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Aida Gonzalez

Menifee

Summary

Detail-oriented Certified Pharmacy Technician with extensive experience in optimizing patient care and enhancing adherence to prescribed therapies. Skilled in providing clinical services, including patient education, and medication therapy management (MTM). Adept at navigating prior authorization processes to ensure timely access to necessary medications, while maintaining compliance with insurance requirements and healthcare regulations. Proven ability to collaborate with pharmacists, healthcare providers, and insurance companies to address patient needs and improve therapeutic outcomes. Committed to supporting patients in managing their health and achieving optimal results from their treatments.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Regional Pharmacy Technician Trainer

Rite Aid
Menifee
06.2023 - 07.2025

• Training & Development: Led onboarding and training for new hires and existing associates across the region, ensuring consistent performance and operational excellence.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensured pharmacy adherence to state and federal regulations, focusing on patient safety, HIPAA, and licensing standards.
• Operations Support: Provided technical and operational assistance to pharmacies, managing technician schedules and overseeing workflow optimization.
• Inventory & Waste Management: Directed regional inventory control efforts, reducing waste while ensuring medication availability and operational efficiency.
• Auditing & Documentation: Conducted in-store audits and supported third-party audit processes, ensuring regulatory readiness and compliance with corporate policies.
• Prior Authorization Management: Facilitated timely medication access by coordinating prior authorization processes between providers, patients, and insurers using CoverMyMeds.
• Patient Adherence Support: Enhanced patient health outcomes by monitoring and educating on medication adherence, ensuring consistent follow-up.
• Clinical Support: Assisted with medication dispensing and therapy management, under the supervision of pharmacists, to improve patient care and health outcomes.
• Immunization Administration: Administered immunizations to patients, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to immunization schedules.

Lead Pharmacy Technician

Rite
Moreno Valley
12.2002 - 05.2023
  • Committed to delivering excellent customer service while working in a high volume, fast-paced environment.
  • Oversaw daily operations of the pharmacy department, including supervising staff members, assigning tasks, and resolving conflicts.
  • Provided clinical services such as medication therapy management and immunizations.
  • Effectively communicated with insurance companies, patients, and healthcare providers regarding billing inquiries.
  • Maintained effective inventory management practices to minimize waste and maximize profits.

Education

Rancho Verde High School
Moreno Valley, CA

Skills

  • Medication reconciliation
  • Pharmaceutical calculations
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Training and development
  • Customer satisfaction
  • Medication Therapy Management
  • Immunization administration
  • Workflow optimization
  • Adaptability
  • Insurance billing
  • Patient adherence
  • Prior authorizations
  • Pharmacy compliance
  • Pharmacy auditing

Certification

  • National Certification through PTCB
  • Immunization Certification
  • CPR Certification
  • Basic Life Support Certification

Languages

Spanish, Fluent

Timeline

Regional Pharmacy Technician Trainer

Rite Aid
06.2023 - 07.2025

Lead Pharmacy Technician

Rite
12.2002 - 05.2023

Rancho Verde High School
Aida Gonzalez