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MICHAEL JAMES GOODSMAN

Indianapolis

Summary

Degreed, detail-oriented, state-certified pharmacy technician, pharmacy claims adjudicator, customer service, and administrative professional. Results-driven team player with a proven ability to establish rapport with clients. Experience in establishing professional relationships to create a collaborative working environment among departments, clients, and vendors. Excellent work ethic while serving in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of medical terminology.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Pharmacy Claims Third Party Adjudicator

PharmScript
10.2018 - Current
  • Evaluate customer accounts, convey appropriate information, research customer issues, and establish financial arrangements with customers
  • Review and work AR delinquencies within assigned accounts, including escalation to management, as necessary
  • Execute follow-up inquiries on failed payment arrangements and secure future promises to pay
  • Provide timely response to all customer inquiries, both inbound and outbound calls
  • Enter detailed conversation notes into database, including payment arrangements
  • Consistently meet all performance standards

State Certified Pharmacy Technician

CVS Retail Pharmacy
12.2015 - 10.2018
  • Assisted pharmacists in safely and accurately filling patient prescriptions in a fast-paced environment while providing excellent customer service for a diverse clientele
  • Ensured all medication needs and regulatory compliance standards were met while maintaining patient confidentiality
  • Utilized basic math and problem-solving skills to calculate prescription supplies
  • Responsibilities included reordering stock on a weekly basis and maintaining inventory to ensure prescriptions were filled promptly
  • Verified customers' insurance coverage and communicated with medical professionals on a regular basis to meet patients' needs

Server / Customer Services

Mitchell's Fish Market
10.2011 - 12.2015
  • Helped prepare and serve in an upscale environment and provide guests with excellent hospitality and service
  • Utilized a solution-based selling approach by preparing promotional plans to up sale food and beverage orders
  • Complied with food establishment sanitation requirements

Legal Assistant

Stewart & Irwin Law Firm
06.2011 - 05.2013
  • Managed high-volume workload while maintaining strict attention to detail on every task such as drafting pleadings or summarizing depositions accurately.
  • Facilitated timely resolution of legal matters by preparing and organizing essential documents.
  • Increased client satisfaction by efficiently managing case files and promptly addressing inquiries.
  • Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.

Teaching Assistant

Ben Davis University High School
08.2010 - 05.2011
  • Administered the Directed Study Laboratory and instructed students at an Early-Learning College Developmental high school in an urban setting
  • Provided remediation in various subjects

Teacher

Diploma Plus Secondary Academy
10.2008 - 05.2010
  • Taught Biology and Earth Space Science to high school students at Lawrence Township's alternative high school for students with behavioral and learning disorders
  • Developed and implemented daily and unit lesson plans, conducted parent conferences, evaluated student learning and progress with formal and informal assessments
  • Created project-based assessments that challenged students to learn curriculum

Student Teacher

John Marshall Community School
01.2008 - 05.2008
  • Developed lesson plans reflecting individual student needs, based on curriculum framework

Distribution Center Supervisor

IKON Office Solutions
01.1995 - 08.2006
  • Serviced clients such as Irwin Mortgage Co., and Wilson, Kehoe & Winningham
  • Supervised an on-site production staff of eight, providing complete copy and delivery services for a 700-employee financial services customer
  • Trained, monitored, and supervised staff, drafted and implemented local procedures manual and monthly billing software
  • Supervised distribution of documents, materials, managed document filing and retrieval for an Indianapolis-based law firm

Education

Teacher Certification -

UPUI - Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis

No Degree - Pharmacy Technician Certification

IUPUI
Indianapolis
01-2015

B.S. -

Manchester College
North Manchester, Indiana
05.1992

Skills

  • Pharmacy Technician
  • Account reconciliation
  • Claims adjudication
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Inventory control
  • Data entry & documentation
  • Scheduling experience
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Excel skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Decision-making
  • Legal document preparation
  • Documentation and recordkeeping
  • Analytical thinking
  • Administrative procedures
  • Problem-solving aptitude

Timeline

Pharmacy Claims Third Party Adjudicator

PharmScript
10.2018 - Current

State Certified Pharmacy Technician

CVS Retail Pharmacy
12.2015 - 10.2018

Server / Customer Services

Mitchell's Fish Market
10.2011 - 12.2015

Legal Assistant

Stewart & Irwin Law Firm
06.2011 - 05.2013

Teaching Assistant

Ben Davis University High School
08.2010 - 05.2011

Teacher

Diploma Plus Secondary Academy
10.2008 - 05.2010

Student Teacher

John Marshall Community School
01.2008 - 05.2008

Distribution Center Supervisor

IKON Office Solutions
01.1995 - 08.2006

Teacher Certification -

UPUI - Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis

No Degree - Pharmacy Technician Certification

IUPUI

B.S. -

Manchester College
MICHAEL JAMES GOODSMAN