Larissa Inema
Cape Town
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional committed to patient-centred care. Demonstrated skills in communication, teamwork, and problem-solving, complemented by a solid foundation in pharmacology and patient-focused services from academic training and practical experience. Aiming to enhance clinical, community, and regulatory pharmacy expertise to become a competent and ethical pharmacist.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Locum pharmacy student
Parow Family Pharmacy
12.2025 - Current
- Assisted in dispensing both OTC and prescription medicines under supervision, while contributing to patient counselling and pharmacist-initiated therapy services.
- Performed stock management activities, including stock control, stock taking, and front-shop product authorisation.
- Operated cash register systems and gained hands-on training on Maconi and Leap pharmacy software platforms, supporting efficient pharmacy workflow and service delivery.
Locum pharmacist post basic assistant
Symphony Pharmacy
11.2025 - 12.2025
- Performed pharmaceutical compounding, operated the point-of-sale cash register, and assisted with stock management activities, including stocktaking.
- Supported medication dispensing under pharmacist supervision and gained exposure to stock procurement processes by observing inventory ordering and purchasing procedures.
Pharmacy Work Experience Volunteer
Clicks Burgundy Estate
09.2025 - 09.2025
- Developed practical experience in patient-centred pharmacy services, including recommending and counselling patients on the safe and effective use of OTC medications, accurately capturing and processing prescriptions, supporting dispensing procedures, and assisting pharmacists in the efficient management of daily pharmacy operations.
Service learning in pharmacy as a student.
TC Newman CHC
09.2025 - 09.2025
- Prepared unit doses by repackaging bulk stock into smaller, accurately labelled pre-packs in line with dispensing procedures.
- Assisted with controlled distribution units (CDUs), including operation of CDU software to track, scan, and manage medication movement in and out of the system, as well as supervised handover of prepared parcels to patients.
- Conducted patient file analysis, supported clinical consultations, and participated in supervised dispensing activities.
- Received training in hospital pharmacy workflow systems, including RxSolution, to support accurate and efficient medication dispensing and record-keeping.
Externship pharmacy student
Dis-chem Pharmacy Goodwood N1 City
07.2025 - 07.2025
- Completed holiday pharmacy training, supported dispensing operations by accurately picking and labelling prescriptions, preparing and packaging patient collection parcels, and assembling weekly medication supplies for hospital patients, ensuring adherence to pharmacy procedures.
Education
BPharm - Natural Sciences
University of the Western Cape
Cape Town, Western Cape01-2026
NSC -
JG Meiring High School
Cape Town, Western Cape01-2022
Skills
- Well-versed in pharmacy legislation
- Accurate dispensing of medication
- Pharmacy systems (Leap, Macroni, Unisolv)
- Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)
- Time management and organisational skills
- Precision in high-pressure situations
- Patient-centred care
- Teamwork and collaboration skills
- Excellent communication and listening skills
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Afrikaans
Advanced
C1
Xhosa
Beginner
A1
Certification
- Marketing Code Authority Training (2026)
- Management and Leadership awareness (2025)
- Infection Prevention and Control (2024)
- Standard precautions: Hand hygiene (2024)
- Introduction to Research Ethics (2023)
Timeline
Locum pharmacy student
Parow Family Pharmacy
12.2025 - Current
Locum pharmacist post basic assistant
Symphony Pharmacy
11.2025 - 12.2025
Pharmacy Work Experience Volunteer
Clicks Burgundy Estate
09.2025 - 09.2025
Service learning in pharmacy as a student.
TC Newman CHC
09.2025 - 09.2025
Externship pharmacy student
Dis-chem Pharmacy Goodwood N1 City
07.2025 - 07.2025
BPharm - Natural Sciences
University of the Western Cape
NSC -
JG Meiring High School