Carina Meintjes
Zeerust
Summary
Dynamic pharmacist with extensive experience at Daleen van Schalkwyk, excelling in medication dispensing and patient counseling. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective drug interaction analysis and compliance monitoring. Skilled in training interns and implementing cost-saving measures, ensuring optimal therapeutic outcomes and exceptional customer service.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2002
2002
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Pharmacist
Jan Meintjes
Zeerust
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Dispensed medications according to prescriptions and safety guidelines.
- Provided patient counseling on medication usage and side effects.
- Managed inventory by tracking stock levels and ordering supplies.
- Learn new pharmacy program
Pharmacist
Worked alone
Swarttruggens
01.2023 - 11.2023
Pharmacist
Daleen van Schalkwyk
Johannesburg
03.2006 - 11.2018
- Dispensed medications according to prescriptions and safety guidelines.
- Provided patient counseling on medication usage and side effects.
- Managed inventory by tracking stock levels and ordering supplies.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to optimize patient care plans.
- Assisted in training pharmacy interns on operational procedures and systems.
- Managed the daily operations of a retail or hospital pharmacy.
- Consulted with patients to explain medication use, side effects and dosage directions as prescribed.
- Reviewed prescriptions for accuracy and completeness prior to dispensing.
- Provided excellent customer service by assisting customers with medical-related issues and providing healthcare counseling.
- Ordered, labeled, compounded and dispensed prescribed medications.
- Maintained records of patient profiles, including drug allergies, medications and medical histories.
- Analyzed physician's medication orders for correctness according to policy guidelines.
- Assessed patient's knowledge of drugs, dosage instructions, interactions and contraindications.
- Interpreted prescription orders from physicians or other authorized prescribers to ensure accuracy of medication preparation and delivery.
- Counseled health care professionals regarding therapeutic options, formulary restrictions, drug interactions and side effects.
- Performed administrative duties such as updating patient information or submitting insurance claims forms.
- Performed quality assurance and medication safety checks to minimize errors and adverse drug events.
- Oversaw compounding of special medications to meet unique patient needs, following precise formulas and protocols.
- Implemented cost-saving measures and medication therapy management programs to improve patient outcomes.
- Managed medication therapy and patient counseling to ensure optimal drug safety and efficacy.
- Provided education and guidance on over-the-counter medications, supplements, and health maintenance.
- Responded to medication-related questions and concerns from patients, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals.
- Developed and maintained professional relationships with patients to provide personalized care.
- Assisted in the selection, dosing, and administration of medications based on patient-specific factors.
- Stocked, labeled and delivered medications to patients and caregivers.
- Analyzed prescribing trends to monitor compliance and prevent excessive usage.
- Trained individuals in how to use devices to promote optimal medical support.
- Detected and reported therapeutic incompatibilities.
Education
Magistrates Pharmaciae - Pharmacy
Potchefstroom University
Potchefstroom 01.2001 - 12.2002
Baccalaureus Pharmaciae - Pharmacist
Potchefstroom University
Potchefstroom 01.1996 - 12.1999
Hoērskool Zeerust
ZeerustSkills
- Medication dispensing
- Patient counseling
- Prescription verification
- Drug interaction analysis
- Compliance monitoring
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Interpersonal communication
- Physician consultation
- Dispensing medicines
- Prescription filling
- [Software] trained
- Safety
- Promotion of health and disease prevention
- Pharmacy software mastery
- Overseeing interns
- Medicare and medicaid process
- Resolving complaints
- Customer counseling
- Educating patients
- Treatment consulting
- Interpreting and processing medication orders
- Preparing sterile and Non-sterile compounds
- Compounding techniques
- Reviewing prescriptions
- Customer service and communication skills
- Pharmaceutical care planning
- Monitoring therapeutic effectiveness
- Dosing recommendations
- Safety awareness
- Drug interactions
- Patient education and counseling
- Calculating doses
- Patient education
- Staff training
- Controlled substance tracking
- Patient reaction monitoring
- Sales skills
- Dispensing medications
- Continuing education
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Afrikaans
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Pharmacist
Jan Meintjes
03.2024 - 09.2024
Pharmacist
Worked alone
01.2023 - 11.2023
Pharmacist
Daleen van Schalkwyk
03.2006 - 11.2018
Magistrates Pharmaciae - Pharmacy
Potchefstroom University
01.2001 - 12.2002
Baccalaureus Pharmaciae - Pharmacist
Potchefstroom University
01.1996 - 12.1999
Hoērskool Zeerust