Pharmacy Technician

Location:

Alamogordo, NM, 88310

Posted:

August 30, 2015

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CAMERON BRACE-EMMERT

EXPERIENCE

Mar. ****-Present

Pharmacy Technician- Wal Mart Pharmacy

Assist the pharmacist with running the pharmacy department at Wal-Mart to ensure that prescription orders are processed accurately and in as timely a manner as possible.

Take and input prescriptions into the computer system, answer the phone as well as filling prescription orders, receiving medication deliveries, assist with billing insurances companies and checking out prescriptions to customers at the register.

Jan. 2014 – Feb. 2014

Externship- Walgreens Pharmacy

On the job training learning the procedures Walgreens Pharmacy follows for filling prescription orders for patients.

Learned the work flow and procedures used each time from the keying in of the prescription to the order being filled, checked by the pharmacist, to being ready for pick-up.

Aug.2012- Feb.2014

Customer Service Representative- Express Scripts

Took inbound calls as well as making outbound calls to members and doctors offices in order to assist with setting up specialty medication deliveries handled by Accredo Health Group. Queued requests to appropriate department in order to expedite orders as needed in order to ensure medication was received by patient in as timely a manner as possible.

Took inbound member services calls to give order status updates, as well as processing refills, faxing doctors offices for renewals and escalating calls as needed to supervisor or pharmacist for further assistance.

Also given the opportunity to work as a Subject Matter Expert helping train new hires on standard operating procedures and how best to handle prescription inquiries from Express Scripts members.

Aug. 2011-Aug.2012

Educational Assistant- Young Adult Transitional Program

Assist with developing and implementing the lesson plans for the day in the Adult Education Program at Alamogordo High School.

Did work with a variety of developmentally challenged young adults to learn practical skills on the job in the community and as well as instructing life skills necessary to live more independently.

Jan. 2011- May 2011

Long-Term Substitute- Young Adult Transition Program

Performed the duties of a teacher in Adult Education Program at Alamogordo High School

I assisted in coming up with and implementing lesson plans to meet I.E.P. goals for a variety of students ages 18 to 22 which were designed to assist them in learning new skills that will allow them to live more independently and as productive members of the community.

Aug. 2010- Jan. 2011

Substitute Teacher

On-call position to fill in for the regular classroom teacher and implement the lesson plan for the day on an as needed basis.

Worked with primarily secondary school aged students in teaching/instructing the lesson for the day in a variety of subjects when the regular teacher is not available.

Apr. 2010- July 2010 Alamogordo, NM

U.S. Census Bureau Enumerator

Primary job responsibility was non-respondent follow up with households that did not return a census form.

Made in person visits to houses as well as conducting census interviews by phone to determine how many people were living there on Census Day (Apr.1, 2010).

Feb. 2010-Apr. 2010 Alamogordo, NM

Educational Assistant

Worked with a full inclusion special-ed student, shadowing him to his classes to be available to intervene to re-direct or de-escalate if problems occurred.

Learned to deal with a stressful working environment, i.e. occasional verbal abuse, helping to defuse a number of tense situations, while keeping a calm and respectful demeanor toward the student and staff.

Jan. 2009- May 2009 Alamogordo, NM

Assistant Tennis Coach Alamogordo High School

I volunteered my time to assist the tennis team in getting prepared for the 2009 Tennis season by conducting drills and practice games designed to get players ready for playing competitive matches for tiger tennis.

Came up with my own lesson plans while working in conjunction with the head tennis coach, accompanied team to meets, disciplined players as necessary for failure to pay attention to instructions or to be respectful to the coach.

Aug. 2008-Dec. 2008 Las Cruces, NM

NMSU Housing Desk Attendant

My job involved working at the Service Desk at Garcia Hall in order to assist students and housing staff. Duties during regular office hours included organizing packages and mail for students as well as other related office duties.

I was willing to be available to work odd hours as North Campus Housing Office which was open 24 hours a day. The primary duties of the desk attendant were to help students resolve any issues, such as lockouts, noise complaints, and maintenance related problems in person or by phone.

Feb. 2008- May 2008 Las Cruces, NM

NMSU Housing Warehouse Assistant

Job duties included assisting in keeping track of all the parts and tools for use by the maintenance staff for Student Housing along with upkeep of inventory records and general cleaning and maintenance of the warehouse facility.

Answered the telephone, updated warehouse inventory, other assorted tasks as necessary.

Feb. 2007-Oct. 2007 Las Cruces, NM

Sylvan Learning Center

This job involved updating student notebooks and keeping track of the academic progress of students working at Sylvan learning center. On occasion also conducted pre-testing of students, as well as assisting the teachers by pulling necessary classroom materials to have it ready for teachers prior to instruction.

Work also involved with assorted office related tasks relating to the upkeep of student notebooks, copying, collating, answer telephone inquiries about Sylvan Learning Center.

Apr. 2005- Dec. 2006 Las Cruces, NM

Arts and Sciences Peer Advisor

Learned more about the academic services offered at NMSU and how to use the NMSU banner system to register for classes and look up student records. Primary responsibility was to assist incoming freshmen with selecting classes for the upcoming semester as well as familiarizing them with the academic requirements for getting a degree at NMSU.

Job also involved various office related duties using the copier, answering inquiries over the telephone and organizing/collating resources to better assist students with questions about the university.

Feb. 2003- May 2004 Alamogordo, NM

Assistant Tennis Coach

I had the opportunity to bring the sport of tennis to junior high and high school aged kids. I gained valuable experience learning how to handle all the responsibilities of being an athletics coach.

The most important thing I learned from this job was the value of patience and having an unselfish attitude. Also learned the importance of setting realistic goals over a certain period of time as well as the necessity of planning ahead in order to be prepared.

June 2002- Sept. 2002 Alamogordo, NM

Construction Laborer- Youth Conservation Corps

Learned what it’s like to work a grueling 8 to 5 job working in the summer heat doing construction work on the new otter habitat at the Alamogordo Zoo.

Gave me an opportunity to appreciate what it’s like to construct a building from scratch and to appreciate seeing the results of your efforts in a concrete form. Also motivated me to pursue an education so I would not have to do this for a living!

EDUCATION

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Registered with New Mexico State Board of Pharmacy.

FA 2002- FA 2006 Alamogordo- Las Cruces, NM

Bachelor of Arts in History and Foreign Languages (Spanish Option)- New Mexico State University

SP 2007 – FA 2011

Masters of History – New Mexico State University

3.67 Cumulative GPA during undergraduate study/ 3.9 GPA during graduate school.

Member of Phi Theta Kappa at NMSU-A and a Crimson Scholar for excellent academic standing at NMSU.

Bilingual in English and Spanish.

INTERESTS

Computers, gaming, tennis and sports in general, hanging out with friends, and family, reading for pleasure on a variety of history related topics, as well as less taxing tasks such as watching tv or just relaxing after work.

AWARDS

Various Honors on Alamogordo High School varsity tennis team. Member of Phi Theta Kappa for good academic standing at New Mexico State University-Alamogordo, along with Crimson Scholar status.

REFERENCES

Carilyn Miller

Interim Manager-Wal Mart Pharmacy

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Tracy Barberi

Pharmacist- Wal Mart Pharmacy

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Jason Curtman

Supervisor- Xerox Inc. (sub-contractor for Express Scripts customer service operations)

575-***-****

Lydia Telles

Teacher Adult Transition Program