Brandon Rucker

Detail-driven Criminal Justice scholar and experienced Pharmacy Technician with a strong operational background in regulatory compliance, medical record management, and clinical customer service. Proven success handling confidential data with zero-error tolerances, auditing financial/inventory logs, and resolving complex third-party claim discrepancies in fast-paced healthcare and retail settings.

Pharmacy Technician - Rite Aid - Highland Park, NJ

(2024-09 - 2025-06)

• Collaborated directly with lead pharmacists to log patient medical profiles, fill prescriptions safely, and maintain strict HIPAA and DEA regulatory compliance.
• Investigated, audited, and resubmitted third-party insurance claim rejections, preventing treatment delays and securing accurate patient billing.
• Managed stock inventory intake, audited shipment receipts, resolved stock discrepancies, and organized department records for routine compliance audits.

Pharmacy Technician - Walgreens - Perth Amboy, NJ

(2023-01 - 2024-09)

• Operated specialized EHR systems to log patient health records, input prescription orders, and verify clinical dosages accurately.
• Supported clinical procedures, including patient COVID-19 testing protocols and laboratory sample processing, adhering strictly to biosafety standards.
• Conducted routine quality assurance checks for potential drug interactions, reported prescription anomalies promptly, and executed POS transactions.

Assistant Manager - Rent-A-Center - Perth Amboy, NJ

(2021-11 - 2022-06)

• Supervised daily retail floor operations, managed inventory intake, and audited financial archives to ensure payment compliance across customer accounts.
• Compiled and delivered daily financial discrepancy logs to senior executives and onboarded new staff on store protocol and customer relations performance schedules.

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice - Rutgers University – School of Arts and Sciences (2026-08)