Detail-oriented pharmacy assistant with * years of experience. Part of an amazing team that works hard towards reducing the amount of data entry errors and contribute to improving customer satisfaction. Eager to maintain excellent quality standards and provide excellent service to pharmacy customers.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

Last High School Attended : Vukuzakhe High School

Highest Standard Passed : Matric (Grade 12)

Year : 1996

Subjects : English

Xhosa

Mathematics

Accounting

Business Economics

Economics

Typing

Post-Matric Qualifications

Institution : Health Science Academy

Course : Further Education and Training: Pharmacist Assistance

(Qualified Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant)

Student Number : HSA40766

Period of registration : 19 February 2016 to 18 February 2017

Year completed : 2017

Institution : Health Science Academy

Course : National Certificate Pharmacist’s Assistants

Period of registration : 1 January 2016 to 20 February 2017

Year completed : 2017

Institution : S Buys Academy

Course : National Certificate Pharmacist’s Assistants

Student Number : TDA32742

Period of registration : 14 December 2014 to 15 December 2015

Year completed : 2015

Institution : Royal Academy of Commerce & Computer Literacy

Course Complete : Computer Literacy

Year : 1998

Competencies : Introduction to Computers (DOS & Windows)

Word Processing (Intermediate)

Microsoft Excel (Elementary)

Institution : Telkom Training College

Course : Call Centre Operator and Customer Services

Year : 2002

Professional Body Registration

Professional Body : South African Pharmacy Council

Category : Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post Basic)

Registration Number : PB20170205 (P47984)

Date of Registration : 20 February 2017

Professional Body : South African Pharmacy Council

Category : Pharmacist’s Assistant (Qualified Basic)

Registration Number : B20152092 (P47984)

Date of Registration : 15 December 2015

CAREER HISTORY

Company : Dis-Chem Pharmacy Boksburg North

Position Held : Qualified Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant

Period : September 2020 to Current

Key Responsibilities

•Assisting with the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances.

•Assisting with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist.

•Assisting with the manufacturing of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist.

•Assisting with re-packaging of medicine.

•Assisting with the distribution and control of the stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances.

•Assisting with the ordering of medicine and scheduled substances up to, and including, Schedule 6 according to an instruction of a person authorised in terms of the Medicines Act to purchase or obtain such medicine or scheduled substance.

•Assisting with the reading and preparation of a prescription’ the selection, manipulation or compounding of the medicine; the labelling and supply of the medicine, in an appropriate container following the interpretation and evaluation of the prescription by a pharmacist.

•Accurately interpreting scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the SAPC.

•Capturing script details accurately, and verifying patients’ details on the system.

•Ensuring accurate picking/packing/labelling and checking of medication and being aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions.

•Providing accurate instructions to patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied.

•Keeping abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing.

•Ensuring all medications are checked for accuracy by and signed by a pharmacist.

•Advise and assisting patients at the dispensary, self-medication and front-shop.

•Following up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager, and follow up on appointments.

•Explaining medical aid costs to patients.

•Providing information to individuals in order to promote health.

•Processing all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical aids and correct errors on scripts rejected by medical aid.

•Ensuring authorisation of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication.

•Maintaining customer profiles on the system.

•Reporting on low / out of stock levels, and stock errors to the dispensary manager.

•Receiving dispensary stock in accordance with Dis-Chem’s SOPs, and merchandise according to FEFO.

•Facilitating bi-annual stock takes and exercise stock, cash and asset control.

Company : Clicks Boksburg Pharmacy

Position Held : Qualified Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant

Period : 01 April 2017 to 30 August 2019

Key Responsibilities

Assisting the pharmacist in the dispensing of medicines, by reading and preparation of a prescriptions, the selection or manipulation of the medicine; the labelling and supply of the medicine in accordance to the prescription;

Assisting with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures;

Assisting with re-packaging of medicine;

Assisting with the distribution and control of stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances;

Responsible for the ordering of medicines and scheduled substances up to, and including, Schedule 6 according to an instruction and counter-signature of the pharmacist;

Capture prescription details accurately, and verify patients' details on the system;

Ensure accurate picking / packing / labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions;

Give accurate instructions to patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied;

Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing;

Ensure all medications are checked for accuracy and countersigned by the pharmacist;

Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication and front-shop;

Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager, and follow up on appointments;

Explain medical aid costs to patients;

Participate in the provision of information to patients and customers in order to promote health;

Process all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical aids;

Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical aids;

Ensure authorisation of chronic medication by medical aids;

Maintain customer profiles on the system;

Merge profiles locally and UCS should be notified to merge profiles centrally;

Take note of any message on the customer profile, and take suitable action;

