PARIS SOURIVONG JOHNSON
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Smyrna
Summary
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) with 20+ years of experience supporting hospital systems, specialty pharmacy services, and high-volume retail pharmacy operations. Proven ability to coordinate complex medication programs, manage pharmacy workflows, and collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Experienced in Epic systems, medication access, insurance authorization, and patient support.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Transplant Pharmacy Technician Coordinator
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
- Coordinate medication services for 300+ patients requiring complex specialty medication therapy.
- Collaborate with pharmacists, physicians, and care teams to support medication management and prescription coordination.
- Manage specialty prescriptions, refills, and insurance approvals for high-cost medications.
- Assist patients navigating specialty pharmacy requirements and financial assistance programs.
- Maintain medication documentation and workflow coordination within Epic.
Pharmacy Technician Coordinator
The Vanderbilt Clinic Pharmacy
10.2021 - 11.2023
- Coordinated pharmacy workflow and prescription processing in a high-volume outpatient clinical pharmacy.
- Assisted with insurance claims processing, prior authorizations, and billing resolution.
- Maintained patient medication records within Epic and pharmacy systems.
- Provided patient-facing support for prescription coordination and medication inquiries.
Pharmacy Technician
Costco Wholesale Pharmacy
11.2013 - 09.2021
- Processed high volumes of prescriptions while maintaining strict accuracy and medication safety standards.
- Maintained patient profiles including allergies, medication history, and insurance information.
- Processed insurance claims and resolved billing issues to ensure timely prescription fulfillment.
- Assisted customers with prescription questions and OTC medication guidance.
Pharmacy Technician II
Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital
10.2009 - 12.2013
- Prepared IV medications including IV bags and TPN solutions in sterile compounding environments.
- Compounded medications for NICU patients requiring specialized dosing.
- Maintained sterile compounding environments and supported automated medication systems.
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
10.2006 - 08.2009
- Assisted pharmacists with prescription processing, patient records, and inventory management.
Laboratory Technician
Norquest Seafoods
05.2002 - 09.2005
- Conducted laboratory testing of salmon egg samples for salmonella and E. coli contamination.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TNSkills
- Epic
- Phoenix
- McKesson
- Healthcare Operations
- Medication Coordination
- Insurance Billing & Prior Authorizations
- Prescription Processing & Fulfillment
- Inventory & Medication Storage
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Communication & Support
Certification
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
Timeline
Transplant Pharmacy Technician Coordinator
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
Pharmacy Technician Coordinator
The Vanderbilt Clinic Pharmacy
10.2021 - 11.2023
Pharmacy Technician
Costco Wholesale Pharmacy
11.2013 - 09.2021
Pharmacy Technician II
Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital
10.2009 - 12.2013
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
10.2006 - 08.2009
Laboratory Technician
Norquest Seafoods
05.2002 - 09.2005
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
University of Tennessee