Cristian Alvarez
Scottsdale
Summary
Patient-oriented Pharmacy Technician with extensive experience processing, preparing, filling and labeling medications. Highly skilled at processing prescriptions and managing pharmacy inventory. Well-versed in interacting with patients to answer questions and provide status updates on prescription fills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2017
2017
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreen's Pharmacy
Scottsdale
01.2022 - Current
- Processed medication orders for customers and healthcare providers.
- Managed inventory levels and organized pharmacy stock efficiently.
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing prescription medications accurately.
- Maintained patient confidentiality and complied with safety regulations.
- Provided excellent customer service by answering questions and resolving issues.
- Operated pharmacy software to manage prescriptions and patient profiles.
- Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
- Performed data entry for patient profiles, billing information and prescription orders into the pharmacy software system.
- Created new customer profiles and updated demographics, allergies, and new medications in pharmacy computer systems.
- Managed filing of prescriptions, both electronically and manually.
- Restocked shelves with new supplies of medications as needed.
- Assisted in training new employees on pharmacy procedures.
- Refilled medications, offered insight into over-the-counter products and verified insurance benefits.
- Interpreted and processed medication orders under supervision of pharmacist.
- Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies, and logged items into inventory system.
- Administered flu shots and other vaccinations as certified and in accordance with pharmacy regulations.
- Supported pharmacy operations by answering phone calls and directing queries appropriately.
- Monitored prescription refill requests and communicated with patients regarding their status.
Receiving Team Lead
Macys Department Store
Scottsdale
08.2018 - 11.2021
- Oversaw receiving operations to ensure timely processing of incoming merchandise.
- Trained new employees on receiving processes and procedures.
- Performed regular cycle counts to verify inventory accuracy in the system.
- Trained team members on safety protocols and efficient receiving procedures.
Dining Room Server
Mcdowell Village - Senior Living
Scottsdale
05.2016 - 07.2016
- Delivered exceptional dining experiences to residents in a senior living community.
- Managed dining room setup and organization for efficient meal service.
- Resolved resident concerns promptly to enhance satisfaction during meals.
- Fostered a warm, welcoming atmosphere through friendly interactions with residents.
- Completed opening and closing checklists to ensure smooth restaurant operations.
- Communicated with kitchen staff to stay updated on item availability and customer wait times.
- Addressed concerns quickly to improve customer experience and escalated issues to management for resolution when necessary.
Education
Coronado High School
Scottsdale, AZArizona Board of Pharmacy Certified Technician License
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Certified
American Pharmacist Association(APhA) Immunization Certified
Skills
- Medication processing
- Inventory management
- Prescription preparation
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Time management in fast paced environments
- Multitasking and prioritization
- Reliability and professionalism
- Adaptability to changing regulations
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Purple Belt
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreen's Pharmacy
01.2022 - Current
Receiving Team Lead
Macys Department Store
08.2018 - 11.2021
Dining Room Server
Mcdowell Village - Senior Living
05.2016 - 07.2016
Coronado High School
Arizona Board of Pharmacy Certified Technician License
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Certified
American Pharmacist Association(APhA) Immunization Certified