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Vance Higa

Vance Higa

Lead Pharmacy Technician

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Program Manager -- Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Waste Management Services

  • Education

    • University of Hawaii at Manoa

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      Bachelor of Arts - BA Biology/Biological Sciences, General

      Analyze efficacy of non-pesticide technique of small hive beetle infestation of honey bee hives.Conduct a field study of Integrated Pest Management techniqueAnalyze the field study of secondary succession of invasive plant species of the Wa'ahila Ridge Nature Reserve.

  • Experience

    • Longs Drugs

      Jul 2002 - Dec 2013
      Lead Pharmacy Technician

      Paragon Pharmacy Award (2010) - Pharmacy Best Practice and Continual Improvement top 3 pharmacies.Managed supply chain of prescription medications via 3rd-Party Logistics (3PL) and amnesty programs.Managed intra-company prescription medication cost-savings logistics pilot programs Managed same-store pharmacy sales goals and forecast market trend.Subject-matter expert in Hawaii Narcotics Enforcement Division regulation of CII-CV prescription medication and over-the-counter restricted medications.Managed pharmacy sales budget of $2MPreceptor of Pharmacy Technician Skillbridge cohorts for Oahu Medical College and Heald College 2010-2012.Managed pharmaceutical hazardous waste quarantine and disposition programs of blood thinners, neoplastics, and hazardous compound waste. Show less

    • HMSA

      Dec 2013 - Nov 2014
      Senior Business Specialist

      Analyzed Medicare Beneficiary eligibility for Medicare Advantage programs.Managed efficacy of Medicare Advantage enrollment protocols.Analyzed cost-risk analyses for Medicare Advantage beneficiary plans for annual revision.Conducted quality assurance of customer service satisfaction surveys.Analyzed and submitted Medicare Beneficiary eligibility grievance to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for eligibility or revocation.

    • Pharmacare Hawaii

      Nov 2014 - Apr 2015
      Enteral Nutrition Patient-Care Associate

      Conducted logistical support of enteral-nutrition supplies and durable medical equipment.

    • State of Hawaii

      May 2015 - Dec 2015
      Enrollment Specialist

      Analyzed Employer-Union Health Benefits eligibility for active and retired employees.Performed health insurance outreach and education for retiree programs.

    • University of Hawaii at Manoa

      Jan 2016 - Dec 2018
      Secretary II

      Department of Human Nutrition, Food and Animal Sciences

    • Amentum

      May 2019 - now

      • Program Manager

        Sept 2022 - now

      • Hazardous Waste Manager

        Jan 2021 - Sept 2022

      • Data Entry Clerk

        May 2019 - Jan 2021

  • Licenses & Certifications