Lauryn Goodwin

Internship Experience for MPH February 2024-July 2024: During this internship experience I worked with Healthy Savannah, a non-profit organization that is a Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (R.E.A.C.H.) grant recipient, which is funded by the CDC to prevent and reduce chronic illnesses and help provide resources to African Americans, Hispanics, etc. During this internship experience I worked with the low-income population in Savannah, GA to promote access to healthier food alternatives and physical activity through local farmers markets and accessible biking/walking trails to prevent chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, etc. I also had the opportunity to help re-establish the food policy council in Chatham County by assessing the current landscape in regard to food insecurity and researching effective policies throughout the U.S. that could be adapted for the Savannah, Georgia area.

Pharmacy technician professional with eight years of retail experience in a fast-paced environment requiring strong written/verbal communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.

Experience with prior authorizations, compounding, communicating effectively with medical staff, leadership, and mentoring/training team members. Dedicated to providing outstanding customer service and solving problems in various work environments.

Clinical Pharmacy Technician for Prime Therapeutics (02/2023 - Present)

• Determines appropriateness for medications. Communicates decision to physicians, physician's office staff, medical management staff and/or pharmacists. Researches, resolves and documents prior authorization outcomes in pharmacy system.
• Communicates selected prior authorization criteria, pharmacy benefit coverage and formulary alternatives to physicians, physician's office staff, medical management staff and/or pharmacists.
• Escalates requests to Pharmacist when request requires extensive clinical review or denial.

Community Health Intern for Healthy Savannah (02/2024 - 07/2024)

• Promote healthier lifestyles in underserved communities by facilitating access to fresh produce at local farmers’ markets and advocating for accessible biking/walking trails
• Collaborate on re-establishing Chatham County’s food policy council, researching food insecurity, and recommending policy adaptations to address local needs
• Support Healthy Savannah’s REACH grant initiatives, assisting in developing and implementing programs to reduce chronic disease disparities among African American and Hispanic populations

Supply Chain Pharmacy Technician U.S. Air Force (02/2019 - 08/2022)

Managed a $3.4 million pharmaceutical budget, mitigating chronic inventory shortages and safeguarding $2.2 million in equipment and stock assets

• Supervised, trained, and mentored junior technicians on pharmacy processes, insurance billing procedures, and HIPAA compliance
• Researched and resolved prior authorizations, communicating effectively with medical staff and patients to ensure optimal pharmacy benefit coverage

Inpatient Pharmacy Technician U.S. Air Force (05/2018 - 11/2019)

• Delivered medication and pharmaceutical supplies to patients, nursing stations, and surgical suites, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of care
• Conducted regular inspections of drug storage areas, maintaining compliance with Defense Health Agency, Air Force, and Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Guidelines
• Trained new technicians on job-specific functions and responsibilities, contributing to team development and efficiency

Outpatient Pharmacy Technician U.S. Air Force (03/2017 - 05/2018)

• Prepared and dispensed medications, ensuring accuracy and sterility while adhering to established guidelines and safety protocols
• Assisted pharmacists with patient counseling, providing clear instructions on proper medication use and addressing patient inquiries
• Monitored the telephone system and maintained pharmacy computerized systems, ensuring efficient workflow and client service levels

Southern New Hampshire University Master’s Public Health 

Southern New Hampshire University B.S. Public Health 

Technical College of the Low Country Associate in Arts and Sciences