Kathryn Hamilton
@kathrynhamilton
Experienced certified pharmacy technician specializing in prior authorizations and patient advocacy.
What I'm looking for
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
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.
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.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
We Care Pharmacy
Jul 2020 - Aug 2020 (1 month)
Operated POS and managed cash handling, assisted pharmacists with patient profile data entry and insurance retrieval, and supported specialty medication coupon processing and supply management for daily pharmacy operations.
Conducted outbound patient follow-up calls to assess medication use, scheduled annual wellness visits, promoted mail-order benefits, and referred patients to remove barriers to medication adherence.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Carepoint Pharmacy
Dec 2016 - Dec 2019 (3 years)
Managed inventory and ordering, processed and assisted dispensing and shipping of prescriptions, and coordinated with patients, providers, and insurers to support timely medication delivery and pharmacy operations.
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.
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
Aug 2015 - Nov 2015 (3 months)
Performed prescription typing and filling, operated drive-thru, assisted customers and staff, managed inventory and drug ordering, and completed daily pharmacy reports.
Resident Assistant
Son Valley
Jul 2013 - Mar 2014 (8 months)
Supported residents with medication administration and daily tasks, facilitated community events, and promoted resident independence through supervision and assistance.
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.
Pharmacy Technician
Covenant Pharmacy
Mar 2011 - Aug 2011 (5 months)
Assisted pharmacists in packaging blister packs for long-term care facilities and performed quality checks to ensure accurate medication distribution to facilities.
Retail Sales Associate
Bath & Body Works
May 2008 - Nov 2008 (6 months)
Assisted customers with sales, processed returns and payments, handled customer complaints, and served as backup staff to maintain store operations and customer satisfaction.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Belhaven University
Bachelor's, Health Administration
Pursued a Bachelor's degree in Health Administration via remote study.
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
Associate, Biology
2013 - 2015
Completed an Associate degree in Biology from Hinds Community College between 2013 and 2015.
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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