Alicia Bass

• Order Entry using HMS Medhost GUI and HMS Experience software.
• Performed aseptic technique when preparing sterile products for intravenous administration. Serviced 3 outpatient infusion clinics of Baptist Hospital while working solo for 2 years.
• Review patient labs for appropriateness of therapy and notify provider for any issues that may affect patient wellbeing prior to dispensing medication.
• Provided consultation services to physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding drug interactions, contraindications, side effects, dosage forms, and storage requirements.
• Maintained records of all prescriptions filled and prepared reports as required by law or regulation.
• Experience in chemotherapy and use of Aria software for treating oncology. patients.
• Checked medication orders against appropriate standards of care and recommended therapy changes to treating physicians and facility staff.
• Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions and prepared prescription labels.
• Educated staff on regulatory changes and drug recalls.
• Offered clinical expertise to help resolve drug-related questions and concerns initiated by staff and administrators.
• Maintained compliance with state and federal drug laws.

• Prepared various IV antibiotics, pain medication, biologics, inotropic, and TPN therapy for home delivery.

Collaborated with the sales team, physicians, nurses, and third-party insurance coordinator to ensure a smooth transition from the hospital to home health.

• Provided consultation services to physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding drug interactions, contraindications, side effects, dosage forms, and storage requirements.
• Developed policies and procedures related to pharmacy operations to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Managed workflow within the pharmacy department according to established standards.

• Provided clinical and technical support to healthcare providers in the safe administration of therapeutic infusions.
• Conducted medication reviews and provided drug information to healthcare providers and patients.
• Monitored patient response to medications, including laboratory values, vital signs, adverse reactions and other indicators.
• Assisted physicians with complex prescriptions or orders related to infusion therapies.
• Prepared intravenous admixtures according to established standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ordered supplies necessary for compounding sterile products for IV admixture service.
• Performed quality assurance activities such as sterility testing on compounded products prior to use.
• Coordinated the delivery of medications from pharmacies to the infusion suite.
• Collaborated with nursing staff regarding patient care issues involving medication administration and monitoring of adverse effects associated with infusion therapies.
• Ensured that all documentation is completed accurately within established timeframes.
• Assessed competency levels of personnel involved in delivering IV medication therapy services.
• Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings in order to discuss patient progress, plan future interventions and coordinate overall care plan management.