Izizo Ezzy Zozi
Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant
Cape Town
Summary
Dynamic Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant , excelling in medication management and patient education. I have exceptional attention to detail and strong communication skills, I effectively support healthcare teams while ensuring compliance with SOPs and enhancing patient experiences through relationship building and administrative efficiency.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Post Basic Pharmacict Assistant
Immploy Recruitment Agency
03.2025 - Current
- Reading and interpreting prescriptions.
- Reading and preparation of prescriptions.
- Capturing of folders on JAC
- Picking and labeling of medicine in appropriate containers.
- Counting out of medication from bulk into appropriate pack size.
- Checking that medication picked and labeled is correct according to prescription and signed.
- Dispense medication to patient within my scope of practice under supervision of pharmacist.
- Advising patient on correct use of medication.
- Help with patient queries.
- Ensuring patient is treated with respect.
- Always being professional.
- Assist hospital staff when needed.
- Receiving of CDU parcels.
- Handing out CDU parcels to patients daily.
- Checking CDU parcels at end of day.
- Sending of CDU to relevant offsites.
- Recycling of CDU parcels.
- Prompting of manifest and record keeping.
- Assist pharmacist with collecting information for monthly stats.
- Taking pharmacy room temperature.
- Cold chain management by taking fridge temperature twice daily.
- Cleaning and defrosting of fridge on a monthly basis.
- Ensuring pharmacy is cleaned according to SOP.
- Waste management.
- Checking of stock and receiving stock according to SOP.
- Checking that the correct number of boxes is delivered to the correct facility and the product and strength is correct.
Learner Post Basic
Delft CHC
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Reading and interpreting prescriptions.
- Reading and preparation of prescriptions.
- Capturing of folders on JAC
- Picking and labeling of medicine in appropriate containers.
- Counting out of medication from bulk into appropriate pack size.
- Checking that medication picked and labeled is correct according to prescription and signed.
- Dispense medication to patient within my scope of practice under supervision of pharmacist.
- Advising patient on correct use of medication.
- Help with patient queries.
- Ensuring patient is treated with respect.
- Always being professional.
- Assist hospital staff when needed.
- Receiving of CDU parcels.
- Handing out CDU parcels to patients daily.
- Checking CDU parcels at end of day.
- Sending of CDU to relevant offsites.
- Recycling of CDU parcels.
- Prompting of manifest and record keeping.
- Assist pharmacist with collecting information for monthly stats.
- Taking pharmacy room temperature.
- Cold chain management by taking fridge temperature twice daily.
- Cleaning and defrosting of fridge on a monthly basis.
- Ensuring pharmacy is cleaned according to SOP.
- Waste management.
- Checking of stock and receiving stock according to SOP.
- Checking that the correct number of boxes is delivered to the correct facility and the product and strength is correct.
Basic Pharmacist Assistant
Immploy Recruitment Agency at DSV Healthcare
05.2018 - 11.2022
- Reading and interpreting prescriptions.
- Capturing of patient profile on flexgen.
- Creating external pick up points on the system according to the national department of health.
- Help with patient queries telephonically.
- Ensuring patient is treated with respect.
- Always being professional.
- Assist other staff members when needed.
- Deactivate patient's profile as requested by the facility.
- Ensuring the correct external pick up point is captured on a patient profile
- Ensuring pharmacy is cleaned according to SOP.
- Waste management.
Learner Basic Pharmacist Assistant
Khayelitsha CHC
07.2016 - 02.2018
- Reading and interpreting prescriptions.
- Reading and preparation of prescriptions.
- Capturing of folders on JAC
- Picking and labeling of medicine in appropriate containers.
- Counting out of medication from bulk into appropriate pack size.
- Checking that medication picked and labeled is correct according to prescription and signed.
- Dispense medication to patient within my scope of practice under supervision of pharmacist.
- Advising patient on correct use of medication.
- Help with patient queries.
- Ensuring patient is treated with respect.
- Always being professional.
- Assist hospital staff when needed.
- Receiving of CDU parcels.
- Handing out CDU parcels to patients daily.
- Checking CDU parcels at end of day.
- Sending of CDU to relevant offsites.
- Recycling of CDU parcels.
- Prompting of manifest and record keeping.
- Assist pharmacist with collecting information for monthly stats.
- Taking pharmacy room temperature.
- Cold chain management by taking fridge temperature twice daily.
- Cleaning and defrosting of fridge on a monthly basis.
- Ensuring pharmacy is cleaned according to SOP.
- Waste management.
- Checking of stock and receiving stock according to SOP.
- Checking that the correct number of boxes is delivered to the correct facility and the product and strength is correct.
Medical Assistant
University Of Cape Town
01.2004 - 07.2016
- Selected patients for 4th year medical students during their ambulatory care block at Khayelitsha CHC
- Ensuring that I bridged the language barrier for students translating isiXhosa to English.
- Assist in taking vitals at every visit.
- Ensuring students are taking the relevant history according to the patient's chronic condition.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Improved patient experiences by efficiently managing appointments and maintaining organized medical records.
- Empowered patients through education on self-management techniques for chronic conditions.
- Assist in grading the student's at the end of their 2 weeks block.
Education
Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant
Health Science Academy
Cape Town, South Africa 04.2001 -
Basic Pharmacist Assistant
Sbuys Academy
Cape Town, South Africa02-2018
Matric
Bulumko Senior Secondary School
Cape Town, South Africa12-2000
Skills
Fast learner
Computer skills
Time management
Data entry
Verbal and written communication
Attention to detail
File and record keeping
Administrative support
Microsoft Office Suite
Administrative tasks
Decision-making
Relationship building
Timeline
Post Basic Pharmacict Assistant
Immploy Recruitment Agency
03.2025 - Current
Learner Post Basic
Delft CHC
01.2024 - 01.2025
Basic Pharmacist Assistant
Immploy Recruitment Agency at DSV Healthcare
05.2018 - 11.2022
Learner Basic Pharmacist Assistant
Khayelitsha CHC
07.2016 - 02.2018
Medical Assistant
University Of Cape Town
01.2004 - 07.2016
Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant
Health Science Academy
04.2001 -
Basic Pharmacist Assistant
Sbuys Academy
Matric
Bulumko Senior Secondary School