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Marcelia Van Reenen
Pharmacist
Centurion,GP
Summary
Experienced Pharmacist with successful background maintaining medication controls and patient confidentiality, as well as monitoring employee performance, maintaining customer satisfaction and updating billing systems. Well-organized and diligent pharmacy management professional with good verbal and written communication skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Pharmacist
Chronic Medicine Dispensary
Midrand
06.2002 - 02.2010
- Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications and counseled patients on drugs.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia and other diseases.
- Evaluated appropriateness of drug therapy based on patient-specific factors and drug information.
- Reported adverse drug events (ADE) and medication errors in alignment with regulatory policies and procedures.
- Delivered training on medical device use and storage to enhance support for different groups of patients.
- Monitored and counseled chronic disease patients to maximize treatment efficacy.
- Assisted patients in minimizing medical expenses by recommending generic alternative prescription medications.
- Reviewed and evaluated orders for non-formulary and restricted drugs for appropriateness and compliance.
- Educated patients on medical equipment such as compression stockings, nebulizers and urinary bags.
- Responded to questions and discussed side-effects of specific brand-name and generic pharmaceuticals.
- Inspected drug storage sites, monitored drug supply expiration dates and verified proper supply levels.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Collaborated with colleagues, technicians and leading pharmacists in effective prioritization and filling of orders.
- Complied with strict health, industry and organizational regulations to maintain patient safety.
- Dispensed medications and communicated with prescribers regarding therapeutic incompatibilities.
- Verified safety and efficacy of medication usage by reporting adverse drug effects, medication errors and other quality issues.
- Implemented information security protocols to protect financial and patient data and reduce potential for data breaches.
- Supervised dispensation of controlled substances using careful oversight and audit procedures.
- Worked with automated dispensing systems and other pharmacy automation systems as required by department.
- Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
- Stayed current with third-party payer policies and procedures to prevent payment issues.
- Interpreted prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products.
- Interviewed, hired and trained technicians and other support staff.
- Worked closely with Pharmacy Care Representatives (PCRs) in providing excellent patient care.
- Communicated potential issues and reactions to specific medications for patients ranging from children and teenagers to adults and geriatrics.
- Reviewed patient medication profiles and medical records to screen for appropriate drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects and therapeutic outcomes.
- Managed pharmaceutical supply procurement and management processes.
- Checked medication bottles for proper labeling before allocating to patients.
- Worked as preceptor mentor for students completing introductory and advanced pharmacy practicums.
- At CMD I had the opportunity to be the head of quite a few departments, from establishing our HIV, Renal, Onocoly and Section 21 department, to ensuring that there was smooth communication between the Pharmaceutical Companies, Dr's and Medical Aid's
- I was closely involved with the start up of our own Pharmaceutical wholesale company Imithi.
Pharmacist
Link Pharmacy Centurion Golf Estate
Centurion
01.1999 - 05.2002
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
- Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications and counseled patients on drugs.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia and other diseases.
- Evaluated appropriateness of drug therapy based on patient-specific factors and drug information.
- Reported adverse drug events (ADE) and medication errors in alignment with regulatory policies and procedures.
- Delivered training on medical device use and storage to enhance support for different groups of patients.
- Monitored and counseled chronic disease patients to maximize treatment efficacy.
- Assisted patients in minimizing medical expenses by recommending generic alternative prescription medications.
- Reviewed and evaluated orders for non-formulary and restricted drugs for appropriateness and compliance.
- Educated patients on medical equipment such as compression stockings, nebulizers and urinary bags.
- Responded to questions and discussed side-effects of specific brand-name and generic pharmaceuticals.
- Inspected drug storage sites, monitored drug supply expiration dates and verified proper supply levels.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Complied with strict health, industry and organizational regulations to maintain patient safety.
- Dispensed medications and communicated with prescribers regarding therapeutic incompatibilities.
- Verified safety and efficacy of medication usage by reporting adverse drug effects, medication errors and other quality issues.
- Supervised dispensation of controlled substances using careful oversight and audit procedures.
- Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
- Stayed current with third-party payer policies and procedures to prevent payment issues.
- Interpreted prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products.
- Conducted blood pressure screenings and counseled patients on hypertension.
- Interviewed, hired and trained technicians and other support staff.
- Communicated potential issues and reactions to specific medications for patients ranging from children and teenagers to adults and geriatrics.
- Managed pharmaceutical supply procurement and management processes.
- Checked medication bottles for proper labeling before allocating to patients.
- Acted as manager of the Pharmacy from early 2020
Pharmacist Intern
Hyperpharm Waverley
Pretoria
01.1998 - 12.1998
- Shadowed senior pharmacy staff to learn proper procedures.
- Used pharmacy software to enter prescription and insurance information.
- Compared prescription details against safety standards and insurance requirements to support patients.
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects and optimal methods of administration.
- Communicated closely with patients, ensuring medical information was kept private.
- Located and measured medications according to prescription information, making modifications as instructed by pharmacists and providers.
- Discussed medical histories with patients to provide most effective medical advice.
- Entered patient information into computer system.
- Processed orders through insurance and accepted customer payments for balances owed.
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
- Educated Type 2 diabetes patients on medication therapy, proper nutrition and fitness.
- Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions and refill instructions.
- Worked as part of team of two pharmacy interns.
Education
B. Pha - Pharmaceutical Sciences
PU Vir CHO
Potchefstrrom 01.1994 - 12.1997
BBA - Accounting And Business Management
Unisa
Pretoria 01.2009 - 10.2019
Skills
Medication dispensing and immunizing
Customer service, education, and counseling
Drug utilization review
Safety understanding
Directing pharmacy operations
Documentation skills
Reviewing prescriptions
Customer Service and Communication Skills
Interaction monitoring
Loss prevention controls
Pharmaceutical sales and services
Completing annual inventories
Drug inventory management
Verifying orders
Overseeing technicians
Staff Training
Quality review processes
Company policy compliance
Promotion of Health and Disease Prevention
Board inspections familiarity
Monitoring therapeutic effectiveness
Medication Therapy Management
Pharmacy operations management
Patient education and counseling
Interpreting and Processing Medication Orders
Operations support
Regulatory standards
Drug safety
Interests
Jogging
Surfing
Timeline
BBA - Accounting And Business Management
Unisa
01.2009 - 10.2019
Pharmacist
Chronic Medicine Dispensary
06.2002 - 02.2010
Pharmacist
Link Pharmacy Centurion Golf Estate
01.1999 - 05.2002
Pharmacist Intern
Hyperpharm Waverley
01.1998 - 12.1998
B. Pha - Pharmaceutical Sciences
PU Vir CHO
01.1994 - 12.1997