and answered questions relating to prescriptions and over-the-counter products.

Education

Ph.D. - Pharmacist

Roseman University of Health Sciences
Henderson, NV
05.2024

Associate of Arts - Pharmacy (Pre-Pharmacy)

College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV
05.2016

Skills

  • Pharmaceutical Services
  • Supply Restocking
  • Regulatory Requirements
  • Pharmacy Management Support
  • Medication Therapy Management
  • Filling Prescription Orders
  • Pharmacist Assistance
  • Customer Service
  • Vaccination Administration

Certification

  • Licensed Intern Pharmacist 09/2020- Current
  • Certified Pharmacy Technician 11/09- Current
  • BLS Training 01/23- 01/25
  • HIPPA Training 04/23
  • Bloodborne Pathogens Training 04/23
  • Tuberculosis for Health Care Workers Training 04/23

Timeline

Pharmacist Intern

Walgreens
09.2023 - Current

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens
11.2009 - Current

Ph.D. - Pharmacist

Roseman University of Health Sciences

Associate of Arts - Pharmacy (Pre-Pharmacy)

College of Southern Nevada

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