Elrico Fink
Beaufort West
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented Pharmacist Assistant with proven expertise at Dis-Chem Pharmacies in inventory management and customer service. Adept at processing prescriptions accurately and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Recognized for effective communication and problem-solving skills, contributing to enhanced patient care and streamlined pharmacy operations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Pharmacist Assistant Post-Basic
Department of Health
Beaufort West
12.2021 - Current
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications to patients.
- Managed inventory levels and ensured proper storage of pharmaceutical products.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in the pharmacy workspace and storage areas.
- Processed prescription orders accurately using pharmacy management software.
- Supported compliance with health regulations and pharmacy policies during daily operations.
- Prepared medication labels with item name and quantity.
- Restocked shelves and prepared expired drugs for return.
- Communicated effectively with physicians' offices regarding refill requests or changes in medication orders.
- Coordinated patient prescription counseling with pharmacist.
- Received incoming orders from wholesalers and suppliers.
- Verified accuracy of prescriptions filled by comparing data on screen with hard copy of prescription.
- Maintained a clean work environment in accordance with safety standards.
- Monitored and checked expiration dates on drugs in stock.
- Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies, and logged items into inventory system.
Pharmacist Assistant Post-Basic
Department of Health
Beaufort West
03.2018 - 11.2021
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications to patients.
- Managed inventory levels and ensured proper storage of pharmaceutical products.
- Processed prescription orders accurately using pharmacy management software JAC.
- Supported compliance with health regulations and pharmacy policies during daily operations.
- Restocked shelves and prepared expired drugs for return.
- Communicated effectively with physicians' offices regarding refill requests or changes in medication orders.
- Received incoming orders from wholesalers and suppliers.
- Maintained a clean work environment in accordance with safety standards.
- Monitored and checked expiration dates on drugs in stock.
- Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies, and logged items into inventory system.
Pharmacist Assistant Post-Basic
Dis-Chem Pharmacies
Kimberley
05.2014 - 02.2018
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications to patients.
- Managed inventory levels and ensured proper storage of pharmaceutical products.
- Provided customer service by answering inquiries about prescriptions and over-the-counter products.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in the pharmacy workspace and storage areas.
- Processed prescription orders accurately using pharmacy management software.
- Participated in prescription pharmaceutical and over-the-counter product inventory audits.
- Prepared medication labels with item name and quantity.
- Restocked shelves and prepared expired drugs for return.
- Communicated effectively with physicians' offices regarding refill requests or changes in medication orders.
- Answered customer questions about prescribed and OTC medications.
- Provided customer service to patients by answering questions related to prescription medications and refills.
- Received incoming orders from wholesalers and suppliers.
- Monitored and checked expiration dates on drugs in stock.
Education
Higher Certificate NQF 5 - Public Administration And Management
IQ Academy
08.2025 - 05.2026
Certificate - Supply Chain Management
IQ Academy
11.2023 - 04.2025
Certificate - Pharmacist Assistance
S.Buys Academy
09.2015 - 02.2018
Murraysburg High School
Murraysburg, South AfricaSkills
- Customer service
- Inventory management
- Prescription processing
- Compliance support
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Answering customer questions
- Patient counseling
- Supporting pharmacy operations
- Stocking shelves
- Ordering and stocking medications
Languages
Afrikaans
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Higher Certificate NQF 5 - Public Administration And Management
IQ Academy
08.2025 - 05.2026
Certificate - Supply Chain Management
IQ Academy
11.2023 - 04.2025
Pharmacist Assistant Post-Basic
Department of Health
12.2021 - Current
Pharmacist Assistant Post-Basic
Department of Health
03.2018 - 11.2021
Certificate - Pharmacist Assistance
S.Buys Academy
09.2015 - 02.2018
Pharmacist Assistant Post-Basic
Dis-Chem Pharmacies
05.2014 - 02.2018
Murraysburg High School