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Kathryn Hamilton

@kathrynhamilton

Experienced certified pharmacy technician specializing in prior authorizations and patient advocacy.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I seek a patient-focused pharmacy role where I can manage prior authorizations, improve medication access, collaborate with care teams, and contribute to process improvements and compliance.

I am a dedicated, certified pharmacy technician with extensive experience supporting hematology/oncology, BMT, and ambulatory pharmacy services, processing high volumes of prescriptions and insurance prior authorizations. I collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, insurance companies, and pharmaceutical manufacturers to resolve complex coverage and billing issues while maintaining regulatory compliance.

Across roles at Duke Health, Optum/Total Med Staffing, and multiple retail and specialty pharmacies, I have managed medication inventory, prescription processing, adherence outreach, and documentation in systems like AS400/Rxclaims, eClinicalWorks, Epic, and Rx1. I consistently deliver excellent patient service, handle escalations, and optimize medication access through prior authorization and appeals workflows.

I hold pharmacy technician certifications and state registration, with ongoing education in cancer registry management and health administration. I seek opportunities where I can apply clinical knowledge, process improvement, and patient-focused advocacy to improve medication access and outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Duke Health logoDH
Current

Pharmacy Technician II

Duke Health

Nov 2025 - Present (2 months)

Served as liaison among patients, providers, insurers, and manufacturers to resolve complex prescription and coverage issues for hematology/oncology and BMT patients, managing high-volume inquiries and securing prior authorizations to optimize medication access and compliance.

TR

Sr. Certified Pharmacy PA/Appeals Technician

Total Med Staffing / Optum RX

Nov 2020 - Nov 2025 (5 years)

Processed Medicaid prior authorizations and appeals using PAS, RxClaims/AS400 and state formularies, documented provider and pharmacy interactions, and managed cost override requests to reduce claim rejections and ensure medication access.

OP

Pharmacy Technician

Opus Rx Pharmacy

Nov 2015 - Apr 2016 (5 months)

Filled and dispensed medications, handled refill requests and inventory replenishment, processed insurance claims, and supported pharmacists with daily operations including cash register and reporting.

FS

Pharmacy Technician

Fred's Discount Drug Store

Nov 2011 - Jul 2013 (1 year 8 months)

Handled cashiering, medication preparation (counting and compounding suspensions), insurance claim communications, and pharmacy software (PDX/QS‑1) operations to support retail pharmacy services.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Belhaven University logoBU

Belhaven University

Bachelor's, Health Administration

Pursued a Bachelor's degree in Health Administration via remote study.

UC

University of Cincinnati Clermont College

Certificate, Cancer Registry Management

Completed a Certificate in Cancer Registry Management through University of Cincinnati Clermont College (remote).

Hinds Community College logoHC

Hinds Community College

Associate, Biology

2013 - 2015

Completed an Associate degree in Biology from Hinds Community College between 2013 and 2015.

WS

Wingfield High School

High School Diploma, General Secondary Education

2003 - 2007

Attended Wingfield High School and obtained a High School Diploma between 2003 and 2007.

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Software and tools used professionally

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