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Brian MacDonald

Hamden

Summary

Driven Pharmacy Technician with over 3 years of experience and success in working within fast-paced retail pharmacy settings. Highly proficient in accurately filling and labeling prescriptions, maintaining drug inventories and updating pharmacy records. Excited to bring talent and record of excellence in customer service to growing pharmacy.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy
02.2025 - Current
  • Supervised 6-8 pharmacy technicians and coordinated day-to-day assignments.
  • Supervised junior technicians, providing guidance on best practices in pharmaceutical processes and procedures.
  • Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
  • Maintained compliance with all federal and state regulations related to pharmaceutical operations, ensuring accurate record-keeping and documentation practices.
  • Helped maintain a clean and organized workspace for optimal efficiency during high-volume periods.
  • Promoted teamwork among pharmacy staff, fostering a collaborative environment for improved productivity.
  • Resolved non-routine issues like third-party billing, computer system, and customer service issues.

Pharmacy Inventory Specialist

CVS Pharmacy
02.2024 - 02.2025
  • Contributed to a safe pharmacy environment by consistently following established procedures for handling hazardous materials.
  • Optimized space utilization within the pharmacy storage areas, allowing for better organization and easy access to medications when needed.
  • Implemented inventory control measures that effectively reduced medication stockouts and improved overall patient satisfaction.
  • Reduced expired or damaged medications waste by closely monitoring expiration dates and promptly removing items as needed.

Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy
11.2021 - 02.2024
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
  • Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT
08-2022

Skills

  • Problem-solving skills
  • Inventory control
  • Order verification
  • Pharmaceutical calculations
  • Insurance verification
  • Regulatory compliance

Certification

  • CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician

Timeline

Lead Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy
02.2025 - Current

Pharmacy Inventory Specialist

CVS Pharmacy
02.2024 - 02.2025

Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy
11.2021 - 02.2024

Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences

Quinnipiac University
Brian MacDonald