Athi Bridget Mathumbu
Pharmacy Technician
Walmer, Port Elizabeth
Summary
I am experienced Pharmacy Technician with an Advanced Certificate in Pharmacy Technician obtained from Nelson Mandela University. With versatile skill set developed across four years of combined pharmacy experience, including three years in retail pharmacy and one year in a hospital setting. I demonstrate proficiency in medication dispensing, inventory management, and patient service while maintaining strict compliance with pharmaceutical regulations. Skilled in both retail and clinical pharmacy operations with a strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
POST BASIC PHARMASIST ASSISTANT
DIS-CHEM PHARMACY
09.2021 - Current
- Good housekeeping
- Sale of over the counter Schedule 0 to Schedule 2 medicines
- Accurately preparing prescriptions by interpreting, manipulation or compounding medicines in an appropriate container following evaluation of the script by the pharmacist
- Keeping up to date with relevant SOP's
- Sending claims to medical aid and ensuring authorisation of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication and other chronic conditions
- Ensuring medical aid authorisation of extended supply requests when needed
- Accurately dispensing prescribed schedule 0 to schedule 5 medication under the direct supervision of a pharmacist
- Giving accurate instructions to patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied and taking note of drug interactions
- Checking and controlling expiry dates of medication in stock and ensuring stock rotation such as IBT's and filling the documentation
- Receiving dispensary stock in accordance with SOPs, and merchandising according to FEFO
- Assisting with dealing and solving patient queries efficiently
- Ensuring timeous deliveries of medication to patients
- Performing cycle and annual stock taking
- Dispensing of patient orders (medication) received via phone calls, WhatsApp, and email
- Using references such as SAMF, EMGuidlines and consulting with the pharmacist
- Ensuring all medications are checked for accuracy by and signed by a pharmacist
- filing of prescriptions daily
- Working allocated shifts over weekends
- Working under direct supervision of pharmacist
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN INTERNSHIP
LIVINGSTONE TERTIARY HOSPITAL
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Capturing of oncology, inpatient and outpatient prescriptions including pediatrics prescriptions
- Providing patient counselling regarding the correct use of medicine supplied
- Dispensing and management of schedule 1 to 5 medication under direct supervision of a pharmacist
- Maintaining stock in the emergency cupboard of the main dispensary and intensive care unit
- Good housekeeping
- Selecting the appropriate medicine, dosage and correct strength to fill prescriptions
- Stock Control -ordering and receiving stock from the bulk store and management of short-dated and expired stock
- Manufacturing of dermatological preparations
- Ensuring timeous delivery of ward -stocks
- Issuing and capturing of schedule 5 and 6 medication into the schedule register
- Re-packaging of medicine
- Working directly with pharmacists, doctors, and nurses to ensure better health for all patients
- Assisting the pharmacist in all aspects of dispensing
- Dispense and prepare all TTO's
- Dispensing using RX solutions system
- Providing good customer service
ACADEMIC ASSISTANT
NELSON MANDELA UNIVERSITY
01.2019 - 11.2019
- Providing academic mentoring and assistance to students enrolled in the Higher Certificate in Pharmacy
- Assisting students with doffing and donning for the clean room in the aseptic laboratory
- Marking student assessments and test scripts
- Assisting the lecturer with conducting pharmaceutical practicals
- Invigilating students during practical examinations
Education
Higher Certificate - Pharmacy Support
NELSON MANDELA UNIVERSITY
Advanced Certificate - Pharmacy Technical Support (Pharmacy Technician)
NELSON MANDELA UNIVERSITY
04-2020
MARINA COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL
12-2015
Skills
- Team-worker
- Working well under pressure
- Time management
- Excellent service delivery
- Good communication
- Adequate problem-solving skills
- Continuous improvement
- UniSolv and Rx solution knowledge
Personal Information
- Identification Number: 9803300611082
- Ethnicity: African
- Health Status: Excellent
- Date of Birth: 30/03/1998
- Gender: Female
- Driving License: Code 8/ Own transport
Timeline
POST BASIC PHARMASIST ASSISTANT
DIS-CHEM PHARMACY
09.2021 - Current
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN INTERNSHIP
LIVINGSTONE TERTIARY HOSPITAL
03.2020 - 03.2021
ACADEMIC ASSISTANT
NELSON MANDELA UNIVERSITY
01.2019 - 11.2019
Higher Certificate - Pharmacy Support
NELSON MANDELA UNIVERSITY
Advanced Certificate - Pharmacy Technical Support (Pharmacy Technician)
NELSON MANDELA UNIVERSITY
MARINA COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL
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