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Thelma Adams

Camp Humphreys

Summary

Dedicated and cheerful employee to improve service satisfaction and contribute to overall company success. Well-developed communicator and problem resolutionist able to work effectively and productivity with diverse customers needs.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Pharmacy Technician

Defense Health Agency
11.2022 - Current

Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.

  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
  • Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
  • Promoted patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling personal information during transactions.
  • Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
  • Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
  • Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
  • Increased overall pharmacy productivity by restocking supplies, organizing shelves, and maintaining cleanliness according to standards.
  • Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, fostering positive relationships with both new and returning patients at the pharmacy counter.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by efficiently processing prescriptions and managing inventory in a timely manner.
  • Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
  • Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
  • Assisted in training new team members on standard operating procedures to ensure consistent quality of service across the entire team.
  • Maximized pharmacy efficiency through effective communication with staff members and adherence to procedures.
  • Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
  • Reduced medication errors by diligently cross-checking medications against patients'' profiles before dispensing.
  • Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
  • Supported inventory management initiatives through accurate record-keeping of received shipments and expired medications for disposal purposes.
  • Streamlined prescription processing with accurate data entry and verification of patient information.
  • Contributed to the reduction of prescription wait times by promptly addressing refill requests and insurance authorizations.
  • Ensured patient safety by strictly following drug storage guidelines, including proper temperature and light exposure control.
  • Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales.
  • Proactively identified potential issues or discrepancies in medication orders, collaborating closely with pharmacists to resolve them quickly.
  • Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
  • Optimized workflow efficiency through participation in regular team meetings discussing areas for improvement within the department.
  • Expedited insurance claim resolutions by liaising with healthcare providers and insurance companies on patients'' behalf.
  • Participated in community health events, representing pharmacy and providing valuable health information.
  • Contributed to team meetings, offering insights for optimizing workflow and patient service.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to clarify prescription details, ensuring accuracy.
  • Improved pharmacy operations efficiency with meticulous record-keeping of patient information and prescriptions.
  • Assisted in management of prescription deliveries, improving patient convenience.
  • Assisted pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications to ensure patient safety.
  • Engaged in continuous learning to stay updated on pharmaceutical practices and products.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, resolving queries and concerns with empathy and professionalism.
  • Managed medication inventory, ensuring availability of all necessary drugs.
  • Conducted routine checks of pharmaceutical stocks to maintain quality control.
  • Implemented system for tracking expired medications, ensuring pharmacy compliance with regulations.
  • Maintained clean and organized work environment, adhering to health and safety standards.
  • Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
  • Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions.
  • Managed opening and closing duties for pharmacy.
  • Welcomed customers to pharmacy and answered questions relating to prescriptions and over-the-counter products.
  • Enhanced patient care by accurately filling prescriptions under pharmacist supervision.
  • Liaised with other pharmacies to eliminate issues related to product expiration.

Lead Certified Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy
11.2020 - 12.2021
  • Stocked, labeled and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales.
  • Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
  • Prepared intravenous solutions, admixtures, respiratory drugs and other solutions using aseptic techniques.
  • Reviewed and verified customer information and insurance provider information.
  • Helped pharmacist clear problematic prescriptions and address customer questions to keep pharmacy efficient.
  • Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns and reconcile payments.
  • Supervised 9 pharmacy technicians and coordinated day-to-day assignments.
  • Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations and patient information.
  • Set up and modified patient profiles in RX Net to include current information such as medications and insurance details.
  • Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
  • Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
  • Coordinated verification and filling of more than 375 daily prescriptions in high-volume retail pharmacy environment.
  • Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems and locating items.
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Resolved non-routine issues like third-party billing, computer system and customer service issues.
  • Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects and specified use.
  • Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
  • Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
  • Processed over 400 prescriptions per day in busy pharmacy achieving decreased customer wait times and maintaining excellent customer satisfaction.
  • Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
  • Generated prescription labels using Riley Net, verifying accuracy of patient and medication information.
  • Led team of 9 in interpreting, validating, and filling prescription orders and counseling customers on medications, appropriate dosage and self-administration schedules, side effects, and possible interactions.
  • Coordinated with physicians and insurance agency representatives for speedy resolution of prescription discrepancies.
  • Located and measured medications according to prescription information, making modifications as instructed by pharmacists and providers.
  • Conducted drug product reviews and assisted Pharmacists and staff in drug inventory management.
  • Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions and refill instructions.
  • Managed opening and closing duties for pharmacy.
  • Liaised with other pharmacies to eliminate issues related to product expiration.
  • Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
  • Reduced supply shortages by carefully monitoring inventory and submitting replenishment orders before depletion.
  • Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
  • Verified patient data and billing information to discover and resolve erroneous bills due to system errors.
  • Welcomed customers to pharmacy and answered questions relating to prescriptions and over-the-counter products.
  • Resolved non-routine issues like third party billing, computer system and customer service issues.
  • Counseled customers on medications, appropriate dosage and potential side effects.
  • Resolved third-party billing, computer system and customer service issues.
  • Generated prescription labels using Software, verifying accuracy of patient and medication information.
  • Set up and modified patient profiles to include current medications and insurance details.
  • Developed and implemented improvements to pharmacy organization system.

