Erika Santana

• Ensured patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations.
• Monitored and prevented drug diversion using Blusight system.
• Conducted daily investigations through Blusight and control check systems.
• Managed inventory for the EMS department, maintaining optimal stock levels.
• Provided mentorship to promote critical thinking skills among learners.
• Coached students on strategies for successful time management within a clinical setting.
• Prepared complex compounding items, including IVs, TPNs, and hazardous medications.
• Verified daily drug inventories, documented discrepancies, and recorded inventory data accurately.

Served as preceptor for Saint Louis College of Pharmacy Tech, guiding students in practical applications.

• Managed inventory by rotating stock, removing expired products, and resolving discrepancies efficiently.
• Adhered to infection control policies, ensuring prevention of disease transmission within the pharmacy.
• Verified daily drug inventories, logging items into inventory system while addressing discrepancies promptly.
• Prepared IV and chemotherapy medications for patients of all ages, providing necessary counseling under minimal supervision.
• Calculated dosages and dispensed medications accurately, preparing prescriptions for pharmacist approval.
• Completed practicum at CGH Pharmacy, facilitating enrollment in formal training program and achieving full-time employment.

• Established and updated patient profiles, medications and insurance details.
• Prepared IV admixtures under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Managed inventory by rotating stock, removing expired products, and resolving discrepancies in counts.
• Completed patient paperwork, ensuring accurate updates for insurance changes and allergy information.
• Assisted pharmacist in managing high prescription volume and addressed customer inquiries.

• Performed quality assurance checks on prescription orders prior to finalizing them.
• Assisted in developing protocols for drug utilization management initiatives.
• Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
• Assisted in training new employees on pharmacy procedures.
• Provided education materials about medications to patients upon request.
• Reported any discrepancies or errors in medication ordering or filling processes immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
• Performed data entry for patient profiles, billing information and prescription orders into the pharmacy software system.