- Horseback Riding
- Outdoor Recreation
- Gardening
- Camping
- Embracing outdoor adventures such as playing sports or games with my kids and swimming, finding things in the lake,fishing,boating
Tiffany Hostikka
Summary
Dynamic Pharmacy Technician with a proven track record at CVS Pharmacy, excelling in medication dispensing and patient confidentiality. Adept at optimizing workflows and enhancing customer satisfaction through effective problem-solving and communication. Committed to accuracy and compliance, significantly reducing medication errors while fostering positive relationships with patients and healthcare providers.
Dedicated pharmacy technician with expertise in medication dispensing and patient confidentiality. Committed to enhancing patient satisfaction through efficient workflow optimization and exceptional customer service.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
300 Kestrel Lane Lake Ozark Mo
11.2023 - 02.2026
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Promoted patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling personal information during transactions.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Increased overall pharmacy productivity by restocking supplies, organizing shelves, and maintaining cleanliness according to standards.
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Provided exceptional customer service, fostering positive relationships with both new and returning patients at the pharmacy counter.
- Improved patient satisfaction by efficiently processing prescriptions and managing inventory in a timely manner.
- Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
- Assisted in training new team members on standard operating procedures to ensure consistent quality of service across the entire team.
- Maximized pharmacy efficiency through effective communication with staff members and adherence to procedures.
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently cross-checking medications against patients'' profiles before dispensing.
- Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
- Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
- Supported inventory management initiatives through accurate record-keeping of received shipments and expired medications for disposal purposes.
- Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
- Streamlined prescription processing with accurate data entry and verification of patient information.
- Contributed to the reduction of prescription wait times by promptly addressing refill requests and insurance authorizations.
- Ensured patient safety by strictly following drug storage guidelines, including proper temperature and light exposure control.
- Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales.
- Proactively identified potential issues or discrepancies in medication orders, collaborating closely with pharmacists to resolve them quickly.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory requirements, conducting routine audits of pharmacy practices.
- Implemented workflow improvements that enhanced prescription processing speed and accuracy.
- Trained new staff on pharmacy procedures and best practices for operational efficiency.
911 Dispatcher
Morgan County Dispatch
Versailles, MO
10.2022 - 11.2022
- Monitored Police and Fire radios to provide assistance to responding personnel.
- Provided exceptional customer service to callers in crisis, displaying empathy while obtaining necessary information for emergency response teams.
- Recorded and tracked emergency requests utilizing computer-aided dispatch systems.
- Supported law enforcement officers during high-risk situations by providing vital background data on suspect locations or histories.
Pharmacy Technician
Evan's Pharmacy
13655 MO-5 Sunrise Beach MO
09.2020 - 10.2022
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Improved patient satisfaction by efficiently processing prescriptions and managing inventory in a timely manner.
- Promoted patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling personal information during transactions.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Increased overall pharmacy productivity by restocking supplies, organizing shelves, and maintaining cleanliness according to standards.
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Provided exceptional customer service, fostering positive relationships with both new and returning patients at the pharmacy counter.
- Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently cross-checking medications against patients'' profiles before dispensing.
DMV Title Clerk
North Kansas City DMV
2421 Burlington, St
01.2018 - 06.2019
- Assisted customers with complex title issues, providing guidance on necessary steps to resolve problems.
- Enhanced office productivity by managing a high volume of title applications and paperwork daily.
- Ensured accuracy in documentation through careful verification of legal signatures, titles, and other records.
- Simplified processes for lien releases, helping customers navigate complicated situations more easily.
Manager
LC'S Hamburger's
7612NW Prairie View Road
07.2012 - 01.2018
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
Credit Card Sales Representative
Citi Bank Corporate
Kansas City, MO
03.2009 - 07.2012
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
- Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
- Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
- Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate information.
- Developed strong product knowledge to provide informed recommendations based on individual customer needs.
- Developed rapport with customers through active listening skills, leading to higher retention rates and positive feedback from clients.
- Maintained detailed records of customer interactions, ensuring proper follow-up and resolution of issues.
- Resolved escalated customer issues, restoring confidence in company's commitment to service excellence.
- Fostered positive customer service culture within team which led to higher customer satisfaction rates.
- Developed feedback system for customers to share their service experience, leading to actionable improvements.
- Improved resolution time with effective problem-solving for customer complaints.
Manager
LC's Hamburgers
7612 NW Prairie View Rd
06.2000 - 03.2009
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes prompt ly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
Education
High School Diploma -
Park Hill South,
Parkville MO05.2004
Skills
- Problem1-solving skills
- Team collaboration
- Confidentiality and HIPAA
- Workflow optimization
- Medication dispensing
- Patient confidentiality
- Answering customer questions
- Insurance billing
- Prescription filling
- Insurance verification
- Supply restocking
- Pharmacy ethics
- HIPAA
- Pharmacy and customer records management
- Drug inventory control
- Labeling accuracy
- Drug safety
- Pharmaceutical calculations
- Stocking shelves
- Processing payments
- Interpreting and processing medication orders
- Pharmacy law compliance
- Healthcare regulations
- Medication labels
- Medicare and medicaid process
- Drug inventory management
- Prescription interpretation
- Verifying orders
Accomplishments
- Increased customer retention [Number]% by delivering top-notch customer service from prescription drop-off to pick-up.
- Trained [Number] new pharmacy technicians on pharmacy policies, procedures and best practices.
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
- Processed and filled over [Number] prescriptions per day.
Certification
certification of pharmacy working on my Certified pharmacy technician
got rewards for best customer service for 2007,2008,2009
got rewarded best problem solver with customer complaints 4years
Interests
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
11.2023 - 02.2026
911 Dispatcher
Morgan County Dispatch
10.2022 - 11.2022
Pharmacy Technician
Evan's Pharmacy
09.2020 - 10.2022
DMV Title Clerk
North Kansas City DMV
01.2018 - 06.2019
Manager
LC'S Hamburger's
07.2012 - 01.2018
Credit Card Sales Representative
Citi Bank Corporate
03.2009 - 07.2012
Manager
LC's Hamburgers
06.2000 - 03.2009
High School Diploma -
Park Hill South,