Lerato Lenah Phalatse
Bushbuckridge
Summary
Detail-oriented Pharmacist Assistant Locum with strengths in prescription accuracy and medication dispensing. Conducts thorough analyses of customer prescriptions to ensure safety and compliance. Delivers exceptional customer service while effectively managing complaints and collaborating with team members to achieve targets.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacist assistant locum
Marara Pharmacy
Pretoria
03.2025 - Current
- Conducted in-depth analysis of customer prescriptions, checking for accuracy and safety purposes.
- Proficiently interpreted doctor notes and medication names on prescriptions without difficulty.
- Labelled and dispensed prescriptions, complying with patient confidentiality and data protection protocols.
- Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
Pharmacist Assistant
Clicks Pharmacy
Brits
09.2022 - 04.2024
Pharmacist Assistant
Dischem Pharmacy
Pretoria
04.2021 - 11.2021
Quality Assurance Senior Pharmacist assistant
Pharmacy direct
Pretoria
03.2018 - 03.2021
- Collaborated with health care professionals to enhance medicine therapy quality and evaluate effectiveness.
- Verified accuracy and completeness of prescription and refill requests, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Implemented a digital prescription service, improving patient access to medications and pharmacy efficiency.
- Monitored and reported adverse drug reactions, supporting national pharmacovigilance initiatives.
Pharmacist Assistant
Clicks Pharmacy
Germiston
05.2016 - 03.2017
- Restocked shelves and processed expired drugs for return, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Provided exceptional customer service, offered advice on over-the-counter medications and healthcare products.
- Managed inventory and conducted stock checks to maintain optimal supply levels, facilitating uninterrupted pharmacy operations.
- Instructed customers on dosage information and safe medication use.
- Opened incoming supplies and stocked in correct locations.
- Managed stock levels in pharmacy, conducted regular inventory checks, and reordered medications and supplies as necessary.
- Dispensed prescription medications accurately under pharmacist supervision, adhering to strict regulatory standards.
- Dispensed prescription medications accurately under supervision of qualified pharmacists, adhering strictly to regulatory standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organisation within pharmacy, supporting compliance with health and safety regulations.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic
Health Science Academy
Pretoria, GP01-2016
Grade 12
Micha-Kgasi High School
Kgabalatsane01-2011
Skills
- Customer service
- Prescription accuracy
- Medication dispensing
- Inventory management
- Digital prescription systems
- Compliance adherence
- Patient interaction
- Quality assurance
- Answering customer questions
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Pharmacist assistant locum
Marara Pharmacy
03.2025 - Current
Pharmacist Assistant
Clicks Pharmacy
09.2022 - 04.2024
Pharmacist Assistant
Dischem Pharmacy
04.2021 - 11.2021
Quality Assurance Senior Pharmacist assistant
Pharmacy direct
03.2018 - 03.2021
Pharmacist Assistant
Clicks Pharmacy
05.2016 - 03.2017
Certificate of Higher Education - Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic
Health Science Academy
Grade 12
Micha-Kgasi High School