Educational Substitute

DODEA
09.2019 - 12.2021
  • Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
  • Provided support during classes, group lessons and classroom activities.
  • Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
  • Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
  • Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers and pencils to students.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Operated computers or audio-visual aids to supplement presentations.
  • Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
  • Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
  • Leveraged classroom discussion strategies to engage students, promote topics and boost learning opportunities.
  • Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
  • Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Helped students develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
  • Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Developed rules and set goals to maintain order in classroom.
  • Worked with principal's office on disciplinary and safety issues.
  • Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.

Quarter Masters Clerk

LHD Group Deutschland GmbH
08.2016 - 08.2018
  • Accurately entered data into batch ticketing system using.
  • Provided excellent and professional service to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Provided onsite training to new employees.
  • Managed work with little supervision.
  • Reviewed work orders and communicated with prior shift to assess work needs for the day.
  • Documented orders, daily activities, weekly schedules and team performance.
  • Kept supervisor informed of job progress and material requirements
  • Maintained record accuracy by using work order reporting system.

Pharmacy Technician

CVS
10.2010 - 07.2015
  • Created new customer profiles and updated changes such as demographics, allergies and new medications in pharmacy computer systems.
  • Entered orders into the system and filled medication orders.
  • Counseled patients on appropriate use of over-the-counter and prescription medications to educate patients.
  • Adhered to regulatory guidelines for workplace safety and customer confidentiality.
  • Delivered quality care to customers through close collaboration with the pharmacist.
  • Received and verified incoming drug inventories and reported discrepancies to lead pharmacist.
  • Dispensed approximately 350-500 prescriptions daily.
  • Received, reviewed, dispensed and labeled over 350-500 prescriptions daily with expert accuracy. 
  • Answered patient questions regarding medication.
  • Communicated with insurance companies for billing purposes.
  • Prepared requisitions for drugs and supplies as directed by pharmacist.
  • Ordered out of stock medications to ensure patients were taken care of accordingly.
  • Performed a wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
  • Maintained lines of communication with patients, providing instructions and general support.
  • Ensured customers received quality care through collaboration with the pharmacist.
  • Communicated extensively with patients to provide assistance, support and instructions.

Front Office Receptionist

Union Grove Middle School
07.2013 - 06.2015
  • Determined needs of visitors and provided information or solutions.
  • Personally addressed and welcomed 20-30 guests to school per day, improving overall customer service and engagement.
  • Personally addressed and welcomed 20-30 guests to school per day, improving overall customer service and engagement.
  • Kept reception area clean and organized to provide visitors with positive first impression of company.
  • Supported clerical needs of more than 20+ administration and teachers, including taking messages, scanning documents and routing business correspondence.
  • Responded to telephone inquiries from parents and delivered information to inform and educate callers.
  • Managed and anticipated clerical needs of school employees, including copying, faxing and file management.
  • Oversaw office inventory by restocking supplies and submitting purchase orders for new/restock products.
  • Adhered to security requirements by screening visitors, updating logs and issuing temporary passes.
  • Met incoming customers with professional approach and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Restocked supplies and submitted purchase orders to maintain stock levels.
  • Identified visitors' needs to offer solutions and information.
  • Routed business correspondence, documents and messages to correct departments and staff members.
  • Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
  • Provided clerical support, addressing routine and special requirements.
  • Increased productivity by cleaning and organizing supplies.
  • Screened visitors and issued badges to maintain safety and security.
  • Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing and filing documents.
  • Prepared meeting rooms and materials and recorded important information.
  • Decreased customer hold times by updating office phone call and messaging procedures.
  • Produced high-quality communications for internal and external use.
  • Directed incoming calls to internal personnel and departments, routing to best-qualified department.

