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Carissa Benza

Hebron

Summary

Dedicated Pharmacy Technician with proven expertise at CVS Pharmacy in medication dispensing and inventory management. Skilled in problem-solving and workflow optimization, I enhanced pharmacy efficiency and improved patient satisfaction through accurate prescription processing and exceptional customer service. Committed to confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations, I fostered positive relationships with patients and staff alike.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy
10.2021 - 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.

CNA

Villa Hills
02.2016 - 08.2017
  • Ensured patient confidentiality by following HIPAA regulations 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.
  • Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
  • 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.
  • Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
  • 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.
  • Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales.
  • Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
  • Boosted customer loyalty by providing friendly, knowledgeable assistance on drug interactions and side effects.

Education

Certificate - Nursing Administration

Boone County Vocational School
Hebron Ky
06.2017

Skills

  • Problem-solving skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Confidentiality and HIPAA
  • Workflow optimization
  • Answering customer questions
  • Insurance billing
  • Medication dispensing
  • Prescription filling
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Supply restocking
  • HIPAA
  • Drug inventory control
  • Labeling accuracy
  • Drug safety
  • Stocking shelves
  • Processing payments
  • Pharmacy law compliance
  • Healthcare regulations
  • Medication labels
  • Medicare and medicaid process
  • Verifying orders

Certification

I’m getting my pharmacy license in Ohio and I have my pharmacy license in kentucky

Timeline

Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy
10.2021 - Current

CNA

Villa Hills
02.2016 - 08.2017

Certificate - Nursing Administration

Boone County Vocational School
Carissa Benza