Diya Pravesh
Pharmacist
Verulam
Summary
A goal-driven Pharmacist with over two years of experience delivering compassionate healthcare counseling and quality customer service. Proficient in computer software applications in the practice of pharmacy. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Keen interest in the unerring production, distribution and quality of pharmaceutical products. Adept at educating patients on medication side effects and risks to promote long-term health
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Responsible Pharmacist
Umdloti Medi Pharm
Durban
04.2024 - Current
- Achieved and maintained top customer satisfaction and retention by cultivating productive relationships with patients.
- Collaborated with medical aid providers to resolve billing discrepancies, ensuring timely reimbursement for pharmacy services.
- Assisted with monitoring and control of pharmaceutical expenditure, application of budgetary control measures and promotion of rational drug use.
- Conducted regular audits on pharmacy's controlled substances inventory, ensuring accurate record-keeping and preventing diversion or theft.
- Developed procedures related to pharmacy operations.
- Managed, assessed and monitored compliance with respect to Good Pharmacy Practice.
- Prescription evaluation, dispensing and compounding of medicines and provision of information to ensure patient compliance and therapeutic success.
- Conducted thorough drug utilization reviews to identify potential drug interactions or contraindications, ensuring patient safety.
- Established and lead value-driven pharmacy services and implemented guidelines in keeping with treatment guidelines.
- Assisted with effective drug supply management to ensure safe and reliable procurement, storage, control and distribution of quality pharmaceuticals.
- Ensured adherence to minimum standards for dispensing as well as accessibility to medication and pharmaceutical care to patients.
- Collaborated with pharmacy team members to develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement in quality of care.
- Supervised respective pharmacy personnel.
- Enhanced pharmacy efficiency by implementing new inventory management systems
- Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
- Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
Pharmacist (Locum)
Various Retail Pharmacies
Durban
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging pharmaceutical trends by attending short online courses and completing continuing education courses.
- Managed high volume of prescriptions daily while maintaining excellent customer service, attention to detail and professionalism.
- Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
- Developed strong relationships with other healthcare providers to optimize patient care and medication adherence.
- Participated in community outreach events, educating public about proper medication use, storage, and disposal techniques.
Community Service Pharmacist
Umphumulo Hospital
Maphumulo
2 2023 - 1 2024
- Deputized as OPD Pharmacist in the absence of OPD Pharmacist
- Interdisciplinary collaboration to assess hospital staff on hand-rub and hand-washing technique to reduce hospital acquired infections
- Educated other healthcare professionals and patients on CCMDD program, hypertension, medication side effects and antibiotic stewardship
- Ensured audits, waiting times and daily statistics was conducted, and assisted with prescriber queries and patient counseling
- Compiled and analyzed monthly audits and statistics
- Attended training session on Payment Pack Solution, introduced and trained Pharmacy Personnel about the software
- Compiled payment packs manually and/or using Payment Pack Solution
- Assisted with stock take and cost-effective procurement
- Monitored orders with companies and documented company communication
- Managed COVID-19 vaccines
- Cost management of clinics.
Pharmacist Intern
Northway Day-Nite Pharmacy
Durban
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist: Analyzed, interpreted and dispensed prescriptions
- Assisted with stock take and procurement using X/procure
- Pre-packaged and labelled medicines
- Compounded, manipulated and prepared medicines according to a formula and SOP
- Management and control of S5/S6 medicines and other stock
- Disposed returned and expired medicines according to SOP.
4th Year Pharmacy Student
Rhodes University - Faculty of Pharmacy - Industrial Pharmacy Elective Recipient - Prof. RB Walkerʼs
Makhanda
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Followed SOPs in accordance with WHO Guide to Local Production Alcohol Hand Sanitizer
- Adhered to cGMP throughout the manufacturing process
- Compiled BMRs
- Followed Packaging and Labelling Protocol.
