John Farrell III
Bristol,CT
Summary
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Pharmacy Technician, Oncology
Hartford Healthcare Cancer Institute
Hartford, CT
03.2024 - Current
- Promotes teamwork among pharmacy staff, fostering a collaborative environment for improved productivity.
- Performs regular audits to maintain compliance with state regulations and company policies.
- Trains new pharmacy technicians on proper procedures and best practices, ensuring consistent quality of sterile preparations
- Assists in preparation, distribution and storage of sterile parenteral pharmaceutical preparations
- Resolves staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Helps to build high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
- Orients newly hired employees by providing company information, facilitating onboarding processes and establishing position-related requirements.
Sterile Products Technician II, Certified Pharmacy Technician
Hartford Healthcare Cancer Institute
Hartford, CT
05.2022 - 03.2024
- Prepared non-hazardous sterile product preparations (e.g. IV medications) adhering to department SOPs
- Prepare hazardous sterile product preparations using all appropriate personal protective equipment adhering to department SOPs
- Properly used all IV room equipment to prepare assigned compounds in a sterile environment
- Assisted with cleaning of IV and anterooms as assigned
- Recorded all required environmental monitoring of IV workspace as assigned
- Restocked IV rooms with an appropriate amount of supplies to meet USP standards and expectations as assigned
- Maintained skill and competency in sterile product preparation by completing required education modules and required testing.
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
Walmart Pharmacy
Southington, CT
07.2017 - 09.2022
- Processed OTC orders, filled prescriptions, and completed all required documentation
- Provided excellent customer service
- Maintained pharmacy presentation by ensuring shelves are full, clean, and signed appropriately
- Received and stocked merchandise within the Pharmacy.
Assistant Manager
Walmart
Naugatuck, CT
12.2015 - 07.2017
- Managed assigned financial aspects by monitoring and tracking expenses compared to budget
- Communicated with (or to) individuals or groups verbally and/or in writing (e.g
- Customers, suppliers, associates)
- Forecasted and followed up on staffing, workload and performance results to meet business demands for workload and performance results
- Investigated and ensured associate, customer and supplier concerns were resolved, using own judgment or consulting others when needed
- Supervised and managed associates in area of responsibility by giving direction, communicating goals, monitoring performance, and providing feedback
- Identified training and development needs and provided opportunities for learning and growth
- Participated in the hiring, promotion, coaching, teaching, and evaluation of associates facility-wide.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management -
Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE05.2026
High School Diploma -
Naugatuck High School
Naugatuck, CT06.2004
Skills
- Pharmacy Technician Experience
- Compounding Medications
- Medical Billing
- Aseptic Technique
- Supervising Experience
- Typing
- Order Entry
- Phone Etiquette
- Microsoft Word
- HIPAA
- Hospital Experience
- Insurance Verification
- Medical Terminology
- Data Entry
- Healthcare Management
- Customer service (10 years)
- Team Leadership
- Time Management
- Verbal and written communication
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Staff Training and Development
Certification
- Driver's License, 09/01/06-09/01/29
- Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB), 10/01/17-10/01/25
- Pharmacy Technician License, 07/01/17-03/01/25
- Currently pursuing Certified Sterile Preparations Technician (CPST) certification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Pharmacy Technician, Oncology
Hartford Healthcare Cancer Institute
03.2024 - Current
Sterile Products Technician II, Certified Pharmacy Technician
Hartford Healthcare Cancer Institute
05.2022 - 03.2024
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
Walmart Pharmacy
07.2017 - 09.2022
Assistant Manager
Walmart
12.2015 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management -
Bellevue University
High School Diploma -
Naugatuck High School