Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Nicole Colchiski

Safeway
Evergreen
1
Certification
10
years of professional experience

Highly Motivated, self-starting Pharmacy Technician with a proven track record at a high volume pharmacy processing over 350 scripts daily, enhancing workflow and patient safety through accurate medication dispensing and insurance verification. Excells in complex problem-solving with insurance claims and use of discount programs and manufacturers coupons significantly improving patient satisfaction and pharmacy operations. Knowledgeable and efficient handling of Medicare and Medicaid claims, as well as standard commercial insurance claims, ensuring excellent customer service and satisfaction. Excellent with customer service and one on one patient interactions fostering a positive relationship with the pharmacy and patient.

Work History

Pharmacy Technician

10 Years 4 Months
Safeway | 04.2016 - Current
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, fostering positive relationships with both new and returning patients at the pharmacy counter.
  • Assisted in training new team members on standard operating procedures to ensure consistent quality of service across the entire team.
  • Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
  • Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
  • Assisted pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications to ensure patient safety.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to clarify prescription details, ensuring accuracy.
  • Supported insurance claim processing, facilitating smoother patient transactions.
  • Engaged in continuous learning to stay updated on pharmaceutical practices and products.
  • Resolved third-party billing, computer system and customer service issues.
  • Managed opening and closing duties for pharmacy.
  • Set up and modified patient profiles to include current medications and insurance details.
  • Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.

Education

Certified Nurse Aide

Emily Griffith Technical College | Denver, CO | 05.2001

- General Studies

Chatfield Senior High School | Littleton, CO | 05.1999

Skills

Insurance billing
Problem-solving skills
Confidentiality and HIPAA
Team collaboration
Workflow optimization
Medication dispensing
Answering customer questions
Prescription filling
Insurance verification
Drug inventory control
Interpreting and processing medication orders
Medicare and medicaid process

Certification

PTCB certified pharamcy technician

Timeline

Pharmacy Technician

Safeway
04.2016 - CurrentRead More

Emily Griffith Technical College

Certified Nurse Aide
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Chatfield Senior High School

from General Studies
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Nicole Colchiski