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Taylor Porter

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Summary

Dynamic Pharmacy Technician with proven expertise at Gammel’s Clinic Pharmacy, enhancing workflow efficiency and patient satisfaction. Skilled in medication dispensing and insurance billing, I excel in problem-solving and team collaboration, significantly reducing prescription wait times and improving operational accuracy. Committed to maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to HIPAA regulations. While I have been in pharmacy, I am coachable in any work setting and will be as efficient as possible in learning, meeting goals, and/or any tasks given to the best of my ability.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Pharmacy Technician

Gammel’s Clinic Pharmacy
04.2019 - 07.2025
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Assisted in management of prescription deliveries, improving patient convenience.
  • Conducted patient follow-ups to confirm medication effectiveness and address concerns.
  • Provided critical support in emergency situations, quickly gathering necessary medications.
  • Improved pharmacy operations efficiency with meticulous record-keeping of patient information and prescriptions.
  • Maintained clean and organized work environment, adhering to health and safety standards.
  • Managed medication inventory, ensuring availability of all necessary drugs.
  • Engaged in continuous learning to stay updated on pharmaceutical practices and products.
  • Contributed to team meetings, offering insights for optimizing workflow and patient service.
  • Utilized pharmacy management software to process prescriptions efficiently.
  • Developed patient education materials on medication management, contributing to community health awareness.
  • Supported insurance claim processing, facilitating smoother patient transactions.
  • Streamlined drug distribution processes, reducing wait times for patients.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to clarify prescription details, ensuring accuracy.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, resolving queries and concerns with empathy and professionalism.
  • Enhanced patient care by accurately filling prescriptions under pharmacist supervision.
  • Assisted pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications to ensure patient safety.
  • Participated in community health events, representing pharmacy and providing valuable health information.
  • Conducted routine checks of pharmaceutical stocks to maintain quality control.
  • Resolved third-party billing, computer system and customer service issues.
  • Welcomed customers to pharmacy and answered questions relating to prescriptions and over-the-counter products.
  • Managed opening and closing duties for pharmacy.
  • Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions.
  • Set up and modified patient profiles to include current medications and insurance details.
  • Helped pharmacist clear problematic prescriptions and address customer questions to keep pharmacy efficient.
  • Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
  • Coordinated with physicians and insurance agency representatives for speedy resolution of prescription discrepancies.
  • Developed and implemented improvements to pharmacy organization system.
  • Precisely measured and combined ingredients to deliver scrupulous formulation on customer compound prescription orders.

Pharmacy Clerk

Baker’s Pharmacy
06.2015 - 08.2016
  • Verified prescription information prior to entry in pharmacy computer system.
  • Streamlined pharmacy operations by maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
  • Processed payments, returns and exchanges using pharmacy POS system to accurately manage transactions.
  • Trained new employees on pharmacy procedures, policies, and safety protocols to ensure consistent quality across the team.
  • Reduced wait times for customers with prompt prescription filling and effective communication between pharmacists and patients.
  • Stocked shelves with medications and other pharmacy items for consistent availability.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy by maintaining strict adherence to HIPAA regulations during all customer interactions.
  • Helped maintain a safe environment within the pharmacy by adhering to company guidelines regarding security measures and fraud prevention techniques.
  • Collaborated with pharmacy team members to address customer concerns or inquiries promptly and professionally.
  • Confirmed customer information and insurance eligibility for prescriptions.
  • Monitored inventory levels to inform pharmacists of shortages and facilitate resupply.
  • Provided exceptional service to diverse customers through clear communication, empathy, and cultural sensitivity skills.
  • Contributed to increased sales by recommending appropriate over-the-counter products based on customer needs.
  • Facilitated smooth pharmacy operations by assisting with administrative tasks such as filing, documentation, and phone call management.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
  • Compiled daily and weekly reports on pharmacy transactions, assisting in financial and operational analysis.
  • Facilitated clean and organized pharmacy environment, adhering to health and safety regulations.
  • Managed cash register and financial transactions, securing accurate payment processing.
  • Delivered medications to patients' homes when needed, ensuring access for those unable to visit pharmacy.

Education

Crossett High School
Crossett, AR
05.2016

Skills

  • Problem-solving skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Confidentiality and HIPAA
  • Workflow optimization
  • Insurance billing
  • Answering customer questions
  • Medication dispensing
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Prescription filling
  • Insurance verification
  • Supply restocking
  • Pharmacy ethics
  • HIPAA
  • Pharmacy and customer records management
  • Drug inventory control
  • Labeling accuracy
  • Drug safety
  • Pharmaceutical calculations
  • Stocking shelves
  • Processing payments
  • Pharmacy software proficiency
  • Interpreting and processing medication orders
  • Pharmacy law compliance
  • Healthcare regulations
  • Medication labels
  • Medicare and medicaid process
  • Drug inventory management
  • Prescription interpretation
  • Verifying orders
  • Advanced math skills
  • Manual and automated medication dispensing
  • Compounding techniques
  • Receiving incoming supplies
  • Medication storage procedures
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Order verification
  • Secure storage of medications
  • Drug interaction awareness
  • Updating medication histories
  • Dosage form preparation
  • Drug storage procedures
  • Interpreting orders
  • FDA drug safety guidelines
  • Drug utilization review
  • Staff development
  • OTC recommendations
  • Drug monitoring
  • Record preparation
  • Operations support
  • Proper labeling procedures
  • Quality assurance and control
  • Billing support
  • Labeling prescriptions
  • Insurance reconciliation
  • Supporting pharmacy operations
  • Proper labeling
  • Resolving customer issues
  • FDA and HIPAA compliance
  • Pharmacy operations
  • Ordering and stocking medications
  • Customer service
  • Data entry
  • Attention to detail
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Prioritization and organization
  • Prescription filling and labeling
  • Dispensing medications
  • Cash register operations
  • Team coordination
  • Insurance processing
  • Inventory tracking
  • Creative thinking
  • Inventory management
  • Analytical thinking
  • Relationship building
  • Patient profile setup
  • Resolving complaints
  • Medication storage and labeling
  • Employee training
  • Payment processing
  • Prescription refill fulfillment
  • Staff leadership
  • Equipment cleaning and maintenance
  • Medical insurance claims processing
  • Confidentiality practices
  • Insurance claim processing software
  • Medication documentation

Timeline

Pharmacy Technician

Gammel’s Clinic Pharmacy
04.2019 - 07.2025

Pharmacy Clerk

Baker’s Pharmacy
06.2015 - 08.2016

Crossett High School
Taylor Porter