Latasia P Armstead

Prepares intravenous admixtures using aseptic technique

• Refilled and delivered floor stock to omnicell , patient specific refills, reconcile orders, and fix discrepancies throughout hospital units

• Commended for multitasking abilities; frequently assigned to fast paced satellites which include sterile compounding,TPNs, pediatrics and chemotherapy

• Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
• Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
• Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
• Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
• Solves problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with medication orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
• Promoted patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling personal information during transactions.
• Works effectively in fast-paced environments.

• Prepare and dispense medications
• Maintain inventories of drugs and supplies and maintaining stock control
• Operate pharmacy automation Pyxis
• Fill and stock medications
• Maintaining stock
• Bulk prepackaging

• Operating automated dispensing equipment (Pyxis, TCGRx)
• Entering and processing medication orders
• Preparing, packaging & labeling medications for dispessing & delivery
• Maintaining accurate patient records
• Processing insurance claims
• Communicating with other healthcare professionals regarding medication orders and other related issues
• Providing exceptional customer service to patients and healthcare providers
• Communicating effectively with fellow team members

• Input orders in a timely and accurate manner using Framework Order Entry system - order Entry for new/refill medications
• Respond to customer inquiries as necessary
• Verify all information is complete on the prescription
• Sort prescription orders to appropriate departments/areas
• Communicate with facilities to alert them to any issues during the data entry process
• Update the patient profile with all the necessary information from the prescription. Ensuring that patient’s allergies, therapies, and current medication are updated
• Assist with finding lost or missed orders on request
• Answer inbound facility phone calling
• Prepare prepackaged medication