James Craig
@jamescraig1
Experienced pharmacy professional with over 20 years in healthcare.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
With over 20 years of pharmacy experience, I have honed my skills in both inpatient and outpatient settings. My expertise encompasses sterile and non-sterile compounding, as well as proficiency in Acudose, Omnicell, and Pyxis systems. I am dedicated to ensuring medication adherence and improving patient outcomes through effective communication and collaboration with healthcare teams.
Currently, I serve as a Pharmacy Care Coordinator at Baptist Health Neurology Center, where I verify patient eligibility for medications and handle prior authorizations. My role involves working closely with doctors, nurses, and pharmacists to support patient care, document patient information in EMR, and coordinate patient outreach. My previous experience as a Certified Pharmacy Technician has equipped me with the skills to manage and optimize Pyxis stations, conduct medication reconciliations, and assist in the opening of outpatient pharmacies.
I am passionate about continuous learning and self-improvement, currently teaching myself coding in Python and C++. I aim to develop my own app in the future while also pursuing my interest in biking, with a goal of completing a marathon in the next couple of years.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Pharmacy Care Coordinator
Baptist Health Neurology Center
Dec 2024 - Present (7 months)
Verified patient eligibility for medications and managed prior authorizations, ensuring insurance details were current to prevent therapy gaps. Assisted patients in securing financial aid and improving medication adherence, while collaborating with healthcare professionals to support patient care.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
UK HealthCare
Oct 2020 - Dec 2024 (4 years 2 months)
Managed, optimized, and repaired Pyxis stations as a Pyxis Technician, including diagnosing and fixing various components. Served as a Narcotic Delivery Technician for one year, ensuring secure and timely medication distribution.
Medication Reconciliation Technician
Baptist Health
May 2014 - Oct 2020 (6 years 5 months)
Conducted medication reconciliations in the Emergency Room for over three years, leading the program and training new technicians. Also functioned as a sterile compounding technician and ADS technician, contributing to the successful opening and workflow optimization of the Outpatient Pharmacy.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Kroger
May 2017 - Sep 2017 (4 months)
Worked part-time as a Certified Pharmacy Technician, assisting with prescription processing and customer service. Supported general pharmacy operations and maintained organized inventory.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
CVS
May 2013 - May 2014 (1 year)
Performed duties as a Certified Pharmacy Technician, assisting pharmacists with prescription dispensing and patient care. Managed prescription processing and ensured accurate medication distribution.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Kroger
May 2001 - May 2013 (12 years)
Gained extensive experience as a Certified Pharmacy Technician over a decade, handling prescription processing and customer interactions. Contributed to efficient retail pharmacy operations and inventory management.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Montgomery County High School
High School Diploma, General Studies
Completed 12th grade at Montgomery County High School. This foundational education provided the basis for further professional development in the pharmacy field.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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