Responsible for effective stock control, such as receiving and unpacking of stock according to the Standard Operating Procedures, as well as updating the stock levels electronically;

Facilitate weekly cycle counts and bi-annual stock takes;

Assisting with general administrative tasks for the dispensary;

Company : The Local Choice Falls Pharmacy

Position Held : Learner Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant & Post Basic Qualified

Period : November 2014 to March 2017

Reason for leaving : Career growth

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for the receiving and unpacking of stock, as well as updating the stock levels electronically;

Assisting with general administrative tasks for the dispensary;

Assisting with compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile medicine according to formulas and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist;

Assisting in the promotion of health;

Selling of schedule 1 and 2 medicines or scheduled substances, under the direct supervision of the pharmacist;

Participating in stock takes and cycle counts;

Keeping the pharmacy clean at all times;

Maintaining high standards of customer service.

Company : TFT Physiotherapists - Louis Pasteur Private Hospital

Position Held : Administrative Secretary (Relief)

Period : November 2011 to October 2014

Key Responsibilities

Maintaining the filing system – including capturing new patient information, storing patient files in chronological order and retrieving patient files.

Administration duties such as reconciliation of accounts and medical aid claims.

Secretarial duties such as typing reports and taking minutes for meetings.

Handling of counter and telephonic enquiries.

Liaison with Medical Aids for authorisation.

Reconciliation and follow up of medical aid claims.

Cash handling and issuing of receipts.

Arranging patient referrals to other health professionals on request by the physiotherapist.

Arranging locum physiotherapists whenever necessary.

Company : Department of Education

Position Held : Data Capturer

Period : 01 May 2011 to August 2011

Key Responsibilities

Receiving Annual Surveys Ordinary Schools 2011

Capturing Annual Survey For Early Childhood Development ( ECD ) Centres 2011

Assisting clients telephonically with queries.

Capturing School information.

General office administration.

Liaising with school principals on submit ions of annual survey

Giving feedback to schools on progress of their queries

Company : Life Wilgeheuwel Hospital

Position Held : Administrative Assistant

Period : February 2008 – March 2011

Reason for Leaving : Contract expired

Key Responsibilities:

Supervising and ensuring the smooth running of the hospital reception area

Opening then capturing files for patient on admission and pre-admission on the I-meds and Nimpa system.

Administration of daily census for each ward in the hospital

Compiling reports of data collected then submitted to the head office.

Handling confidential patient information and liaising with medical professionals regarding their queries.

Amend, accept and activate client accounts after payments while updating filing system.

Ensuring that client is followed-up on, to demonstrate absolute dedication for customers satisfaction and provide effective support to line manager.

Switchboard operator handling incoming and outgoing calls.

Control administration in the Trauma Unit to ensure adequate staff requirements over weekends.

Company : Department of Labour

Position Held : Personal Assistant – Labour Consultant

Period : 1999 – 2006

Reason for Leaving : Moved to Gauteng

Key Responsibilities

Administering new applications for clients requesting Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF).

Capturing client information and maintenance of client information on filing system.

Receiving telephonic queries and escalating queries to relevant authorities where necessary.

Forwarding, by fax or email, client applications to Department of Labour head offices and sorting out incoming and outgoing communication.

Monitoring progress of client applications upon submission to Department of Labour head offices and providing feedback to clients.

Scheduling and maintaining the diary of the Labour Consultant, which involved scheduling meetings and appointments.

Company : Department of Health – Butterworth Hospital

Position Held : General Worker - Dispensary

Period : January 1998 to July 2000

Reason for Leaving : Volunteer Position

Key Responsibilities

Working in the pharmaceutical stores to ensure logistics in the supply of medicines and surgical items to the wards and surrounding clinics

Helping with unpacking of surgical and medical stock.

Runner for the hospital pharmacy – fetching prescriptions from the ward to pharmacy and taking medicines back to the wards.

Keeping pharmacy clean at all times.

Helping at outpatient department with picking and packing when dispensary is busy.

REFERENCES

1. Company : Dis-Chem Pharmacy Boksburg North

Contact Person : Nadine Janse Van Vureen (Pharmacist)

Contact Number : 011-***-****

2. Company : Clicks Pharmacy Boksburg

Contact Person : Phuti Mokwele (Pharmacist)

Contact Number : 066-***-****

3. Company : Louis Pasteur Private Hospital

Contact Person : Thulani Mdzinwa (Practice Owner)

Contact Number : 060-***-**** / 012-***-****

4. Company : Falls Pharmacy

Contact Person : Johanna van der Walt (Responsible Pharmacist)

Contact Number : 011-***-****

CURRICULUM VITAE

MINTY DU PREEZ

adwxxe@r.postjobfree.com

083-***-****

82 4th Street, Boksburg North, 1459

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