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Aashiya Bellim
Pharmacist
Cape Town
Summary
Dedicated pharmacy professional with a history of meeting goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
CDU Blindchecking Pharmacist (Locum)
Medipost
Cape Town
03.2023 - Current
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Assisted with daily quality assurance processes
- Ensured accuracy of prescriptions captured by pharmacist assistants through quality assurance in the form of blindchecking
- Understanding the Western Cape CDU Penalty Matrix and Prescribing Policies
- Investigation of, and accurate reporting of errors.
- Provided clinical guidance to pharmacist assistants with regards to Pharmaceutical Practices and Provincial Prescribing Policies
Pharmacist (Locum)
Clicks Group
Cape Town
02.2023 - Current
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Worked flexible hours across weekend and holiday shifts.
- Dispensed and verified patient prescriptions.
- Counseled patients regarding proper intake of medications.
- Addressed patient questions regarding medical aid
- Counseled patients on new medications and OTC products.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Dispensing Pharmacist (Locum)
Tygerberg Hospital
Cape Town
03.2020 - Current
- Counseled patients regarding proper intake of medications.
- Displayed patient-oriented and comprehensive clinical pharmacy services and pharmaceutical care.
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects and specified use.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Verification Pharmacist
DSV Healthcare CCMDD
Cape Town
03.2019 - 10.2022
- Assisted with quality assurance processes, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Communicated with facilities to resolve clinical queries and rejections.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
Pharmacist Intern
King Dinizulu Hospital Complex
Durban
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions.
- Assisted pharmacist in final review of filled prescriptions.
- Monitored inventory levels and notified pharmacist of items requiring reorder.
- Interacted with healthcare professionals to support timely and proper processing of prescriptions.
- Shadowed senior pharmacy staff to learn proper procedures.
- Worked as part of team of 8 pharmacy interns.
- Counseled patients on medications, appropriate dosage and potential side effects.
- Followed department policies, procedures and best practices for pharmacy operations.
Education
Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
02.2014 - 11.2017
Skills
Meticulous, dependable and hard-working
Complex problem solver with analytical thinking
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Exceptional time management and organizational skills
Computer literate with excellent numer
Ability to work independently
Dynamic and adaptable
Team player
Fast Learner
Quality Assurance
Documentation skills
Multitasking Abilities
Certification
SAPC Registration
Software
Flexgen
JAC
UNISOLV
References
- DSV: Andeesha Ramsudh (CCMDD Capture Deparment Manager) - 082 880 7136
- Tygerberg Hospital: Ferouz Parker (OPD Supervisor) - 083 944 8899
- Medipost: Nicole Mubaiwa (CDU Capture Pharmacist Manager) - 072 859 0480
- King Dinuzulu Hospital Complex: Dinaz Jazkerpersad (Assistant Pharmacy Manager) - 031 242 6038
Timeline
CDU Blindchecking Pharmacist (Locum) - Medipost
03.2023 - Current
Pharmacist (Locum) - Clicks Group
02.2023 - Current
Dispensing Pharmacist (Locum) - Tygerberg Hospital
03.2020 - Current
Verification Pharmacist - DSV Healthcare CCMDD
03.2019 - 10.2022
Pharmacist Intern - King Dinizulu Hospital Complex
01.2018 - 12.2018
University of Kwa-Zuilu Natal - Bachelor of Pharmacy, Pharmacy
02.2014 - 11.2017