Alé Grobler
Deputy Responsible Pharmacist
Boksburg,Gauteng
Summary
Skilled Pharmacist with strong background in regulatory compliance, pharmacological knowledge and patient care. Detail-oriented professional goes extra mile to deliver service and support to team members and customers/patients.
Organized and dependable pharmacist, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Pursuing full-time role that presents opportunities for professional growth and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certificates
Work History
Deputy Responsible Pharmacist
Value Logistics
Germiston
11.2023 - Current
- Liaise with regulatory statutories to ensure regulatory compliance (SAHPRA, SAPC & NDOH)
- ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 Implementation
- Warehouse management and distribution of scheduled and non-scheduled products.
- QMS, auditing and CAPA implementation and monitoring.
- Review and updating of standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Training of Staff on standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- QA release of quarantined and received stock.
- Disposal of medicinal products.
- Drafting, review and updating of Total Quality Agreements (TQAs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
Oncology Claiming Pharmacist
Dis-Chem Oncology
Midrand
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging pharmaceutical trends by attending conferences and completing continuing education courses.
- Served as liaison between the pharmacy department and other healthcare professionals, facilitating communication regarding patient care plans.
- Conducted thorough drug utilization reviews to identify potential drug interactions or contraindications, ensuring patient safety.
Responsible Pharmacist
Clicks Kembirch
Kempton Park
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Collaborated with pharmacy team members to develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement in quality of care.
- Managed high volume of prescriptions daily while maintaining excellent customer service and attention to detail.
- Conducted regular audits of the pharmacy''s controlled substances inventory, ensuring accurate record-keeping and preventing diversion or theft.
- Streamlined prescription filling process, maximizing accuracy and minimizing wait times for patients.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers to optimize patient care and medication adherence.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging pharmaceutical trends by attending conferences and completing continuing education courses.
2nd Pharmacist
Clicks Karaglen
Edenvale
01.2021 - 10.2022
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Collaborated with pharmacy team members to develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement in quality of care.
- Managed high volume of prescriptions daily while maintaining excellent customer service and attention to detail.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers to optimize patient care and medication adherence.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive medication therapy management and counseling.
- Participated in community outreach events, educating the public about proper medication use, storage, and disposal techniques.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging pharmaceutical trends by attending conferences and completing continuing education courses.
Community Service Pharmacist
Tambo Memorial Hospital
Boksburg
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Streamlined pharmacy operations, implementing efficient workflow processes and inventory management systems.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries from both patients and healthcare professionals alike.
- Served as a trusted resource for patients, addressing their concerns and providing expert guidance on medication usage and potential side effects.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive medication counseling and personalized pharmaceutical care.
- Educated patients on the proper use of prescription medications, over-the-counter products, and medical devices for optimal results.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in staff meetings, sharing ideas, and collaborating with colleagues on best practices.
Pharmacist Internship
Clicks Randcity
Alberton
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Displayed patient-oriented and comprehensive clinical pharmacy services and pharmaceutical care.
- Reconstituted oral liquids.
- Hand counted controlled medications, measured liquids and reconstituted antibiotics.
- Completed accurate cycle counts and inventory management
Education
Bachelor of Pharmacy -
North West University
Potchefstroom, South Africa 01.2014 - 03.2019
Skills
Unisolve
ISO Certified
RX Solutions
SAP
Computer Literate
ISO 9001 and 13485 Implementer
ISO 9001 and 13485 certified auditor
Medication dispensing
Regulatory compliance
Patient counseling
Maintaining records
Customer service and communication skills
Certification
ISO 13485 Internal auditor
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Afrikaans
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
ISO 13485 Internal auditor
03-2024
Deputy Responsible Pharmacist
Value Logistics
11.2023 - Current
Oncology Claiming Pharmacist
Dis-Chem Oncology
06.2023 - 10.2023
Responsible Pharmacist
Clicks Kembirch
11.2022 - 05.2023
2nd Pharmacist
Clicks Karaglen
01.2021 - 10.2022
Community Service Pharmacist
Tambo Memorial Hospital
01.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelor Of Pharmacy
03-2019
Pharmacist Internship
Clicks Randcity
01.2019 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Pharmacy -
North West University
01.2014 - 03.2019