Ben Kashala
Production Pharmacist
Midrand
Summary
Skilled Pharmacist with strong background in compounding, pharmacological knowledge and patient care. Expert in providing accurate clinical services. Detail-oriented professional goes extra mile to deliver service and support to pharmacy patrons.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Production Pharmacist (OSD
Adcock Ingram
Wadeville, South Africa
07.2023 - Current
- Improved production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing best practices in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
- Provided subject matter expertise on pharmaceutical manufacturing processes to support cross-functional teams involved in process optimization and scale-up activities.
- Participated in external audits by regulatory agencies, demonstrating a strong commitment to compliance and quality assurance practices.
- Actively engaged in professional development opportunities, maintaining current knowledge of applicable regulations and guidelines for pharmaceutical manufacturing.
- Mentored junior pharmacists to develop their skills and knowledge in pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.
Responsible Pharmacist
Medirite Mangusi
Umhlabauyalingana (Remote)
1 2022 - 06.2023
- Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
- Reviewed prescription to confirm appropriate selection of drug, dose and check for interactions with other medications.
- 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.
- Participated in community outreach events, educating the public about proper medication use, storage, and disposal techniques.
Community Service Pharmacist
Clicks Pharmacy
Rustenburg
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Accurately interpreting scripts
- Dispensing of medicine
- The provision of pharmacist-initiated therapy
- The compounding, manipulation, preparation and packaging of medicine, The manufacturing of medicine
- Explain all medical aid costs to patients
- Ensure authorization of chronic, HIV and AIDS, and oncology medication
- Played a key role in biannual stock take, Exercised stock, cash and asset control
Intern Pharmacist
Netcare St Annes
Pietermaritzburg
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Educated patients on proper medication administration techniques, potentially reducing adverse effects or complications from incorrect usage.
- Improved patient satisfaction by addressing questions and concerns regarding their prescriptions in a timely manner.
- Streamlined pharmacy workflow by assisting with inventory management, order processing, and record-keeping tasks.
- Assisted in conducting quality assurance checks on compounded products to verify accuracy and adherence to safety protocols.
- Evaluated and monitored medication therapy management services to help patients achieve optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient care by providing accurate medication dispensing and prescription counseling.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure appropriate drug therapy selection for individual patients.
Pharmacy Assistant Student
Clicks Pharmacy
Port Elizabeth
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Worked at various locations: Medirite Kwanobuhle, Uitenhage Port Elizabeth; Medirite Chatsworth Centre, Durban; Clicks Penford, Uitenhage, Port Elizabeth; Clicks Despatch, Port Elizabeth; Clicks Humewood, Port Elizabeth; Clicks Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth; Clicks Medi-Cross Westring, Port Elizabeth; Clicks 6th Avenue, Walmer Port Elizabeth; Clicks Sunridge, Port Elizabeth; Life Esidimeni - Kirkwood Care Centre
Waiter
Something Good Road House
Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Managed high volume of customers during peak hours, maintaining prompt and efficient service.
- Ensured food safety compliance by adhering to proper handling procedures when serving dishes.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Immunisation And Injection Technique
Health Science Academy
Pretoria 07.2021 - 09.2021
Retail Management - Retail Management
University of South Africa
Pretoria 03.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences
Nelson Mandela University
Port Elizabeth, South Africa 01.2015 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry, Chemistry And Microbiology
Nelson Mandela University
Port Elizabeth, South Africa 01.2014 - 12.2014
High School Diploma -
Lawson Brown High School
Port Elizabeth 01.2009 - 12.2013
Some College (No Degree) -
Greenwood Primary School
Port Elizabeth 01.2001 - 12.2008
Skills
Batch Record Review
Validation Protocols
Good Manufacturing Practices
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Customer Service and Communication Skills
Educating patients
Pharmacy operations management
Personal Information
- ID Number: 9404216206081
- Date of Birth: 04/21/94
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South African
Leadership Experience
- Deputy Head boy 2013 (Lawson Brown High School)
- Head of Physical Science Club 2013 (Lawson Brown High School)
- Master Guide in Training 2016 (Seventh Day Adventist)
- Chairman of Representative Council of Learners 2013 (Lawson Brown High School)
- Responsible Pharmacist Medirite Mangusi
References
- Kiran Bhagirathi, Regional Manager, Medirite Kwazulu-Natal, +27824964300
- Aviwe Mere, Responsible Pharmacist, Netcare St Annes, +27820645431
- Lynne Barends, Production Manager , Adcock Ingram, +27632519463/ +27113834367
- Sharon Singh, Hospital Manager, Netcare St Annes, +27824937723
- Keishia Arnolds, Responsible Pharmacist, Clicks Walker Drive, +2773 760 7586
- Nicolene Klassen, Pharmacy Manager, Clicks Medicross Rustenburg, +27843566387
Timeline
Production Pharmacist (OSD
Adcock Ingram
07.2023 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Immunisation And Injection Technique
Health Science Academy
07.2021 - 09.2021
Retail Management - Retail Management
University of South Africa
03.2021 - 09.2021
Community Service Pharmacist
Clicks Pharmacy
01.2021 - 01.2022
Intern Pharmacist
Netcare St Annes
01.2020 - 01.2021
Pharmacy Assistant Student
Clicks Pharmacy
01.2016 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences
Nelson Mandela University
01.2015 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry, Chemistry And Microbiology
Nelson Mandela University
01.2014 - 12.2014
Waiter
Something Good Road House
01.2012 - 01.2013
High School Diploma -
Lawson Brown High School
01.2009 - 12.2013
Some College (No Degree) -
Greenwood Primary School
01.2001 - 12.2008
Responsible Pharmacist
Medirite Mangusi
1 2022 - 06.2023
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