Kristine Huddleston
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Experienced pharmacy technician skilled in precise prescription filling and customer engagement. Strong understanding of regulatory compliance concerning fraud, waste, and abuse. Proven ability to lead teams and manage pharmacy operations effectively. Adept at thriving in fast-paced environments while maintaining high standards of service.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Pharmacy Technician II
Our Lady of the Lake Hospital
Baton Rouge, LA
09.2023 - Current
- Vaccine administration
- High-volume inbound and outbound calls
- Dispensed medications according to prescriptions from healthcare providers
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing and labeling pharmaceuticals
- Maintained accurate inventory of medications and supplies
- Provided customer service by answering medication-related inquiries
- Processed prescription orders using pharmacy management software.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and pharmacy policies
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to optimize patient care services
- Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses
- Teamed with peers, technicians and pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders
- Performed data entry for patient profiles, billing information and prescription orders into the pharmacy software system
- Created new customer profiles and updated demographics, allergies, and new medications in pharmacy computer systems
- Assisted pharmacist with clearing high volume of prescriptions and responded to customer questions
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining professionalism at all times
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Winn-Dixie Pharmacy
Baton Rouge, LA
03.2019 - 09.2023
- Assisting and engaging with customers daily, getting to know them by name, and anticipating their needs before they ask
- I started as a front-end grocery cashier and was later chosen to assist in the pharmacy; my role as a pharmacy clerk inspired me to pursue a career as a technician
- Graduated with honors from the program and scored exceptionally high on the certification exam.
- Taking the initiative to become CPR and immunization certified
- Data entry, prescription order entry, and fulfillment
- Counting and labeling prescriptions.
- Assisting pharmacists with MTMs
- Provided COVID-19 and influenza vaccinations
- Performed administrative duties such as filing, answering multiline phone systems, faxing, cashiering, and inventory management
- Prepared medication for delivery.
Nutritional Care Technician
Baton Rouge General Hospital
Baton Rouge, LA
05.2014 - 08.2018
- Promoted to Tier II dietary aide after only six months
- Advanced to a patient satisfaction dietary aide within one year
- Demonstrating a solid drive and motivation for patient satisfaction with their meals and nutritional needs to promote healing and recovery
- Exceptional work ethic and drive
- Meal ordering and delivery to patients on a hospital unit
- Trained new hires, counseled, and motivated team members to excel
- Celebrated patient birthdays and other special occasions
- Excellent rapport with patients and staff.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health
Rasmussen University
Ocala, FL06.2026
Skills
- Communication skills
- Vaccine administration
- Inventory management
- Data entry
- Patient care support
- Medication dispensing
- Team collaboration
- Pharmacy software
- Regulatory compliance
- Medication therapy management
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
Certification
Pharmacy Technician Certification- National
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician II
Our Lady of the Lake Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Winn-Dixie Pharmacy
03.2019 - 09.2023
Nutritional Care Technician
Baton Rouge General Hospital
05.2014 - 08.2018
Master of Science - Public Health
Rasmussen University