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Bernardine Karels

Kuils River

Summary

Professional with strong foundation in pharmaceutical practices, adept at managing medication inventory, assisting with patient inquiries, and supporting pharmacists in dispensing medication. Skilled in maintaining precise records, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, and providing exceptional customer service. Known for flexibility, teamwork, and consistently delivering reliable results in dynamic environments. Proficient in pharmaceutical software and committed to patient safety and care.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Qualified Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic QA

UPD Distribution Cape Town
05.2022 - 08.2023
  • Picking and packing of S6 medication
  • Stock control
  • Receiving and checking stock
  • Moving and packing away of stock
  • QA of Returned stock
  • Inspection of return stock
  • Reported to: Marnus Hattingh (RP manager)

Qualified Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic QA

Eerste River and Kraaifontein CDC, Melomed Hospital
07.2021 - 02.2022
  • Picking and Packing Medication
  • Dispensing
  • Pre-packing and compounding
  • Reported to: RP pharmacists
  • Reason for leaving: Locum

Qualified Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic QA

Melomed Bellville, Gatesville
01.2021 - 05.2021
  • Assisting with Stocktaking
  • Picking medication
  • Dispensing and counselling patient
  • Reported to: Willem (RP manager)
  • Reason for leaving: Locum

Qualified Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic QA

Medi post
03.2020 - 11.2020
  • Checking CDU medication according script
  • Labelling medication
  • Packing medication
  • Reported to: RP’s Renette and Courtney
  • Reason for leaving: Locum

Pharmacist Post Basic Assistant/ Administration Clerk

Highlands House Jewish Old Age Home
02.2018 - 04.2018
  • Helped giving out the medication to the residents
  • Receiving of medication deliveries
  • Ordering of medication for residents from private pharmacies
  • Filing
  • Preparing folders of residents to see doctors
  • Adjusting medication in pre-packs for residents when changed
  • Handled queries with resident family
  • Reported to: Colette Longworth
  • Reason for Leaving: Locum

Pharmacist Assistant Learner Post Basic

Clicks Pharmacy Durbanville
02.2016 - 08.2017
  • Dispensing of medication
  • Stock receiving, capturing stock
  • Assisted with yearly stock taking
  • Assisted with customer queries
  • Reported to: Ilana Fourie (Responsible Pharmacist)
  • Reason for leaving: Learnership was completed

Qualified Pharmacist Assistant Basic

Helderberg Hospital
07.2013 - 01.2016
  • Attending patients on the Clinicom system
  • Assisting with dispensing of pre-packed medications
  • Assisting with administration tasks of the CDU department
  • Assisted with picking and packing Ward stock
  • Picking and Packing medication from patient scripts
  • Reported to: Aleta Wege
  • Reason for Leaving: Found new employment to complete my Post Basic Pharmacist course

Picker/Packer

IPM distribution
12.2008 - 03.2012
  • Team leader
  • Picking and Packing medication to be distributed to various Hospitals
  • Reported to: Ronel Boshoff
  • Reason for leaving: Retrenched (Company closed down)

Data Capturer

Crossbow Marketing Consultants
02.2005 - 08.2008
  • Capturing orders
  • Switchboard relief
  • Customer Service
  • Training new capturers
  • Reported to: Faieza Rhoode
  • Reason for Leaving: Relocated

Education

Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic -

Clicks Pharmacy Health Academy
Durbanville
08.2017

Pharmacist Assistant Basic -

Health Science Academy
Parow
01.2012

Diploma in Secretarial and Computing skills -

Damelin Computer School
Cape Town
03.1999

Grade 12 - Afrikaans (I) HG, English (II) HG, History HG, Biology HG, Physical Science SG, Mathematics SG

Parow Secondary School
Parow
01.1997

Skills

  • Business Administration
  • Time Management
  • Business Communication
  • Administration/Clerical
  • Data Capturing
  • Stock control

Attributes

  • Hardworking
  • Loyal
  • Reliable
  • Keen learner
  • Team player
  • Work well on my own
  • Enthusiastic
  • Use initiative

Languages

Bilingual (Afrikaans and English)

Sapcnumber

P36737

Registrationdate

11/30/12

Personal Information

  • ID Number: 8006110211082
  • Date of Birth: 06/11/80
  • Nationality: South African
  • Marital Status: Married

Certification

  • Qualified Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic, South African Pharmacy council - 2017

Timeline

Qualified Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic QA

UPD Distribution Cape Town
05.2022 - 08.2023

Qualified Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic QA

Eerste River and Kraaifontein CDC, Melomed Hospital
07.2021 - 02.2022

Qualified Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic QA

Melomed Bellville, Gatesville
01.2021 - 05.2021

Qualified Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic QA

Medi post
03.2020 - 11.2020

Pharmacist Post Basic Assistant/ Administration Clerk

Highlands House Jewish Old Age Home
02.2018 - 04.2018

Pharmacist Assistant Learner Post Basic

Clicks Pharmacy Durbanville
02.2016 - 08.2017

Qualified Pharmacist Assistant Basic

Helderberg Hospital
07.2013 - 01.2016

Picker/Packer

IPM distribution
12.2008 - 03.2012

Data Capturer

Crossbow Marketing Consultants
02.2005 - 08.2008
  • Qualified Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic, South African Pharmacy council - 2017

Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic -

Clicks Pharmacy Health Academy

Pharmacist Assistant Basic -

Health Science Academy

Diploma in Secretarial and Computing skills -

Damelin Computer School

Grade 12 - Afrikaans (I) HG, English (II) HG, History HG, Biology HG, Physical Science SG, Mathematics SG

Parow Secondary School
Bernardine Karels