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PHARMACY INTERN
Summary
Resourceful Pharmacist with 9 total years' experience in reviewing prescriptions to process and dispense medications. Talented in coordinating with pharmacy staff to prioritize urgent requests while simultaneously driving accuracy, safety and confidentiality of patient information. Expert communicator when working closely with staff, numerous patients, administrators and healthcare professionals.
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Experience
Yale-New Haven HealthStonington , CTPharmacy Intern12/2020 to Current
- Analyzed prescribing trends to monitor patient compliance and prevent excessive usage.
- Trained individuals in how to use devices to promote optimal medical support.
- Verified prescription information against safety guidelines and insurance limitations to protect patient health and financial interests.
- Administered vaccines to immunize patients against communicable diseases.
- Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
- Discussed over-the-counter medication and equipment options to help patients deal with individual symptoms.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Checked the pharmacy area regularly to ensure it was kept neat, clean and free of debris.
- Solicited medical history information from patients to provide best and most effective medical advice.
- Advised patients regarding proper use of new medications and OTC products.
- Interpreted and processed medication orders under supervision of the pharmacy director.
- Liaised with insurance companies to mitigate claims issues.
- Delivered personable customer service at pharmacy drop-off and pick-up counters.
- Compounded and prepared medications according to prescription orders.
- Entered data and prescriptions into patient profiles using McKesson Connect
- Used pharmacy software to verify prescription and insurance information.
- Supported timely and proper processing of prescriptions in collaboration with healthcare professionals.
- Answered customer questions regarding refills, insurance troubleshooting and status updates on prescriptions.
Lifepoint HospitalsSomerset , KYPharmacy Technician07/2014 to Current
- Coordinated with other pharmacy locations to resolve Inventory and tech coverage issues.
- Communicated with insurance companies for billing purposes.
- Verified labeled prescriptions using 8-point check system to maintain accuracy and efficiency.
- Prepared requisitions for drugs and supplies as necessary.
- Ordered medicines on daily basis to meet anticipated demand from patients and reduce backorders.
- Established and updated patient profiles, including lists of medications and insurance details.
- Entered and processed patient prescriptions in company system.
- Received, reviewed, dispensed and labeled over 175 prescriptions daily with expert accuracy.
- Managed medication stocks, including conducting counts, labeling products and maintaining controls.
- Participated in prescription pharmaceutical and over-the-counter product inventory audits.
- Ordered out of stock medications to keep inventory well-stocked.
- Compiled customer demographic, allergy and medical history background.
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Merchandised related products to drive pharmacy department sales.
- Maintained lines of communication with patients, providing instructions and general support.
- Verified insurance benefits to refill medications and upheld fantastic customer service standards.
- Resolved third-party rejection claims.
- Consulted with customers via telephone or in-person to assist with navigating pharmacy systems and completing requests.
- Inspected medication storage locations to monitor drug expiration dates and supply adequate inventory.
- Worked with insurance companies to process claims, resolve problems and obtain payments.
- Maintained clean and organized pharmacy shelving and work areas.
- Managed inventory and reduced expenditures by negotiating prices with pharmaceutical suppliers.
- Prepared and submitted claims to insurance companies for payment.
- Delivered quality care to customers through close collaboration with pharmacist.
- Filled and processed prescriptions, delivering prompt and efficient patient care.
- Dispensed approximately 150-300 prescriptions daily.
- Refilled medications, offered insight into over-the-counter products and verified insurance benefits.
- Efficiently processed cash register transactions for new and refilled prescription orders.
- Improved drug inventory management procedures to reduce waste and eliminate backorders or overstock.
- Restocked shelves and prepared expired drugs for return.
- Collaborated closely with pharmacist to deliver high level of quality care to patients and patrons.
- Placed orders for out of stock medications, enabling patients to receive prescriptions on time.
- Managed inventories, rotated stock, removed expired or damaged drug products and resolved discrepancies in drug counts.
- Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies and logged items into inventory system.
- Entered and processed prescriptions into internal system with accuracy to avoid filling delays.
- Eliminated third-party rejection claims through COB claims, Adjudication queue, and faxing prior authorization requests to doctors offices
- Ordered medicines daily to comply with demands and needs.
- Assisted staff members with drug inventory, purchasing and receiving.
- Created new customer profiles and updated changes such as demographics, allergies and new medications in pharmacy computer systems.
- Trained 3 new technicians to provide excellent customer service
- Researched customer health insurance plans to provide prescription authorization and efficient patient care.
Lifepoint HospitalsSylva , NCPharmacy Technician08/2010 to 01/2013
- Prepared requisitions for drugs and supplies as necessary.
- Established and updated patient profiles, including lists of medications and insurance details.
- Entered and processed patient prescriptions in company system.
- Received, reviewed, dispensed and labeled over 50 prescriptions daily with expert accuracy.
- Managed medication stocks, including conducting counts, labeling products and maintaining controls.
- Participated in prescription pharmaceutical and over-the-counter product inventory audits.
- Compiled customer demographic, allergy and medical history background.
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Consulted with customers via telephone or in-person to assist with navigating pharmacy systems and completing requests.
- Inspected medication storage locations to monitor drug expiration dates and supply adequate inventory.
- Maintained clean and organized pharmacy shelving and work areas.
- Delivered quality care to customers through close collaboration with pharmacist.
- Filled and processed prescriptions, delivering prompt and efficient patient care.
Education and Training
High School Diploma05/2011North Platte High School, City, State
Associate of Arts12/2012North Platte Community College, City
Associate of Science12/2012North Platte Community College, City
Bachelor of Science:Nutrition Education And Health Sciences05/2017University Of Nebraska - Lincoln, City, State
PharmD:PharmacyExpected in 05/2024Regis University, City, State
Certifications
- Registered Pharmacy Technician
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School Attended
- North Platte High School
- North Platte Community College
- University Of Nebraska - Lincoln
- Regis University
Job Titles Held:
- Pharmacy Intern
- Pharmacy Technician
Degrees
- High School Diploma 05/2011
Associate of Arts 12/2012
Associate of Science 12/2012
Bachelor of Science : Nutrition Education And Health Sciences 05/2017
PharmD : Pharmacy Expected in 05/2024
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