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Tejal Patel

Coralville,IA

Summary

Accomplished Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Clerk and Certified Pharmacy Technician with a proven track record at NetHertz Corporation and Walgreens. Excelled in streamlining invoice processing and enhancing vendor relations, showcasing strong problem-solving abilities and proficiency in accounting software. Achieved significant improvements in cash flow management and customer satisfaction through meticulous attention to detail and effective communication.

Adaptable and detail-focused, developed skills in fast-paced financial setting, including managing large volumes of transactions and ensuring accuracy. Demonstrated ability to streamline processes and improve efficiency in financial operations. Seeking to transition into new field, leveraging transferrable skills such as financial analysis and process optimization.

Detail-oriented Accounts payable/receivables skilled in handling diverse range of accounts payable functions with accuracy, efficiency, and sound judgment. Adept at organizing and prioritizing requirements to maintain tight deadlines and strict financial controls. Accustomed to delivering superior performance in autonomous or team-focused environments.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Pharmacy Technician

SmartScripts
08.2020 - Current
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers
  • Trained new pharmacy technicians on proper procedures and best practices, ensuring consistent quality of service.
  • Answered 30 incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • 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.
  • Maintained drug inventory levels by ordering necessary medications and supplies.
  • Reduced medication waste by implementing proper disposal procedures compliant with environmental guidelines.
  • Completed paperwork, entering prescription and insurance or billing information into patient profile
  • 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.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by delivering friendly, personalized service during transactions.
  • Helped pharmacist clear problematic prescriptions and address customer questions to keep pharmacy efficient.
  • Counted, measured and compounded medications following standard procedures.
  • Assisted in preparation, distribution and storage of pharmaceuticals.
  • Resolved non-routine issues like third-party billing, computer system, and customer service issues.
  • Communicated directly with doctors offices via telephone, fax and email.
  • Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations, and patient information.
  • Reviewed and verified customer information and insurance provider information.
  • Collaborated with pharmacists to resolve medication-related issues, optimizing patient outcomes.
  • Contributed to improved patient adherence by providing clear medication instructions and addressing concerns or questions promptly.
  • 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.
  • Developed a systematic approach to organize medications, reducing errors and improving efficiency in the workflow.
  • Participated in continuous professional development opportunities to stay current on industry standards and advancements in pharmaceutical care.
  • 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.
  • Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
  • 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.
  • Identified areas for improvement in workflow processes and implemented changes that led to increased efficiency within the pharmacy.
  • Implemented measures to minimize wait times for prescription pickups, enhancing overall customer experience.
  • Completed paperwork, entering prescription and insurance or billing information into patient profiles.

Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens
11.2014 - 07.2020
  • 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.
  • Enhanced patient care by accurately filling and dispensing prescriptions in a timely manner.
  • Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by delivering friendly, personalized service during transactions.
  • 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.
  • Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations, and patient information.
  • Reviewed and verified customer information and insurance provider information.
  • Collaborated with pharmacists to resolve medication-related issues, optimizing patient outcomes.

Managed30 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 200 daily prescriptions in high-volume ENTRY 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.
  • Identified areas for improvement in workflow processes and implemented changes that led to increased efficiency within the pharmacy.
  • Participated in continuous professional development opportunities to stay current on industry standards and advancements in pharmaceutical care.
  • Implemented measures to minimize wait times for prescription pickups, enhancing overall customer experience.
  • Fostered strong relationships with local healthcare providers, promoting collaboration for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Ensured medication safety with thorough verification of prescription orders and drug interactions.
  • Supported pharmacists in compounding custom medications according to individual patient needs.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
  • 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.
  • Coordinated with physicians and insurance agency representatives for speedy resolution of prescription discrepancies.
  • 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.

Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Clerk

Nethertz Corporation
01.2004 - 06.2014
  • Maintained up-to-date customer records, facilitating accurate invoicing and prompt payment receipt.
  • Supported month-end closing activities, ensuring accuracy in financial records and adherence to deadlines.
  • Reduced the number of overdue invoices for improved cash flow management.
  • Streamlined accounts payable processes by implementing efficient invoice tracking and payment systems.
  • Processed employee expense reimbursements, verifying accuracy of submitted documentation against company policies before approval.
  • Improved accounts receivable collections by establishing clear communication channels and follow-up procedures with clients.
  • Enhanced vendor relationships through timely payments and clear communication channels.
  • Prevented potential fraud or errors by meticulously reviewing incoming invoices for accuracy before entering into accounting system.
  • Monitored aging reports for proactive collection efforts, reducing delinquent accounts receivable balances significantly over time.
  • Participated in process improvement initiatives related to accounts payable/receivable functions.
  • Ensured accurate financial reporting with meticulous record-keeping and data entry tasks.
  • Increased efficiency in accounts payable processing through automation tools and software integration.
  • Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.
  • Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
  • Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
  • Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
  • Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
  • Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
  • Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.
  • Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
  • Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
  • Created detailed expense reports to facilitate reimbursement for business expenses incurred.
  • Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
  • Implemented new accounting processes to decrease spending and work flow downtime.
  • Strengthened financial operations by conducting bank reconciliations and financial reporting.
  • Streamlined daily reporting information entry for efficient record keeping purposes.
  • Maintained excellent financial standings by working closely with bookkeeper to process business transactions.
  • Gathered, evaluated and summarized account data in detailed financial reports.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to both internal departments and external clients regarding billing inquiries or disputes resolution.

Education

BBA - Accounting And Finance

L.J. College of Commerce
Gujarat, India
05-1993

Skills

  • Invoice processing
  • Purchase order management
  • Payment processing
  • Cash flow management
  • Data entry
  • Quickbooks
  • Entry verification
  • Problem resolution
  • Payment scheduling
  • Data inputting

Accomplishments

  • Processed and filled over 500 prescriptions per day.
  • Reduced prescribing errors 50% by reaching out to prescribers to verify medication orders.
  • Trained couple new pharmacy technicians on pharmacy policies, procedures and best practices.
  • Improved customer service standards by 80%.
  • Collaborated with team of couple in the development of designated project by manager.

Languages

Gujarati
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Full Professional

Interests

  • Enjoying the art of baking and pastry-making, experimenting with recipes
  • Cooking
  • Baking
  • I like trying new recipes and food trends
  • Sharing recipes, cooking tips, and culinary experiences through blogs and social media platforms
  • Volunteering at community kitchens and food-related charities
  • Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
  • Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens
  • Enjoy experimenting with different ingredients and flavors in the kitchen
  • Participating in cultural exchange programs and homestays
  • Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
  • Road Trips
  • Historical Exploration
  • Train Travel
  • I participate in low-impact exercises to strengthen core muscles
  • Dancing
  • Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
  • Regularly practice mindfulness and meditation for overall wellness
  • Yoga

Timeline

Certified Pharmacy Technician

SmartScripts
08.2020 - Current

Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens
11.2014 - 07.2020

Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Clerk

Nethertz Corporation
01.2004 - 06.2014

BBA - Accounting And Finance

L.J. College of Commerce
Tejal Patel