Macie Kuzma
Summary
Skilled Pharmacy Technician with background in medical prescription assistance. Experience includes managing medication inventory, providing patient counseling, and prescription fulfillment. Strong communication skills, knowledge of pharmacy law and ethics, ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously highlight abilities. Previous roles have showcased commitment to patient care, efficiency improvement in workflow management, and fostering relationships with healthcare providers.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Technician
United States Air Force, USAF
11.2020 - Current
Pharmacy Technician, United States Air Force
Shaw Air Force Base, SC | Jan 2021 – Nov 2025
- Manage Competency Assessment Files, validating training and proficiencies for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in compliance with The Joint Commission.
- Oversee hazardous waste protocols, ensuring accurate documentation and regulatory compliance with environmental health standards.
- Administer narcotic/controlled substance vault operations for two pharmacy locations, ensuring DEA and Joint Commission compliance.
- Conduct medication reconciliation training, daily inventory of controlled substances, and budget oversight.
- Manage the reverse distribution program for expired/unusable pharmaceutical products on base.
Education
Bachelor's in Health Sciences -
American Public University
01-2026
Associate in Science in Health Science, Major: Pharmacy Technician -
Uniformed Services University
01-2025
Associate of Applied Science -
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL01-2025
Skills
- Pharmacy Operations & Compliance
- Controlled Substance Inventory & Security
- Preceptorship & Mentorship
- Environmental & Hazardous Waste Management
- Electronic Health Records (EHR/DoD systems)
- Strong leadership and training skills in high-stakes environments
- Regulatory compliance
- Interpreting and processing medication orders
- Pharmacy operations
- Pharmacology
- Prescription interpretation
- Pyxis medstation
- Aseptic techniques
- FDA and HIPAA compliance
- Drug interaction awareness
- Patient education and counseling
- Pharmacy law compliance
Certification
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) – National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- HIPAA & Privacy Act Certification
- Combat Casualty Care / Combat LifeSaver (CLS) Certification
- Defense Health Agency Employee Safety Course
Leadership and Teaching
- Supervised 486 inspections across 9 clinic medication storage areas to ensure accuracy, medication integrity, and regulatory compliance.
- Served as a Preceptor for pharmacy technician students (2021–2025), managing training hours, administering hands-on practicals, and preparing students for national certification exams.
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician
United States Air Force, USAF
11.2020 - Current
Bachelor's in Health Sciences -
American Public University
Associate in Science in Health Science, Major: Pharmacy Technician -
Uniformed Services University
Associate of Applied Science -
Community College of The Air Force
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