Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Tammy Ferris

Poughkeepsie,NY

Summary

Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Capsule
04.2021 - 05.2022
  • Solved customer problem over telephone, through text and email
  • Worked remotely from home on Company Platforms
  • Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
  • Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations, and patient information.
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Completed paperwork, entering prescription and insurance or billing information into patient profiles.
  • Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.

Lead Certified Pharmacy Technician

CVS
03.2020 - 04.2021
  • Resolved non-routine issues like third-party billing, computer system, and customer service issues.
  • Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Maintained and updated patient records, prescription information and patient data in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
  • Trained new pharmacy technicians and coordinated day-to-day assignments.
  • Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.

Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens
09.2010 - 03.2019
  • Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
  • Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
  • Answered patients' questions and troubleshot prescription issues.
  • Prepared bottle labels.
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
  • Resolved non-routine issues like third-party billing, computer system, and customer service issues.
  • Trained and supervised new pharmacy technicians and coordinated day-to-day assignments.
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Vadalla's
04.2009 - 05.2010

An independent, family owned pharmacy setting was a different view for me, but I was able to learn different skills from my manager Bill Halstead. Third Party billing was slightly different then what I was used to, but I am very adaptable to different surroundings.

  • Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
  • Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
  • Reviewed and verified customer information and insurance provider information.
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Worked with computerized and automated systems for dispensing medications and editing new patient profiles.
  • Maintained drug inventory levels by ordering necessary medications and supplies.
  • Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
  • Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
  • Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.

Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens
03.2007 - 10.2008

Working in a retail setting after Price Chopper had closed it's doors. Many of my customers followed me over to Walgreens as well as my Pharmacy Supervisor. Basically set up the store for opening its doors as a new retail location.

  • Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
  • Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
  • Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.

Pharmacy Technician

Price Chopper
04.2001 - 03.2007

I worked in a retail setting at the Grocery Store and learned most of my skills from my Pharmacy Supervisor and Pharmacy Co worker.

  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Welcomed customers to pharmacy and answered questions relating to prescriptions and over-the-counter products.
  • Set up and modified patient profiles to include current medications and insurance details.
  • Resolved third-party billing, computer system and customer service issues.
  • Managed opening and closing duties for pharmacy.
  • Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.

Education

Regents High School Diploma - Basic Studies

Roy C Ketcham HIgh School
Wappingers Falls
06-2002

Skills

  • Problem-solving skills
  • Teamwork
  • Employee training
  • Communication
  • Effective time management
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Multitasking and organization

Certification

  • CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician

Timeline

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Capsule
04.2021 - 05.2022

Lead Certified Pharmacy Technician

CVS
03.2020 - 04.2021

Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens
09.2010 - 03.2019

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Vadalla's
04.2009 - 05.2010

Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens
03.2007 - 10.2008

Pharmacy Technician

Price Chopper
04.2001 - 03.2007

Regents High School Diploma - Basic Studies

Roy C Ketcham HIgh School
Tammy Ferris