- Yoga
- Hiking in the White Mountains
- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
- Regularly practice mindfulness and meditation for overall wellness
- Using nutrition, supplementation, and exercise to give our body the foundation it needs to function well
- Combining Western and Eastern approaches to mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being
Benjamin Gray
Concord
Summary
Experienced pharmacist skilled in patient counseling, immunization administration, medication dispensing, and research. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and collaboration with healthcare teams, as well as using my research strengths to assess and improve therapy decisions.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
Franklin, NH
12.2024 - Current
- Dispensed medications accurately while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Reviewed and verified prescriptions for appropriateness and potential drug interactions.
- Provided patient counseling on medication usage, side effects, and health management, including nutrition and dietary supplements.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to optimize patient care and medication therapy management.
- Trained pharmacy technicians, interns, and new pharmacists on pharmacy operations, workflow efficiency, and communication.
- Administered immunizations in accordance with ACIP guidelines and a physician standing order protocol.
- Currently serve as a district trainer for pharmacists and technicians onboarding or seeking improvement.
Pharmacist-Emerging Leader
CVS Pharmacy
Concord, NH
12.2022 - 12.2024
- Fulfilled the role of staff pharmacist as previously described with increased responsibilities.
- Took over a pharmacy with staffing, training, and volume difficulties in order to bring performance up to required standards.
- Recruited pharmacists and technicians to the team to meet business and patient needs.
- Trained both new and veteran staff to enhance workflow efficiency, task prioritization, and team cooperation.
- Explored and tested new company initiatives and pilot programs to provide feedback and improve rollout success.
Staff Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
Franklin, NH
08.2015 - 12.2022
- Provided patient counseling on medication usage, side effects, and health management.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring availability of critical medications and supplies.
- Trained pharmacy technicians on operational procedures and customer service excellence.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize errors in medication dispensing processes.
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
- Contributed to a positive workplace culture by fostering open communication channels among team members and promoting professional development opportunities.
- Strong focus on positive personal interactions between staff and patients to enhance success in all areas.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy And Health Sciences
Manchester, NHBachelor of Science - Molecular And Cellular Biology/Biochemistry
University of Maine
Orono, MESkills
- Drug utilization review
- Medication dispensing
- Pharmacy automation systems
- Immunization administration
- Patient counseling
- Interpersonal communication
- Active listening
- Staff training
- Medication and protocol research
- Critical thinking
Accomplishments
- #2 highest customer satisfaction pharmacy in CVS Region 1.
- Administered vaccinations to patients in a dementia/mental health facility.
- Trained multiple pharmacy interns in real world consultations.
- Have been regularly asked to write recommendations for technicians looking to further their education.
- Led a talk and workshop in Yoga for Recovery at the 2025 NEPG conference.
Certification
- APhA Immunization Certified - 2013
- CPR certified - current
- Yoga Instructor - 200 RYT and Yoga Alliance Certified 2024
Interests
Timeline
Staff Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
12.2024 - Current
Pharmacist-Emerging Leader
CVS Pharmacy
12.2022 - 12.2024
Staff Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
08.2015 - 12.2022
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy And Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Molecular And Cellular Biology/Biochemistry
University of Maine