Post-Basic Pharmacist Assistant (Student)
Wick Street Pharmacy
Durban
06.2021 - 07.2021
- All roles pertaining to scope of practice of a pharmacy student as a post-basic pharmacist assistant under direct supervision of a Pharmacist such as dispensing, compounding, re-packaging, procurement, sale of S1 and S2 substances and promotion of public health.
Post-Basic Pharmacist Assistant (Student - WBL)
Nu-Gaterite Pharmacy
Durban
11.2019 - 12.2019
- All roles pertaining to scope of practice of a pharmacy student as a post-basic pharmacist assistant under direct supervision of a Pharmacist such as dispensing, compounding, re-packaging, sale of S1 and S2 substances and promotion of public health.
Basic Pharmacist Assistant (Student - WBL)
Wick Street Pharmacy
Durban
12.2018 - 01.2019
- All roles pertaining to scope of practice of a pharmacy student as a basic pharmacist assistant under direct supervision of a Pharmacist such as sale of S1 substances, re-packaging, compounding, procurement and promotion of public health.
Basic Pharmacist Assistant (Student - WBL)
Nu-Gaterite Pharmacy
Durban
12.2018 - 01.2019
- All roles pertaining to scope of practice of a pharmacy student as a basic pharmacist assistant under direct supervision of a Pharmacist such as sale of S1 substances, re-packaging, compounding and promotion of public health.
Education
Short Course On Quality Assurance - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
North-West University
Potchefstroom, South Africa 01.2024 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Pharmacy -
Rhodes University
Makhanda, South Africa 02.2018 - 12.2021
Grade 12 (Matric) -
Glenhaven Secondary School
Durban, South Africa 01.2013 - 12.2017
Skills
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Accuracy
- Multi-tasking
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Commitment
- Rx Solution
- Unisolve
- Microsoft 365
Licenses Certificates
- 2024: South African Pharmacy Council - Registered as a Pharmacist
- 2021: First Aid Training - Rhodes University in affiliation with St John Ambulance
- 2021: Peer-Mentoring - Amina Cachalia House - Rhodes University
- 2018 - present: The Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa - Certificate of Associate Membership
Research
Undergraduate Research Project:
Pravesh, D. and van Dyk,L., 2021. Prevention and management of hypertension through lifestyle modification and patient adherence: A literature review.
Voluntary
- Ramakrishna Centre of South Africa (Phoenix)
Attended medical camps in Tongaat and Verulam and volunteered as a Pharmacist
References
- Ms Renal Govender, 078 628 7203, Renal.Govender@kznhealth.gov.za, Umphumulo Hospital
- Mr Kesavan Naicker, 083 324 4327, kasavan@daynite.co.za, Northway Day-Nite Pharmacy
- Ms Natalie Paterson, 046 603 8495, Rhodes University
Timeline
Responsible Pharmacist
Umdloti Medi Pharm
04.2024 - Current
Pharmacist (Locum)
Various Retail Pharmacies
02.2024 - 03.2024
Short Course On Quality Assurance - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
North-West University
01.2024 - 04.2024
Pharmacist Intern
Northway Day-Nite Pharmacy
02.2022 - 01.2023
4th Year Pharmacy Student
Rhodes University - Faculty of Pharmacy - Industrial Pharmacy Elective Recipient - Prof. RB Walkerʼs
08.2021 - 10.2021
Post-Basic Pharmacist Assistant (Student)
Wick Street Pharmacy
06.2021 - 07.2021
Post-Basic Pharmacist Assistant (Student - WBL)
Nu-Gaterite Pharmacy
11.2019 - 12.2019
Basic Pharmacist Assistant (Student - WBL)
Wick Street Pharmacy
12.2018 - 01.2019
Basic Pharmacist Assistant (Student - WBL)
Nu-Gaterite Pharmacy
12.2018 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Pharmacy -
Rhodes University
02.2018 - 12.2021
Grade 12 (Matric) -
Glenhaven Secondary School
01.2013 - 12.2017
Community Service Pharmacist
Umphumulo Hospital
2 2023 - 1 2024
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