LATAURUS GORDON
Florissant
Summary
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Technician
Foundation Care
Chesterfield
05.2022 - Current
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Coordinated with various departments to ensure timely and accurate dispensing of prescriptions.
- Performed data entry for patient profiles, billing information and prescription orders into the pharmacy software system.
- Rescheduled medication deliveries by contacting patients or doctor offices for orders affected by shipping cutoffs or bad weather.
- Maintained daily inventory of pharmaceuticals and ensured proper storage conditions.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Assisted with daily pharmacy tasks under pharmacist guidance, supporting overall workflow efficiency.
- Locate correct medication and strength-to complete picking of order.
Clinical Pharmacy Technician
Magellan Health Services
Maryland Heights
04.2015 - 04.2020
- Assessed medication appropriateness and researched pharmacy benefits and formulary alternatives for healthcare providers.
- Communicated pharmacy coverage criteria to physicians and medical staff, clarifying requirements and enhancing understanding of medication options.
- Evaluated and authorized prior authorization requests via phone and fax based on client-specific criteria, ensuring compliance and timely processing.
- Documented and resolved prior authorization outcomes in pharmacy system, facilitating effective communication of decisions to healthcare providers.
- Escalated complex requests to pharmacists for extensive clinical review and decision-making.
- Supported medication management and patient care initiatives.
Pharmacy Technician
UBC Pharmacy
Berkeley
01.2015 - 03.2015
- Packaged and distributed patient prescriptions through mail-order pharmacy services, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to medication schedules.
- Dispensed medications accurately to patients and healthcare providers.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure medication availability and compliance.
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing prescriptions and compounding medications.
Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
Walgreens
Saint Ann
12.2005 - 11.2014
- Earned promotion to Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician, enhancing team expertise and service quality.
- Processed data entry, provided customer service, and ensured accurate prescription processing.
- Processed insurance claims, billing, and immunization coding.
- Managed inventory levels and executed debit/credit transactions to maintain financial accuracy.
- Cultivated professional relationships with customers and coworkers to enhance trust and operational efficiency.
Education
Associate's Degree - Pharmaceutical Science
Anthem College
Earth City, MO01-2005
High School Diploma -
McCluer High School
Florissant, MO05-2003
Skills
- Clinical Pharmacy Operations
- Medication Review
- Prescription Order Entry
- Medication Management
- Insurance Verification
- Prior Authorizations
- Inventory Management
- Data Entry
- Computer Operation
- Medical Terminology
Certification
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT), National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB)
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician
Foundation Care
05.2022 - Current
Clinical Pharmacy Technician
Magellan Health Services
04.2015 - 04.2020
Pharmacy Technician
UBC Pharmacy
01.2015 - 03.2015
Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
Walgreens
12.2005 - 11.2014
Associate's Degree - Pharmaceutical Science
Anthem College
High School Diploma -
McCluer High School