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Work history
Education
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Burlington Mutsikwi

Cumbria,England

Summary

Reliable and motivated individual with strong foundation in pharmaceutical knowledge and customer service. Possesses exceptional communication skills and solid understanding of inventory management. Committed to supporting pharmacy operations and enhancing patient care. Diligent and proactive with natural ability to provide compassionate patient care and support pharmacy operations. Possesses strong organisational skills and excellent communication abilities, ensuring smooth interactions with patients and healthcare professionals. Committed to contributing to collaborative and efficient work environment. Committed pharmacy professional working diligently to provide reliable patient services. Ordered and managed pharmacy supplies to meet customer demand. Organised with good time management for dependable pharmacy support.

Work history

Pharmacist Assistant

Parirenyatwa Hospital
Harare, Zimbabwe
02 2013 - 04 2024
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing professional and friendly service.
  • Assisted in the training of new staff members resulting in efficient team performance.
  • Assisted pharmacists in dispensing prescriptions to patients for improved healthcare service.
  • Managed stock levels of medicines, leading to a well-organised inventory.
  • Delivered medicines safely to customers' homes to ensure their health needs met.
  • Maintained clean and organised pharmacy areas for a safe working environment.
  • Liaised with suppliers on purchase orders, ensuring smooth supply chain operations.
  • Labelled all products appropriately, increasing ease of access for staff and customers.
  • Prepared pharmaceutical compounds under the guidance of senior pharmacist, resulting in accurate medication preparation.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals for optimised patient care plan.
  • Advised customers on correct administration and storage of medicines to guarantee medication safety .
  • Kept record of controlled substances accurately, ensuring legal compliance.
  • Ordered sufficient stock in line with company procedures to meet customer demand, minimising expired product loss.
  • Maintained patient confidentiality adhering to data protection regulations.
  • Pre-packed, assembled and correctly labelled medicines in preparation for dispensing.
  • Observed strict adherence to pharmacy laws and regulations maintaining high standard practice standards.
  • Kept pharmacy counter and related areas clean, neat and organised.
  • Minimised patient waiting times through excellent prioritisation and multitasking.
  • Received incoming controlled drug supplies, storing within correct, secure locations.
  • Maintained confidential patient records in line with data protection laws.
  • Assisted with dispensing duties during busy periods to aid pharmacy workflow.

Education

Pharmacist assistant - Medicine

University of Zimbabwe
01/2010 - 11/2012

Skills

  • Controlled medicine handling and dispensing procedures
  • Medication storage procedures
  • Prescription collection
  • Patient health education
  • Dispensing medication
  • Accurate sorting and labelling
  • Prescription management
  • Medication advice
  • Over-the-counter medicines
  • Answering customer questions
  • Typing medication labels
  • Document filing
  • Assisting chemists
  • Efficient dispensing
  • Receiving incoming supplies
  • Prescription ordering
  • Patient-centred approach
  • Supply management
  • Prescription dispensing
  • Secure storage of medications
  • Clinical waste disposal
  • Inventory stocking
  • Scheduled drug security

Languages

English
Fluent

Timeline

Pharmacist Assistant

Parirenyatwa Hospital
02 2013 - 04 2024

Pharmacist assistant - Medicine

University of Zimbabwe
01/2010 - 11/2012
Burlington Mutsikwi