Stephen V.

Puccio
1 Highland Drive
Jackson, NJ 08527
908-839-2300, StephenPuccio@gmail.com

Professional Experience

April 2010 Present
Pharmacy Technician, Rite Aid, Jackson, New Jersey, 08527

Job Duties Include:

-Typing, billing, filing, and cashing
out prescriptions
Contacting physicians (via fax,
phone, or computer) for:
-Script Verification (directions,
quantity, date written, and validity)
-Alternate medication inquiry (as per
notice of backordered items,
availability, and interactions)
-Notice of allergic reactions
-Notice of drug-to-drug interactions
-Request to refill prescriptions
Contacting patients for:
-New insurance policies
-Refill reminders and automatic refill
service inquiry
-Pick up reminders every 6, 10, and 13
days from fill date
-Special requests for first day pick up
reminders
-Prescription status: (refill too soon,
prior-authorization, on order, etc.)
-Additional Pharmacy
responsibilities:
-Provide customers with information
regarding OTC products under
Pharmacist supervision
-Check for outdated medications
-Ensure Patient confidentiality as per
HIPAA guidelines
-Cycle counting controlled and non-
controlled medications
-Replenishing stock of prescription
drugs
-Liaise continually with Insurance
companies to address product
formularies and patient
benefits/eligibility
-Ascertain the validity of prescriptions
(controlled and non-controlled)
-Assist in maintaining NJ Pharmacy
regulatory standards

Education

September 2009 Summer 2014
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey
The School of Environmental and Biological Sciences (SEBS) Class of 2014
B.A. Degree in Biological Sciences

Courses Include:

General Biology I, II
General Chemistry I, II
Organic Chemistry I, II
General Physics I, II
Calculus I, II
Endocrinology
Systems Physiology
Pathophysiology
Animal Reproduction
Microbiology
Genetics
Bioethics
Evolution of Animal
Behavior
Statistics for Research
Economics
Politics of Environmental
Issues
Expository Writing
Research in the
Disciplines
Music Theory
Wellness Behavior
Human Ecology

Labs Include:

General Biology I, II
Introduction to Experimentation
(General Chemistry)
Organic Chemistry (Macro and
Micro-scale techniques)
Microbiology
Genetics
Systems Physiology
General Physics I, II

Other Proficient Skills

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,
and PowerPoint)
Typing speed of 85 WPM
Excellent verbal and written
communication
Detail and deadline oriented
Ability to multitask efficiently
and effectively
Ability to work independently