Katyna Jasmina BOUSSAMBA-DIGOMBOU
Pharmacist
Gauteng
Summary
I am a hardworking and passionate entry-level pharmacist looking to secure a permanent position that offers professional challenges that will allow me to put into practice my professional knowledge and skills.
I am motivated to learn, grow and excel in the pharmaceutical industry, while helping the team achieve company goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Community Service Pharmacist
FH Odendaal Hospital
Modimolle
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Covered night shift duties at the hospital pharmacy for over 6 months
- Manage drug and supply inventories.
- Provide consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects and specified use.
- Advise patients on medication side effects and contraindications and explain proper administration.
- Effectively prioritize tasks and organize workflow to increase efficiency.
- Dispense and verify over 50 patient prescription orders from affiliated clinics, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
- Monitor ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
- Supervise and coach new pharmacist's assistants and trainees.
- Hand count control medications, measured liquids and reconstituted antibiotics.
- Monitor medication ordering, dispensing and storage at affiliated clinics
Pharmacist Intern
DIS-CHEM Athol Oaklands
Johannesburg
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Attended to electronic and telephonic chronic medication orders from patients and was able to successfully meet special requests from patients unable to walk in the pharmacy for various reasons
- Ensured patients received to-follow medication balance by monitoring to-follow list on a weekly basis and reporting to the manager the list of medications out of stock
- Balanced schedule 6 register on a weekly basis to ensure proper dispensing and record keeping ofschedule 6 medicines.
- Conducted medical device training to treat and rehabilitate illnesses and diseases safely.
- Used pharmacy software Unisolv to enter prescription and insurance information.
- Compared prescription details against safety standards and insurance requirements to support patients.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as excessive usage.
- Processed orders through insurance and accepted customer payments for balances owed.
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
- Communicated closely with patients, ensuring medical information was kept private.
- Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions and refill instructions.
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects and optimal methods of administration.
BPharm Teaching Facilitator
Tshwane University of Technology: Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Pretoria
03.2019 - 11.2020
- Led BPharm students in teams of up to 10 students through problem-based learning (PBL) scenarios, resulting in students' ability to solve pharmacy-related problems by applying knowledge acquired in class.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Devoted special emphasis to preparation and punctuality in order to arrive to work ready to start immediately and be acknowledgeable.
Pharmacy Student (PB Pharmacist's Assistant Locum)
DIS-CHEM Glenfair
Pretoria
10.2017 - 12.2019
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Processed incoming drug orders by checking deliveries against paperwork and updating computer system.
- Counseled customers on medications, appropriate dosage and potential side effects.
- Restocked pharmacy shelves with supplies and medicines.
- Tracked pharmacy inventory and reported medication numbers to lead pharmacists.
- Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
4th Year Pharmacy Student
Kalafong Hospital
Pretoria
06.2018 - 11.2018
2nd Year Pharmacy Student
COMED Health Indutrial Pharmacy
Pretoria
10.2016 - 11.2016
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Worked with raw materials to develop complete and commercially viable products.
- Conducted performance tests and quality assurance tests of goods to meet product certification requirements.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
- Performed visual assessment of products to evaluate conformance with quality standards.
2nd Year Pharmacy Student
Eastlynne Primary Health Clinic
Pretoria
02.2016 - 05.2016
Education
Introduction To Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs - Pharmacy
TWINZ Training Course
Online 01.2023 - 01.2023
Certificate: Good Clinical Practice - Pharmacy
Udemy
Online 12.2022 - 12.2022
Certificate: QA In The Pharmaceutical Industry - Pharmacy
Northwest University
North West, South Africa 06.2022 - 08.2022
Master Of Pharmaceutical Sciences - Phytomedicine
Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria, South Africa 01.2019 - 03.2022
Bachelor Degree (BPharm) - Pharmacy
Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria, South Africa 01.2015 - 11.2018
Skills
English - Read, write, speak
French - Read, write, speak
Sepedi/Tshwana understanding
Time management
Financial management
Drug and inventory management
Staff training
Customer service
Computer literacy and Microsoft Office
Documentation and Record keeping
UNISOLV, SAP, E-scripting
Medicine Dispensing
Compounding
Quality assurance and Quality control
Good Clinical Practice
Complementary medicine
Ability to work under pressure
Team player
Attention to details
Deadline driven
Communication and listening skills
Aseptic technique and transfer of microorganisms
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 5 academic researchers in the publication of a research article based on my Master of Science thesis entitled: Investigating the anti-tuberculosis activity of selected commercial essential oils and identification of active constituents using a biochemometrics approach.
References
William Kgabedi MODIBA
Supervisor during BPharm teaching facilitation
Adcock Ingram
079 465 3143
Dr Maxleene SANDASI
Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences Supervisor
078 474 1103
Preeta JEKINSON
Manager at DIS-CHEM Athol Oaklands
082 292 0021
PR Anreddy
Pharmacy Manager at FH Odendaal Hospital
082 259 1857
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
“So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.”
Matthew 6:34 - The Bible
Timeline
Introduction To Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs - Pharmacy
TWINZ Training Course
01.2023 - 01.2023
Certificate: Good Clinical Practice - Pharmacy
Udemy
12.2022 - 12.2022
Certificate: QA In The Pharmaceutical Industry - Pharmacy
Northwest University
06.2022 - 08.2022
Community Service Pharmacist
FH Odendaal Hospital
02.2022 - 01.2023
Pharmacist Intern
DIS-CHEM Athol Oaklands
01.2021 - 01.2022
BPharm Teaching Facilitator
Tshwane University of Technology: Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
03.2019 - 11.2020
Master Of Pharmaceutical Sciences - Phytomedicine
Tshwane University of Technology
01.2019 - 03.2022
4th Year Pharmacy Student
Kalafong Hospital
06.2018 - 11.2018
Pharmacy Student (PB Pharmacist's Assistant Locum)
DIS-CHEM Glenfair
10.2017 - 12.2019
2nd Year Pharmacy Student
COMED Health Indutrial Pharmacy
10.2016 - 11.2016
2nd Year Pharmacy Student
Eastlynne Primary Health Clinic
02.2016 - 05.2016
Bachelor Degree (BPharm) - Pharmacy
Tshwane University of Technology
01.2015 - 11.2018