Pharmacy Technician and Inventory Systems Specialist
Resume:
Ron Rinehart CPhT
Florence, AZ 85132
***********@***.***
Skills/Qualifications
• 20 years of experience ordering products ranging from high tech electrical to pharmaceuticals.
• Extensive experience in organizational design and system training, inventory management and business strategy.
• Practical experiences in leading quality and inventory audits of pharmaceuticals and supply chain management activities.
• Recognized expert as a project specialist streamlining ordering and inventory systems applying 5S methodology.
• Education and practical experience in lean manufacturing and distribution techniques.
• Strong communication skills with customers and insurance providers as well as doctors and nurses.
• Active involvement in employee development through coaching and mentoring relationships. Professional Highlights
Kaiser Health Plan of Washington, 2016 to Present
Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacy Help Desk Technician –
Answer phone calls from doctors and pharmacies, both network and staff model, about processing prescriptions and pharmacy benefits.
Research, then approve or deny insurance coverage of medications. Work with IT/Benefit Analysts to problem-solve computer issues and errors. Work with customer service, network and staff model pharmacies specifically in regard to their questions about Medicare Part D.
Work with Patient Financial Services on rebills and copayment adjudication. Train new staff on Help Desk procedures.
Place emergency overrides on patient profile to allow adjudication. Safeway Pharmacy, 2006 to 2016
Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician
As a Pharmacy Technician I Prepare and label prescriptions by identifying prescription requirements, filling out dosage forms, calculating dosage amounts and order entry. Maintain order inventory through report analysis and root cause corrective action. Perform these activities including on-site training throughout the Puget Sound’s Safeway locations.
Walgreens Pharmacy, 2005 to 2006
Senior Technician
As a Senior Technician I Prepared and labeled prescriptions by identifying prescription requirements, filling out dosage forms, calculating dosage amounts and order entry. Maintained order inventory through report analysis and root cause corrective action. Also used compounding skills to make unique creams and lotions. Training focal for all new hire Pharmacy Technicians. Conducted Pharmacy Technician training at Walgreens and the Veterans Administration.
Rent-A-Center, 2000 to 2004
Sales Manager
Trained and supervised all new employees for Long Beach California regional market. Oversaw the ordering of all product, inventory management, and new employee relocations. Also responsible for all transportation training and scheduling.
Pepsi Bottling Group, 1999 to 2000
Merchandising Specialist
Responsible for customer service, inventory control, and ordering for 18 stores in Orange County California. Krowten International Inc, 1997 to 1999
Purchasing Manager
Responsible for procuring high tech electrical and electro-mechanical components, prepare drawings and data sheets, and final inspection of all custom fabricated assemblies. Roy Miller Freight line Inc, 1992 to 1997
Lead Man
Supervised all dock personnel and coordinated delivery of all containers while maintaining inventory records. Managed the truck fleet maintenance and readiness. Affiliations
Tacoma Rescue Mission volunteer – 2012 – 2018
Active member of High Point Community Church
Education
Pima Medical Institute, Pharmacy Technician Program, 2005 HIPPA Certification, 2005-Present
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, 2006-Present Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) 2006- Present GED-1997
References
Cory Vandenboom – Pharmacist Safeway Corporation – 253-***-**** Shanda Huggins – Safeway District Office, Pharmacy Department – 425-***-**** Mary Henselen – Safeway Pharmacy Manager – 253-***-**** Kevin Sullivan - Senior Pastor High Point Community Church – 253-***-****
Contact this candidate