Mark Garrison
@markgarrison
I am a registered pharmacy technician with 3+ years in prior authorization and high-volume patient support.
What I'm looking for
I am a registered pharmacy technician with over three years of pharmacy and prior-authorization experience and more than five years in customer service. I process commercial and Medicaid prior authorizations, verify insurance and patient demographics, document clinical and insurance details accurately, and escalate complex cases to ensure timely patient access to therapy.
I am proficient with Windows and macOS, pharmacy software, OCR/fax platforms, and call-center systems, and I follow HIPAA and NDA requirements rigorously. I am recognized for delivering efficient, accurate, patient-focused support in fast-paced environments and for clear communication with providers and members.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Prior Authorization Representative
CVS Health
Nov 2024 - Present (9 months)
Manage high-volume inbound calls and process commercial prior authorization requests in real time, verifying patient and insurance details and escalating complex cases to ensure timely access to therapy.
Processed Medicaid prior authorizations via phone, fax, and electronic portals, coordinated appeals and peer-to-peer reviews, and maintained HIPAA-compliant documentation while meeting call center service levels.
Registered Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
Feb 2022 - Jun 2022 (4 months)
Answered prescription inquiries, updated insurance information, and transferred calls to pharmacists in a high-volume pharmacy to support timely medication access and patient care.
Pharmacy Technician Extern
CVS Health
Nov 2021 - Jan 2022 (2 months)
Verified prescription accuracy, maintained drug records and storage conditions, assisted pharmacists with inventory tasks and patient notifications to support safe dispensing.
Responded to customer inquiries by phone and in-person, resolved concerns promptly, trained four new sales representatives, and managed order submission and tracking to support store operations.
Package Handler
UPS
Jun 2020 - Jul 2020 (1 month)
Loaded, unloaded, sorted, scanned, and labeled packages to ensure accurate routing and maintained safety and organizational standards in a high-volume distribution center.
Analyzed social media posts for relevance and quality, maintained professional communication with the employer, and ensured strict NDA compliance to support evaluation accuracy.
Ranked and evaluated search results against guidelines, verified page load correctness, and reported discrepancies to improve search relevance and user experience.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Southern Careers Institute
Vocational Degree, Pharmacy Technician
2021 - 2022
Completed a vocational Pharmacy Technician program focused on pharmacy operations and technician duties.
San Antonio College
Associate of Applied Science, Computer Science
2017 - 2018
Completed an Associate of Applied Science in Computer Science at San Antonio College between 2017 and 2018.
Judson High School
High School Diploma, High School
2012 - 2016
Earned a High School Diploma from Judson High School in June 2016.
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