Pharmacy Technician

Fort Riley Hospital Pharmacy
02.2012 - 06.2012
  • Managed inventories, rotated stock, removed expired or damaged drug products and resolved discrepancies in drug counts.
  • Refilled medications, provided exemplary customer service to patients, offered insight into over-the-counter products and verified insurance benefits.
  • Placed orders for out of stock medications to ensure patients received their prescriptions on time. 
  • Prepared requisitions for drugs and supplies as directed by pharmacist.
  • Ensured accuracy and productivity in the performance of operational activities. 
  • Prepared medication labels with item name and quantity.
  • Checked medications for content, accuracy and completeness of all drug packaging and labeling to provide final verification of prescription.
  • Ensured proper entry and processing of patient prescriptions in system.
  • Ensured customers received quality care through collaboration with the pharmacist.
  • Dispensed medications to patients in accordance with pharmacist orders.
  • Delivered quality care to customers through close collaboration with the pharmacist.
  • Communicated extensively with patients to provide assistance, support and instructions.
  • Adhered to regulatory guidelines for workplace safety and customer confidentiality.
  • Answered patient questions regarding medication.
  • Compiled customer demographic, allergy and medical history background.
  • Maintained lines of communication with patients, providing instructions and general support.

Healthcare Counselor

University of Health Science Center of San Antonio
05.2003 - 05.2009
  • Supported principal investigators during research into Prostate Cancer and Fibromyalgia.
  • Designed research and experimental studies, executing research techniques, tests and assays.
  • Edited data collection forms and created questionnaires.
  • Supported data processing operations and provided survey research assistance.
  • Conducted lab and field work to collect and prepare biological samples.
  • Applied good documentation practices when recording data and managing source documentation.
  • Screened participants enrolled in research study, administering relevant tests and surveys.
  • Ordered supplies, stocked work areas and prepared materials for research purposes.
  • Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers, and self.
  • Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
  • Worked as part of team to execute proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient.
  • Prepared for HIPAA and JCAHO reviews, ensuring required brochures and pamphlets were available to patients in all clinics.
  • Escorted patients to examination rooms and prepared for physician exams.
  • Administered IV therapy and treadmill stress tests and ran nerve conduction tests in cardiac unit.
  • Maintained community-based customer relationship management (CRM) database by entering data for referrals and appointments.
  • Greeted visitors and established the purpose of visit to ensure timely completion of check-in procedure.
  • Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.
  • Performed lab tests and communicated results.
  • Prepared specimens for analysis and established proper chronological priorities in testing.
  • Communicated extensively with patients to provide assistance, support and instructions.
  • Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs, weight and height.
  • Provided excellent direct patient care.
  • Established and maintained positive relationships with government regulators, residents, families, other area health care providers, physicians and community at large.

Education

Board Certified Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Technician

Brighton College
Scottsdale, AZ
2010

Skills

  • Excellent communication
  • Time management skills
  • File/records maintenance
  • Training and development
  • Bilingual in Spanish
  • Computer proficient
  • Client-focused
  • Positive learning process
  • Quick learner
  • Pharmacy and customer records management
  • HIPAA
  • Drug storage procedures
  • Manual and automated medication dispensing
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Team collaboration
  • Insurance billing
  • Patient counseling
  • Problem-solving skills

Timeline

Pharmacy Technician

Defense Health Agency
11.2022 - Current

Lead Certified Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy
11.2020 - 12.2021

Educational Substitute

DODEA
09.2019 - 12.2021

Quarter Masters Clerk

LHD Group Deutschland GmbH
08.2016 - 08.2018

Front Office Receptionist

Union Grove Middle School
07.2013 - 06.2015

Pharmacy Technician

Fort Riley Hospital Pharmacy
02.2012 - 06.2012

Pharmacy Technician

CVS
10.2010 - 07.2015

Healthcare Counselor

University of Health Science Center of San Antonio
05.2003 - 05.2009

Board Certified Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Technician

Brighton College
Thelma Adams