Tamara J. Sanchez, CPhT

• C***-***-****

• acxdnz@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

Demonstrated skill teaching Pharmacy Technician core courses

6+ years Pharmacy management, supervisory and project management experience

PTCB Certified 2001, certification #190************ exp 5/17

AZ technician lic T002358

Proficient in MS Word and Excel,Cerner, Next Gen, Prodigy software,HCS,MedERX

CPR/BLS,CPI Training certified exp 11/2017

ACHIEVEMENTS

Successfully served in absence of Pharmacy Technician Program Director; sole instructor of core courses,managed externships and proactively resolved student issues

Selected for "Train the Trainer" program to implement new computer system for Thomas-Davis Clinic employees

Sierra Tucson Hospital Nov 2015 to present

Pharmacy Technician

Process refills

Order entry of prescriptions

Delivery of meds to lodges

Fill prescriptions

Inventory control

EXPERIENCE

Southern Arizona Urgent Care May 2016 to Aug 2016

Pharmacy Techinician

Medication Utilization reporting and cost analysis

Maintain pharmacy inventory

Prepack medications for provider dispensing

Order medications from pharmaceutical vendors

Omnicare of Northwest Ohio March 2015 to Sept 2015

Pharmacy Technician

Order entry of prescriptions

Processing stat delivery requests

Communication with nursing staff at ASL homes for delivery of meds

Genoa Pharmacy Toledo, Oh Sept 2014 to Nov 2014

Pharmacy Technician

Assisted Pharmacist in dispensing prescription medications

Patient assistance

Stocked and pre-filled medications

Prepared bubble pack med for assisted living facilities

Qol Meds Tucson, AZ June 2013 to Aug 2014

Clinical Medication Coordinator

Procure medications for nursing staff.

Coordinate refills for dispensing

Collect patient copays.

Facilitate reports for medical providers

Brookline College, Tucson, AZ Jan 2011 to April 2013

Pharmacy Technician Program Director

Instruct core Pharmacy Technician program modules

Ensure students are eligible for and obtain PTCB Certification

Coordinate externships with community employers, monitor student success

Maintain community partnerships with Pharmacy contacts throughout Tucson

Coordinate and participate in Advisory Board Committee meetings

American Hospital Service Group,/

Kuhana/Spectrum Healthcare, Davis Monthan AFB, Tucson, AZ Oct. 2009- Sept. 2010

Pharmacy Technician

Assisted Pharmacist in dispensing prescription medications

Patient assistance

Stocked and pre-filled medications

Safescript, Tucson, AZ Sept. 2002 – Mar. 2007

Pharmacy Manager

Managed pharmacy staff, implemented policies and procedures and trained

all new employees

Assisted Pharmacist in dispensing prescription medications

Assisted Director of Marketing in contracting of assisted living facilities

Addressed compliance issues

Handled Third party and Medicare billing issues

Liaised between pharmacy, patients, and third party entities

Responsible for inventory and cost containment

Apple One Employment Agency, Tucson, AZ Dec. 2001 – Sept. 2002

Provider Recovery Specialist

Employed at Health Net of Arizona in Provider Recovery Department

Researched overpayments to provider and provided documentation for recoupment

Script Save (PBM), Tucson, AZ Feb. 1998 - May 2001

Benefit Administration Rep

Maintained database of contracted pharmacies throughout the US

Negotiated contracts with independent pharmacies

Assisted customer service representatives with troubleshooting issues

Integrated Pharmacy Services / Health Net of Arizona July 1994 - March 1997

Pharmacy Technician

Assisted Pharmacist with dispensing medications

Cash register duties

Third party billing

Pharmacy Prior Authorization Specialist

Approved or denied of non formulary medications based on P & T committee

criteria for patient utilization

Claims Examiner

Adjudication of claims submitted by medical providers for reimbursement.

1 Soul 2 Hearts Weddings, Tucson, AZ May 2006 – Present

Owner, Wedding Coordinator and Officiant

Meet with couples and coordinate unique and memorable wedding ceremonies

Officiate ceremonies at air force base, resorts and beachside locations

Education

Pima Community College, Tucson, AZ 1995 to 1997

Nursing

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Member National Pharmacy Technician Assoc. Oct 2012

PTCB ADVOCATE EDUCATOR 10/2012

HIPAA Certified June 2003 Steven Covey 7 Steps Program Sept 2000

REFERENCES:

Dawn Arias Shepphard, R.N. phone 928-***-**** Years known 27

2537 S View Pkwy

Yuma, AZ 85365

LT Cmdr (ret) William Reynolds.. Phys Assist, phone 520-***-**** Years known 3

Tucson, AZ

Carmen Leon -Pharmacy Technician phone 217-***-**** Years known 2

Tucson, AZ

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